Bulgarian News Agency 19m

Continue the Change Calls for Inspection of Highway Crash Barriers, Pushes for Concrete Barriers

The opposition Continue the Change (CC) party calls for a nationwide inspection of the technical condition of crash barriers on Bulgaria's road networks, arguing that stronger safety measures are needed to reduce the risk of serious traffic accidents. Speaking to reporters in parliament, MP Yordan »»»

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UPI 19m

U.S., South Korea hold largest-ever joint military logistics drill - UPI.com

The United States and South Korea kicked off their largest-ever joint military logistics field exercise this week, the allies said Wednesday. In this July 9 photo, U.S. Marines drive an Oshkosh Logistics Vehicle System Replacement onto shore at Dogu Beach, Pohang. Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Borrus»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships

Tokyo: Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu said Wednesday that "everybody is beatable" as she targets a medal at the world championships on home soil in New Delhi next month. Sindhu won the world title in 2019 and also captured Olympic silver in Rio in 2016 and bronze in Tokyo five years l»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

Gold prices fall by approximately 1 percent

Singapore: Gold prices fell on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in the previous session. Spot gold was down 0.6% at $4,028.13 an ounce by 6:14 am. GMT. US gold futures for August delivery fell 0.9% to $4,033.90. Gold prices had jumped more than 2% to $4,100.49 an ounce on Tuesday.»»»

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Naharnet 38m

US says first day of new Lebanon-Israel talks was 'productive'

Lebanon and Israel concluded the first day of Washington-mediated talks in Rome on Tuesday, a U.S. official said, as Israel said it was ready to move forward with plans to withdraw from two parts of southern Lebanon. The U.S.-brokered negotiations took place in the Italian capital over a framework »»»

Gulf News 40m

Tragic end to search for Indian sailor after Oman vessel attack

The body of an Indian marine engineer who had been missing since a commercial vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman has been recovered, bringing a tragic end to a three-day search as concerns grow over the safety of merchant shipping in the Gulf. Heramb Karmarkar, 30, from Pune in western India»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 43m

Bomb Threat Prompts Temporary Evacuation of Bulgarian President's Building

A bomb threat targeting the Bulgarian President's building was received Wednesday morning, the presidential administration confirmed to BTA. The administration said that, following established protocol, employees in the building were temporarily evacuated after the threat was received. After the pr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 43m

Democratic Bulgaria Calls for Urgent Changes to Crash Barrier Regulations

The opposition coalition Democratic Bulgaria (DB) calls for urgent amendments to a Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works regulation governing road safety barriers, arguing that the current rules are restrictive, anti-competitive, and compromise road safety. Speaking to reporters in parl»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Body of Indian sailor missing after Oman ship attack found

New Delhi: The body of an Indian sailor who went missing after his ship was attacked off the coast of Oman has been recovered, a seafarers' union official said Wednesday. Heramb Karmarkar, a 30-year-old marine engineer from the western Indian city of Pune, had been missing since Sunday's attack on »»»

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Sputnik 49m

Russia to Seek Bucha Victims List From Next UN Secretary-General - UN Envoy

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russia will continue to seek a list of the alleged victims of the Bucha provocation from the next UN secretary-general, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia, stated. Earlier in July, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said current UN Secret»»»

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Arab News 50m

Saudi inflation steady at 1.8% in June, despite rising rents: GASTAT 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate held steady at 1.8 percent in June, with housing rents and personal care costs continuing to drive price gains in the Kingdom, official data showed. According to the latest report released by the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom’s Consumer P»»»

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Arab News 50m

Body of Indian sailor missing after Oman ship attack found

NEW DELHI: The body of an Indian sailor who went missing after his ship was attacked off the coast of Oman has been recovered, a seafarers’ union official said Wednesday. Heramb Karmarkar, a 30-year-old marine engineer from the western Indian city of Pune, had been missing since Sunday’s attack on »»»

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Naharnet 55m

US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors

The United States has expanded its sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector, taking further aim at the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department had also frozen $130 million held in digital walle»»»

Sana 1h

Syria’s removal from terrorism list opens path to investment, U.S. official says

Damascus, June 15 (SANA) The United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism marks a major turning point that will encourage foreign investment, deepen international engagement and support the country’s economic recovery, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Inside the $5.1-billion Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah

Rising from the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, Wynn Al Marjan Island is set to redefine luxury tourism in the Middle East. With an estimated cost of $5.1 billion (Dh18.7 billion), it is not only the largest tourism development in Ras Al Khaimah's history, but also the UAE's first federally l»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Body of missing Indian sailor recovered after Iran attack on ship off Oman

