On July 23, 2020, China launched the Tianwen-1 orbiter in its first attempt to reach the surface of Mars. The rover Zhurong set down on the red planet on May 15, 2021. 1 of 6 | The China National Space Administration published a stunning martian selfie captured by the Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter above t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been recognised with two prestigious awards by International Finance for Best Mobile Banking App and Most Innovative Use of AI Technology in Banking. International Finance Awards recognises banks that lead the way in performance, innovation, and leadership across th»»»

DUBAI: Mexican chef Victor Martinez’s journey has been shaped as much by circumstance as by ambition. Hurricanes, specifically, have been a “transformative force” in his life — pushing him toward career-shaping opportunities, he tells Arab News. “I started my culinary journey at 17 (at culinary sch»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose more than 1.5 percent in Asian trade on Thursday to stand at their highest ‌in more than six weeks, as Yemen’s Houthis targeted oil tankers in the Red Sea and the US launched a new round of strikes on Iran. Brent crude futures rose $2.2 or 2.3 percent, to $96.27 by 06:27 »»»

Manila: Vice President Sara Duterte's bank accounts and Income Tax Returns (ITRs) are set to be opened on July 30, following long-standing allegations that she has billions of pesos in bank deposits. As early as 2016, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV alleged that Vice President Duterte and her f»»»

SAUMOS: More than 10,000 people were evacuated overnight in ​southwestern France as a rapidly spreading wildfire scorched through 2,000 hectares of land west of the city of Bordeaux, officials said ‌on Thursday. Wildfires ‌have burnt ​more ‌land ⁠in ​Europe already ⁠this year than the annual averag»»»

RIYADH: An official source at the Transport General Authority (TGA) stated that the vessel ENCELIA, owned by a Saudi company, was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire at the bow of the vessel. The source confirmed the safety of all crew members and that all relevant authoritie»»»

A total of 1,204 people in Osh and Osh region are registered with viral hepatitis B and C, data from the Osh Regional Center for the Control of Blood-Borne Infections, Viral Hepatitis, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus say. During the first half of 2026, at least 785 people in Osh region and the cit»»»

As of July 23, Kyrgyzstan’s power system is operating in normal mode, the Ministry of Energy reported. According to the ministry, electricity consumption over the past 24 hours amounted to 44.6 million kilowatt-hours, which is lower than in previous days. The ministry noted that no overloads or tec»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, yesterday issued its Q2 2026 Strategic Progress Update, highlighting continued execution across innovation, sustainability, and institutional capability development across its international network. During the se»»»

Hungary is facing an increasingly severe drought, with almost 89% of the country now experiencing at least moderate agricultural drought, according to the latest data published by the national meteorological service, HungaroMet. The agency’s latest drought map shows that 89% of Hungary’s territory »»»

Riyadh, July 23 (SANA) Saudi Arabia and the United States signed an agreement on Wednesday to expand cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, formalizing a civilian nuclear partnership between the two countries.The agreement was signed by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman »»»

Romania's total turnover in industry (domestic market and foreign market) decreased, in nominal terms, by 1.6%, in the first five months of 2026, year-on-year on a decline in manufacturing (-1.7%), according to data with the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Wednesday.Mining and q»»»

Romania's manufacturing industry recorded a 3.6% decline in new orders in the first five months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Thus, decreases in orders were reported in the consumer goods in»»»

Construction production volume in Romania in the first five months of 2026 increased by 12.4% unadjusted, year-on-year, according to data published on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Between January 1 and May 31, 2026, new construction works jumped 15.3%, followed by current»»»

The fire aboard the Liberian-flagged Gas Lisbon no longer shows open flames, but high temperatures persist in the affected area, the Emergency Management Department (DSU) reported on Wednesday.According to the DSU, a helicopter of the Ministry of the Interior's General Inspectorate of Aviation carr»»»

The reindustrialization of Romania and economic security are of utmost importance to the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism (MEDAT), given that in recent years there has been too little talk about industry and too much about managing decline, according to interim min»»»

Romanian society is almost evenly divided between those who support democracy, even at the cost of prolonged political debates and conflict, and those who would accept a less democratic system if it ensured greater order and stability, according to the latest INSCOP survey. Asked which statement be»»»

Romania risks a major fuel market crisis after Kazakhstan, the source of 63% of the country's crude oil imports, halted oil deliveries, economic consultant Adrian Negrescu warned."Romania risks a major fuel market crisis after Kazakhstan, which accounts for 63% of our crude oil imports, suspended d»»»

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, published on Tuesday a letter addressed to Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, following his visit to Romania from May 26 to 29, 2026, in which he makes a series of recommendations regarding the long-term care system for the»»»

The rise of ultra-identitarian and sovereignist currents cannot be explained exclusively by manipulation, but is based on structural causes - the crisis of democratic representation, inequalities, distrust in institutions and a European project that "speaks the language of the administration" in an»»»

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Bucharest carried out searches on Tuesday at a hospital and a county council in Romania's Muntenia region, as part of an investigation into suspected fraud in public procurement of medical equipment.According to EPPO, the case concerns a project wor»»»

Romania should become a regional platform for large French companies and not only, not just a market, according to interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare.He welcomed at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance French ambassador to Romania Nicolas Warnery."France is one of Romania's most impor»»»

The Chamber of Deputies will meet in an extraordinary session between July 27 and 31, the Standing Bureau of the Chamber of Deputies decided on Wednesday."The Chamber of Deputies shall be convened in extraordinary session on July 27, 2026, at 09:00hrs, for the period July 27-31, 2026," according to»»»

