Doha, Qatar: A new study by experts from the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has revealed major gaps in research on falls among older adults in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Unintentional falls are a leading cause of injury and death a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Philippine music industry is experiencing a commercial resurgence. Supported by a base of listeners marked by a culture of music consumption, the sector caters to diverse consumer segments and is generating increased economic value in both domestic and foreign markets. Industry gro»»»

Uganda on Tuesday declared itself Ebola-free on Tuesday as the virus spreads through the Democratic Republic of Congo. File Photo Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/EPA July 29 (UPI) -- Uganda has declared itself Ebola-free, as the virus continues to spread in neighboring the Democratic Republic of Congo. U»»»

AUSTRALIA: When looking at the appointment of Jens Wissing as the new manager of Al-Ittihad, it is hard not to make the comparison to Matthias Jaissle. The 38-year-old Jaissle has transformed Al-Ahli over the past three seasons, won back-to-back continental titles and has them as ready as any team »»»

Abu Dhabi: Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, 19, has achieved a historic milestone for the UAE, becoming the youngest Arab to reach an elevation of over 7,000 metres and the first Emirati to summit Lenin Peak (7,134 metres) in the Pamir Mountains of Kyrgyzstan on 18th July 2026. Get»»»

At the opening of Wednesday's Council of Ministers meeting, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that the more actively the Interior Ministry and security services work to uncover corruption schemes, the more the prosecuting magistracy hinders their work. "Our society has long been waiting for justice a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is hosting its annual Summer Quranic Centres programme at 12 mosques across Qatar, offering children a structured summer experience that combines Quran memorisation and recitation with educational, cultural and recreational activities aimed at »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Mechanical Equipment Department under the Public Services Affairs Sector, in cooperation with the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), organised a heat stress awareness initiative for ministry workers at Al Rayyan Municipality Theatre. The»»»

Doha: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), in cooperation with the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), will organise a summer camp for children from August 2 to 13. Targeting Qatari boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 13, the camp will introduce them to the Islamic civilization through a programme»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower has reached 430 metres, marking a major construction milestone for the building planned to become the world’s tallest skyscraper. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The structure has now completed more than 40% of its planned height of o»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched a ballistic missile strike on US military targets in Jordan and intercepted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that both operations were part of a broader response to ongoing American “hostile actions.” The IRGC Aerosp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine (AMNM) has announced the addition of Dr. Khaled Mabruk Faraj, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic, Trauma & Spine Surgeon, further enhancing its comprehensive musculoskeletal care services and reinforcing its position as a one-stop destination for »»»

As Dubai continues to strengthen its position as one of the world's leading destinations for entrepreneurs and investors, businesses face an increasingly dynamic regulatory landscape. Marking 19 years of operations, Commitbiz has helped more than 20,000 companies successfully establish and expand t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman) operating under Qatar Foundation for Social Work has concluded its awareness activities for the “Tomorrow’s Leader” (Miqdam Al Ghad) programme, organised in cooperation with Ministry of Defence, represented by the National Service »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reiterated the importance of wearing seatbelts while driving, reminding motorists that this simple safety measure plays a key role in protecting both drivers and passengers and promoting safer journeys on Qatar’s roads. In an awareness message, the mi»»»

Dubai: ADNOC Distribution has launched an advertising network that will allow brands to reach nearly 700,000 daily customers across its mobile app, service stations and Oasis convenience stores. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Engage by ADNOC will combine advertising a»»»

Every generation has its defining technology. Steam power transformed the 19th century. Electricity and internal combustion vehicles reshaped the 20th. The internet connected the world at the turn of the millennium. Artificial intelligence (AI) and electrified transport are poised to define the 21s»»»

More than 1,000 evacuees from the massive wildfires in Gironde have taken shelter in Bordeaux’s exhibition centre, where a small army of volunteers has organised a wide variety of activities to keep them busy and meet their logistical needs. FRANCE 24 reports.  The loudspeakers in the vast han»»»

American and British officials are pushing to convene an international conference in London to define respective roles within a potential coalition, but progress remains stuck in the mud, the Western press admits. Since July 24, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has been trying to secure commitments»»»

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) identified irregularities involving €2.1 billion in European Union funds during 2025, according to a new report published by the European Commission. The report recorded more than 13,000 cases of irregularities affecting the EU budget over the course of the yea»»»

DUBAI: The Professional Fighters League has announced the full card for PFL New York Presented by Arkham for Friday, July 31, at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. Headlining the 11-fight slate is an intriguing battle of undefeated fighters for the PFL lightweight world championship belt betwe»»»

President Donald Trump on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment to writer E. Jean Carroll. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment awarded »»»

Abu Dhabi: As the number of recreational and commercial marine users continues to grow across Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Maritime has stepped up its awareness campaigns and regulatory enforcement, emphasising that compliance with maritime safety regulations is no longer optional but a legal obligation ba»»»

Dubai: Emirates Stallions Group reported a 44% increase in first-half net profit to Dh166.30 million, supported by improved efficiencies and contributions from its development and human resources businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Revenue for the six months en»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil ​prices rose by about $3 a barrel on Wednesday after joint strikes in Iraq by the ‌US and Saudi Arabia, and the interception of Iran’s ballistic missiles aimed at US forces in the Middle East, while US crude inventories shrank. Brent futures increased by $3.15, or 3.8 percent, to $87»»»

