Most young Romanians cannot afford a home and feel financially insecure – Deloitte study
Young Romanians (78% of Generation Z representatives and 85% of Millennials) said they cannot afford to own a home, significantly above the global averages of 51% and 40%, respectively, a challenge that is substantially shaping their career path, according to Deloitte Global Gen Z and Millennial Su»»»
FIBA U18 Asian Championship: Qatar rout Kuwait to stay top of Gulf Qualifiers
Doha: Qatar’s continued their impressive run in the Gulf Qualifiers for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship with a commanding 81-53 victory over Kuwait yesterday, strengthening its position at the top of the standings alongside Bahrain with four points. The hosts delivered another dominant performance »»»
Qatar and Uganda review trade, investment ties
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed met yesterday with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda H E Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between their count»»»
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Passenger Bus in Russia's Belgorod Region, 19 Injured - Governor
BELGOROD (Sputnik) - A drone of the Ukrainian armed forces struck a passenger bus in the city of Shebekino in Russia's Belgorod Region, injuring 19 people, acting Governor Alexander Shuvaev said on Tuesday. "This morning, a Ukrainian drone struck a civilian bus in Shebekino... Nineteen civilians we»»»
Week 3 of Esports World Cup crowns 3 new champions
DUBAI: Three new champions have been crowned in Week 3 at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, with thousands of Club Championship points distributed, and millions in prize money awarded.esport Week three had Teamfight Tactics kick off the action, before a doubleheader of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and EA»»»
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis and cancer diagnoses: 'I have not stopped living, I have not stopped working'
Grammy-winning singer Carly Simon has revealed that she is living with Parkinson’s disease, saying she decided to share her diagnosis after years of staying out of the public eye. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Speaking publicly for the first tim»»»
Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship. The meeting comes as both face growing pressures at home. Netanyahu»»»
Over 10,700 maritime transport transactions registered in H1
Doha, Qatar: The maritime transport sector of Qatar saw a robust growth in the first six months (January to June) of 2025. The Ministry of Transport (MoT) completed 10,780 transactions through the Maritime Transport Affairs in first half (H1) of this year showing an increase of 28 percent compared »»»
GCC, Bhutan’s Department of Environment and Climate Change sign MoU
Doha, Qatar: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), an independent, internationally recognized carbon standard in the Global South, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhutan’s Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC), the country’s designated national authority for Article 6 o»»»
Haiti schedules December presidential election despite security concerns
Haiti's electoral council has scheduled the country's first presidential election in a decade for December 13, with a runoff planned for late February, after postponing an earlier timetable due to security fears. The vote remains contingent on improved security and funding, as widespread gang viole»»»
Oil at one-week low as US and Iran pause attack; supply tension underpins
SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, hovering around one-week lows amid hopes for a resolution in the US-Iran war, while subdued flow through the Strait of Hormuz and further supply disruption risks underpinned the market. Brent crude futures were down 50 cents, or 0.57 percent, at $87.86»»»
In Esports, Saudi Arabia is building more than a stage
Years ago, gaming was considered a relatively unknown pastime but today it is a multimillion-dollar industry for professionals with its own Esports World Cup. This year the tournament has prize money of over SR280 million ($75 million), drawing more than 2,000 players from over 100 countries, and a»»»
On This Day, July 28: Plane crash in Pakistan's Himalayan foothills kills 152 - UPI.com
On July 28, 2010, a plane flying in intense fog and rain to Islamabad crashed in the Himalayan foothills near its destination, killing all 152 people aboard. 1 of 8 | A woman reacts after a passenger plane crashed in the Margala Hills on the outskirts of Islamabad on July 28, 2010. File Photo by Sa»»»
Roma families relocated to Hungary with political help?
In the village of Szalonna, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, two large Slovak Roma families living in deep poverty have appeared seemingly out of nowhere. According to local rumour, the mayor of Košice purchased houses for them in order to “be rid” of the families and proceed with demolishing a near»»»
Road Safety Institute Analysis Warns of Systemic Failure in Risk Management of Bulgarian Transport System
The transport system in Bulgaria is in a state of critical instability and on the verge of a systemic collapse, the Road Safety Institute said in an analysis published on Tuesday. The analysis is based on data on road traffic accidents in the country for the period from July 1 to 26. During the per»»»
Defence employers supporting expansion of partnership with Rheinmetall to strengthen Romania's national defence industry
Romania's Defence Employers' Organisation (OPIA) is reaffirming its support for the investment and development guidelines undertaken by the German concern Rheinmetall in Romania, according to a press release of the organisation issued on Monday."In a European security context that requires the acce»»»
Acting FinMin Nazare: Romania deserves to retain its sovereign rating; downgrade risk remains
Romania still faces the risk of a sovereign credit rating downgrade, although the government has presented "strong arguments" for maintaining the country's current rating, acting Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Monday."The Finance Ministry has presented all the data at its disposal, inclu»»»
Burnete: Discussions on the pay draft law to resume this week; there is no deadlock
The presidential adviser, Radu Burnete stated on Friday that the discussions between the political parties regarding the pay law will be resumed next week and as there is a compromise between the four parites, it is possible to organize another extraordinary session of the parliament where this dra»»»
PNL: The PSD is attempting to turn Romania’s interests into a tool for political confrontation and obstruction
Romania cannot afford to have European investments and funds blocked by the PSD’s toxic political manoeuvring, the National Liberal Party stated on Monday, emphasising that it rejects the PSD’s accusations and that the government led by Ilie Bolojan has exercised its powers in accordance with the C»»»
Top court requires compliance with Constitution in passing public-sector pay bill
The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) has asked the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies to ensure that the parliamentary procedure on the public-sector pay bill is carried out in strict compliance with the Constitution, warning of "serious doubts" about the validity of steps already taken."»»»