The body of an Indian sailor who had been unaccounted for since an attack on his vessel off Oman's coast has been recovered, according to a seafarers' union official. Heramb Karmarkar, a 30-year-old marine engineer from Pune, had been missing since the vessel, the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy, came un»»»

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Arab News 1h

Dubai Basketball appoint head coach Xavi Pascual from Barcelona

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have appointed one of Europe’s most accomplished coaches, Xavi Pascual, to head the team on a three-year contract through to 2029. Pascual joins the club after leading FC Barcelona to the 2025-26 Liga ACB Finals, bringing more than two decades of experience at the highest le»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Vazrazhdane: Credit for Dropping Russian Patriarch from Sanctions Package Should Go to the Vatican

In a declaration read from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday, Vazrazhdane MP Angel Georgiev said that while propaganda in Bulgaria is trying to give all the credit for the removal of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow from the 21st package of sanctions against Russia as an entirely Bulgarian achieveme»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Planning an Italy trip? Air Arabia has launched direct Sharjah-Rome flights

Sharjah: UAE budget airline Air Arabia has launched direct flights between Sharjah and Rome, making the Italian capital its second destination in Italy after Milan Bergamo. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new route, which began operating this week, will run five ti»»»

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Arab News 1h

BlackRock, Vanguard boost Saudi Aramco stakes as earnings recover 

RIYADH: Amid regional geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices that have refocused global investors on energy, BlackRock and Vanguard raised their Aramco holdings to record highs in the first half of 2026. Although rising regional tensions and higher oil prices created a supportive environment f»»»

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Al Manar 1h

16 Martyrs in Gaza as Israeli Aggression Escalates on 279th Day of War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 16 Martyrs in Gaza as Israeli Aggression Escalates on 279th Day of War 15-07-2026 10:51 AM A Palestinian child stands amid rubble in Gaza, »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Highly dangerous wanted German shooter arrested in Budapest after Europe-wide manhunt - video

A 33-year-old German man wanted in connection with a shooting that left a victim critically injured in Cologne has been arrested in Budapest, following close cooperation between Hungarian and German law enforcement authorities. The suspect, identified only by the initials K. M. A., had been the sub»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan

Tokyo: Two badminton veterans enjoyed 16 minutes of fame at the Japan Open on Wednesday when they appeared in the main draw of a high-level tournament after a lifetime of trying. Fifty-year-old Kar Lung Chun and his 40-year-old partner Karen Yun Qiao Feng were drafted in to compete in the mixed dou»»»

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UPI 2h

U.S., Iran trade attacks; Trump threatens to hit civilian infrastructure - UPI.com

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure, a potential violation of international law, unless it returns to the negotiating table. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran traded attacks Tuesday night and i»»»

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Gulf News 2h

He spotted one dirty Metro sign... and ended up being honoured by Dubai's leaders

Dubai: A Dubai resident has been honoured by the Dubai Civility Committee after alerting authorities to an unclean directional sign at a Dubai Metro station, in a gesture officials said reflected the civic responsibility that helps preserve the emirate's world-class urban environment. Tanveer Ahmed»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran Files UN Complaint: US Violating MoU

Iran sent a letter to the UN accusing the US of violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the war and of committing war crimes. “Almost immediately after the signing of the Memorandum, and continuing to the present day, the United States has not only failed to honor its co»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI

Sydney: Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centres use power and water, and to protect creative copyright, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday. In a landmark speech setting out his government's policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI,»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Air defenses intercept Iranian drone attacks: Kuwaiti Army

Kuwait: The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army announced on Wednesday morning that Kuwaiti air defenses are currently repelling attacks by hostile Iranian drones. The General Staff stated that any sounds of explosions heard were the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks. Earlier»»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, July 15: BP caps Deepwater Horizon oil spill after 3 months - UPI.com

On July 15, 2010, BP announced it had capped its crippled underwater well that sent millions of barrels of crude gushing into the Gulf of Mexico for three months. 1 of 6 | BP workers use shovels to clean oil from a beach at Port Fourchon, La., May 24, 2010. On July 15, 2010, BP announced it had cap»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar embassies abroad express condolences on passing of Father Amir

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s embassies and diplomatic missions around the world have become focal points for expressions of sympathy following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Foreign governments, diplomats, senior officials, members of royal families, business leaders»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

New Zealand detects H5 bird flu

Wellington: New Zealand has detected the first case of H5 bird flu, after a migratory seabird was found on a beach in Wellington, officials said Wednesday. H5 bird flu has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry and wild birds worldwide. "New Zealanders are being asked to be alert aft»»»

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Arab News 2h

Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

SINGAPORE: Oil extended gains on Wednesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and Tehran launched strikes on US ​infrastructure in the region. Brent futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $85.72 a barrel at ‌07:00 a.m. Saudi time. West Texas Intermediate»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Norway receive rousing welcome in Oslo

