BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Brazil should jointly promote the high-quality development of expanded BRICS cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday. "Both sides should jointly promote the high-quality development»»»

North Korea's nuclear capabilities will be continuously strengthened, Kim Yo Jong – a senior official of the Workers' Party and sister of leader Kim Jong-un – said in a statement broadcast by the Korean Central News Agency. "Regardless of what anyone says, the DPRK's status as a responsible nuclear»»»

KINSHASA: The number ​of confirmed ‌Ebola cases ⁠in ‌the ⁠Democratic ​Republic ⁠of ⁠Congo ⁠has increased ⁠to 3,200, ​including ⁠1,405 deaths, government ​data showed ‌on ​Sunday. Ebola infections have so far been recorded in five of the country's 26 provinces, with the north-eastern province of Itu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs provided financial assistance worth more than QR86.18m during the first half of 2026, supporting eligible families and individuals in Qatar as part of its efforts to strengthen social solidarity and ensure zakat »»»

Market services provided mainly to enterprises saw a decline in turnover during the first five months of this year compared with 2025, both in gross terms (-2.7%) and in terms of seasonally and business-day adjusted series (-3.3%), according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of »»»

Corruption prosecutors have found sums of money in lei and foreign currency, to the amount of approximately EUR 500,000 at the place of Tiberiu Alexandru Pirvu, director of the Plopeni armament plant.The money has been seized and a lien was placed on it.Three directors of two state-owned arms compa»»»

The General Manager of the Bucharest National Airports Corporation (CNAB), Bogdan Mindrescu on Friday discussed with the U.S. ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, airport infrastructure projects, attracting investments and developing air connectivity between Romania and the U.S.According to a C»»»

Two new milestones of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) have been met, Dragos Pislaru, the interim Minister of Investments and European Projects, stated on Friday in a Facebook post.Two new NRRP milestones have been met. Despite the political deadlock caused by the PSD, the Governmen»»»

Otokar starts the delivery of the first Cobra II vehicles produced in Romania to the Romanian Army, with over 780 vehicles to be manufactured at Medias, at all stages of the production process, the company announced on Friday.The first Cobra II tactical armoured vehicles built entirely at Medias we»»»

On Thursday, the government approved, in a memorandum, the initiation of actions to modify the accord between Romania and Ukraine about the new border cross point Sighetu Marmatiei – Bila Terkva, in order to adapt its functioning to the needs of local communities and cross border traffic. The new a»»»

Romania and India have the ambition of doubling bilateral trade in the coming years, President Nicusor Dan said on Friday at a business forum held in the context of Indian President Droupadi Murmu's state visit to Romania.He underscored that the visit represented an important moment in bilateral re»»»

The chairs of Romania's chambers of Parliament, Mircea Abrudean and Sorin Grindeanu, had an official meeting on Friday with visiting India's President Droupadi Murmu, to discuss strengthening the extended partnership between Romania and India, in view of the anniversary in 2027 of 80 years of bilat»»»

The agreement between India and the European Union is among the most important economic partnerships in the world, India's President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday at Romania - India Business Forum."India and the European Union are also negotiating for an investment protection agreement between Indi»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu discussed bilateral economic and trade cooperation as the foundation of Romanian-Indian relations during their meeting on Friday at Victoria Palace.According to a Government press release, deepening bilateral »»»

Romania on Friday joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, after the diplomatic steps of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states in the last two years.According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE), the Minister »»»

Our borders and sovereignty are non-negotiable, and the military and NATO air policing forces will continue to monitor the land border, the Danube, and the Black Sea, as our military frequently identifies risks, stated Acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu."The impact site and the drone wreckage are cu»»»

The drone shot down on Friday by an F-16 aircraft piloted by a Romanian airman in the Padina area of Buzau County was a Shahed type, the General Prosecutor's Office informed in a press release."The prosecutors of the Prosecutor's Office attached to the Ploiesti Court of Appeal have been notified ex»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan praised on Sunday the pilots and military personnel involved in shooting down the drones and "strongly" condemned the Russian Federation's violation of Romanian airspace, describing it as "unacceptable.""The recent actions of the Romanian Air Force, alongside our»»»

Partial traffic restrictions have been introduced at the intersection of Kievskaya and Tynystanov streets in Bishkek starting July 26, the municipal enterprise Bishkekteploset reported. The restrictions are related to ongoing work to modernize the city’s heating networks. Specialists are dismantlin»»»

Bulgaria's tourism industry has reported a 9% decline in foreign visitors during the 2026 summer season, while the country's key inbound markets continue to shift, according to Ivan Groshev, Chairman of the Association of Incoming Agencies. For the first time in years, Germany has lost its position»»»

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is transforming rather than eliminating jobs, with technology, healthcare and renewable energy expected to generate hundreds of thousands of new employment opportunities over the next decade. According to data from Tallo, the most sought-after careers in th»»»

Businesses across Europe are facing a growing leadership challenge as fewer young professionals from Generation Z aspire to management roles, raising concerns about the future pipeline of corporate leaders. Global studies indicate that only around 6% of Gen Z employees want to become managers or ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has called on the public to scan a newly shared QR code to access the updated list of participating entities in the second edition of the Purple Saturday initiative, which provides exclusive offers and services for persons with disab»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev commented on the financing of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and the growing debt to China. According to him, the Minister of Finance previously posted on Facebook that Kyrgyzstan has not received new gover»»»

