Wednesday, September 2, 2026

World

July 4, 2026

UAE launches passenger rail network to connect emirates

The arrival of the first train from Fujairah station at Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi was marked by celebratory events.

UAE
July 4, 2026

Argentina edge Cape Verde to advance to World Cup round of 16

Messi and Julian Alvarez produced a perfect link-up play after the goal fell short to Cape Verde’s strong defence.

Argentina and Cape Verde match
July 4, 2026

France’s heatwave death toll climbs to over 2,000

The situation has placed heavy pressure on health and emergency services.

People cooling off during heatwave
July 4, 2026

Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to reach World Cup round of 16

The match was played at the Kansas City Stadium, U.S.

Colombia-Ghana match
July 4, 2026

Fans await Davido’s performance at upcoming Toronto’s Urbanova Music Festival

Urbanova announced that Davido will perform on the second day of the festival slated to take place at the Markham Fairgrounds in Toronto.

Davido
July 3, 2026

Iran warns U.S., Israel against fresh attacks ahead of Khamenei funeral

Funeral processions for Mr Khamenei are scheduled to begin on July 4 in Tehran and conclude with his burial on July 9 in Mashhad.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
July 3, 2026

Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning

Iran is preparing days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a show of public devotion to the Islamic Republic and proof that its revolutionary fervour still burns strong.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
July 3, 2026

1,000 days after, Gazans still face humanitarian hardship despite ceasefire

As the Gaza Strip marked 1,000 days since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, 2023, Gazans still faced humanitarian hardship despite the ceasefire.

Gazans (Credit: New Arab)
July 3, 2026

U.S. govt rejects ICC jurisdiction over American citizens

The U.S. has warned the ICC against prosecuting American service members, government officials and civilians, stating that it is not a party to the Rome Statute.

July 2, 2026

FBI declares man wanted over $1 million jewellery theft

The suspect and others broke into a jewellery store and carted away goods worth over $1 million.

Alberto Perez-Elias