Hungary’s previous government pledged substantial financial support for BYD’s planned investment in Szeged, a parliamentary state secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a video posted on Facebook on Monday. ‘Guest workers and generous subsidies’ György László Velkey stated that, a»»»

TRIPOLI: Temperatures in Libya soared on Monday, a day after hundreds of residents protested in Tripoli and its suburbs against power cuts resulting from the intense heat. The national meteorological center announced temperatures ranging from 39C to 48C in the country’s north, where temperatures ar»»»

Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management will provide more than PLN 1.264 bln to four power distribution operators, PGE, Tauron, Enea, and Energa, to expand the electricity grid for high-power charging stations serving heavy-duty transport. The first funding round co»»»

PARIS: Karim Benzema defeated French streamer Amine in the EA SPORTS FC Showmatch at the Esports World Cup 2026 on Monday, as one of football’s biggest names took to the virtual pitch in front of a packed crowd in Paris. The exhibition match, held at Hall 1 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, hi»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Industrial Estates Corporation (JIEC) organised a field visit Monday for ambassadors from ASEAN member states to introduce them to the investment advantages and services of the Zarqa Industrial Estate (ZIE).The envoys of Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines and Tha»»»

AMMAN — The Palestinian-Jordanian Business Forum (PJF) and Lebanese Ambassador to Jordan Brigitte Tawk discussed on Monday boosting economic cooperation and commercial trade.The meeting, attended by Lebanese-Jordanian Business Forum President Nassim Dada, focused on expanding bilateral trade, explo»»»

Damascus, July 27 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met on Monday with Jan Sechter, First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, and his accompanying economic and diplomatic delegation, to discuss prospects for enhancing economic cooperation between the tw»»»

Kuwait has officially ratified a broad defense cooperation pact with Pakistan that was signed in June 2023. The ratification follows high-level military contacts between the two countries "This agreement reintroduces Pakistan as a direct security stakeholder in the Gulf, beyond its traditional role»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population delivered nearly 4.86 million physiotherapy sessions during the fiscal year 2025/26 while expanding rehabilitation services and strengthening diagnostic imaging capacity across the country. The ministry said physiotherapy services were enhanced through the »»»

Egypt removed more than 41,000 illegal encroachments on state-owned land, agricultural land, and unauthorised buildings during the 29th nationwide enforcement campaign, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Monday. The ministry said the campaign, carried out between May 2 and Ju»»»

Egypt climbed five places in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Entrepreneurship Index 2025/2026, ranking 35th out of 53 economies while retaining its position as North Africa’s leading entrepreneurship ecosystem for the fifth consecutive year, according to a report released by the Informati»»»

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said on July 24 that the United States had temporarily lifted 35% tariffs on imports from Serbia while bilateral trade talks continue, describing the move as a boost for investment and economic ties. Speaking to public broadcaster RTS, Vucic said US tariffs on Se»»»

German anatomist Gunther von Hagens stands next to plastinated human bodies on display in the exhibition "Body Worlds and The Cycle of Life" in Warsaw, Poland, on Dec. 1, 2018. File Photo by Jacek Turczyk/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Gunther Von Hagens, the inventor of the method of preserving the human bo»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon is awaiting the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing concern over Israel’s commitment to withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The meeting comes a week after a US-Lebanon summit in Washington, during w»»»

Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla has described Albania’s approval of a $302 million defence loan agreement with the United States as a historic step, saying the deal represents the strongest support Washington has ever provided to Tirana. Speaking to reporters after Parliame»»»

In the early days of streaming services, it was common to find a free trial that gave you a chance to explore a platform before paying for a subscription. Netflix popularized this and famously gave users the first month at no cost. As the streaming wars have escalated, however, this approach h»»»

Tunis, July 27(TAP) - Export revenue from Tunisian olive oil rose by 45% to TND 4,394.5 million from the start of the marketing year in November 2025 to the end of June 2026, compared with the same period in the previous marketing year...»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian government has decided to name Ljiljana Jevtovic Serbia's deputy chief negotiator in the EU accession talks, according to the latest issue of the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia. Jevtovic, who currently serves as first counsellor at the Serbian Mission to the EU, a»»»

LONDON: Two fuel tankers carrying a combined total of nearly 70,000 tonnes of diesel and liquefied gas arrived on Monday at Baniyas terminal in Syria, as transitional authorities in the country seek to stabilize domestic fuel supplies. The shipments included 64,324 tonnes of diesel and 5,620.3 tonn»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan strengthened their healthcare partnership on Monday with the signing of several agreements covering virtual care, health financing, digital transformation and workforce development. Saudi Health Minister Fahad AlJalajel attended a healthcare sector roundtable in »»»

A dense blanket of smoke has hung over Bordeaux since last Friday as a massive wildfire burns its way through southwestern France. As the flames creep closer to the city, FRANCE 24 met residents stunned by the scale of the disaster and fearful of what comes next. The streets of Bordeaux on Sunday b»»»

DOHA: Qatar University announced the development of a smart wearable device called 'GlucoWatch', in a continuous research achievement that began years ago, which aims to estimate blood glucose levels non-invasively, without the need to prick fingers or draw blood samples, by relying on artificial i»»»

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivers his keynote speech as part of the COMPUTEX 2026 AI exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan,on June 1. Dozens of tech companies are joining together to launch an AI safety initiative in response to last week’s cyberattack involving rogue open AI models. File Photo by Ritchie B.»»»

