North Korea on Tuesday condemned the U.S.-led RIMPAC naval exercise as a "war rehearsal." In this July 26 photo, the USS Theodore Roosevelt pulls alongside the USNS Washington Chambers for a replenishment at sea during RIMPAC. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Buckles/U.S. Navy »»»

Llantrisant, United Kingdom: At the heart of Britain's coin factory, old Bank of England telephones are stripped down and dipped into giant vats to recover a hidden treasure: the gold in their circuits. Behind barbed wire and coded security gates at its site near Cardiff in Wales, the Royal Mint --»»»

Many vessels are waiting to pass through the most critical sections of the Danube River because of low water levels, while several have run aground outside the navigation channel, Executive Director of the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River Ivelin Zanev said on Tue»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Special greeting to our people in the Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel for these pioneering and massive marches 04-08-2026 10:37 AM »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem salutes pilgrims taking part in million-man marches in the holy city of Karbala to express loyalty to Imam Hussein (AS) 04-08»»»

Dubai: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia had no material impact on Aramco’s production capabilities, the state oil company’s chief executive said on Tuesday, after strikes targeted operations on the Red Sea coast and elsewhere in July. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The »»»

DUBAI: Productions backed by the Red Sea Film Foundation claimed top honors at the seventh edition of the Amman International Film Festival recently, highlighting the Saudi Arabia organization’s growing influence in supporting Arab and international independent cinema. The awards ceremony was held »»»

Sadly, grimly, but unsurprisingly, the fears of atrocities envisaged in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, in the western region of Darfur, were realised once the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group finally overran the besieged hold-out in 2025. There are now similar fears of atrocities envi»»»

Dubai: A London hospital is leading the UK's push to make robotic-assisted surgery a standard part of healthcare, training the next generation of surgeons while improving patient recovery times. At St Bartholomew's Hospital, consultant thoracic surgeon Sasha Stamenkovic recently used the new da Vin»»»

Dubai: Tamil Nadu's Leader of the Opposition, Udhayanidhi Stalin, was reportedly taken into police custody from his Chennai residence on Tuesday morning following a political storm over controversial remarks he made about actor Trisha during a public rally. Footage from the arrest showed Udhayanidh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We gather on the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein, his family, and his companions in Karbala, renewing our loyalty, devotion, and tru»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Fisheries Department, announced the start of the annual kingfish (Kanad) fishing ban. In a social media post, the department said the ban will be in effect from August 15 to October 31 each year as part of efforts to conserve kingfish st»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ireland, France, Portugal and Luxembourg did not sign a letter criticizing Spain over the influx of tens of thousands of illegal migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on the northern coast of Africa, the Politico news outlet reported on Tuesday. Leaders of 22 EU countries se»»»

More than half of all new passenger cars registered in Romania are registered in Bucharest, while nearly seven out of ten cars entering the country's fleet are still second-hand vehicles, according to an industry analysis based on official data from the General Directorate for Driving Licences and »»»

The corporate landscape is experiencing a structural realignment as companies navigate the complexities of modern working arrangements. According to a new report published by CBRE Romania, the prevailing narrative that professionals are inherently resistant to returning to physical offices is funda»»»

Against the backdrop of the ongoing operational disruption affecting Romania’s National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI), which continues to slow the completion of real ...»»»

Parliament has adopted the long-awaited Urban Planning, Territorial Planning and Construction Code, a comprehensive legislative reform designed to overhaul the country’s fragmented planning and construction framework by cutting bureaucracy and approval timelines and creating a more predictable regu»»»

The first half of 2026 recorded a total investment activity of €211.1 million, marking a 46% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, following the completion of AFI Europe’s acquisition of a portfolio of six retail parks from MAS Real Estate and several smaller transactions, during»»»

The crisis in Romanian agriculture is deepening: following another quarter of decline, the number of agricultural companies entering insolvency has reached a level not seen in recent years. According to an analysis carried out by CITR, the market leader in insolvency and restructuring in Romania, b»»»

Romania is likely to have a farming year above the average. Corn,sun flower and the other 2026 crops will have good results in areas which received water in due time and poor results in areas affected by drought. In exchange, prospects are good for wheat, barley and rape which will be planted in au»»»

The value of agricultural output increased by 8.5% in 2025 against the previous year, reaching 115.7 billion lei at current prices, compared with 100.5 billion lei at current prices in 2024, according to semi-final data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The value of »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with members of President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in Jerusalem on Monday. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Board of Peace negotiators and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have met to discuss disarming Hamas and other »»»

Dubai Police shut down 103 fraudulent social media accounts during the second quarter of the year as part of efforts to combat online scams and protect the public from increasingly sophisticated cyber fraud schemes. The figures were released during a performance review meeting of the General Depart»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has included the state institution Kyrgyz Madaniyat Service under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy in the list of organizations eligible for tax exemptions when importing certain categories of goods. The relevant resolution was signed by C»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil ​prices rebounded 1 percent on Tuesday from a plunge in the previous session, fuelled by concerns that Middle ‌East supply remains at risk as a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran war that has disrupted shipments still seems unlikely. Front-month Brent futures rose $1.02, or 1.2 per»»»

