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 »»»

A soft drink brand has been named the most chosen FMCG brand by Romanian shoppers in the latest Brand Footprint 2026 study by YouGov Shopper, which tracks more than 10,000 brands across Europe and highlights which labels secure a place in consumers' baskets, how rankings shift, and what trends driv»»»

CBRE, the global leader in real estate services, presents the performance of the Romanian retail and investment market for the second ...»»»

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 »»»

Romania’s hospitality industry experienced a mixed performance in 2025, ...»»»

TUI Group announced its entrance in the Romanian market. The first step has already been decided in Bucharest, with the first unit of the kind in the country. Thus, the first agency will open in Sun Plaza commercial center, in August. The expansion plan also has in view other cities like Cluj-Napoc»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

The European Commission's pillar assessment of the Investment and Development Bank (BID) enables Romania to establish an alternative financing mechanism for strategic sectors and represents a milestone under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), according to specialists at Deloitte Roma»»»

Dacia and Ford will voluntarily halt production until August 19, resulting in energy savings of approximately 200 MW, Ilie Bolojan?Acting Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Energy?stated on Monday during a press conference at Victoria Palace."Evening hours are the peak-demand periods, and in the»»»

*The drought triggered the crisis, but the root causes lie in years of incompetence and systemic corruption Romania has come to import energy from Ukraine, a war-torn country whose energy infrastructure is one of the main targets of Russian attacks. The extreme drought explains the timing, but not »»»

Romania has a significant energy deficit in the evening, between 19:00hrs and 23:00hrs, which it is covering from imports, but there is also significant pressure on this segment because the entire region has an energy deficit of over 4,000 megawatts, interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Mond»»»

Acting prime minister, Ilie Bolojan stated on Monday that, as head of the executive he obtained ‘the best possible’ outcome after renegotiating with the European Commission the target in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) regarding decarbonisation. He warned that not meeting the commi»»»

The total number of citizens with voting rights registered in the Electoral Register on 31 July is 19,031,458, up by 3,725 compared with end-June, the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) announced on Monday.According to an AEP release, of the total number of Romanian voters listed in the Electoral »»»

The General Court of the European Union has rejected Romanian MEP Diana Iovanovici Sosoaca‘s request to suspend the European Parliament’s decision to partially lift her parliamentary immunity, marking the first legal setback in her challenge against the measure. In an ...»»»

A total of 6,163 structures were demolished in Bishkek during the first six months of 2026, according to data presented at a meeting held at the City Hall. It was reported that Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev called for stronger oversight of task implementation and compliance with deadlines. Acco»»»

A road accident in Issyk-Kul region has resulted in the death of an eight-year-old child. Several other people were injured. According to the Main Traffic Safety Department, the accident occurred on the 100th kilometer of Balykchy—Bokonbayevo—Karakol highway. A Volkswagen Golf driven by Bishkek res»»»