The Social Democratic Party announced on Thursday that it had referred the matter to the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) regarding "PNL's attacks on the independence of the judiciary in Romania." The Social Democrats maintain that recent statement»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) respects the justice system but considers the debate regarding the impartiality of the administrative measures adopted in the case of the PNL Congress decision to be legitimate, Liberal representatives stated on Thursday, following reactions from the Superior Counci»»»

UDMR will also back a minority government in case there is an accord n that variant and expects a compromise solution, especially from the two large parties PNL and PSD, said Tanczos Barna, deputy premier and acting minister of agriculture and rural development, on Thursday. “There are many variant»»»

The partnership between Romania and the United States must be deepened, safeguarded and projected into the future with ambition, as it is built on a lasting foundation of respect, admiration and shared goals that remains highly relevant today, Romanian President Nicusor Dan writes in an opinion pie»»»

By U.S. Ambassador to Romania Darryl Nirenberg Two hundred and fifty years ago, a small group of patriots gathered in Philadelphia to sign a single sheet of parchment. With 56 signatures, they pledged to each other their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor in support of the Declaration of Independenc»»»

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will pay an official visit to Romania on 6 July.The visit takes place at the invitation of Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu.According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE), the discussion agenda will include strengthening the bilateral agenda, with a focus o»»»

Romania condemns Russia's recent attack on Kyiv, which caused a high number of innocent casualties, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday."Romania strongly condemns Russia's recent reckless and irresponsible attack against Kyiv, which caused a high number of innocent casualties and injured citizen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Argentina will look to keep their flawless FIFA World Cup title defence on track when they face tournament debutants Cape Verde in the Round of 32 at Miami Stadium tomorrow. The match kicks off at 1am Qatar time, with Lionel Messi returning to familiar surroundings »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the Public Cleanliness Department, organised a beach clean-up campaign at Wakra Beach as part of its annual community participation programme, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. The ini»»»

On July 3, 1863, the Union army under the command of Gen. George Meade defeated Confederate forces commanded by Gen. Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg, Pa. 1 of 4 | On July 3, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Eternal Light Peace Memorial Gettysburg. UPI File Photo | License Photo July »»»

The National Revenue Agency (NRA) has uncovered 70 violations during the first three days of its summer inspection campaign along Bulgaria's Southern Black Sea coast, with the failure to issue fiscal receipts emerging as the most common offense. The campaign began on Monday, and by Wednesday inspec»»»

From August 1, Bulgaria will increase minimum social insurance thresholds across multiple sectors and professional groups, with the most significant rises affecting managerial positions, according to the draft budget of the State Social Insurance. Under the new framework, insurance contributions fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced the launch of registration for the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha, set to take place at Old Doha Port from March 18 to 20, 2027. The international triathlon marks another major addition to Qatar’s international sporting calendar, further reinforcing th»»»

A mudflow has occurred as a result of heavy rainfall and Kyrgyzkomur is urging drivers to temporarily refrain from traveling to Kara-Keche field. According to report, continuous heavy rains over the past several days triggered a mudflow on Dyikan—Kara-Keche—Moldo-Ashuu road. As a result, a bridge l»»»

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion in effect from July 2026 to August 2026 as part of ongoing works under the Etihad Rail Station Access Roads Project. The diversion will be implemented between University City and Ard Al Maahid to facilitate»»»

Damascus: In the presence of Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani, Minister of Culture of the Syrian Arab Republic Mohammad Yassin Saleh opened private folk heritage museum in the city of Jayroud in the Damascus countryside, a step that reflects a shared commitment to prese»»»

Doha: Qatar Calendar’s ‘Summer Splash’ at Meryal Waterpark Beach has successfully concluded its month-long run from June 1 to 30, 2026 attracting 46,059 visitors throughout the event. Organised by Events & Entertainment Enterprises (E3) in partnership with Paramount and Spin Master, and produced by»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant step towards strengthening governance and public sector integrity, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has activated a new service for declaring conflicts of interest through the Mawared Human Resources Information System. The initiative, announce»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has announced the launch of a comprehensive Customer Satisfaction Survey for 2026, aimed at evaluating the quality of services provided across the State of Qatar. This initiative reflects Kahramaa’s ongoing commitment to placin»»»

A rockfall occurred this morning on the alternative North—South road. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, around 9 a.m. rocks fell onto the roadway from a mountain slope between kilometers 239 and 243. Road maintenance teams and special equipment were promptly deployed to eli»»»

DUBAI: The US asked countries in the Middle East to warn Iran that Israel could target two of Tehran’s senior negotiators during sensitive ceasefire talks earlier this year, according to a report in The New York Times. Washington feared Tel Aviv might attempt to assassinate Iranian Foreign Minister»»»

Damascus, July 3 (SANA) Damascus, July 3 (SANA) The Syrian Oil Company has begun implementing a project with Saudi energy services company ADES to develop and operate several gas fields in the central province of Homs, as part of efforts to increase domestic gas production and strengthen the countr»»»