Oslo: Around 90,000 people welcomed back Norway’s players to Oslo on Monday after they returned home from making a historic run to the World Cup quarter-finals. Erling Haaland’s side were knocked out of the tournament on Saturday after losing 2-1 to England in extra-time in the last eight in Miami,»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Investor confidence keeps realty market focused on key property segments

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained investor confidence in 2025, with the vast majority of sales transactions concentrated in three core property categories which include vacant land, villas, and apartments. The data from the country’s real esta»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Balogun admits red card furore affected US World Cup team

Washington: Folarin Balogun admitted yesterday that the suspension of his red card in the World Cup after President Donald Trump intervened put added pressure on the US team. Balogun said in an interview with CBS he was “definitely in shock” when he was sent off for treading on the foot of a Bosnia»»»

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Arab News 2h

Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran

DUBAI: The US military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled.Days of retaliatory strikes across the»»»

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Arab News 2h

Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake

ATLANTA: Lionel Messi’s Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph. The fixture between two of the big beasts of global football is mouthwatering enough but is given added spice by long-standi»»»

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DW 2h

A decade after Brexit, youth in Britain want the EU back

Mareike AdenTen years after the Brexit referendum, only one-third of people in Britain believe that leaving the EU was the right decision. Among young people in particular, support for rejoining the European Union is strong. https://p.dw.com/p/5GXo2AdvertisementTen years after the Brexit referendum»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

England seek return to final against Messi’s Argentina

Doha, Qatar: England will aim to end Lionel Messi’s bid for back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles and then charge their way into the final when they face defending champions Argentina in a heavyweight semi-final clash at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium today. The last-four showdown pits one of interna»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Navi Mumbai airport launches international flights with first service to Abu Dhabi

Dubai: Travellers from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region now have another direct option to reach the UAE after Navi Mumbai International Airport launched its first international service to Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Air India Express began ope»»»

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Actmedia 3h

President Dan unsupportive of early elections, says they would only prolong uncertainty

Early elections would only drag out the state of uncertainty without bringing anything new, President Nicusor Dan told a press conference on Tuesday at the Romanian Embassy in Paris, after he participated in the festivities dedicated to France's National Day."In yesterday's discussions, as well as »»»

Actmedia 3h

President Dan: Investing in Ukraine's defense and security is an investment in our own security

Ukraine must be able to negotiate peace from a position of strength, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, after participating in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris.According to him, Romania's immediate priority remains ensuring freedom of navigation and protecting trade routes in»»»

Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia travel warnings updated as airlines cancel Dubai and Sharjah flights from Abha for second day

Dubai: Passengers faced a second day of flight cancellations at Abha International Airport on Wednesday, with Canada, the UK and the US also warning against travel to parts of Saudi Arabia. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At least 11 departures from Abha were listed as»»»

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Jordan Times 3h

Dollar slides as rate hike prospects ease, oil gains moderate

LONDON — The dollar slid Tuesday after a drop in US inflation dented expectations of an interest rate hike later this month.Oil prices had jumped sharply on fresh Iran-US strikes, with two ships struck overnight near the Strait of Hormuz.But those gains faded during the day, with US President Donal»»»

Jordan Times 3h

US consumer inflation cools in June on lower energy costs

WASHINGTON, United States — US consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June, government data showed Tuesday, as energy prices fell on a temporary cooling of the US-Iran war.With the recent renewal of hostilities between Washington and Tehran, and US President Donald Trump ordering the resta»»»

Arab News 3h

Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI

SYDNEY: Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centers use power and water, and to protect creative copyright, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday. In a landmark speech setting out his government’s policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI,»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Shah Rukh Khan wins key legal battle over Mannat makeover as India's supreme court upholds green clearance

Dubai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly scored another legal win in his long-running journey to renovate Mannat, his iconic Mumbai residence. According to reports emerging from India, the Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance»»»

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UPI 3h

Person fleeing immigration agents on foot killed by truck - UPI.com

A person was struck and killed Tuesday by tractor-trailer in northern Florida. Authorities said he was fleeing federal immigration agents. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- A person fleeing federal immigration agents was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer truck in Florid»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues jump to $470.6m. in August

Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues climbed to $470.6 million in August, 5.1 per cent higher than the $447.6 million registered in the same month last year, head of the Suez Canal Authority Mohab Mamish said on Thursday. Receipts also rose for the second month in a row after registering $447.1 million in J»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Japan family finds bear in kitchen, calls police

Tokyo: A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an official said Wednesday, as anxiety over the animals grows following a surge in deadly maulings. Bears have killed at least five people in Japan since April 1, all in the northern region of Tohoku, after a rec»»»

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