Dubai: Defence stocks have become one of the most obvious market winners from the current geopolitical cycle, but the bigger investment story is starting to move beyond weapons manufacturers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Higher military budgets are feeding into dron»»»

Burgos, Spain: The streets of typically quiet Spanish villages were clogged by skygazing tourists on Wednesday in anticipation of a rare total eclipse that would plunge areas into an eerie daytime darkness. The shadow cast when the Moon blots out the Sun will begin in Russia's remote Arctic north a»»»

KHARTOUM: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drone strikes on capital Khartoum and other army-controlled cities on Wednesday, in what appeared to be their largest coordinated attack in months.Since April 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by war between its regular military, led by army c»»»

KHARTOUM: Drones attacked the Sudanese capital and two northern cities at dawn on Wednesday, an AFP correspondent and witnesses reported, in what appeared to be a coordinated strike after months of calm in Khartoum. Since April 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by war between the Sudanese military, led »»»

Britain's Count Binface, a man wearing a metallic rubbish bin over his head, challenges far-right politician Nigel Farage on Thursday in the Clacton by-election sparked by the Reform UK leader's shock resignation from his post in July. None of the UK's mainstream political parties are fielding cand»»»

Eclipse chasers have driven a tourist surge in sleepy towns and villages in Spain and several other parts of Europe as the continent gets set for its first total eclipse since 2006. Millions of Europeans will contemplate the sky in awe on Wednesday as a rare total solar eclipse crosses part of the »»»

From our special correspondent in Madrid – Thousands of people in Spain were buzzing with excitement as they dashed to find the best location from which to view Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Trains were jam packed, travellers booked last-minute carpools and social media users»»»

We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun, while millions more will witness a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Afric»»»

We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun, while millions more will witness a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Afric»»»

Repeated heatwaves this summer have had severe consequences across Europe, scorching grasslands and causing rivers to fall so low that they’ve revealed secrets dating back to the Second World War. July was the hottest month on record for nearly 120 million Europeans, and Europe remains the fastest-»»»

A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona to animal behaviour and human emotions, these rare celestial events continue to provide scientists with valuable insights more than two mi»»»

We’re just hours away from a rare total solar eclipse, with parts of northern Spain set to briefly turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. But beyond the spectacle, eclipses also off»»»

We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun. Beyond Spain, millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. An»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria is considering tougher measures to tackle youth crime following the killing of Georgi Kuzev in Plovdiv, while warning that children cannot be left to be raised by social media. Opening the Cabinet meeting, Radev said the Interior Ministry had detained those »»»

Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova has called for Sofia and Moscow to restore at least a normal bilateral dialogue, saying that Russia has so far had no contacts with Bulgaria’s new government led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev. Speaking to the Russian news agency TASS about the sta»»»

Bulgaria has missed several opportunities over the years to establish a stable and effective air defense system, according to Ivan Anchev, a former deputy interior minister, diplomat and national security expert. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, Anchev said the recent downing of a foreign dron»»»

Russia said on 11 August that it had reached a deal with Syria on the future of Moscow's military ⁠bases, describing it as "an important step that would boost ties between the two countries", the state RIA news agency reported, citing the Russian foreign ministry. For its part, Syria's foreign mini»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump is greeted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara ahead of NATO's annual summit in July. Photo by Turkish Presidency Office/UPI | License Photo Aug. 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump confirmed he was smuggled off Air Force One and secretly boarded onto a di»»»

Dubai: Meteor showers are one of the few genuinely spectacular things you can see with your naked eye. What you do need is distance from city light and somewhere you are allowed to be. Dubai Astronomy Group has asked people to stay away from Al Khatim Desert in Abu Dhabi unless attending an organis»»»

Arval Romania, part of the BNP Paribas Group and a major player in full-service leasing and mobility solutions for companies, presents an in-depth analysis of one of the most relevant signals captured by the 2026 edition of the Fleet and Mobility Barometer: 49% of companies in Romania intend to int»»»

Borino Municipality in the Rhodope Mountains (Southern Bulgaria) plans to establish a community for peaceful coexistence with bears, the WWF Bulgaria environmental organization reported. That would make Borino Bulgaria's first-ever municipality to implement the bear-smart communities model develope»»»

Dubai: Takaful Emarat Insurance (P.S.C.), one of the UAE's leading providers of health and life Takaful solutions, announced a strong set of financial results for the first half of 2026, reflecting continued operational excellence, sustainable growth, and increasing customer confidence. For the fir»»»

An electrical substation caught fire in the parking lot of a shopping center in Bishkek, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. The fire broke out on August 12 on Ibraimov Street in Sverdlovsky district of the capital. One firefighting crew was dispatched to the scene at 4:56 p.m. Informati»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is ready for a protracted conflict with the United States to fully ensure its security, a top adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Mohammad Reza Naqdi, said. "We have to attain deterrence so that the enemy never dares to attack us, so we can »»»

One woman died and more than 170 were rescued after a ferry caught fire off the Indonesian tourist island of Bali on Wednesday, a rescue official said, in the second such incident in days. A navy vessel and other ships evacuated 172 people from the stricken passenger vessel, including two Australia»»»

In many companies, teams work flawlessly…until something comes up that is not in the procedures. Then the rhythm breaks and people wait for instructions. Managers become the “command center”, and the team loses exactly what matters: cognitive agility. By Elena Badea, Managing Director, Valoria Busi»»»