Dubai: Ammar Akhtar had Dh15,000 left after paying the licensing and setup costs for Finalrentals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.There was no advertising budget, and he chose to build the car rental platform without loans or debt. The business would rely on technolog»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Monday, July 27, are advised to check the status of their flights before leaving for the airport, as a small number of regional services continue to face cancellations and schedule changes amid ongoing tensions in the region. While flight operations a»»»

Authorities in Seattle are investigating a shooting that left two people dead and five other injured. By UPI July 26 (UPI) -- Authorities in Seattle said a shooting erupted Sunday evening near the Space Needle, killing two people and wounding five others. Seattle Fire Department spokesperson Grace »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At least 2 killed in shooting at food festival in Seattle 27-07-2026 08:26 AM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman sa»»»

A city beach is being developed on the bank of Ak-Buura River in Osh’s Yugo-Vostok microdistrict, Osh Deputy Mayor Shumkarbek Paiziev said. According to him, the site has already been leveled, sand has been delivered, and sunshades for visitors are being installed. A pedestrian bridge across the ri»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said that Kyrgyzstan built the Balykchy—Kochkor railway branch using its own resources and at a significantly lower cost than what had been offered by foreign companies. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the railway line, he said the 63-kilometer route has be»»»

SEATTLE: A shooting killed two people and wounded five including a child on Sunday evening during a popular food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said. The gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle, an annual festival that»»»

Manila: The family of billionaire businessman Manny Villar Jr. is willing to donate land needed for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension, Transportation Secretary Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez said, potentially removing one of the biggest obstacles that has delayed the multibillion-peso »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pentagon says 18 US service members killed, over 620 others injured since aggression on Iran began 27-07-2026 08:32 AM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says by violating the Islamabad MoU with Iran, the US has betrayed diplomacy for the 3rd time in a singl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nearly one million visits to Qatar’s Al Meezan legal portal during the first half of 2026 underline the growing importance of accessible and reliable legal information, as citizens, residents, businesses and government institutions increasingly turn to official sources to understand th»»»

Iran has formally accused the US of deliberately striking two of its search-and-rescue vessels in the Persian Gulf, calling the attack a war crime. The accusation comes as the US maintains a blockade of Iranian ports and continues to attack the Iranian Navy. The charges were made public in the lett»»»

Dubai: There’s a juncture, where the art of painting and the craft of perfumery collide, which was brought to life at Hamidi’s recently hosted Sip & Paint Summer Soirée - a thoughtfully curated afternoon that blended creativity, fragrance, and self-expression into an unforgettable sensory experienc»»»

DETROIT: Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the US Last week, Canada celebrated the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Windsor, Ontario, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has highlighted a convenient digital service on the Metrash application that enables users to pay visa fees electronically and receive a copy of the visa directly through their registered email address. The service allows users to complete the visa fee pa»»»

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming 2028 as the Year of International Law, reaffirming the role of international law in maintaining peace and security, strengthening multilateral cooperation, and developing friendly relations among states. The resolution emphasi»»»

Iran on Monday condemned what it described as a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning that the incident “cannot go unanswered.” Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereAraghchi said Tehran »»»

German investigators on Sunday searched for a man who allegedly drove a van into a crowd near Berlin's Pride festival, killing one person and injuring many others, before allegedly stabbing additional people with a machete in what authorities believe was an Islamist extremist terror attack.»»»

Russia has completed the ratification process for an intergovernmental agreement with Kyrgyzstan on the legal status of representative offices of competent authorities in the areas of internal affairs and migration. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the relevant document. The agreement was co»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Monday, leaving buyers facing an increase of up to Dh5 per gram compared with the previous day. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

DUBAI: Dubai’s contemporary art scene is embracing the beauty of imperfection with “Khali Balak Men RISO,” a new group exhibition at artist and designer studio Tashkeel that explores the creative possibilities of risograph printing through the work of 10 creatives. Opened on July 19 and running to »»»

A mass shooting near the Space Needle landmark in Seattle killed two people on Sunday and wounded at least four others, including a child, according to US media and a local hospital. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said one suspect has been taken into custody following the incident in a popular tourist »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan. The Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev announced. «Today’s meeting provides us with the opportunity to discuss preparations for the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Kyrgyz Republic and his participatio»»»

The third round of the university admission campaign has started in higher education institutions across Kyrgyzstan. According to the automated information system Abiturient Online, applicants can register until 2 p.m. on July 29. During the first two rounds, more than 61,000 electronic application»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - The military of Ansar Allah (the Houthis), the Shiite movement that rules northern Yemen, has struck three Saudi oil tankers in the past two days, a Yemeni source told the Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen. "Over the past 48 hours, the Yemeni armed forces have struck three Saudi oil»»»

Progressive Bulgaria will decide collectively whether to support President Iliana Iotova in the autumn presidential election, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said in a television interview on Sunday. “The decision must be made by the party’s governing body, that is, by our collective bodies,” Sto»»»