Damascus, July 7 (SANA) Eighteen people, including four police officers, were injured in two explosions near the Ministry of Tourism in Damascus on Tuesday, Syria‘s Interior Ministry said, stressing that the incident posed no threat to French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit, which is con»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) – The weather, on Tuesday, will be mostly clear across the country, with clouds expected to build up during the afternoon over the western highlands of central and southern Tunisia, where isolated thunderstorms accompanied by...»»»

Ahead of the parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee meeting, Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said here Tuesday that for a long time, the public was told that the BOTAS agreement was an exceptionally successful contract, but questions now arise about what Bulgaria may have promised Turkiye»»»

New bomb threats targeting various institutions across Bulgaria have been reported, the Interior Ministry told BTA on Tuesday. Law enforcement authorities are carrying out the required procedures in response to the alerts. On Monday, July 6, authorities reported bomb threats involving courthouses a»»»

Dr. Koicho Koev has been appointed Bulgaria's Chief Veterinary Sanitary Inspector by order of Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) announced on Monday. The announcement says that the appointment "is part of a broader effort to strengthen Bulgaria's »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Afghan and Pakistani military forces have exchanges shots and strikes along the bilateral border, known as Durand Line, Afghan news outlet Ariana News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Fighting between the Afghan and Pakistani military stationed on the border started on Monday»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO will produce US weapons in Europe, including Abrams tanks and ATACMS and Stinger missiles, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday. "I welcome that the United States and several of its leading defense companies ... have agreed new industrial cooperation initiatives»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) – President Kaïs Saïed, Monday, had a meeting with Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Fethi Zouhair Nouri at the Carthage Palace, where he was presented with the Bank's 2025 Annual Report.During the meeting, The Head...»»»

Dubai: DP World has expanded its India coastal shipping network with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a container vessel with capacity of more than 2,500 TEUs, giving exporters, manufacturers and cargo owners another route to move goods between key Indian ports. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

United States President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara where NATO will hold its two-day annual summit starting Tuesday. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Leaders of the Western world's premier military alliance will gather in Ankara on Tuesday for the start of this ye»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Mohammed Saeed Rashid Al Shehhi as the Secretary-General of the National Media Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary. The Secretary-General of the National Media Authority s»»»

Real estate development firm SPEEDWELL has announced that SPACEPLUS Popești-Leordeni project has obtained a building permit and moved into the final stage of development. The company has also signed the general contractor agreement with GSE Group, with construction works just started. Located on DN»»»

The agreed freezing of the contract with BOTAS is a serious breakthrough from an economic point of view for Bulgaria as said by the Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov to journalists in Parliament on Tuesday. Following the meeting of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Turkish Pres»»»

Arlington, United States: Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain and left him fighting back tears. The 41-year-old Portugal captain and one of the best players of all time says he will now go»»»

Wuhan: Eleven people were killed and one remains missing after thunderstorms and gales brought by severe convective weather hit the eastern part of central China's Hubei Province on Monday night, according to the provincial authorities. Between 7pm and 11pm on Monday, thunderstorms and strong winds»»»

Dubai: Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has come under fire after a social media post about the French national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup triggered widespread criticism and debate online. On July 6, Bachchan shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the racial m»»»

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant Acwa has received an exclusive government mandate to export green hydrogen and its derivatives produced in the Kingdom to international markets, including green ammonia, green methanol and green fuels. In a statement, Acwa said the mandate positions the company as a key »»»

Melbourne, Australia: Researchers in Australia have identified immune cells recruited during pregnancy that may help protect against breast cancer, raising the prospect of new preventive interventions for women who have not had children. In a study published in Nature Immunology, scientists found t»»»

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has issued Resolution No. 40 of 2026 establishing a specialised court to adjudicate huma»»»

The Ministry of Transportation is taking several steps to improve the metro service, including upgrading passenger carriages, trains, and stations, Egypt’s transport minister stated on Wednesday, according to a press release. The ministry is working on repairing the fleet of passenger and cargo pul»»»

BusinessGermanyHow Volkswagen ended up with a huge workforceNik MartinThe struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught? https://p.dw.com/p/5GIWoVW »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi: Negotiations on Final Deal with US Won’t Commence if Threats Continue 07-07-2026 11:24 AM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2»»»

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Abu Dhabi: ADNOC and XRG have signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Japan’s Mitsui & Co. to explore new opportunities across LNG, crude oil, sulfur, shipping, chemicals and international energy investments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreement was si»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell by 0.14% at the start of Tuesday's trading, losing 14.48 points to reach 10,252 points, under pressure from four sectors. The market data showed gains in the sectors of Transportation (+0.26%), Insurance (+0.20%), and Banks and Financial Se»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the return of its popular tourist electric abra service at Al Mamzar Station, giving residents and visitors a fresh way to take in some of the city's newest leisure destinations. The service, which had been paused during development w»»»

