PHILADELPHIA — Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th FIFA World Cup goal as France overcame a rugged Paraguay side 1-0 on Saturday to book a place in the quarterfinals and set up a blockbuster clash with Morocco. Mbappé converted a second-half penalty to extend his remarkable World Cup scoring record and keep Les Bleus’ title hopes alive after a fiercely contested Round of 16 encounter played in sweltering conditions. The victory sends France into the World Cup quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive tournament, where they will meet Morocco on Thursday. “We knew what kind of match it was going to be,”…
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LONDON — Britain and France announced late Friday that they are prepared to deploy a multinational military mission to help secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, despite repeated Iranian warnings against a foreign military presence in the strategic waterway. “The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for the global economy,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron said in a joint statement. “Restoring safe transit for ships of all nations through the strait is a matter of global concern.” The two leaders said Oman has agreed to cooperate with London and Paris to help ensure…
The UAE Lottery announced the results of its Saturday night Lucky Day draw, with thousands of participants winning prizes across multiple categories. Draw No. 260704, held at 9.30pm on Saturday, July 4, saw one player win Dh100,000 after matching five winning numbers and the Lucky Month number. A total of 63 participants won Dh1,000 each after matching either five numbers or four numbers along with the Lucky Month number. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As many as 5,842 players won Dh100 prizes across various matching combinations, taking the total number of winners…
RIYADH — Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council held an emergency meeting in Riyadh on Saturday to discuss the serious consequences of Iran operating a direct flight to Sanaa International Airport, which is under Houthi control, calling it a blatant violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and international law. The council said the flight constituted a direct challenge to relevant international law and UN Security Council resolutions. During the meeting, members received briefings on the dangerous escalation that further demonstrated the Houthis’ complete alignment with Iran’s regional agenda and their prioritization of Tehran’s interests over those of the Yemeni people. The council said the…
DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Sports organised the two-day ‘User Experience Lab’ for 2026 on June 29 and 30, 2026, as part of its continued efforts to advance the sports service ecosystem and strengthen it with Agentic AI-powered technologies to enhance the experience. The initiative comes in line with the government’s digital transformation directives and supports the objectives of The UAE Service Model 2.0, and the UAE’s Zero Bureaucracy (ZB) Programme. The Lab was attended by representatives of various sports federations and private clubs, along with working teams from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi extended his all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record with his 20th tournament goal as defending champions Argentina survived a major scare to beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time and book their place in the quarterfinals. Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute, taking his tally to seven goals at the 2026 World Cup and moving two clear of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the tournament’s all-time scoring list. The goal also saw the Argentine captain score in a record eight consecutive World Cup matches, dating back to the 2022 tournament. Despite entering the…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Morocco on their qualification to the World Cup quarter finals, praising the team’s strong performance and fighting spirit. He extended his congratulations to the Atlas Lions for their victory, saying their achievement reflects determination, pride, and excellence on the field. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He also congratulated the Moroccan people and King Mohammed VI, wishing the team continued success in their upcoming matches. Morocco ended co-hosts Canada’s World Cup dreams at the…
TAIYUAN, China, 4th July, 2026 (WAM) — China sent a new satellite group into space on Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province, Xinhua News Agency reported. The satellite group was launched at 5:30 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully. It will form part of the Spacesail Constellation, a mega commercial Chinese low-orbit satellite network. This launch marked the 655th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series, according to the launch center Source: Emirates News Agency
ARLINGTON, Texas — Egypt defender Mohamed Hany became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score two own goals in a single tournament during Friday’s Round-of-32 clash against Australia. Hany inadvertently headed Aiden O’Neill’s free kick into his own net in the 55th minute, leveling the match at 1-1 after Egypt had taken an early lead. The own goal came just minutes after the defender received lengthy medical treatment following a collision with Australia’s Connor Metcalfe while contesting an aerial ball. Concerned teammates immediately called for medical assistance, and Hany was assessed on the pitch for several minutes…
RIYADH — Forty government, private, and non-profit entities added 160 new services to Tawakkalna in June, expanding the national platform’s digital offerings for citizens and residents. The expansion builds on Tawakkalna’s efforts to enhance the user experience by providing a broader range of digital services through a unified national platform. It aims to simplify access to government, private, and non-profit services. The expasion also intends to reduce the time and effort required to obtain them, enhance the efficiency of government services, and improve quality of life. The newly added services span a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, municipalities…