There was a time when holidays began the moment we stepped out of our front door. The destination mattered, of course, but the journey held equal magic. We wandered into unfamiliar streets with curiosity rather than Google Maps, stumbled upon quaint cafes without consulting ratings, and discovered »»»

ANKARA: Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali Al-Zaidi, arrived in Turkiye on Tuesday for talks that are expected to include the construction of a pipeline to Turkiye aimed at reducing the exposure of Iraq’s oil exports to tensions in the Gulf region. It is Al-Zaidi’s third visit abroad since taking offic»»»

SEOUL: South Korean authorities ordered brief neighborhood evacuations on Tuesday after a leak of white phosphorus inside the US Osan Air Base south of Seoul, the Safety Ministry said. No casualties were reported and the evacuation notice for residents was lifted after ‌about half an ‌hour, as Sout»»»

Washington has relayed to Lebanon a “firm, strongly worded and dangerous” message saying that there will be a “hefty price” to pay if Hezbollah attacks Israel in the event of a new U.S. war on Iran, the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper said. According to the message, launching any missile or drone toward I»»»

Dubai: For many Indian families in Dubai, stepping onto a stage for the first time came with one familiar face cheering them on — Shajin Ratheendran. The former Dubai resident, dance choreographer and teacher spent nearly 15 years helping hundreds of children, parents and adults across the UAE disc»»»

A lull in direct US-Iran hostilities continued on Tuesday as diplomatic activity gathered pace across the region. Oman has proposed a new mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington confirmed a fresh round of Israel-Lebanon talks aimed at preventing renewed fighting along the bord»»»

Israeli defense minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said that American warplanes used Israeli bases during their attacks on Iran, reiterating that his country was prepared to retaliate if targeted. Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has been paused since Friday after 13 nights of U.S. strikes on the Is»»»

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “fomenting hate” following the mayor’s call for his arrest in relation to the war in Gaza. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yo»»»

Sándor Bangó, a former resident of the Szőlő Street correctional institution, had previously only hinted that he had been raped as a child in the institution by a senior politician. In the early hours of this morning, however, he named the man in question: Zsolt Semjén, Hungary’s former Deputy PM a»»»

Wildfires sweeping across France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate their homes, with many residents and tourists taking shelter in sports halls and temporary accommodation. Authorities are battling fires intensified by extreme heat, strong winds and dry conditions, with som»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and U.S. President were set to hold talks in the White House on Tuesday. Zelensky said help with defending Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles was top of the list of topics he wanted to discuss. File Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/UPI | »»»

Dubai: A ticket number inspired by a friend's birthday has turned into a lucky charm for a Kerala expat living in the UAE. Linto Jos Mechery, a 56-year-old sales manager who has called the UAE home for the past 30 years, has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket's third weekly e-draw for July. The prize has m»»»

New Delhi: India's government proposed on Tuesday longer jail terms and heftier fines for examination paper leaks, seeking to restore confidence after youth-led protests focused on education reforms rocked the country. Under the proposed legal change submitted to parliament, the maximum prison term»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

NAIROBI: Uganda’s health minister declared the country Ebola-free on Tuesday following the East African nation’s latest outbreak of the viral hemorrhagic disease that infected 20 people and killed two of them. Uganda has suffered multiple outbreaks of Ebola since 2000, when it recorded its first ep»»»

SHELBYVILLE, Kentucky: KFC founder Col. Sanders’ pressure cooker, black bow tie and dozens of other personal items are up for public auction, along with his former home and a dinner house Sanders opened after selling his iconic restaurant chain. Harland Sanders, still known as the face of the world»»»

Positions deemed to carry a high risk of corruption will be filled only after candidates successfully pass an integrity test, the parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee approved at first reading on Tuesday through government-sponsored amendments to the Civil Servants Act. The Committee rejected anot»»»

Tokyo: A major earthquake collapsed buildings and sparked fires in Japan's southwest, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday, with broadcaster NHK saying that at least 50 people were taken to hospital. Television footage on NHK showed several blazes, damaged bridges, a derailed cargo train a»»»

Retail prices for petroleum products in Kyrgyzstan remain below the level that could have been reached if the full increase in the cost of imported fuel had been reflected, the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of the Kyrgyz Republic said. According to the agency, price stability is being maintained »»»

Tokyo: "Many people" were trapped inside a shopping mall damaged in a major earthquake Tuesday in southwestern Japan, emergency services said. In "Kashima town, a shopping complex's second floor collapsed, leaving many people trapped inside," the fire department said in a statement. Police said ear»»»

The Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan and companies selling petroleum products through gas stations have entered into an agreement on setting prices for socially significant petroleum products. According to the agency, the main goal of the agreement is to ensure a stable supply of AI 92»»»

The Integrated Pain Therapy Center at NORD Pipera Hospital, part of NORD Medical Group, is marking 15 years of activity. During this time, more than 45,000 patients have been assessed and treated for acute, subacute and chronic pain at a center that has helped advance pain therapy in Romania and in»»»

Romanian travellers are becoming less interested in standard packages and exhaustive sightseeing lists, and more focused on journeys that match their interests, pace, and personal circumstances. This shift is already visible in Free Spirit Travel’s portfolio, where fully personalised holidays now a»»»