Paris: There were at least 2,025 more deaths than expected in France during June's heatwave, the country's health minister said on Friday. "There were around 2,025 additional deaths for the week of June 22 to 28 compared with the previous week," Stephanie Rist told local media, warning that the tal»»»

Iran has launched the first phase of vast funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, with foreign dignitaries and religious figures converging on Tehran’s Grand Mosalla to pay tribute in a display of national unity and international solidarity. The body of Ayatollah Seyye»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev, Deputy Prime Ministers Ivo Hristov and Atanas Pekanov, as well as the ministers of finance interior, defence, culture, energy, agriculture, environment and regional development will attend Parliament's Question Time on Friday, the National Assembly's website said. The ag»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has approved results of the General Secondary Certificate examinations for the 2025-2026 academic year during an official meeting held at the Ministry’s headquarters in the presence of senior minis»»»

DUBAI: Algeria have become the latest African nation to depart the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland in Vancouver on Friday morning. Algeria had never won a World Cup knockout match before, having lost on their only previous attempt to eventual champions Germany 2-1 in 2014, while the »»»

DUBAI: Following Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match, Cristiano Ronaldo has downplayed a statement by his sister that he would be retiring from international football at the end of the tournament. “Enjoy it while it lasts. It’s ending soon. The info I ha»»»

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ALULA: Saudi pianist and composer Abeer Balubaid recently won the AlUla Music Competition — meaning her entry “The Passage of Light” will now welcome visitors as they enter the site. Launched by Arts AlUla, the competition was designed to celebrate and support musical talent within the Kingdom. Sau»»»

‘The Pitt’ Starring: Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, Sepideh Moafi Season two of HBO’s award-winning hospital drama was every bit as stressful and satisfying as the first. Set 10 months on, it once again follows the workers in the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, led by Dr. Michael “Robby” »»»

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck in the sea northeast of Hirara in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture early Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 1:04 pm local time (0404 UTC), about 136 kilometers (85 miles) north-northeast of Hirara, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai climbed again on Friday morning, with 24-karat gold returning above Dh500 after two days of gains in the international market. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim has said that Ministry’s 2025-2030 Strategy is designed to strengthen Islamic values, modernise religious services, expand community outreach and support Qatar’s sustainable development in line with Qatar»»»

Police officers in Bishkek detained a man suspected of illegally possessing weapons and ammunition. The capital’s Main Internal Affairs Department reported. Officers stopped a Toyota Corolla at the intersection of Mahatma Gandhi and Ala-Archa Streets. In the sports bag of one of the passengers, the»»»

DUBAI: A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about th»»»

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DHAHRAN: The red carpet was once again dotted with shimmering stars on Thursday night as the 12th Saudi Film Festival came to a grand finale close. The prized Golden Palm Awards, which aptly resemble film strips sprouted in the shape of gold-colored palm trees, were given out after the week-long fe»»»

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, from July ​7 to 8, Seoul’s national security adviser said on Friday. Lee aims to build defense industry cooperation between South Korea and NATO member countries, Wi Sung-lac told a press briefing. In Ankara, »»»

Manila: The Office of the Ombudsman here has filed plunder charges before the Sandiganbayan against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Friday over allegations that he failed to declare ₱75 million in campaign contributions he allegedly received during the 2025 senatorial elections. Also charged were former »»»

The ministers of interior, defence, culture, energy, agriculture, environment and regional development will attend Parliament's Question Time on Friday, the National Assembly's website said. The agenda also includes a vote by MPs on the second reading of the amendments to the Ministry of Interior A»»»

Dubai: Domestic spending and government investment helped anchor business confidence in the UAE in June, even as the non-oil private sector recorded its weakest expansion in more than five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Pu»»»

Vancouver: Switzerland moved into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria on Thursday. The Swiss will face the winners of Friday's tie between Colombia and Ghana. The effervescent Johan Manzambi created the first goal in Vancouver, surging down the left wing before cr»»»

President Sadyr Japarov introduced amendments to the decree regulating the special procedure for hiring civil servants to administrative positions in the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic. The document clarifies the composition of the selection commission. It will include an auditor of the Ac»»»

The Government of India has introduced the e-OCI (Electronic Overseas Citizen of India) card as part of its wider digital governance push, alongside the FCRA 2.0 Portal. The initiative aims to reduce paperwork and make services more efficient for more than 5 million OCI cardholders worldwide. The e»»»

Realp: Train enthusiasts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration. The Furka Pass, at an altitude of 2,431 meters (7,976 feet), is among Switzerland's high»»»

Dubai: Domestic spending and government investment helped anchor business confidence in the UAE in June, even as the non-oil private sector recorded its weakest expansion in more than five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Pu»»»

Toronto, Canada: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and Portugal's Roberto Martinez paid tribute on Thursday to Luka Modric, who almost certainly played his last World Cup match. After a gut-wrenching 2-1 loss to Portugal in Toronto, Croatia midfielder Modric, 40, shared a long exchange with 41-year-old Cr»»»

Toronto, Canada: Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" that Portugal's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday came almost a year since the death of his late teammate Diogo Jota. Ronaldo and his teammates posed with Jota's number 21 jersey after their gripping 2-1 win agai»»»