In a move that underscores its growing defense footprint in Southeast Asia, India will export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia. The deal, confirmed by an Indian government representative, involves the indigenously co-produced system from BrahMos Aerospace—a joint venture between Indi»»»

Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday estimated its second-quarter operating profit at nearly 90 trillion won ($58.8 billion), marking another quarterly record as strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related semiconductors boosted earnings. The Republic of Korean technology giant said»»»

Dubai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has reportedly declared 10 elephant tusks and 13 ivory artefacts under the Kerala government's one-time wildlife declaration scheme, a move that comes amid his ongoing legal battle over alleged illegal possession of ivory. According to forest officials quoted in »»»

Two explosions were heard in central Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, AFP journalists said, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. At least one blast was heard before ambulances rushed to the s»»»

Seoul: Republic of Korea began enforcing Tuesday a revised law targeting false information posted online, toughening penalties for repeat offenders despite concerns over the impact on free speech. The law, which requires major platforms to set up new response systems, comes as concern grows in the »»»

Damascus: An explosion was heard in central Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, AFP journalists said, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. At least one blast was heard before ambulances rushed t»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracted at its sharpest pace in nearly three-and-a-half years in June as demand weakness intensified and supply disruptions persisted, data showed. The headline S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 46 in June from 47.1 in May, marking a sixth»»»

The Israeli army shelled Monday evening into Tuesday several southern border towns including Houla, Deir Seryan, Touline, Qabrikha and al-Qantara. Forces also detonated houses in Haddatha, Beit Yahoun, and al-Qantaa. The Israeli army warned Monday Christian villages in Marjayoun in southern Lebanon»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Élysée: Macron heard no explosions en route to meeting with Syrian president in People’s Palace in Damascus 07-07-2026 11:00 AM Latest News»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the Qatari airlift ordered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to provide emergency relief for the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) have been deploying successive humanitarian aid shipments, as well as a field med»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone has officially launched the Aspire Summer Camp 2026, welcoming children to a month-long programme of sports, education and recreational activities designed to keep youngsters active and engaged throughout the summer. The camp, which opened on July 5, has enjoyed an energeti»»»

Prime Minister of Mauritania H E El Moctar Ould Djay met Ambassador of Qatar to the country H E Shaheen bin Ali Al Kaabi. The discussed relations between the two nations.»»»

Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar, H E Cristian Tudor to discuss bilateral cooperation. Both sides explored ways to further strengthen relations between Qatar and the European Union»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will conclude the fourth season of its cultural initiative, the “Nation Seminar” (Nadwat Al-Ummah) today (July 7), with a closing symposium exploring, “Knowledge of Revelation: A Path to Civilisational Inheritance.” Organised by the Ministry’s Depa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Multiple explosive devices detonated near the Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying, Reuters cites security sour»»»

Dubai: Expo City Dubai has issued the UAE’s first Expo Green Licences to six companies, giving sustainability-focused businesses a new route to set up and test climate-related solutions in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The first licence holders include b»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Tuesday that defence spending in the draft 2026 State Budget amounts to EUR 2.693 billion, or 2.15% of gross domestic product (GDP), as he presented the ministry's budget proposal at the parliamentary Defence Committee. Stoyanov said the proposed defence expen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable cultural stewardship, Qatar Museums (QM) has achieved Carbon Neutrality Certification for the operations and services of four of its landmark cultural and heritage sites, the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), Mus»»»

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has made public the legal submission he sent to the Venice Commission, asking Europe’s leading constitutional advisory body to assess whether the Magyar government’s proposed constitutional amendment to end his mandate is compatible with European constitutional stan»»»

Doha: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Qatar-based Al Afiyah Health Channel have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation on public health awareness, with a focus on preventing obesity and diabetes. The agreement aims to support community initiatives, produce ev»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has organised the “Under the Stars Evening”, a community event that combined entertainment with public awareness in an engaging outdoor setting, offering families and visitors a diverse range of interactive activities and experiences. The event, held »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has launched Podcast AlTanmiya as a platform for dialogue highlighting the progress and key milestones of Qatar’s national development journey. Through the podcast, the NPC hosts leading decision-makers, including ministry undersecretaries and chief »»»

Explosions ​heard in ‌Damascus ‌on ​Tuesday and ‌reasons ⁠were ​unknown, Reuters ⁠witness ⁠said. French ‌President ‌Emmanuel ​Macron ‌is ‌currently ‌visiting the Syrian capital.»»»

Dubai: The Government of Fujairah has signed an agreement to purchase gasoline production from Etihad Refinery, in a move aimed at strengthening the emirate’s fuel supply chain. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Etihad Refinery is a subsidiary of Etihad Energy Holding, a»»»