France police find remains of five babies in a home
Marseille: French police have found the bones of five deceased infants in cardboard boxes at the home of a couple in southeastern France, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Police opened a murder inquiry after they made the discovery in a flat in the town of Orange late Monday, the local prosecutor’s off»»»
Iraq hands life sentence to Australia-based drug trafficker
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s judiciary announced on Tuesday that it sentenced drug lord Kazem Hamad, notorious for drug trafficking in Australia, to life in prison. The National Center for International Judicial Cooperation (NCIJC) said that Iraq’s Karkh criminal court issued a life sentence against Hamad for “»»»
Deadly truck crash near Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel in Egypt’s Suez leaves three killed and 12 injured
Dubai: Three people were killed and 12 others injured after a heavy goods truck collided with three vehicles before overturning on top of them near the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel in Egypt's Suez governorate on Monday evening, Egyptian media reported. The crash occurred on the road east of the tunnel when t»»»
U.S. International Olive Oil Competition: Tunisia tops global rankings
TUNIS, July 28 (TAP) – Tunisian olive oil has once again earned international acclaim, emerging as the overall winner at the U.S. International Olive Oil Competition (USIOOC), the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia said in a statement issued Tuesday.Tunisia...»»»
Rwanda to phase out 2G, 3G networks
Kigali: Rwanda's Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT) has announced the decision to phase out 2G and 3G mobile network technologies. The nationwide switch-off of 3G services is scheduled for June 30, 2027, followed by the retirement of 2G services, according »»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 10,678
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Tuesday, losing 91.01 points, or 0.85 percent, to close at 10,678.11. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.83 billion ($1.02 billion), with 52 stocks advancing and 210 declining. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market »»»
Serbian firefighters head to wildfire-hit Spain
BELGRADE - At Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport, Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic on Tuesday saw off Serbian firefighters who headed to Spain to assist efforts to contain wildfires that have been raging in the country for days. The Serbian firefighting contingent is comprised of so»»»
PM Radev Says Progressive Bulgaria and Coalition Partners Will Back Iliana Iotova's Presidential Bid
Prime Minister and Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev said on Tuesday that the party and its coalition partners had decided to support the presidential candidacy of incumbent President Iliana Iotova. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the party's Executive Council, Radev said he and Ioto»»»
Legal Affairs Committee Backs Election Code Amendments Abolishing 20-Polling-Station Limit in Non-EU Countries
The parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs approved at second reading on Tuesday amendments to the Election Code abolishing the limitation of up to 20 polling stations outside the diplomatic and consular missions of Bulgaria in non-EU countries. The Interior Ministry proposed allowing not to open»»»
QCB issues QR2billion worth of government bonds
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued today QR 2 billion in government bonds on behalf of the Ministry of Finance. In a statement, QCB said the bonds were issued across different maturities as follows: QR 1 billion (tap issuance) maturing on Sep. 3, 2028, with a yield of 4.55%, and QR 1 bill»»»
QSCCB holds awareness workshop on handling emergency, evacuation situations
DOHA: The Qatar Social and Cultural Center for Blind (QSCCB) held, with the cooperation of the General Directorate of Civil Defence, an awareness workshop on handling emergency and evacuation situations for persons with disabilities (PWDs) at the Center's headquarters. The workshop was organized to»»»
Palestinians say settler violence and military raids are bringing them to breaking point
TAL, WEST BANK: Palestinian villagers in the occupied West Bank said on Monday the area was coming close to breaking point after increasing incursions by Israeli settlers and violent stand-offs, such as one that left six people shot dead last week. The Israeli military made dozens of arrests and bl»»»
Abu Dhabi Police cut speed limit on key road amid low visibility due to dust
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Police activated a speed reduction system, lowering the limit to 100km/h on Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Road (Masakin – Al Shuwaib Bridge), amid reduced horizontal visibility caused by dust and haze. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click her»»»
PM Radev Says Progressive Bulgaria Coalition Will Back Iliana Iotova's Presidential Bid
Prime Minister and Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev said on Tuesday that the coalition had decided to support the presidential candidacy of incumbent President Iliana Iotova. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the party's Executive Council, Radev said he and Iotova had spent the past 1»»»
PM Radev Says Iran Understands that Bezmer Deployment Is Non-Combat Mission
Iran's leadership fully understands that the US aircraft to be deployed at Bezmer Air Base are not intended for combat missions under any circumstances, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev told journalists in Sofia on Tuesday. "We have long-standing relations with Iran based on cooperation, mutual»»»
Interior Minister: Traffic Barriers in Bulgaria Are Compromised, Have Missing Elements
Speaking at a roundtable organized by Democratic Bulgaria and dedicated to road safety, risk assessment, and effective management of public resources, here on Tuesday, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said that his Ministry has taken steps regarding traffic barriers. He reported that the Gener»»»
