An Iranian national has been arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing a Bulgarian woman who worked at a casino in the German city of Nuremberg, according to local media reports. Prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for the 45-year-old Iranian man, who is accused of attacking the 35-year-old B»»»

Dubai: The UAE and India are exploring new opportunities to deepen cooperation in tourism, civil aviation, advanced manufacturing and innovation as the two countries seek to build on one of the region's fastest-growing economic partnerships. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and To»»»

Arab Finance: Bonyan for Development and Trade has submitted the required documents to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) to list its capital-increase shares, according to a bourse filing. The company plans to raise its issued and paid-up capital to EGP 1.875 billion from EGP 1.704 billion by EGP 170.440 »»»

Dubai: When someone loses a job, can no longer afford rent, or suddenly has nowhere to stay, JM Avelino often does something many would hesitate to do, he offers them a place in his home. Over the years, the Dubai-based Filipino creative has welcomed fellow expatriates into his apartment in Deira, »»»

Zornitsa Gogan, Chair of the Board of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA), and the Executive Director of the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (EABA), Rayna Mandzhukova, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday, during the 19th Annual Conference of the Association. The co»»»

The risk of war is "at Bulgaria's doorstep", Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said on Wednesday after Parliament approved the deployment of up to eight US aerial refuelling aircraft and up to 250 military personnel at Bezmer Air Base to support US operations in the Middle East. Kostadinov sai»»»

TUNIS, July 22 (TAP) – The Tunisian Embassy in Nigeria hosted a reception on the sidelines of the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), held in Abuja from July 16 to 24, to promote Tunisia’s bid for a seat on the ATU...»»»

Paris, France: The glittering, vaulted gallery targeted by thieves at the Louvre last October reopened to the public on Wednesday, becoming a novel attraction for tourists even though its priceless exhibits have been removed. The Apollo Gallery, one of the most lavishly decorated rooms of the world»»»

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TUNIS: In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods. For days, the STEG state electricity and gas company has been issuing daily heat alerts listing neighborhoods where »»»

KYIV: Ukraine has agreed to export drones to the United States to participate in the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance program, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. The agreement comes as Kyiv and Washington have been negotiating a wider drone deal for Ukrainian unmanned aerial ‌ve»»»

JEDDAH: Three of Saudi Arabia’s leading professional boxers are set for “The Comeback” boxing night on Saturday, July 25, at Jeddah Superdome, which will be headlined by Anthony Joshua taking on undefeated Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga. The participation of the Saudi trio comes as part of th»»»

ROTTERDAM: Two trams collided on a key bridge in Rotterdam on Wednesday leaving at least 15 hurt, one seriously, officials said. The Erasmus Bridge is a major landmark in the Dutch port city, spanning the Maas River, and a major transport hub. Webcam footage of the bridge showed a tram steaming int»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that what matters now, after the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Joseph Aoun in Washington, are “the results on the ground, not just the form of the agreement.” “The real test after this meeting is the consolidation of the ceasefire and the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's passport has ranked 48th globally and second in the Gulf region in the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, that was released on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. According to the ranking published on the website, Qatari passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 112 destin»»»

New York, USA: Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro is set to appear before a New York court Wednesday, his third public hearing since the US military captured him in a stunning nighttime raid in January. The former leader, 63, and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail since th»»»

We condemn the Houthi threats to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia and once again reaffirm our solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Actions and threats that endanger maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, while targeting maritime transport and g»»»

Phil GayleDonald Trump plans new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, despite the existing US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. https://p.dw.com/p/5HZDlAdvertisementUS President Donald Trump has announced new 50% tariffs on nearly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, despite the existing US-Mexico-Canad»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will on Thursday meet with Czech PM Andrej Babis, who will be on an official visit to Serbia from July 22 through 23. Vucic and Babis will hold a tete-a-tete meeting at 11.30 am, to be followed by a plenary meeting of Serbian and Czech delegations they »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud affirmed that the region is at a critical juncture that requires stronger dialogue, diplomacy, and collective action to address regional and international challenges. In a speech delivered via v»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday a new retaliatory missile and drone strike targeting US military installations in Jordan. In a statement, the IRGC said the attack was part of the “25th wave of Operation Nasr 2,” describing it as a response to the enemy’s aggre»»»

Bulgaria's Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev and Greece's Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis have signed agreements and documents concerning the operation of the Kulata-Promachonas Contact Centre and the organization of joint patrols to operate in the border areas on Bulgari»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has always worked under written editorial standards, BTA Deputy Director General for Information Policy Evgenia Drumeva said during a Council for Electronic Media (CEM) discussion on editorial independence on Wednesday. “I believe this discussion is important. It is »»»

Bulgarian schools abroad, ambassadors, diplomats and representatives of institutions supporting the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA) were honoured during a ceremony on Wednesday held during the association's annual conference at Sofia University's St. Kliment Ohridski Rectorate. Award»»»

TUNIS, July 22 (TAP) – The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) has called on Tunisian companies operating in the fields of medical devices, hospital equipment, healthcare technologies, diagnostics, medical consumables, digital health and healthcare...»»»