PSD not to vote on integrity bill except for in form it was sent to European Commission
Social-democrat (PSD) MPs will not vote on the legislative proposal regarding the consolidation of certain normative acts in the field of integrity unless the bill is restored as it was sent to the European Commission, MP Radu Marinescu, former Minister of Justice, informed on Monday."PSD will not »»»
Senate bills adopted Monday will help secure over EUR 3 bln in EU funds
Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean said legislation adopted by the upper house on Monday as part of the outstanding package of laws required under Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) would help secure more than EUR 3 billion in EU funding."The Senate today adopted, during »»»
Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister Chiveri, Romanian ambassador discuss phased reintegration of Transnistria
Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri, responsible for coordinating policies on settling the Transnistrian conflict and bringing the two banks of the Dniester closer together, met with Romania's ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Cristian-Leon Turcanu, to discuss the»»»
Colombia announces the closure of 14 embassies, including the one in Romania
The elected president of Columbia, Aberlardo de la Espriella announced on Sunday that his administration, which will take over the mandate on 7th August will close down at least 14 embassies, including that in Romania as part of the reorganization of the diplomatic network of the country, says EFE »»»
Daniel Buda: I have asked the President of the European Commission for an appropriate response from the EC regarding the drone incidents
MEP Daniel Buda announced that, together with his liberal colleagues in the European Parliament sent to the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Lyen, a letter through which he requires ‘an adequate answer’ on the part of the EC for the consolidation of the foreign borders of the EU»»»
Constanta Port to Deploy Two Autonomous Maritime Drone Detection Systems
According to the Constanta Maritime Ports Administration, two autonomous Triton maritime systems will become operational in the Port of Constanta starting Tuesday, July 28. The systems are specialized in detecting and monitoring maritime ...»»»
Maria Zakharova: Moscow to respond to Romania's expulsion of a Russian diplomat
Moscow will provide an "adequate response" to the expulsion of a member of the staff of the Russian Embassy in Romania, Russian Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the Russian news agency TASS on Monday."The accusations brought by the Romanians are unfounded, and their statements ar»»»
Drones shot down in Romania/ Oana Toiu: Polish Foreign Minister - message of solidarity with Romania
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, announced on Monday that the Polish chief diplomat Radek Sikorski conveyed to her Poland's firm condemnation of the recent illegal incursions into Romania's airspace.''We discussed the performance of the Romanian Army's pilots and the fragments of the »»»
Russian Embassy in Bucharest: Groundless expulsion of diplomatic mission member will not go unanswered
Russia has never sent and is not sending combat unmanned aerial vehicles against targets on Romanian soil, and all speculation on this topic is "completely" groundless, the Russian Embassy in Bucharest said on Monday, after ambassador Vladimir Lipayev was summoned to the Foreign Ministry over the d»»»
Foreign Ministry presents Russian ambassador with drone debris after repeated airspace violations
Russia's ambassador to Bucharest, Vladimir Lipaev, was summoned to Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) on Monday in what the ministry described as "a firm response to the repeated violations of Romania's airspace between July 24 and 26, during which the Romanian Armed Forces shot down three»»»
Russian ambassador arrives at Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry after drones shot down over Romania
Russia's ambassador to Romania, Vladimir Lipaev, arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) on Monday for talks with Romanian diplomats after being summoned over repeated violations of the country's airspace by the Russian Federation in recent days.The ambassador was called to the ministry fo»»»
Group of drones - detected near the river border with Ukraine; RO-ALERT SMS sent
A group of air targets was detected by the Defence Ministry (MApN) radar surveillance system, Monday, around 4:00 p.m., in the vicinity of the river border with Ukraine.According to a release from the MApN, the National Military Command Center notified the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situati»»»
Gasoline prices in Bishkek rise by 2 soms - | 24.KG
Prices for fuel and lubricants at Bishkek gas stations have increased again. AI 92 gasoline price increased by an average of 2 soms per liter over the weekend, while diesel fuel increased by 1-1.6 soms, depending on the gas station chain. According to price monitoring data as of July 27, a liter of»»»
Mid-air scare: Power bank catches fire aboard flight, raising safety concerns
A power bank stored in an overhead compartment caught fire aboard a China Eastern Airlines flight shortly after landing at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, with cabin crew members quickly extinguishing the flames. The South China Morning Post reported that the incident took place on China»»»
How can you keep yourself safe from forever chemicals and cadmium in food? (Part 2/2)
Food-related health warnings have become increasingly frequent in recent years, to the point where maintaining a diet free of contaminants can seem almost impossible. So what’s the best way to limit your exposure, and will there ever be a way to fully remove these harmful pollutants from our blood?»»»
