Damascus, July 28 (SANA) A senior Syrian Foreign Ministry official met with Czech Deputy Industry Minister Jan Sechter on Tuesday to discuss expanding economic and industrial cooperation between Syria and the Czech Republic, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said. Qutaiba Qadish, director of the ministry’s »»»

Iliana Iotova has the strongest starting position for the upcoming presidential elections, with around half of respondents saying they would probably or definitely support her. Among potential presidential candidates, Andrey Gurov ranks second with 23% support, followed by Daniel Valchev with 18% a»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz in telephone conversations with his Omani and Saudi counterparts, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "Iranian »»»

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest bilateral and regional developments with his Omani and Saudi counterparts, Iranian media reported. Araghchi held separate phone calls on Monday with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan»»»

Lebanon’s Minister of Education Rima Karami, condemned on Tuesday the Israeli destruction of an educational and social complex in southern Lebanon, warning that attacks on such institutions are part of a broader Israeli effort to undermine Lebanese civilian life and hinder the return of displaced r»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The contacts between Russia and the United States on the Ukrainian settlement are constantly continuing in a working order, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "As for the Ukrainian track, contacts are constantly ongoing and continued to be carried out," Peskov told »»»

Baghdad, July 28 (SANA) Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi called for a new phase of economic partnership with Türkiye, saying Iraq has broad opportunities to turn shared challenges into development and prosperity. In an article published by Türkiye’s Anadolu Agency on Tuesday, al-Zaidi said r»»»

RIYADH: Dubai and Abu Dhabi office markets posted double-digit rental growth in the second quarter of 2026, even as residential and hospitality sectors softened sharply, according to CBRE Middle East. In its latest UAE Real Estate Market Review for the second quarter, CBRE said Dubai’s average offi»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has registered Sell Force International, a subsidiary of the Dubai-based Raj Group, as the first Indian family-owned company to join the country's Unified Family Business Registry, underscoring the UAE's efforts to strengthen its position as a global hub f»»»

Dubai: Kangana Ranaut calls Gen Z protest reels 'puke-inducing,' takes swipe at viral Cockroach Janta Party movement Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has never been one to mince her words, and her latest target is the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement that has dominated headlines and so»»»

Egypt ranked first in Africa for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fourth consecutive year, recording inflows of $15.5 billion, while also placing second among Arab countries, reflecting investors’ confidence in the Egyptian economy and the country’s economic reform program, Minist»»»

Tuesday's media coverage is dominated by the emerging presidential race, with President Iliana Iotova's candidacy continuing to generate political reactions and speculation about possible endorsements. Other leading stories include the investigation into the death of businessman Vladimir Yankov in »»»

A mobile hepatitis B vaccination campaign targeting organized workgroups has been launched in Kyrgyzstan. Umutkan Chokmorova, Director of the Republican Center for the Control of Hemocontact Viral Hepatitis and HIV, announced at a press conference. According to Chokmorova, employees in organized wo»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls on the Strait of Hormuz with his Omani and Saudi counterparts Badr Al-Busaidi and Faisal bin Farhan, state TV said Tuesday. During the calls, "they stressed the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to e»»»

At least 250,000 people in Kyrgyzstan have completed the full course of hepatitis B vaccination. Deputy Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Gulbara Ishenapysova, told at a press conference. According to her, since the start of free vaccination, 446,300 people have received the first dose of »»»

The U.S. State Department confirmed Monday that the next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome on August 4 through 6, as Israel prepares to withdraw from two "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani first announced the next round of US-medi»»»

Dubai: Levin Paulose, a young innovator from Kerala, is gaining widespread attention for his do-it-yourself inventions made from everyday household materials, with his growing popularity earning him an opportunity to meet Kerala's Chief Minister, V D Satheesan. Using simple items such as cardboard,»»»

The German government has pledged tougher security laws following a deadly vehicle and machete attack blamed on a known jihadist militant near Berlin's Pride parade. The attacker on Saturday ploughed a rented minivan into a crowd before slashing away at people with a machete, killing a 65-year-old »»»

Bulgaria's Golden Sands Resort will host the Senior Leadership Team Meeting of TUI Group, one of the world's leading tour operators, from September 24 to 26, the Tourism Ministry reported Tuesday. A total of 155 TUI senior managers are expected to attend. Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov held an onli»»»

An exterior view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, The Netherlands, on March 11, 2025. Chad on Monday announced its formal withdrawal from The Hague. File Photo Robin Utrecht/EPA-EFE July 28 (UPI) -- Chad has announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, d»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre has crossed 10,000 active companies for the first time, while its plan to become an AI-native financial centre is expected to generate 25,000 jobs and add Dh12.9 billion in economic value. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The »»»

The acting Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Tanczos Barna, asked the European Commissioner for Animal Health and Welfare, Oliver Varhelyi, for flexibility in applying the conditions for the export of sheep, in order to facilitate the transition period and Romania's gradual return to t»»»