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 bn to settle talc lawsuits
New York: US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming that its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company said Monday. The proposed settlement aims to end a long-standing legal battle that has weighed on the New »»»
Prime Minister joins GCC foreign ministers' consultative meeting via video conference
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, participated in a consultative meeting convened by the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, via video conference. During the meeting, view»»»
King Abdulaziz Foundation, University of New Haven Riyadh partner to support gifted students
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, and the University of New Haven Riyadh have signed an agreement to support and develop gifted students at the secondary and university levels. The memorandum of understanding aims to expand aca»»»
Saudi project clears 1,367 explosive devices in Yemen
RIYADH: Teams working on Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,367 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The devices included 1,275 unexploded ordnances, 73 anti-tank mines 13 anti-personnel mines, and six improvised explosive devices. The explosives had been planted indiscrim»»»
Saudi commission reports 55 cultural heritage violations
RIYADH: The Heritage Commission recorded 55 violations involving cultural heritage sites and artifacts across several regions of the Kingdom during the second quarter of 2026 as part of its efforts to protect archeological and heritage sites and promote compliance with heritage laws and regulations»»»
Protesters storm key Libyan energy complex during demonstrations over power outages
CAIRO: Protesters demonstrating against ongoing power outages in Libya stormed a key energy complex overnight and closed gas lines that fuel power plants, which officials warned could trigger a nationwide power blackout. Demonstrators in the capital Tripoli, Zawiya, Misrata and other locations acro»»»
Trump says Pickaxe Mountain, other sites could be targeted if no Iran deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his threats to target Pickaxe Mountain as well as bridges and other civilian targets if a deal is not made with Iran, adding in a Fox News interview that there have been good talks.»»»
Protesters storm key Libyan energy complex during demonstrations over power outages
CAIRO: Protesters demonstrating against ongoing power outages in Libya stormed a key energy complex overnight and closed gas lines that fuel power plants, which officials warned could trigger a nationwide power blackout. Demonstrators in the capital Tripoli, Zawiya, Misrata and other locations acro»»»
Amnesty condemns Malaysia for detaining Rohingya asylum seekers
KUALA LUMPUR: Rights group Amnesty International voiced concern on Tuesday after Malaysian police detained more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers at a UN facility in Kuala Lumpur. The group had traveled by bus to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) compound in the capital early Monday, aft»»»
Where We Are Going Today: Hjeen Roasters and Cafe offers a journey into specialty brewing
For lovers of the brew looking to go beyond their daily latte, Hjeen Roasters and Cafe in Riyadh offers an experience that celebrates the craft behind every cup. Founded in Saudi Arabia in 2016, the specialty brand sources beans from coffee-growing regions around the world and roasts them locally t»»»
Bigo Live brings Esports World Cup 2026 to MENA communities as official content partner
RIYADH: Bigo Live, the global social livestreaming platform, is bringing the Esports World Cup 2026 closer to gaming communities in the Middle East and North Africa region through its role as an official content partner. With tournament action already underway, fans can access tournament livestream»»»
Health Minister Ivkova Replaces Four Members of BulBio Board of Directors
The Minister of Health Katya Ivkova dismissed four members of the Board of Directors of the state-owned commercial corporation BulBio and appointed new ones in their place as announced by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday. The new board will perform its functions until a competitive procedure is he»»»
QFA updates player registration regulations for 2026-2027 season
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced new amendments to its player registration regulations for the 2026-27 season. QFA said in a circular today that it has abolished the provision that previously allowed clubs to register an additional talented player if a member of the Q»»»
In Rome, one man's crusade against graffiti
Rome: Inch by inch, the high-pressure jet erased the huge, gaudy tag -- the second time in two weeks that Valerio Tuveri has sandblasted clean the wall of a historic park in Rome. Wearing a full white overall, headphones over his ears and a work mask protecting his face, Tuveri and his helper patie»»»
Russia Never Isolate Itself in International Affairs, Nor Will It - Putin
Russia has never isolated itself from anyone in international affairs and does not intend to do so, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "Russia has never isolated itself from anyone and does not intend to do so, and our contacts with friendly countries and with the relevant government structures»»»
Syria, Egypt discuss expanding economic ties, reviving joint business council
Damascus, July 28 (SANA) Economy and Industry Minister Nidal Al-Shaar met Egyptian Chargé d’Affaires Mohamed el-Feki in Damascus to discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation, expand investment and deepen partnerships between the two countries, the ministry said. The Ministry of Econ»»»
Watch: Missing Nebraska dog turns up in Indiana after 5 years - UPI.com
July 27 (UPI) -- A Nebraska family was reunited with their missing dog when he turned up five years later at an Indiana truck stop about 642 miles from home. Lincoln resident Inmaculada Jackman said her family's dog, Chong, escaped from home in 2021, prompting a years-long search for the missing pe»»»