SJC launches WhatsApp service linking cases to lawyers
Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) continues to expand its digital services with the launch of a new WhatsApp-based facility that allows lawyers to link registered court cases to their law firms. Announced via the Council’s official X account, the service operates through the number 4»»»
About 40 companies with elevated sanctions risks identified in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
About 40 companies that may pose elevated sanctions risks have been identified in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, a meeting on the implementation of state policy regarding compliance with international sanctions regimes was held on July 27 under the chairmanship of Pr»»»
Johnson & Johnson reaches proposed $5.5B talcum powder settlement - UPI.com
Johnson & Johnson said Monday that it has reached a proposed $5.5 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits alleging its talcum-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. File Photo by Dan Peled/EPA July 28 (UPI) -- U.S. healtcare giant Johnson & Johnson said it has reached a proposed $5.5 billion settl»»»
NCCHT, Qatar Lawyers Association sign MoU to boost cooperation
Doha: The National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (NCCHT) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Lawyers Association to enhance the protection of human trafficking victims, provide them with legal assistance and support, and ensure their access to legal couns»»»
Ukraine's Zelensky expected at White House to secure Trump's support against Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to try and secure support against Russia. The visit comes as Kyiv and Moscow both ramp up long-range strikes and diplomatic efforts launched by Washington remain at a standstill, »»»
France and Spain continue to battle fires as new heatwave looms
Authorities warned the return of scorching temperatures this week could fuel the continent's worst fires in living memory, with a massive blaze still threatening Bordeaux even as firefighters began gaining ground elsewhere. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said one forest fire in southwes»»»
Kyrgyzstan to implement reforms through 100-day programs - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved regulations on the implementation of the Government Accelerators program, under which state agencies will carry out reforms within 100 days. The program has been operating in Kyrgyzstan since 2023. The Cabinet has now established a unified procedu»»»
Apple overtakes Nvidia as world’s most valuable company at $4.94 trillion
Dubai: Tech giant Apple regained its crown as the world's most valuable company on Monday, edging past chipmaker Nvidia. Apple's market value climbed to about $4.94 trillion, topping Nvidia's roughly $4.83 trillion. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here»»»
Russian Drones Hammer Ukrainian Military Bulk Carrier in Black Sea's Northwestern Waters
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A bulk carrier hauling military cargo to Ukraine was hit by attack drones in the northwestern Black Sea, Russia's Defense Ministry reported Tuesday. Russian firepower continued to hammer Ukrainian ports and naval vessels used to support the Ukrainian military, the MoD stressed. "»»»
UAE shuts 31 pet shops and nurseries in nationwide crackdown on animal welfare and environmental violations
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has shut 31 pet shops, bird markets, livestock outlets and plant nurseries during the first half of the year as part of a nationwide inspection campaign to enforce environmental and animal welfare regulations. The ministry said it carried out 30 joint »»»
6 minutes of darkness: Saudi Arabia to witness first total solar eclipse in 77 years
Saudi Arabia is set to witness its first total solar eclipse in 77 years on August 2, 2027, in a rare astronomical event expected to draw scientists, photographers and skywatchers from around the world. The eclipse will be the first to pass over the Kingdom since 1952, when a total eclipse, remembe»»»
Israeli light attack drone drops stun grenade towards Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli light attack drone drops stun grenade towards Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 28-07-2026 09:16 AM Latest News Ur»»»
Israeli PM Netanyahu in Washington for meeting with US President Trump - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli PM Netanyahu in Washington for meeting with US President Trump 28-07-2026 09:21 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli PM Netanyahu in »»»
Awqaf Ministry expands use of AI to strengthen Islamic knowledge, religious guidance
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Islamic knowledge services, improve religious guidance and provide wider access to trusted Shariah information in Qatar and abroad. The ministry highlighted its experience during a»»»
Issyk-Kul land plots to be leased for 49 years for industrial, tourism projects - | 24.KG
The state administration of Issyk-Kul district announced a tender for the lease of three state-owned land plots for a period of 49 years. A one-hectare plot of land near the village of Kosh-Kol is being offered for the construction of a concrete and sand-and-gravel production plant. The annual leas»»»