Bulgaria is preparing to introduce new rules that would require energy performance certificates for most residential buildings when properties are sold or rented, under amendments to the Energy Efficiency Act published for public consultation. If adopted, the changes would require energy efficiency»»»

Washington, July 29 (SANA) Oil prices closed nearly 5 percent lower on Tuesday, reaching their lowest levels in two weeks amid cautious hopes that the halt in fighting between the United States and Iran could pave the way for talks to end the war. According to Reuters, Brent crude fell 4.8 percent »»»

On July 29, 1900, Italian King Umberto I was shot to death by Gaetano Bresci, an Italian-born anarchist who resided in the United States before returning to his homeland to kill the king. 1 of 7 | On July 29, 1900, Italian King Umberto I, pictured in an 1878 portrait by Cosantino Sereno, was shot t»»»

Vazrazhdane has called for Parliament to include in this week's agenda a hearing with State Agency for National Security (SANS) Chair Plamen Tonchev on the continuing activities of the KYB group. KYB is a Ukrainian development company linked to an alleged illegal construction scheme in the Baba Ali»»»

The Israeli military was about to launch a nighttime strike on a group of men in southern Syria when the soldiers noticed the long curls dangling from the temples of their targets. The troops held their fire. These were not Syrian militants attempting to breach Israel's border but religious Jews wh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Families and residents are increasingly turning in large numbers to the country’s world-class indoor attractions, transforming the traditionally quiet summer months into a period of vibrant activity and community engagement. With daytime highs are being recorded in recent days, climate»»»

Cemex UAE has signed a supply agreement with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to support CHEC’s delivery of a major infrastructure package in the Phase I expansion of Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), reinforcing Cemex's commitment to supporting the UAE’s most significant infras»»»

High school students from Bishkek have developed EyeSens smart glasses equipped with a voice-based AI assistant for blind and visually impaired people. A camera built into the frame captures the surrounding environment and sends data to a smartphone. The system then processes images using local mac»»»

A total of 666 children under 12 months old died in Kyrgyzstan from January to May 2026, a report from the National Statistical Committee says. The figure was 675 infant deaths during the same period in 2025. The main causes of infant mortality during the reporting period were: Earlier, the Ministr»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Two Qatari contestants are competing in the qualifying rounds of the third edition of the international “Awwal Al-Awael” Quran Competition, which brings together elite Quran memorisers from around the world. The competition, the international branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bi»»»

The unemployment rate recorded at national level slightly dropped to 3.2 percent in June, but it increased by 0.05 percentage points compared with the first half of 2025, according to the data centralized by the National Employment Agency (ANOFM).According to the quoted source, at end-June, the tot»»»

Six in ten Romanians in the diaspora (61%) have already invested in Romania, through various methods - financial support for the family, real estate, although 70% exclude returning to the country in the next 12 months, show the results of an opinion poll released on Tuesday.According to the researc»»»

Unit 1 at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant was stopped and disconnected from the National Energy Grid on Tuesday morning, due an unprecedent very low level of the Danube.According to the company's representatives, in the event that certain parameters associated with the low level of the Danube app»»»

Managers expect activity to remain stable in the manufacturing industry and retail trade over the next three months, as well as a moderate increase in the number of employees in retail trade and higher prices across all these segments, but also in construction and services, according to the Nationa»»»

Trade between Romania and the United States grew faster than investment flows in 2025, with future expansion of bilateral economic cooperation depending largely on Romania's ability to provide an attractive investment environment in sectors of interest to U.S. investors, representatives of the Amer»»»

Bilateral trade between the UK and Romania reached GBP 10.3 billion in 2025, up 4.9% from the previous year, according to the latest data published by the United Kingdom's Department for Business and Trade, quoted by the Romanian-British Chamber of Commerce (BRCC).British exports to Romania increas»»»

The Romanian Government responded on Tuesday to accusations made by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after the party challenged in court 12 government decisions adopted by the caretaker Cabinet. The Executive argues that three of the contested decisions are National Recovery and Resilience Plan (P»»»

President of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) George Simion met on Tuesday with US Ambassador to Romania Darryl Nirenberg, context in which he underscored that the relationship between Romania and the US will remain strong, regardless of the developments on the domestic political scene»»»

Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Monday that it has filed a criminal complaint against the caretaker government led by Ilie Bolojan, accusing it of exceeding its constitutional powers by adopting government decisions that it claims fall outside the authority of a dismissed cabin»»»

Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Sorin Grindeanu said on Tuesday that that it would be "difficult" to have a Government with full powers by 15 August, but after that date "we can become more optimistic" about having such a Government."I said that by 15 August it would be difficult to have a fully»»»

The strike of employees in the public healthcare system was based on lies and misinformation, related to the draft of the new Pay Law, declared Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, Tuesday evening, at the Victoria Palace, at the end of the extraordinary government meeting."Regarding the strike in the healt»»»

AUR leader George Simion criticized President Nicusor Dan on Tuesday for failing to designate a prime minister, claiming that the head of state is "increasingly liable to suspension and dismissal.""Nicusor Dan's attitude toward this crisis?a crisis of his own making?is hardly reassuring. Far from i»»»

Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) President Adrian Tutuianu met representatives of the PSD, PNL, USR, POT, UDMR, S.O.S. Romania, AUR, the parliamentary group of national minorities and the United for Romania parliamentary group on Tuesday to discuss a package of electoral legislation reforms.Acco»»»