Romania's tourism and HoReCa sectors should not have to bear the full brunt of the drop in consumption, and I hope that next year we will once again grant the incoming tourism bonus, Irineu Darau?the interim Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism?stated on Wednesday duri»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed met yesterday with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda H E Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between their count»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship. The meeting comes as both face growing pressures at home. Netanyahu»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, hovering around one-week lows amid hopes for ‌a resolution in the US-Iran war, while subdued flow through the Strait of Hormuz and further supply disruption risks underpinned the market. Brent crude futures were down 50 cents, or 0.57 percent, at $87.86»»»

Romania still faces the risk of a sovereign credit rating downgrade, although the government has presented "strong arguments" for maintaining the country's current rating, acting Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Monday."The Finance Ministry has presented all the data at its disposal, inclu»»»

Social-democrat (PSD) MPs will not vote on the legislative proposal regarding the consolidation of certain normative acts in the field of integrity unless the bill is restored as it was sent to the European Commission, MP Radu Marinescu, former Minister of Justice, informed on Monday."PSD will not »»»

Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri, responsible for coordinating policies on settling the Transnistrian conflict and bringing the two banks of the Dniester closer together, met with Romania's ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Cristian-Leon Turcanu, to discuss the»»»

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, announced on Monday that the Polish chief diplomat Radek Sikorski conveyed to her Poland's firm condemnation of the recent illegal incursions into Romania's airspace.''We discussed the performance of the Romanian Army's pilots and the fragments of the »»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to try and secure support against Russia. The visit comes as Kyiv and Moscow both ramp up long-range strikes and diplomatic efforts launched by Washington remain at a standstill, »»»

Authorities warned the return of scorching temperatures this week could fuel the continent's worst fires in living memory, with a massive blaze still threatening Bordeaux even as firefighters began gaining ground elsewhere. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said one forest fire in southwes»»»

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has shut 31 pet shops, bird markets, livestock outlets and plant nurseries during the first half of the year as part of a nationwide inspection campaign to enforce environmental and animal welfare regulations. The ministry said it carried out 30 joint »»»

Saudi Arabia is set to witness its first total solar eclipse in 77 years on August 2, 2027, in a rare astronomical event expected to draw scientists, photographers and skywatchers from around the world. The eclipse will be the first to pass over the Kingdom since 1952, when a total eclipse, remembe»»»

It started as an internet joke. Then it became a movement. When the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) first appeared on social media as a satirical political experiment, few expected it to evolve into a youth-led campaign demanding answers from the government. But as thousands of students gathered at Del»»»

The UAE has launched the world's first fully integrated artificial intelligence-powered judicial platform, marking a new step in its drive to modernise the justice system and expand the use of AI across government services. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presi»»»

KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House on Tuesday for talks with Donald Trump, to try again to win the US president’s support against Russia. The visit — scheduled for 9:30 a.m. (1330 GMT) — comes as Kyiv and Moscow both ramp up long-range strikes and diplomatic»»»

LEGE-CAP FERRET, France: French President Emmanuel Macron urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time but vowing, “We will win this battle together.” On a visit to a coordination center for the massive fir»»»

Fidesz and KDNP walked out of parliament's Monday session and are calling for an extraordinary meeting of the House Committee. The opposition parties left the chamber after, following Prime Minister Péter Magyar's speech on Monday, Balázs Hankó (Fidesz) rose to speak on grounds of personal interest»»»

The government is continuously working to fulfil Tisza's commitments and to create a genuinely functioning and humane Hungary, guided throughout by the aim of ensuring the everyday safety, livelihoods and dignity of Hungarians — said Prime Minister Péter Magyar at Monday's session of the National A»»»

Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu has been appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. Prior to his appointment, Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu serv»»»

The ban on gasoline exports from Russia will be extended until 2027. BBC reports, citing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. «We also decided at the headquarters meeting to extend the ban on gasoline exports for both producers and non-producers. That is, it will be extended until the end»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to experience above-average temperatures across most parts of the Kingdom during August, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said, forecasting a hotter-than-normal end to the summer season. NCM spokesperson Hussain Al Qahtani said climate projections indicate t»»»

July 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consulate in Toronto was shot at early Monday, according to authorities, marking the second time the facility been targeted by gunfire this year. Deputy Chief Frank Barredo of the Toronto Police Service told reporters in a press conference that a police security detail at »»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see another day of unstable summer weather today, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting rainfall over eastern and some inland areas as convective clouds spread beyond the mountains, accompanied by fresh to strong winds and blowing dust. The NCM said»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US State Department confirmed Monday that the next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome on August 4 through 6, as Israel prepares to withdraw from two “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani first announced »»»

Yemen's internationally-recognised government on Monday said it is ready for any escalation with Houthi rebels after the Iran-backed group launched attacks and a maritime blockade targeting Saudi Arabia. Fears are growing that renewed fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen may»»»

Houthis want to 'copy' Iranian moves in Hormuz: Yemeni official Yemen is worried that Houthi rebels are trying to emulate Iran's attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz, a senior official said Monday, after the group announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. The "Houthis want to copy the Iran»»»

President Donald Trump speaks Friday in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Monday, Trump said he paused attacks on Iran for negotiations, but Iran says no new negotiations with the United States are taking place. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- Presi»»»