The Al Dhaid Date Festival concluded on Sunday after attracting more than 35,000 visitors and generating sales of over Dh2.5 million during its 10th edition held at Expo Al Dhaid. The visitor total was 15 per cent higher than last year, according to the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCC»»»

Deir Al-Balah: The world’s leading authority on food insecurity has said that the situation in Gaza had improved since famine was declared in parts of the Palestinian territory last year, but warned that conditions are still at crisis levels. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IP»»»

Maghazi: Just days before her final secondary school examinations, the house opposite the temporary home where 18-year-old Saba Rabah was living in central Gaza was bombed. She and her family fled, leaving behind everything they had. It was only the latest ordeal in a war that had already claimed h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University has announced the development of a smart wearable device designed to estimate blood glucose levels without the need for finger pricks or blood samples, using artificial intelligence and physiological signal analysis. The device, named GlucoWatch, is part of an ongoing »»»

Shares in Seven & i Holdings initially fell by as much as 2.3 percent in Tokyo after the company ended talks on a potential investment in Żabka Group. The owner of 7-Eleven said it could not reach an agreement that served the best interests of the company and its shareholders, although the stock la»»»

UAE investors accounted for more than half of Sharjah's real estate trading during the first six months of 2026, investing Dh14.9 billion as the emirate continued to attract strong domestic demand, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. A statistical report released by the de»»»

CAIRO: Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, has defended Washington’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis, saying many representatives from the country’s east and west have set aside their differences in the nation’s interest. In writte»»»

Albania's Parliament has approved a $302 million loan agreement with the United States to finance the purchase of military equipment, following a closed-door parliamentary session held on Monday. The agreement was passed with 74 votes in favour from the ruling Socialist Party-led majority, with the»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has achieved major sustainability milestones across its building projects since 2022 by implementing an integrated system for managing, reusing, and recycling construction and demolition waste. The initiative has improved resource efficiency, reduced waste»»»

Before cyclosporiasis was preceded by weakend policies and cut funding to federal agenceis. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Before the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the Food and Drug Administration delayed the enforcement of a policy designed to improve the process of tracking and re»»»

Dubai: Flight operations have largely stabilised across the Middle East, but many UAE residents are continuing to postpone their holidays as high airfares, uncertainty over regional tensions and economic pressures weigh on travel demand, according to travel agents. While airlines continue to operat»»»

Kuwait's move signals recognition that multipolarity in defining relations is now essential for resilience in an increasingly fragmented regional order, experts said. Kuwait has officially ratified a broad defense cooperation pact with Pakistan that was signed in June 2023. The ratification follows»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and the EXPO 2027 Commissioner of the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN) Ursula Bassler signed on Monday in Belgrade a contract on CERN's par»»»

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a nationwide campaign to rally public support over the E20 issue, saying he would submit more than 200,000 petitions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. Speaking at a press conference,»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) will return for its fifth edition from December 7 to 10, bringing together global financial leaders overseeing more than $62 trillion in assets as the UAE capital seeks to strengthen its position as an international hub for capital, investment and financial inno»»»

Poland’s largest opposition party fractured on July 24 after former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and his loyalists rejected an ultimatum from Law and Justice (PiS) chairman, Jarosław Kaczyński, to abandon their in-party Rozwój Plus (Development Plus) association. “Thirty-something” MPs ha»»»

Tunis, July 27 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Monday's session down 1.9% to 20,450.39 points, with a traded volume of TND 9.6 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. CELLCOM shares were the best performers after rising by 4% to TND 2.080, trading for...»»»

A full blown and fast moving drones arms race is playing out in the wheat fields of Ukraine with each side constantly trying to leapfrog its opponent. Both sides have taken the lead at one time or another only to lose it again as technicians dream are constantly dreaming up new features followed by»»»

DOHA: The Cultural Attaché of the State of Qatar in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland celebrated the graduation of 150 male and female students from British universities, sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and other entities, in addition to self-funded students»»»

JEDDAH: Every thriving literary culture depends on the architecture that surrounds writers: editors, designers, publishers all have their roles to play. And one of the people now helping to build that framework in Saudi Arabia is, fittingly, a former architect. Salman AlArifi, 25, is the co-founder»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index was steady on Monday, as it gained 2.28 points — or 0.02 percent — to close at 10,769.12. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index stood at SR4.44 billion ($1.18 billion), with 120 of the listed stocks advancing and 136 declining. The Kingdom’»»»

RIYADH: Brookfield Corp. has raised approximately $2 billion in the first close of a Public Investment Fund-backed private equity vehicle targeting Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Brookfield Middle East Partners secured commitments from strategic anchor investors, including PIF and other gl»»»

Dubai: Indian model Rhiya Ahir, who shot to prominence after standing in front of a moving police van during a student protest at Mumbai's Shivaji Park, will file a complaint with the cyber cell alleging that she has been subjected to online threats, abusive messages and morphed images following th»»»

Dubai: Pakistan has a “historic opportunity” to interrupt wild poliovirus transmission and move closer than ever to eradicating polio, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said after a high-level international delegation visited the country to assess progress and reaffirm support for the government’»»»

Dubai: Ajman Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Bonds to explore a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to Shari’ah-compliant financial solutions, encouraging long-term savings and strengthening financial inclusion across the UAE. The agreement brings toget»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Sport Club have signed Spanish midfielder Albert Ramis Luque from Muaither ahead of the 2026-27 season. In a statement on social media, the club said the move is part of its efforts to strengthen the first-team squad with players capable of providing a technical boost. Qatar SC d»»»

Damascus, July 27 (SANA) Syrian Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar met Canada’s Ambassador to Syria and Lebanon, Gregory Galligan, on Monday to discuss expanding trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the two countries move to expand economic ties following Canada’s decision ear»»»