TAIPEI: China’s “authoritarian expansionism” in regional waters will persist if the world fails to act, a senior Taiwanese security official warned on Wednesday, describing Beijing’s strategy as “incremental salami slicing.” Chinese ships regularly ply the East China Sea, Taiwan Strait and the Sout»»»

US Central Command said American forces carried out a new round of strikes against Iran on July 7, hitting more than 80 targets with precision munitions. CENTCOM claimed the attacks targeted Iranian air defense systems, command networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities and more »»»

Moldova's President Maia Sandu has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu as interim prime minister following the unexpected resignation of Alexandru Munteanu, as the country continues preparations for closer integration with the European Union. Sandu signed a decree naming Osmochescu, »»»

WASHINGTON: The White ​House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit ‌the ‌United ​States ‌on July ⁠21, ​a White House ⁠official told Reuters on Wednesday, ⁠after Israel and ‌Lebanon signed ‌a ​framework ‌agreement ‌in Washington last month following several days ‌of US-mediated talks a»»»

PROVO: Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday. A member of Tyler Robinson’s defense»»»

Los Angeles: Gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar are among those charged in the United States for allegedly orchestrating the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, Canada, three years ago, as per an official statement issued by the Justice Department»»»

People enjoy the beach in May as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman. The United States launched new strikes against Iran on Tuesday after alleged Iranian strikes against vessels in the strait. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo July 7»»»

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for Russian athletes and teams to move closer to competing under their flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite strong objections from Ukraine. Russia»»»

The US has launched strikes on Iran, triggering heightened tensions across the Gulf region as countries monitor developments closely. The operation, announced by US Central Command, comes after Washington accused Tehran of attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Warning sirens were»»»

Maryland lawmakers announced Tuesday that the General Assembly will hold a special session early next month to consider legislation that could lead to the redrawing of its congressional map. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmakers in Maryland announced Tu»»»

Dubai: From arriving in Dubai with an entrepreneurial dream to building one of the UAE’s fastest-growing real estate and education groups, Ajay Rajendran’s journey reflects the power of resilience, innovation and a city that rewards ambition. When Ajay Rajendran landed in Dubai in 2002, he came not»»»

The US military has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran, with US Central Command (CentCom) declaring that it is carrying out "swift and decisive action" after warning Tehran against further attacks on American forces and regional interests. The US said the operation was in response to attac»»»

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces have completed the latest round of strikes against Iran, hitting more than 80 targets with precision munitions. CENTCOM also released video footage showing the attacks, which it said targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to recent attacks on comm»»»

MAIQUETIA, Venezuela: Eliana Garcia, 38 weeks pregnant, ran with her family to a baseball field on the afternoon of June 24 when the earth shook violently in La Guaira, on the Venezuelan coast where twin earthquakes hit hard. As they sought refuge, along with dozens of others avoiding streets lined»»»

Beaches. Boulders, and blue waters. Seychelles is the destination people save to their vision boards, but for UAE travellers, it's also surprisingly accessible. Just a little over four hours from Dubai, the Indian Ocean archipelago makes for an easy long weekend. So, if you're looking to splurge on»»»

LONDON: Along a stretch of desert where smugglers’ convoys often move as freely as state patrols, the borders separating Libya, Tunisia and Algeria have become the front line of a rapidly changing regional security crisis. Arms traffickers, extremist groups and migrant smuggling networks now operat»»»

July 7 (UPI) -- An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City's Upper East Side has sickened nearly two dozen people, officials said Tuesday, as they continue to investigate the cluster. The community cluster has been identified in the neighborhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. The NYC H»»»

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated a number of development projects in Upper Egypt and nationwide via video conference on Sunday, in a public event during his visit to Beni Suef giving a strong boost to Upper Egypt’s economy, Acting Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, Minister of Defe»»»

Manila: Super Typhoon Inday (international name Bavi) has fully entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the state weather bureau, as forecasters continue to monitor the powerful cyclone's movement over the Philippine Sea. In its 5 am tropical cyclone bulletin on Wednesday,»»»

Dubai: A Filipina woman travelling to Dubai has been arrested at Manila’s main international airport after immigration officers discovered an active warrant of arrest linked to alleged illegal recruitment and estafa cases, according to the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVS»»»

US airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, the second straight month that fuel costs topped $6 billion, according to government data released Tuesday. The May figure was 84% higher than a year earlier. Airlines spent $6.47 billion on fuel in April, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics s»»»

Calls escalated Tuesday for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of the race after a woman came forward Monday with sexual assault allegations against him. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Graham Platner's Senate campaign is canceling upcoming fundraisers a»»»

The United States has paired new military strikes against Iran with the reimposition of strict oil sanctions, signaling that Washington is escalating pressure on Tehran on both the military and economic fronts as a fragile ceasefire comes under its most serious test yet. The move marks a sharp shif»»»

Oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading on Wednesday after renewed military strikes involving Iran reignited concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. As of 8:15 am on Wednesday (July 8, 2026 Tokyo time), market data showed: »»»

