
Djokovic’s daughter steals the show at Wimbledon with her victory dance
LONDON: Novak Djokovic won the match on Center Court on Saturday, but it was his 7-year-old daughter who really wowed Wimbledon. Tara Djokovic’s victory dance brought a smile to dad’s face. Everybody else’s, too. Djokovic had just clinched his 100th Wimbledon singles win and was asked during his on»»»


Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks
Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, an Israeli official said, reviving hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations to end the almost 21-month war. Palestinian group Hamas said on Friday it had responded to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire »»»


Shubman Gill, the ‘Prince’ who is now India’s new cricket king
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: India captain Shubman Gill continued to give fresh meaning to the phrase “leading from the front” with a stunning innings of 161 in the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston on Saturday. The 25-year-old’s second century of the match took his overall tally for »»»


Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet shatters women’s 5,000m world record
EUGENE, United States: Kenya’s double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet crushed the women’s 5,000m world record on Saturday, powering to victory in 13min 58.06sec at the Diamond League athletics meeting in Eugene Oregon. Chebet, Olympic gold medallist at 5,000 and 10,000m in Paris last year, deliver»»»


Real Madrid holds off hard-charging Borussia Dortmund to earn semifinal berth
Gonzalo Garcia rewarded his coach’s faith in him with the opening goal to help Real Madrid to a wild-ending 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund in East Rutherford, N.J. on Saturday afternoon to advance to the semifinals of the Club World Cup. Real Madrid will play Paris Saint-Germain in the same city»»»


OPEC+ to Boost Oil Production by 548,000 Barrels per Day in August
Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries say they will boost production by 548,000 barrels per day in August in a move that could further reduce gas prices this year. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, met virtually on Saturday to review gl»»»


3 Turkish mayors arrested, accused of corruption - UPI.com
Three Turkish mayors have been arrested as part of what some say is a crackdown on political opponents of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. File Photo by the Turkish Presidential Press Office/EPA-EFE July 5 (UPI) -- Three Turkish mayors who are members of a political party that opposes Turkish Presid»»»


Japan Tariff Negotiator Held In-Depth Talks with Lutnick, Japanese Government Says
Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa held "in-depth exchanges" over the phone with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday and Saturday, the Japanese government said. A pause on a 24% reciprocal tariff on imports from Japan expires on July 9, although US President Donald Trump has sugg»»»


Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Latest Phone Call with Trump His Most Productive Yet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that his latest conversation with US President Donald Trump this week was the best and "most productive" he has had to date. "Regarding the conversation with the president of the United States, which took place a day earlier, it was probably »»»


Djokovic’s Daughter Steals the Show at Wimbledon with Her Victory Dance
Novak Djokovic won the match on Centre Court on Saturday, but it was his 7-year-old daughter who really wowed Wimbledon. Tara Djokovic's victory dance brought a smile to dad's face. Everybody else's, too. Djokovic had just clinched his 100th Wimbledon singles win and was asked during his on-court i»»»


Musk Says ‘America Party’ Is Formed in US
A day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the "America Party is formed." "By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!" he said in a post on X. "Today, the America Party is formed to give»»»


Russian Air Defenses Shoot Down Four Drones Headed for Moscow, Mayor Says
Russian air defenses shot down four Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on Saturday, the city's mayor said, while one of the capital's main airports temporarily halted outgoing flights. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were working at the sites of the downed drones, but gave no informat»»»


Strawberries and Pasta? Iga Swiatek’s Unique Wimbledon Tradition
Strawberries hold a special place in Wimbledon tradition. But strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek explained that it's a dish from her native Poland. "Why is it such a big thing? Everybody should eat that," a smiling Swiatek said after her third-round victory over Danielle Collins on Saturday. "I th»»»


Iran’s Supreme Leader Makes First Public Appearance Since Iran-Israel War Started
Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. Khamenei's absence during the war suggested heavy security for the Iranian leader, who has final say on all state»»»


Türkiye Sends Firefighting Aircraft to Syria as Wildfires Rage on Both Sides of the Border
Türkiye sent two firefighting aircraft Saturday to help battle wildfires in neighboring Syria as Turkish firefighters battled a blaze on their side of the border and one person was reported dead in the country's west. Eleven fire trucks and water support vehicles were also dispatched to help beat b»»»


UK Foreign Secretary Visits Syria, Renewing Ties After 14 Years of Conflict
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met in Damascus on Saturday with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the restoration of relations after 14 years of tension during Syria's conflict and Assad family rule. Syria has been improving relations with Western countries following the fal»»»