The President of the Senate, Mircea Abrudean announced on Wednesday that he convened the Senate in extraordinary session for the period 27-31 July with the view to adopting the draft laws regarding the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and another two initiatives starting from the situat»»»

PSD lawmakers will not vote for the integrity bill?submitted to the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday by the PNL and containing a series of USR amendments?because it aims "to shield their members with final criminal convictions" and "cripples the National Integrity Agency's (ANI) oversight of dignitar»»»

Ukraine's Ambassador to Romania, Ihor Prokopchuk, met on Wednesday in Brasov with Brasov County Prefect Catalin Vasii, and with the County Council president Adrian Vestea, with the main topic of discussion being Brasov County's participation in the Carpathian Integration Initiative.The agenda also »»»

Romania's interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan sent a congratulatory message to Vasile Tofan, the new prime minister of Moldova, assuring him of full support and cooperation from the Romanian government."I want to congratulate and wish good luck to the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, »»»

President Nicusor Dan will receive Indian President Droupadi Murmu at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace on Thursday, as she begins a state visit to Romania lasting until Saturday at the invitation of the Romanian side.Official talks between the two heads of state will focus on strengthening the Ext»»»

In January—May 2026, Kyrgyzstan’s coal trade showed growth in export potential and a gradual decline in dependence on imports, data from the National Statistical Committee say. Export supplies Exports of hard coal from Kyrgyzstan exceeded 522,938.6 tonnes in the first five months of 2026, which is »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian community in Qatar accorded a warm farewell to Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul, at the conclusion of his three-year tenure, with the envoy expressing gratitude to Qatar’s leadership and the Indian diaspora while reaffirming the strength of the India-Qatar partnership.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI Ratings or CI) announced yesterday that it has affirmed the Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and LT Local Currency Rating (LT LCR) of Qatar at ‘AA’. At the same time, CI Ratings has affirmed the sovereign’s Short-Term (ST) FCR and ST LCR a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ezdan Holding Group announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, showing a net profit of QR442m during Q2-2026 compared to QR423m in Q2-2025. The earnings per share reached QR0.017 in Q2-2026 compared to QR0.016 in Q2-2025.»»»

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco ‌Rubio ‌held a ‌meeting ⁠on the sidelines of ⁠a forum in Manila on Thursday, ⁠the ‌TASS news agency ‌reported. The meeting ‌lasted ‌over half an hour, it ‌added. Lavrov and Rubio planned to ⁠discuss ⁠issues relating to t»»»

Iran’s southern provinces of Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Khuzestan came under renewed US military aggression early Thursday, coinciding with a statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirming that American forces had launched fresh attacks against the Islamic Republic. Local media outlets reporte»»»

Seoul's military warned Thursday that North Korean landmines in the DMZ may have washed across the border after heavy rainfall. In this photo, water from the Imjin River is released from Gunnam Dam on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, July 23 (UPI) -- South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff on Thursday w»»»

A resident of Bishkek has filed a statement to the police alleging rape in the village of Bosteri, Issyk-Kul district. According to the Internal Affairs Department of Issyk-Kul region, the 22-year-old woman said that on July 21, between approximately 11.30 p.m. and 0.30 a.m., a 1995-born resident o»»»

In a Manila meeting that cut through diplomatic niceties, Russia’s top diplomat laid out Russian troops battlefield assessment directly to US secretary of state, the Russian Foreign Ministry noted. Here’s what else was on the table:Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov doubled down on Russia’s com»»»

Quito: Acting President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Ecuador H E Esteban Torres met Tuesday with Ambassador of Qatar to the country H E Fahad Ahmed Jassim Al Hamar. The meeting focused on exploring ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations.»»»

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) has decided to restrict imports of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan, a statement from the agency says. The restrictions will take effect on July 23 and apply to produce supplied by five Uzbek exporters due»»»

As Dubai’s property market continues to attract strong interest from both investors and end users, early access to new developments is increasingly becoming a key differentiator for buyers seeking value, choice and long-term growth potential. Against this backdrop, Realtor Signature Properties in a»»»

In January—May 2026, Kyrgyzstan’s foreign and mutual trade turnover totaled $6,257 billion. The geography of trade shows a high level of concentration, with more than 67 percent of all foreign trade operations involving just three countries, data from the National Statistical Committee say. The lea»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers in Dubai saw prices retreat below the Dh500 mark on Thursday morning, following a strong surge that pushed the 24-karat rate above the threshold during the previous session. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh496.25 at 8.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the winners of the latest editions of the Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani Endowment Peer-Reviewed Research Award, recognising outstanding scholarly contributions at both the international and local levels. More than 70 researcher»»»

Russia regrets to note that tensions in the Persian Gulf are escalating as the opposing sides continue to exchange strikes, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran and the Arab states, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement. The risk of disrupti»»»

Riyadh: An official source at the Transport General Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that the ship (ENCELIA), owned by a Saudi company, was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire at the front of the ship. The source, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), confi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Thursday a cable of congratulations to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

July 23 (UPI) -- Arizona health officials have confirmed the state's first infection of an mpox strain responsible for a global outbreak, identifying the case as having been infected while traveling outside the United States. The Arizona Department of Health and Services said in a statement Wednesd»»»

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Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) and Qatar Tourism represented by Visit Qatar, has officially launched the second edition of the “Purple Saturday 2026” initiative. The campaign aims to further promote the »»»