The new facility has become operational and will strengthen LPP Group’s supply chain across South-Eastern Europe, serving stores in Romania, Bulgaria and Greece while supporting the continued expansion of the Group’s fastest-growing fashion brand, Sinsay. Located adjacent to LPP Logistics’ e-commer»»»

India’s government on Tuesday proposed tougher punishments for examination paper leaks, including longer prison terms and higher fines, in a bid to restore confidence in the country’s education system after youth-led protests. Under the proposed legal amendments submitted to parliament, the maximum»»»

A major earthquake collapsed buildings and sparked fires in Japan's southwest, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday, with broadcaster NHK saying that at least 50 people were taken to hospital. Television footage on NHK showed several blazes, damaged bridges, a derailed cargo train and crac»»»

In addition to the HoReCa segment, which dominates the market, there is also dynamic growth in categories such as healthy food, supermarkets, beauty and groceries – sectors that are particularly vulnerable to market fluctuations and missed opportunities. This solution makes rapid access to working »»»

Romanians living abroad are increasingly settled in their host countries, while maintaining strong economic and civic ties with Romania, according to the MKOR “Diaspora Sentiment 2026” study. While 61% of respondents have invested money in Romania and 65% voted in the country’s latest parliamentary»»»

Unknown individuals threw stones at a passenger train traveling from Balykchy to Bishkek, the state railway company Kyrgyz Temir Zholu reported. The incident occurred at approximately 10.54 p.m. on July 27 as the train was leaving the village of Novopokrovka. No information about injuries has been »»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) A senior Syrian Foreign Ministry official met with Czech Deputy Industry Minister Jan Sechter on Tuesday to discuss expanding economic and industrial cooperation between Syria and the Czech Republic, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said. Qutaiba Qadish, director of the ministry’s »»»

- New features include appointment confirmation and access to radiology results - Electronic payment for residents introduced in phase one across three hospitals Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has introduced a set of new digital services through its Lbaih mobile application as part of»»»

British investor Ghai Sant Ram is expanding his real estate portfolio in Romania through a new strategic acquisition completed via Ghai Family Holding in northern Bucharest. The investor acquired from George Becali a plot of approximately 30,000 square metres, located near Pipera Plaza, where he in»»»

One-time gene replacement therapy expands access to precision treatment for eligible children, adolescents, and adults living with spinal muscular atrophy Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has become the first hospital in Qatar to administer Itvisma™ (onasemnogene abeparvov»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The contacts between Russia and the United States on the Ukrainian settlement are constantly continuing in a working order, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "As for the Ukrainian track, contacts are constantly ongoing and continued to be carried out," Peskov told »»»

RIYADH: Dubai and Abu Dhabi office markets posted double-digit rental growth in the second quarter of 2026, even as residential and hospitality sectors softened sharply, according to CBRE Middle East. In its latest UAE Real Estate Market Review for the second quarter, CBRE said Dubai’s average offi»»»

A Virgin Atlantic aircraft technician died after heavy machinery fell on him while he was working inside a plane at London’s Heathrow Airport, according to The Sun. Georgie Buxton, 23, was carrying out maintenance checks on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner inside a hangar when the equipment collapsed on him»»»

Paris, France: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to ta»»»

DUBAI: Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his ambitions beyond football following reports that the Al-Nassr star is producing and appearing in a new television drama about the world of football agents. According to The Sun, the Portuguese forward has teamed up with “Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn on»»»

PARIS: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to take charg»»»

GlobalizationMiddle EastAs US-Iran war rages, who's risking the Strait of Hormuz?Gianna-Carina Grün | Farah BahgatThough Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway. https://p.dw.com/p/5HpPSNot as p»»»

ABU DHABI: Power Slap, the world’s premier slap fighting promotion, has announced its return to Abu Dhabi for its third consecutive year. Power Slap 25 presented by Monster Energy will take place on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Space42 Arena as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, which concludes with UFC 3»»»

Dubai: Kangana Ranaut calls Gen Z protest reels 'puke-inducing,' takes swipe at viral Cockroach Janta Party movement Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has never been one to mince her words, and her latest target is the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement that has dominated headlines and so»»»

The market capitalisation of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), including the Regulated Market and the Multilateral Trading System (MTS), exceeded EUR 100 billion (RON 537.7 billion) for the first time at the end of 2025, with growth continuing into 2026, according to the ninth edition of PwC Roma»»»

RIYADH: Mobile Telecommunication Co. Saudi Arabia, also known as Zain KSA, reported a net profit of SR405 million ($108.06 million) in the first half of this year, representing an 84.09 percent rise compared to the same period in 2025. In a Tadawul statement, the company attributed the rise to a 3 »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s animation industry is doing well at the box office but missing the point, according to Dr. Mohammed Ghazala, professor of animation and head of the School of Cinematic Arts at Effat University. He argues the real money lies in owning characters and stories that pay out for de»»»

The Podkrepa Confederation of Labour has called on President Iliyana Iotova to veto the 2026 State Budget Act and return it to Parliament for reconsideration. The trade union objects to provisions in the Act's transitional and final provisions that introduce significant amendments to the Labour Cod»»»

The megafire in France's southwest Gironde department near Bordeaux, which has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22, remained "stable" Tuesday morning after a calm night, according to the local prefecture. However, forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland d»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new regulations governing modifications to vehicles already in operation, as well as requirements for compressed and liquefied gas equipment. The regulations were adopted to bring Kyrgyz legislation into line with the Technical Regulation of the C»»»