Doha, Qatar: An early warning alert had been briefly issued in the Saudi city of Dammam, located across the shore from Bahrain before it was lifted, according to statements on X. “The danger has been lifted from Dammam City,” the brief statement said. The development comes shortly after Bahrain act»»»

Doha, Qatar:The Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Qatar HE Cheikh Tidiane Sall. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, par»»»

Hungary’s Public Prosecutor, Gábor Bálint Nagy, submitted his resignation on Wednesday, according to a statement published on the Prosecutor General’s Office website. ‘The prosecution service must not become a political tool’ In a statement also sent to the Hungarian News Agency (MTI), Nagy said sa»»»

The United States has stepped up its naval blockade of Iran, redirecting eight commercial vessels and disabling another ship as its military campaign entered an 11th consecutive night. The escalating conflict is increasing pressure on shipping routes, energy markets, and regional air travel. Brent »»»

Mayors of all five municipalities in Yambol Region have issued a joint statement opposing the deployment of US aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. The statement, signed by the mayors of Yambol, Tundzha, Straldzha, Elhovo, and Bolyarovo points out that residents expressed serious concerns»»»

HAMBURG: Two trading companies are believed to be taking part so far in the international tender on Wednesday from Jordan’s state grains buyer to purchase up ‌to 120,000 metric ‌tons of ‌animal ⁠feed barley, traders ⁠said. Participants were believed to be trading houses Solaris and Bunge. The two c»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia has received its first shipment of Russian crude oil as part of a deal to import up to 150 million barrels to stock up national reserves in the wake of shortages in Asia due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Southeast Asia’s biggest economy imported about 60 percent of its »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways»»»

The first batches of fuel and lubricants from China have arrived in Kyrgyzstan. A video showing fuel trucks was posted on social media. Earlier, Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov announced the start of fuel supplies from China to Kyrgyzstan. He also said that contracts had been signed for fuel impo»»»

Four paramedics in southern Hungary have been charged with repeatedly assaulting an intoxicated patient inside a hospital detoxification unit, allegedly beating him until he lost consciousness three times. According to the Baranya County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident took place in November 2025»»»

1 of 5 | Newly sworn-in Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., participates in a ceremonial swearing in ceremony with Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and her husband, Larry Nordone, in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washingto»»»

July 21 (UPI) -- A New York tequila company celebrated the FIFA World Cup by gathering dozens of people to play on the world's longest foosball table. Teremana Tequila assembled a foosball table measuring 525 feet long, approximately the length of 112 standard-sized foosball tables. The table was g»»»

Sofia streets are washed according to approved schedules and using different methods depending on pavement type, traffic conditions and the specifics of each area, the Sofia Inspectorate said on Wednesday in response to social media posts questioning the quality of the cleaning work. The inspectora»»»

It is the biggest shake up in Ukraine's military leadership since Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine – a shake up designed to end what has also been one of the country's biggest political crises since the invasion. After days of street protests over last week's removal of the defence minister,»»»

The US European Command (EUCOM) said it is monitoring security threats in the region and remains prepared to respond to potential risks against Bulgaria, amid tensions over the possible deployment of American tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base near Yambol. In a statement published on social media, »»»

Kyrgyzstan needs regulated labor migration as the country faces a growing shortage of workers. At the same time, foreign nationals who violate the law must be deported regardless of their citizenship. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev said in an exclusive intervi»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday an extension of a US operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS would enable the Pancevo oil refinery to maximise its output to help to tackle a decline of crude and derivatives imports that was d»»»

Current EU legislation is failing to prevent the spread of microplastics throughout the human body, according to a new report published on Wednesday (22 July) by the Plastic Soup Foundation in collaboration with Green Impact. Drawing on peer-reviewed scientific evidence, the report says microplasti»»»

Cairo: A declared blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade. The rebels say they have closed the Bab El Mandeb Strait to Saudi-linked shipping in retaliation for the kingdom’s blockade on»»»

Dubai: Travellers with bookings to and from Dubai and other Middle East cities are facing longer disruptions after several international airlines extended route suspensions into August, September and October. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Some carriers have also redu»»»

TUNIS, July 22 (TAP) – The Association of Tunisians from Top Schools (ATUGE) has unveiled its White Paper titled “TunisIA: Building Our Future in the Age of AI,” presenting a strategic roadmap aimed at positioning Tunisia as a significant...»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday dismissed the possibility of a Syrian military intervention against Hezbollah in Lebanon, a scenario that President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated in recent months. “Well, the Syrian authorities are not big fans of Hezbollah, but what we’ve enco»»»

“Cargo corridor” journalism might have seemed a dull proposition to most reporters just a few years ago, but when it comes to geographies including the Middle East, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central and South Asia, it is by now a big thing among many news outlets. First-came the full-scale invasion »»»

A conference in Ankara has called for a Turkey, Russia, China and Iran alliance to deter the US, yet the sharper argument is that the bloc already functions. The gathering, held under the banner "Alliance to Prevent Great Wars" and organised with the participation of Turkey's Vatan Party, drew some»»»

Ukraine has denied that its forces were responsible for the latest drone attacks on tankers using the Russian Black Sea port that ships around four-fifths of Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kyiv has suggested that the attacks – on waters in proximity to export transit infrastructure that receives Kazakh »»»