Bulgaria's record 5.7% deficit has launched a national search for a villain and three candidates dominate the conversation: Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the euro, and Brussels, but the timeline supports none of them. What it supports instead is a less satisfying conclusion, which is that the crisis »»»

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Rose Garden Club luncheon at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 6. On Monday, he said the United States will take over control of the Strait of Hormuz and should be paid to do so. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Preside»»»

Dubai: Dubai has been named the world's most beautiful city at night for 2026 in a global study that ranked destinations on factors including safety, scenic views, evening attractions and observation points. According to the Dubai Civility Committee, the recognition reflects a city where quality of»»»

Manila: A dispute over the use of the word "assassin" dominated Day 6 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday (July 13, 2026). Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThis underscores how both the prosecution and defense are battling n»»»

TUNIS, July 13 (TAP) – Reported investments in Tunisia’s industrial sector reached 754.6 million dinars (MD) by the end of April 2026, marking an 18% increase compared with the same period in the previous year, according to the latest Business...»»»

Students of the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA) staged a protest on Monday demanding the resignation of Rector Prof. Miroslav Dachev, following unsuccessful attempts to meet with him in person. The protest included a march to the Education Ministry and the Culture Ministry. The pr»»»

Colt Gray is charged with fatally shooting two students and two teachers, at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., in 2024. File Photo via Barrow County Sheriff's Office/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- A Georgia teenager accused in the shooting death of four people at a high school is expected»»»

Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have confirmed that they will not contribute financially to NATO’s newly announced EUR 70 billion military support package for Ukraine, despite backing the alliance’s joint declaration at last week’s NATO summit in Ankara. The clarification came days after a»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Central Bank has given permission for Credit Line to conduct micro consumer finance activities, bringing the total number of licensed financial companies in the Kingdom to 77. The approval adds another regulated lender to Saudi Arabia’s growing non-bank finance sector, which has b»»»

Tucked into the very popular Tahlia street in Riyadh, Opinion, a new cafe from Alkhobar has drawn customers with its fun takes on matcha lattes. The cafe stands out with its burgundy aesthetics and 24/7 opening hours. The outside seating has a summery vibe with colorful furniture and umbrellas, a r»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between the United States and its European NATO allies are going through their worst crisis since World War II, former US Envoy to NATO Ivo Daalder said in a comment to Bloomberg out on Monday. "It is pretty clear that this is the worst crisis in the transatlantic allia»»»

DOHA: HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport, His Majesty and his accompanying delegation were received by Deput»»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's richest man takes on Big TechNicolas MartinSupermarket billionaire Dieter Schwarz is investing billions in his cloud company, Schwarz Digits, to rival Google, Microsoft and Amazon. https://p.dw.com/p/5GpiNThe Schwarz Group, which owns Lidl, has built new headquarters for it»»»

JEDDAH: A tiny seabird that typically spends much of its life in the open ocean has made a rare appearance inland in Saudi Arabia, providing researchers with one of the most unusual bird records ever documented in the Kingdom. The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced the fir»»»

A spokesperson of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said that the powerful Iranian Armed Forces will not allow the United States to meddle in the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz under any circumstances. “As previously warned, we will not, under any circumstances, allow the US t»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the repeated Iranian attacks that targeted the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait, considering them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the sister states and a blatant breach of the rules of i»»»

MAKKAH: The Holy Qur’an Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah showcases replica models of the materials used to write the Holy Qur’an during the Prophetic era. The museum offers visitors an educational experience exploring the origins of the written revelation and the methods the Prophet’s»»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Italy’s Ambassador to Syria, Stefano Ravagnan, described the inaugural session of Syria’s People’s Assembly as a key step in the country’s ongoing political process. In a post on X, Ravagnan said he was honored to attend the session, adding that it paves the way for legisla»»»

Cairo, July 13 (SANA) Arab Parliament President Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi on Monday congratulated Abdul Hamid al-Awak on his election as Speaker of the Syrian People’s Assembly, expressing confidence in the Assembly’s role in supporting Syria’s political transition and institutional development.»»»

Responses to strikes on Russian territory will be mirror-image and several times more powerful, and the enemy will feel this with growing intensity, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "Our responses will always be mirror-image, wherever they try to strike on Russian territory, we will respond i»»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences over the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport, »»»

President Donald Trump said Monday the United States struck Iranian equipment overnight and may assume permanent security operations in the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran broke a military agreement, escalating tensions in a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Get updated faster and for FREE:»»»

The European Union plans to implement a social media ban on users younger than 13-years-old, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. File Photo by Ida Marie Odgaard/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- The European Union plans to implement a social media ban on users younger than 13-years-old, Commi»»»

At least 400 French firefighters were battling a wildfire of "exceptional scale and virulence" in forest outside Paris for the second day straight amid a "red" heatwave alert in the Ile-de-France region, 40 miles southeast of the capital. Photo by Frank Desprez/Seine-et-Marne Fire and Rescue Servic»»»

RIYADH: On the occasion of France’s National Day on July 14, French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave highlighted the strength and momentum of relations between Paris and Riyadh in an interview with Arab News en Francais, as the two countries prepare to celebrate the centenary of their »»»