Dubai: Every comedian has a heckler story. Dana Alexander has enough to fill a survival guide. At her recent sold-out Dubai show with The Laughter Factory, one audience member decided the evening was apparently a two-way conversation. She chatted through punchlines and almost interrupted the set. D»»»

Dubai: Etihad Rail could make lower-rent communities outside Dubai more attractive to commuters, but property experts say affordability will remain the main reason residents choose neighbouring emirates. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The national rail network is expe»»»

People enjoy the beach in May as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman. The United States launched new strikes against Iran on Tuesday after alleged Iranian strikes against vessels in the strait. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo July 7»»»

A series of explosions rocked Kyiv early Wednesday, AFP journalists heard, as Russia keeps up its barrage of attacks on the Ukrainian capital while NATO leaders meet for a summit in Turkey. A first large blast was heard even before the city's air alert sirens sounded, followed by four more, AFP jou»»»

The death toll from the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,685, the government said Tuesday. "Official toll as of July 7: 3,685 dead, 16,740 injured," a government statement said, up from 3,535 dead reported on Sunday. The statement gave no mention of numbers of missi»»»

Pakistan was searching Wednesday for a Boeing cargo plane missing off the coast of Karachi after radar showed it "rapidly descending," the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) said in a post on X. The plane, operated by the private K2 Airways, had five crew members on board and was en route from Sharja»»»

South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Tuesday thanks to the global AI infrastructure buildout coupled with a memory chip shortage. Also in this edition, oil futures rise as tensions reignite in the Hormuz Strait and Canada commits to its biggest-ever defence con»»»

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida speaks during a roundtable event in March in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the De-Santis-championed Stop WOKE Act violates free speech. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) --»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to have met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a landmark visit for the country's post-Assad era. A question is at the centre of the visit: How can Syria build itself back after years of wars? Marc Pierini, Vis»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - The Ministry of National Defence mourned with profound sorrow the death of its Chief of Staff, Abdelhak Khemiri, who passed away on Tuesday morning.According to the ministry, the late Abdelhak Khemiri was a counsellor judge at...»»»

NEW YORK: France’s World Cup campaign has already tested their firepower, patience and nerves, but Thursday’s quarter-final against Morocco will offer Didier Deschamps’ side something different: their first full football examination of the tournament. The meeting is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup »»»

Iranian state media on Tuesday reported a series of explosions heard in the Strait of Hormuz region, moments after US officials announced "powerful" strikes on Iran. IRIB news reported six explosions were heard on the Iranian island of Qeshm, seven explosions were heard in the city of Sirik and mor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, the global spotlight once again falls on football’s greatest stage. Yet for many fans, commentators and media, the conversation continues to return to Qatar 2022. Four years later, the tournament is remembered for fa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) celebrated World Volleyball Day 2026 on Tuesday with a ladies-only tournament and a series of interactive challenges at the Education City Recreation Center bringing together more than 150 young people from across Qatar. The event concluded with an aw»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker "Wedyan" and the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat", while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of»»»

DPA Atlanta Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage time winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit until the 79th minute with a historic 3-2 comeback triumph over Egypt in the World Cup last 16 match on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa »»»

Agencies Worldwide foreign direct investment rose in 2025 after two years of decline, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning though that the recovery was “narrow, fragile and uneven”. Foreign direct investment (FDI) swelled by 6.0 percent last year to $1.6 trillion, according to the UN Trade and »»»

Ankara Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in the meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte with heads of delegations participating in Istanbul Cooperation Initiative on Tuesd»»»

Pakhtoon Professionals in Qatar (PPiQ), in collaboration with the Pakistani Professional Community (PPC) and other Pakistani community organisations in Qatar, organised a heartfelt farewell gathering in honour of Engineer Syed Anwar Shah, recognising his outstanding professional achievements and de»»»

The Sohni Dharti Social Forum successfully hosted its annual Mango Festival on Friday, July 26, at the Al Waha Club parking area in Al Khor Community. In light of the tragic Ras Laffan incident, the organisers thoughtfully modified the festival into a mango sale only, cancelling all entertainment a»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Qatar launched a workshop yesterday on the project to review, update and develop Qatar’s National Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. The workshop was organised in cooperation with Finnish consultancy STUK Int»»»

QNA Beirut Qatar and Lebanon have discussed further bilateral cooperation and the latest regional developments. Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam on Tuesday held talks with Ambassador of Qatar to the country HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to explore ways to strengthen bilateral relatio»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Center to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness »»»

QNA Ankara Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has stressed the urgent need to prioritise diplomacy, dialogue and collective efforts aimed at maintaining regional peace and stability. He pointed out that the Middle East region has»»»

BOGOTA, Colombia: Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday suspended the transition process with President Gustavo Petro and accused him of planning a coup to stay in power, after the incumbent leader refused to recognize results of the country’s election. Petro said Monday th»»»

LONDON: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration politicia»»»