Watch: Woman earns Guinness World Record with 106 shark tattoos - UPI.com
July 24 (UPI) -- A Maine woman's love for predatory fish led to her earning a Guinness World Record for her 106 tattoos of sharks. Emily Morrison, a shark biologist and owner of a shark fossil diving tour company, was awarded the title for the most sharks tattooed on the body (female) when her piec»»»
Watch: Idaho man juggles flaming torches on a unicycle, burns off eyebrows - UPI.com
July 27 (UPI) -- An Idaho man sacrificed his eyebrows to break the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive flaming torch juggling catches on a unicycle. David Rush, who already held several Guinness World Records titles for both unicycling and juggling, said he was "brimming with unearned co»»»
General Labour Inspectorate Deploys More Inspectors to Black Sea Resorts
The General Labour Inspectorate (GLI) is reinforcing inspection teams at Black Sea resorts with inspectors seconded from other regions to increase workplace checks during the peak summer season, the press centre of the GLI said on Tuesday. Hospitality, tourism and retail remain high-risk sectors du»»»
Flight MH370 families want 'facts' as China court hears appeal
Beijing: Relatives of Chinese passengers of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which went missing 12 years ago in one of aviation's greatest enduring mysteries, showed up at a Beijing court on Tuesday to demand answers. The court began hearing their appeal against an earlier ruling to order compensati»»»
Another office building in central Warsaw acquired by Syrena Real Estate
Syrena Real Estate, a Warsaw-based investor and asset manager, has acquired the Renaissance Building – a historic building situated on Plac Zbawiciela in Warsaw. The purchase of the property, with a usable area exceeding 7,000 sq m, is part of the company’s strategy to acquire high-quality projects»»»
Registration opens for AI ethics forum in Riyadh
RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, in partnership with UNESCO and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics, has opened registration for the Global Forum on the Ethics of AI, to be held in Riyadh from Sept. 14 to 17. The forum will bring together policymakers, e»»»
Baha gears up for 370-km cycling tour
More than 130 cyclists will take part in the Baha Cycling Tour, which is being hosted under the patronage of Baha Gov. Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz and organized under the Ministry of Sport. The tour is part of the Baha Summer 2026 program, which includes sightseeing rides through several g»»»
Constitutional Challenge Against State Budget to Be Filed After Law Is Gazetted
The constitutional challenge against the state budget will be filed after the law is published in the State Gazette, Vladislav Goranov of GERB-UDF told journalists in parliament on Tuesday. He added that talks are under way with representatives of parliamentary groups that did not support the state»»»
Boeing reports loss on costs from US presidential plane
New York: Boeing reported a bigger-than-expected loss Tuesday fuelled by $280 million in additional costs in outfitting two US presidential planes, but said broad-based revenue growth showed progress after several troubled years. The US aerospace giant scored an eight percent increase in revenues t»»»
Oman Presented Regional Mechanism for Hormuz to Iran: Reuters
Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees, a Gulf source told Reuters on Tuesday. Under the Omani proposal, “which has regional backing and was presented to Iranian officials over the weekend in Tehran, Iran would not e»»»
Roger Waters blasts West for sacrificing Russian and Ukrainian lives for money
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has denounced Europe’s military buildup and escalating confrontation with Russia, arguing that Western governments are steering the world toward catastrophe while arms manufacturers and political elites profit from perpetual war. Speaking Monday on Rick Sanchez’s »»»
UAE weather update: Heavy rain and convective clouds lash Masafi and Eastern Region as Dubai, Abu Dhabi stay hot and sunny
Dubai: Heavy rain lashed Masafi and parts of the eastern UAE on Tuesday afternoon as convective clouds developed over the mountains, while hot and sunny conditions persisted across much of the rest of the country. Intense downpours swept through Masafi, with reports of flowing wadis after the Natio»»»
Viral Hepatitis Deaths in EU Halved in 10 Years
In 2023, 3,172 deaths resulting from viral hepatitis were registered in the EU, the lowest number since data collection began in 2011. This represents a 9.3% decrease compared with 2022 (3,499 cases) and a 53.7% reduction compared with 2013 (6,856 cases), according to data from EU’s statistical off»»»
'Only job I wanted', says new France coach Zidane
Paris, France: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to ta»»»
Israeli Drones Carry Out 3 Assassination Ops in Gaza, Enemy Enhances Militias’ Attacks on Displaced Citizens in Rafah
The Israeli enemy continued on Tuesday its attacks and violation in Gaza Strip carrying out three assassinations during the 24 past hours. In this regard, the Israeli drones targeted a motorcycle in Jabalia, assassinating a citizen who had lost his family members one year earlier, according to Al-M»»»
Bishkek's irrigation network is 70-80 percent deteriorated - | 24.KG
Bishkek’s irrigation system is approximately 70-80 percent deteriorated. Gulnara Abdyldaeva, director of Air Quality Improvement Project Implementation Department at the Ministry of Natural Resources, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to her, problems with the city’s irrigation channels and wa»»»
Parliament reviews draft law on €110 Million loan guarantee for CPG
TUNIS, July 28 (TAP) – The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) began examining a draft law approving a guarantee agreement between Tunisia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the benefit of the Gafsa Phosphate...»»»