Israel Will Send Ceasefire Negotiating Team to Qatar a Day Before Trump and Netanyahu Meet
US-led ceasefire efforts in Gaza appeared to gain momentum Saturday after nearly 21 months of war, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s office said Israel on Sunday will send a negotiating team to talks in Qatar. The statement also asserted that Hamas was seeking “unacceptable” changes to the pr»»»


Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks
Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, an Israeli official said, reviving hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations to end the almost 21-month war. Palestinian group Hamas said on Friday it had responded to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire »»»


Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse
A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a “catastrophic” tipping point in the global climate system. The development, which was confirmed by Spanish marine scientists at El Institut de Cièncie»»»

Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT
GENEVA -- Kuwait's delegation to the United Nations in Geneva called for avoiding politicization and selectivity in providing technical cooperation and capacity building in the field of human rights, affirming the country's commitment to mutual respect. GENEVA -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) »»»
Kuwait FM receives visiting British Foreign Affairs Secretary
KUWAIT, July 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya received on Saturday visiting British Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy and his accompanying delegation.The visit comes to bolster bilateral relations between the two countries, and »»»

Musk says ‘America Party’ is formed in US
WASHINGTON: A day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the “America Party is formed.” “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he said in a post on X. “Today, the America Party is fo»»»


Syrian president, Lebanon’s grand mufti hold ‘frank’ talks in Damascus
BEIRUT: Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian had an hour-long meeting at the People’s Palace in Damascus on Saturday. Derian’s visit was the first by a Lebanese Sunni religious leader to Syria in more than 20 years, signaling a thaw in relations betwe»»»


Elon Musk announces creation of his new ‘America Party’
Elon Musk on Saturday said he had launched a new US political party to challenge what the tech billionaire described as the country's "one-party system". A day after asking his followers on X whether a new U.S. political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the "America Pa»»»


Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since start of Israel-Iran war
In his first public appearance since the outbreak of last month's Israel-Iran war, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on Saturday, state media reported. During the 12-day war, which started on June 13, Khamenei avoided public appearances, issuing pre-taped me»»»


8 deportees land in South Sudan after Supreme Court ruling - UPI.com
Deportees board a U.S. military flight in a manner similar to that in which eight were flown to South Sudan from a U.s. military base in Djibouti on Friday. Photo Courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security July 5 (UPI) -- Eight deported "migrants" who had been held at a U.S. military base in D»»»

Musk says ‘America Party’ is formed in US
“By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he said“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom“WASHINGTON: A day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the “America »»»

What new research reveals about Gaza’s real death toll — and why it’s far higher than official figures
LONDON: Since October 2023, Israel has been waging two parallel wars in Gaza: One, to destroy Hamas and rescue its hostages; the other, a propaganda campaign designed to discredit the tally of civilian fatalities issued by the Gaza Ministry of Health. However, as new independent research suggests, »»»


What new research reveals about Gaza’s real death toll — and why it’s far higher than official figures
LONDON: Since October 2023, Israel has been waging two parallel wars in Gaza: One, to destroy Hamas and rescue its hostages; the other, a propaganda campaign designed to discredit the tally of civilian fatalities issued by the Gaza Ministry of Health. However, as new independent research suggests, »»»


Djokovic thumps Kecmanovic for Wimbledon ton and spot in last 16
The sixth seed’s stellar display ensured that he became only the third player to claim 100 match wins“I’m very grateful, obviously, privileged to be in the position that I am,” Djokovic saidLONDON: Seven-times Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic roared his way to a rare century at the grasscourt Gran»»»


Paris Saint-Germain shut down Bayern Munich, reach CWC semis
ATLANTA: Desire Doué scored in the 78th minute, Ousmane Dembele added a second in stoppage time and Paris Saint-Germain sealed their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich on Saturday in Atlanta. Pairs Saint-Germain played the closing minutes with»»»


Islands to get more than €5.5 bln for energy upgrades, green transition
Greek islands will get the majority of the funds set out for to Greece by the European Union for green energy transition and environment protection. Greece has got over €8 billion from three sources – the Social Climate Fund, the Modernization Fund and the Island Decarbonization Fund for the period»»»


Trump to push Netanyahu for Gaza truce in crunch talks
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump hosts Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday to press the Israeli prime minister to end the war with Hamas in Gaza. Trump has vowed to be tough on Netanyahu as he hopes to use the momentum from the truce between Iran and Israel to secure a ceasefire in»»»


Saudi Arabia’s $2.5tn mineral reserves fuel industrial push
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating the development of its mining sector as a central pillar of economic diversification, with the Kingdom’s mineral wealth now estimated at SR9.4 trillion ($2.5 trillion). The surge in value is driven by discoveries of rare earth elements, base metals, gold, phosph»»»


