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 »»»

Ukrainian drone strikes on two of Wildberries’ largest warehouses could leave Russia’s biggest online marketplace and its merchants facing losses of more than RUB100bn ($1.28bn), with independent sellers expected to bear the greater part of the damage, The Bell reported on July 20. The attacks over»»»

“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 »»»

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 »»»

Abu Dhabi: AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has signed an agreement with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, to distribute AIREV’s OnDemand, its agentic AI platform, across the GCC and the whole of Africa. Redington is one of»»»

Cambridge: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated in the opening session of the Gulf Research Meeting titled "Regional Security from Gulf Perspectives and the Future of the Regional Order." Held annua»»»

Parliament on Wednesday authorized the presence in Bulgaria of up to eight US Air Force KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft with their crews, up to 250 US military personnel carrying personal weapons and ammunition, and related airfield equipment at Bezmer Air Base from July 24 to October 1, 2026, in»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev on Wednesday dismissed allegations that he and his wife have acquired property through dubious transactions. "I did not become wealthy from my time in Parliament. I have worked hard for years. Unlike some people, my financial situation has not changed by hundreds »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Advanced Iranian Missile Capacity Poses ‘Problem’ for US: CBS Report 22-07-2026 14:54 PM An image taken from video aired on July 21, 2026, »»»

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TEHRAN: Iran again denied the existence of any secret nuclear complex at Kolang mountain on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike the site in the center of the country. “Washington’s obsessive focus on Kolang Kouh where no nuclear activity is taking place is nothing more t»»»

Rotterdam, Netherlands: 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»»»

Money transfer system operators will be required to notify the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan in advance of new services, update contact information, and submit quarterly performance reports. The relevant changes have been approved by a resolution of the bank. The National Bank has approved amendments»»»

World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes. Crude futures went on to give up some of the gains but still banked gains of about 3.5 per»»»

DUBAI: For UAE left-arm pacer Mohammad Rohid, the DP World ILT20’s landmark first-ever player auction marked a defining moment. Signed by MI Emirates for $140,000 ahead of Season Four, Rohid emerged as the fifth-most expensive acquisition in the auction, reflecting the growing faith franchises have»»»

Bulgarian Sunday schools abroad can count on support from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Rector Eliza Stefanova said on Wednesday. She was speaking at the opening of the 19th Annual Conference of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA). Stefanova said Sofia University was pleased»»»

Top officials and ministers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have recently posted about friendship and unity on social media, signaling a rapprochement months after a public fall-out between the two largest Arab economies. On Tuesday evening, Saudi General Entertainment Authority chairm»»»

Dubai will offer more than $800 worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to visit, the emirate's media office said on Wednesday, as months of war have battered its tourism sector. "The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launches 'A Dubai Invite', inviting resident»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency and witnesses said Israeli strikes killed 12 people, including a family of six, in the Palestinian territory on Tuesday. A fragile ceasefire remains in place between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, but it has not halted the violence in the Gaza Strip, and ef»»»

Doha, Qatar: It's time to make the most of your weekend as some of the best events and experiences happening across Qatar to keep you entertained are rounded up here. There are live entertainment, immersive attractions, interactive workshops and fun-filled family activities to explore this weekend.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has added a new service to the Metrash App within the Queries section that lets users send their inquiries electronically to the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security. Through the 'Communicate with Us' option in the app, users can contact the depar»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan will issue a gold collectible coin to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of national writer Chingiz Aitmatov. As Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov announced at the first meeting of the organizing committee for the anniversary events, the mintag»»»

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi’s residential property market continued to post robust price growth through June, led by waterfront communities, while the office sector recorded its first annual decline in leasing activity in years, new data showed. Apartment prices on Yas Island and Al Reem Island each rose abo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Statements from the US that it might bomb Iran's nuclear facilities violate international law, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday. "The repeated US attacks and threats against Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities not only constitute a flagrant viola»»»

An elderly couple who had reportedly struggled to come to terms with the death of their only son were found dead inside their home in Kerala’s Ernakulam district on Wednesday in what police believe was a suicide pact. The victims, identified as Kalathiparambil Sanjeevan, 72, and his wife Sabitha, 6»»»

Landmark Arabia celebrated the inaugural edition of "Landmark Stars," its new platform dedicated to recognizing the achievements of its top talent across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, honoring 160 graduates who successfully completed five of the company's flagship learning and development programs. »»»

Bulgaria updates its security protocols every day, regardless of the diplomatic note received from Iran, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters at a briefing on Wednesday. "In any event, at every moment we are updating our security protocols because of the current security environment an»»»

Journalist, international analyst, TV host and author Georgi Milkov and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation received the Diplomatic Institute's annual Docendo Discimus honorary awards for 2026 at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sofia. The awards carry the institute's motto, Docendo»»»