In response to remarks made by Prime Minister Rumen Radev earlier on Wednesday, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) said in a statement, issued by the coalition's press office, that the Prime Minister cannot call for a united front against radicalization while at the same time portraying his political opponen»»»

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MEDINACELI: Spaniards rushed to buy specialized glasses to view a rare total solar eclipse Wednesday, as authorities warned people flocking to rural areas to avoid anything that could spark new wildfires. Across a swath of northern and central Spain, millions of people will have some of mainland Eu»»»

Kyrgyzkomur enterprise has started selling coal in Chui region and Bishkek. Customers who prepare for the heating season in advance and purchase coal during the summer are receiving gifts. Kyrgyzkomur is urging residents not to postpone their purchases until the start of the heating season. Earlier»»»

JEDDAH: UAE hotel revenue per available room fell 31.8 percent year to date through June, while occupancy dropped 22.2 percentage points to 57.9 percent, according to JLL. The consultancy said sustained regional tensions and weaker international arrivals compounded the impact of the traditionally s»»»

DOHA: High school students from Qatar and abroad aspiring to pursue careers in medicine were given a glimpse of the profession and campus life through the Medical Minds Online Program (MMOP), a summer initiative organized by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). In its second edition, the week-long»»»

Paris, France: Areas of Europe home to at least 92 million people -- particularly in France, Italy, and Spain -- are set for temperatures over 35C on Wednesday in the continent's latest heatwave, according to AFP calculations. Europe is the planet's fastest-warming continent and in some places is i»»»

Dubai: The last thing young Ayunsh and Mithun likely knew was that their parents were dropping them off at a relative’s home. Hours later, the two children were left orphaned after their mother and father died by suicide at their home in Telangana’s Nizamabad district. Also Read: Grief-stricken Ker»»»

Romania-focused ETFs listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange added 276 million euros in assets in the first seven months of 2026, almost tripling in size from 174 million euros at the end of 2025 to approximately 450 million euros at the end of July. Of this increase, an estimated 155 million euros »»»

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s claims that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to pre-war levels are at odds with observable shipping data and the physical limits of regional export infrastructure, according to CNN analysis. Wright said Tuesday that Middle Eastern oil exports h»»»

FAN Courier announces the appointment of Lucian Pântece as IT&C Director, a decision that strengthens the company’s leadership team and marks an important step in its strategy to accelerate digitalization. The appointment comes at a time when FAN Courier aims to transform technology from a support »»»

Dubai: Najoom Al Thuraya launches a new AI driven fleet management platform - FleetVision AI. This revolutionary program helps fleet owners for predictive analysis of their fleets to facilitate cost reduction and increase productivity in mobility management and tracking business. As the UAE continu»»»

ABHA: An exhibition to promote maritime safety awareness, encourage safe practices and reduce people’s risk of drowning has been organized in Abha by the General Directorate of Border Guard. Running until Aug. 15, the event highlights Border Guard regulations and guidance for beachgoers, as well as»»»

Share: Lebanese lawmakers attend a parliamentary session to discuss the abolition of the death penalty in Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA Lebanese lawmakers have approved legislation prohibiting the death penalty, making Lebanon the first Middle Eastern country to end capital »»»

Tunis, Aug. 12 (TAP)- The built property price index edged up 0.3% in Q4 of 2025 compared to Q3 of the same year, data released by the National Insitute of Statistics (INS) show. This was driven by a 1.8% rise in house prices compared to a 0.3%...»»»

RIYADH: The Al-Rabwa dates season will kick off on Saturday in Riyadh to support agricultural products and processing industries and showcase the quality of local produce. Organized by the National Company for Agricultural Services, the season aims to support local farmers and exhibitors and stimul»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s reputation for having one of the world’s most advanced road networks is being reinforced by a sophisticated system that constantly monitors, assesses and maintains its infrastructure. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recorded a 95 per cent “excellent” rating for its road n»»»

Sharjah: An Indian expat student, who grew up and studied in Sharjah, died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer, leaving her family and school in grief. Glowin Chell, a Grade 12 CBSE student, died during her treatment back home in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, her grieving father told Gulf»»»

Israeli drones targeted Wednesday the Kafra-Assi road, Beit Yahoun and al-Mansouri, injuring several people, the National News Agency said. In Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, Haddatha, Beit Yahoun, Wadi touline and Wadi Slouqi, Israeli forces carried out demolitions. Overnight into Wednesday, artillery shelle»»»

Dry grass caught fire on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek, near Yntymak Ordo. Eyewitnesses filmed the fire and said firefighters had already been alerted and crews arrived at the scene. Information on the extent of the fire and its cause is still being determined. The Ministry of Emergency Situat»»»

A plant producing aerated concrete blocks worth 1 billion soms is under construction in Aravan district. The facility is expected to be launched by the end of 2026, the press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Osh region reported. The Aravan Gazoblok plant is being built »»»

Addressing Prime Minister Rumen Radev in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev asked whether the State Agency for National Security (SANS) knew about neo-Nazi networks operating in Bulgaria before the murder in Plovdiv and, if yes, what action it took about th»»»

Dubai: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez took around ten years of knowing each other before getting married. Rather than clutching our pearls or alerting the family elders over the delay, perhaps we should ask why we're so invested in how quickly couples make it to the altar. Maybe they didn»»»

Law enforcement officers from Kyrgyzstan and Russia have rescued a citizen of Kyrgyzstan in Yekaterinburg who was allegedly kidnapped following threats and demands for a large sum of money, the Interior Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the man had previously contacted its»»»