Saudi Arabia’s $2.5tn mineral reserves fuel industrial push
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating the development of its mining sector as a central pillar of economic diversification, with the Kingdom’s mineral wealth now estimated at SR9.4 trillion ($2.5 trillion). The surge in value is driven by discoveries of rare earth elements, base metals, gold, phosph»»»


Two U.S. aid workers wounded in Gaza, foundation says - UPI.com
Palestinians carry aid supplies received from the newly formed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation through an area known as the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza Strip on May 29. Photo by Haitham Imad/EPA July 5 (UPI) -- The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said two of its American aid workers were injured in»»»


Lebanese President, UK Foreign Secretary discuss support for UNIFIL, economic reforms
Beirut: During a meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy who is on a visit to Lebanon, the country's President General Joseph Aoun stressed the need for continued British support to Lebanon, especially in the United Nations Security Council in order to extend the mandate of the United Na»»»


Scent economy rises as Gulf fragrances shape identity and status
RIYADH: In the Gulf, fragrance and its various perfume notes are increasingly seen not just as personal accessories but as symbols of identity, refinement, and wealth. From morning rituals with oud to intricate perfume layering before gatherings, the scent economy is booming across the Gulf Coopera»»»


Scent economy rises as Gulf fragrances shape identity and status
RIYADH: In the Gulf, fragrance and its various perfume notes are increasingly seen not just as personal accessories but as symbols of identity, refinement, and wealth. From morning rituals with oud to intricate perfume layering before gatherings, the scent economy is booming across the Gulf Coopera»»»

Building collapse kills 21 people in S. Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, July 5 (KUNA) -- At least 21 people, including nine women, lost their lives after a five-story residential building collapsed in Pakistan's southern Karachi city, said authorities on Saturday.Head of the rescue operation at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) in a statement confir»»»

‘Lion King’ roars into life with Ithra live orchestra
DHAHRAN: Nearly three decades after it first captivated global audiences, Disney’s “The Lion King” dazzled new and older generations at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra, in Dhahran this week by offering a chance to watch the film anew with a live orchestra. “We hope that it wil»»»


Registration opens for Bocuse d’Or, Pastry World Cup contests in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission has opened registration for the Bocuse d'Or championship and Pastry World Cup, both taking place during the Sirha Arabia exhibition in Riyadh in October. The competitions will select top Saudi chefs to compete in the Middle East qualifiers, to be host»»»


Saudi Arabia crowns new technology unicorn
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and North Africa region have witnessed a surge of startup funding rounds in recent weeks, underscoring the Kingdom’s pivotal role in driving technology investment and digital transformation across diverse sectors. Saudi-based quick-commerce startup Nin»»»


Saudi Arabia crowns new technology unicorn
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and North Africa region have witnessed a surge of startup funding rounds in recent weeks, underscoring the Kingdom’s pivotal role in driving technology investment and digital transformation across diverse sectors. Saudi-based quick-commerce startup Nin»»»


Registration opens for Bocuse d’Or, Pastry World Cup contests in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission has opened registration for the Bocuse d'Or championship and Pastry World Cup, both taking place during the Sirha Arabia exhibition in Riyadh in October. The competitions will select top Saudi chefs to compete in the Middle East qualifiers, to be host»»»


‘Lion King’ roars into life with Ithra live orchestra
DHAHRAN: Nearly three decades after it first captivated global audiences, Disney’s “The Lion King” dazzled new and older generations at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra, in Dhahran this week by offering a chance to watch the film anew with a live orchestra. “We hope that it wil»»»


Death toll from Texas flooding rises to 27, including nine children
KERRVILLE, Texas: The death toll from catastrophic flooding in the US state of Texas has risen to at least 27, including nine children, local authorities said on Saturday. "So far, we've evacuated over 850 uninjured people, eight injured people and have recovered 27 deceased fatalities at this time»»»


‘Can’t describe the pain’: Bosnia marks 30 years since Srebrenica massacre
SARAJEVO: Three decades after the Srebrenica genocide, relatives are still looking for and burying the remains of more than 8,000 men and boys killed by Bosnian Serb forces, revealing the painful scars cut deep into the country. On July 11, 1995, Bosnian Serb forces stormed the Muslim enclave of mo»»»


Saudi Arabia deports 8,051 illegal residents in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A total of 17,863 illegal residents were arrested during inspections across Saudi Arabia in a week. The inspections were carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between June 26 and July 2, the Ministr»»»

Lebanon pres.: No forces in south except for Lebanese army, UNIFIL
BEIRUT, July 5 (KUNA) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed on Saturday that there will be no armed force in southern Lebanon other than the Lebanese Army and Lebanese security forces as well as the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL.Aoun made the statement during a meeting with B»»»