On Aug. 4, 2020, two explosions rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut, shattering windows for miles across the city. The blasts killed more than 200 people and injured thousands. 1 of 3 | Workers inspect the damage one day after two explosions in Lebanon's capital Beirut on August 5, 2020. File Pho»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s elite referees underwent physical fitness tests conducted by the Qatar Football Association (QFA) at the Aspire Academy as part of the preparation program ahead of the new season, with the participation of 61 referees. The tests precede the annual preparatory camp for elite ref»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. (Milaha), the industry-leading provider of maritime and logistics solutions in the region, announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Milaha Maritime & Logistics’ bottom line decreased by QR16m compared to the same period in 2025, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Strong brands are never built by individuals alone. They are shaped over time through a shared vision, consistent execution, and the collective efforts of people working towards a common purpose, argues Heba Al-Tamimi, Senior Executive Vice President, Group Communications at QNB Group.»»»

London, Aug. 4 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recovering part of the sharp losses recorded in the previous session as uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran talks and concerns over potential disruptions to Middle East oil supplies supported the market. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures for O»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco reported second-quarter adjusted net income of $33.4 billion, up 33 percent year on year, as the state oil giant weathered unprecedented disruption through the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining production and exports to global markets. The company’s board declared a second-qua»»»

ALGIERS: Algeria parted ways with coach Vladimir Petkovic on Monday, despite the Bosnian signing a contract extension before the 2026 FIFA World Cup where the team reached the last 32. The 62-year-old took the helm in February 2024 and renewed his contract until 2028 before the World Cup got underw»»»

WASHINGTON: Alexandra Eala capped her giant-killing run at the Washington Open with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory over top-seeded Jessica Pegula on Monday to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA title. Eala, ranked 28th, overpowered Pegula over the final two sets as play resumed in t»»»

The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) took place from June 3 to June 6, 2026, at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre in Russia's St. Petersburg. "The American side was very pleased with the trip," Rodney Cook, head of the US Commission of Fine Arts, told Sputnik, d»»»

The patient is a 60-year-old resident of Russia’s Kursk region who received the first dose of the "Neoonkovak" vaccine in April. The man with melanoma that had spread to lymph nodes despite prior surgeries will receive the final dose of the vaccine in early September, Alexander Gintsburg, director »»»

The Tisza government is scrapping the Orbán government’s 300 billion forint office deal in the Zugló district of Budapest, PM Péter Magyar said on Facebook on Monday. Péter Magyar found irregularities concerning the Zugló office building contract “The Tisza government is withdrawing from the purcha»»»

Europe's record-breaking hot and dry summer continues to take its toll on France and Greece, where firefighters fought to contain major blazes, while the UK recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries. Europe is Earth’s fastest-warming continent, heating at more than twice the g»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s national under-23 football team continued their preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games during an overseas training camp in the Netherlands, with the squad aiming to reach peak technical and physical condition ahead of the continental event. As part of the camp’s pro»»»

Bulgaria is expected to receive another EUR 109 million this week under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said on bTV on Tuesday. Bulgaria has received just over 70% of the funds under the Recovery and Resilience Plan. “My goal is for us to reach»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth participated in the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of the “My Career-My Future 2026” programme, organised by the Qatar Career Development Center from August 2 to 6, 2026. The programme, which includes 350 male and female high school students, is»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has called on customers to take special care of the electricity and water number plates fixed to the walls of homes and buildings when carrying out any maintenance or renovation works. In a public advisory posted on its social »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) has announced the selection of six athletes to represent Qatar at the World Athletics U20 Championships to be held in Oregon, USA, from August 5-9. The list includes four athletes in field events: Abdullah Al Abdullah (pole vault), Abdulrahman Al Ma»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar has taken part in the Second International Conference to Combat Discrimination Against Islam and Muslims, opened yesterday at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo. The conference convenes under the theme “Islamophobia: Concept and Practice in the Current Global Context”. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Millions mark Imam Hussein’s Arbaeen anniversary in Karbala 04-08-2026 09:43 AM Latest News Urgent News At least six Palestinians were abdu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At least six Palestinians were abducted this morning by Israeli occupation forces during an incursion into the city of Qalqilia in the occu»»»

Romania's National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has extended its nationwide heatwave advisory until Friday morning, warning of persistent and expanding extreme heat across most of the country.The advisory is in force from 10:00 on Aug. 3 until 10:00 on Aug. 7, with forecasters expecting heat»»»

Internet advertising and digital film and music streaming services are expected to be the fastest-growing segments of Romania's media and entertainment industry, which is projected to reach EUR 5.22 billion this year, up about 2% from 2025, according to a consultancy report.The market is expected t»»»

The number of significant incidents affecting the security of electronic communications networks and services increased in 2025 from the previous year, but the impact on users decreased, with the average number of users affected by each incident being almost 27% lower, according to a report publish»»»

On 31 July 2026, the National Bank of Romania's foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 63,230 million, compared to EUR 63,493 million on 30 June 2026, according to the data published by the central bank.In July, the following flows were recorded: EUR 988 million worth of inflows representing change»»»

The Ministry of Finance is launching the eighth edition of the Fidelis Program for this year between August 7 and 14, offering interest rates of up to 7.50% for government securities denominated in lei and up to 6.30% for those in euros, according to a statement from the institution.For the August »»»