Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened retaliation for Western seizures of its commercial vessels, describing them as "piracy." Speaking on a visit to a Russian warship that was taking part in a naval exercise in the Pacific, Putin described the Western moves to detain vessels lin»»»

Bucharest’s office market continues to strengthen its fundamentals, supported by a recovery in occupier demand driven by new lease transactions and expansions, against a backdrop of limited new supply. Net take-up accounted for 73% of the total leasing activity in H1 2026, up from 53% during the sa»»»

ENGIE customers can now pay their bills via RoPay both online and at customer service centers, using the SoftPOS app operated by company representatives. For ING Bank Romania, this is the first integration of RoPay into the SoftPOS app, marking a new step in the expansion of the national instant pa»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev Wednesday reacted to a brutal murder in Plovdiv last week. "There is no place in Bulgaria for fascist atrocities, and we will take the necessary measures," he said at the beginning of the government's weekly meeting. In his words, "all Bulgaria was shocked by the sadistic»»»

Dubai: Young people are facing a worsening global jobs market, with youth unemployment rising to 12.4 per cent in 2025 and an estimated 67 million people aged 15 to 24 out of work, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The findings, published on Tuesday in the IL»»»

Tunis, Aug. 12 (TAP)- A 2.8-magnitude earth tremor (Richter scale) was registered Wednesday at 00:07 (local time) off the coast of Monastir, the National Institute of Meteorology said.The epicenter is located 35.58 degrees latitude and...»»»

LONDON: There is usually a lull after a World Cup, as the global football family takes a deep breath before the club season begins, but not this summer. FIFA’s turmoil has dominated headlines and, as the Saudi Pro League kicks off on Thursday, the politics off the pitch is attracting almost as much»»»

RIYADH: Jeddah Islamic Port set a new record for container throughput in July, handling 540,107 twenty-foot equivalent units, while daily truck traffic reached 20,000, highlighting its capacity to manage rising freight volumes. The port handled 206,927 imported containers, 155,270 exported containe»»»

RAFHA: The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority has launched an awareness initiative to familiarize the community with environmental and scientific terms related to wildlife and nature reserves. The initiative provides simplified, regularly updated explanations of key »»»

Dubai: Today's total solar eclipse sweeps across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. It does not come anywhere near the Emirates. The next total solar eclipse visible from the UAE falls on 3 September 2081. Fifty-five years from now. Most people reading this will not see one fro»»»

The current energy crisis and the authorities’ call for companies to reduce consumption during peak demand periods demonstrate that energy has become one of the most important competitiveness factors for businesses. In this context, BuildGreen believes that decarbonization should be viewed not only»»»

New Delhi: The pilot commanding an Air India flight that suddenly plunged 300 feet was reportedly found sitting on the cockpit floor after a stall warning and later struggled to stand after landing — fresh allegations that have deepened concerns over an incident in which more than 20 passengers and»»»

The National Action Plan to Promote Gender Equality for 2027-2028 submitted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy envisages measures to reduce the gender pay gap, ensure equal access to the labour market, overcome gender stereotypes and promote equal participation in decision-making. The docu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Putin Warns: Russia to ‘respond in kind’ to Vessel Seizure by EU Countries 12-08-2026 13:01 PM Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a m»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon's parliament on Wednesday passed a sweeping and long-awaited amnesty law that should benefit thousands of prisoners and wanted people, in the first legislation of its kind since 1991. The office of the speaker of parliament announced the "approval of a draft law aimed at granting a »»»

North Korea on Wednesday condemned South Korea's push to build a nuclear-powered submarine. In this May 2026 photo, President Lee Jae Myung (C) is briefed on the country's submarine plans in Changwon. Photo by Yonhap North Korea on Wednesday denounced South Korea's efforts to build a nuclear-powere»»»

Doha, Qatar: Your weekend just got better with a mix of sports, culture, family activities, shopping and traditional events across Qatar. A variety of activities, including women-only races, exciting fitness challenges, camel racing, creative workshops and summer shopping, are lined up for everyone»»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev told a press briefing on Wednesday that more than 20 nurseries are being built in the capital, with 1,500 new places expected to open in the coming months and years. Terziev was attending the opening of a renovated nursery in Lozenets borough. The Mayor reported that ther»»»

Mumbai, India: Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran said Wednesday he would not seek reappointment when his term ends next year, deepening a leadership crisis at India's largest conglomerate. Tata Sons is the single largest shareholder in firms including IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and»»»

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FRANKFURT: German travel giant TUI said Wednesday that bookings were returning to normal levels despite the ongoing Mideast war, as it presented its latest financial results. Tourism in Europe is experiencing a turbulent summer marked by soaring jet fuel prices because of the US and Israeli war aga»»»

DUBAI: The Financial Control Committee of the Saudi Pro League has activated a clause monitoring club expenditures for the 2026-27 season, having informed clubs of its requirements and implementation mechanism almost one year ago. It limits spending on the first team to no more than 75 percent of t»»»

The Miss Palestine Organisation has opened applications for a new national competition, inviting Palestinian women living in Palestine and across the diaspora to take part in Miss Palestine 2026. The competition, being held under the theme “Beauty Beyond Borders”, is open to Palestinian women aged »»»

UAE president His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan posted a message expressing his confidence in the youth of the nation on International Youth Day (August 12, 2026). In a social media post, he wrote: “On International Youth Day, we reaffirm our deep-rooted confidence in the youth of the»»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is targeting the allocation of six billion LE to pay in cash the third tranche of overdue dues owed to exporters for shipments made before July 1, 2024. Kouchouk said applications from exporting companies seeking to benefit from the third tranche »»»

The EU is pumping €90 billion ($105 billion) into Ukraine without knowing how the burden of the interest-free loan will be distributed among member states, German MEP Fabio De Masi told the Berliner Zeitung, warning that the money will enrich “corrupt oligarchs” in Ukraine. Member states gave the g»»»

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A new venue for kok-boru competitions has been built in Issyk-Kul region ahead of the VI World Nomad Games. Chief director of the Games Altynbek Maksutov announced. Photo Internet The arena has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. According to Maksutov, the stands are located about 10 meters from the p»»»

Russian Forces liberated the inhabited locality of Vodyanoye in the Kharkov region, Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Wednesday. "As a result of decisive actions subunits of Sever battlegroup have liberated the inhabited locality Vodyanoye in Kharkov region," the ministry said.The settlement »»»

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks rose by more than 3.6 percent on a chip rally. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks ended sharply higher for the third straight session Wednesday as investors scooped up major chipmakers. The Korean won »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Interior has warned residents against fraudulent social media advertisements offering mobile phones on instalment plans, saying scammers could use the offers to steal banking information and money. The ministry urged consumers to exercise caution before responding to online p»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Airport has wrapped up its summer programme for children, offering young passengers a range of cultural, creative and entertainment activities designed to make their travel experience more enjoyable. Held throughout July and August across the airport’s arrivals and departures areas»»»

Dubai: Andy Green, the only person ever to break the sound barrier in a car on land, has set another world record. This time on hydrogen. The 64-year-old retired RAF pilot averaged 406.320mph, or 653.908km/h, across two runs at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah on Tuesday. That is the fastest a hyd»»»

Kyrgyzstan is introducing unified requirements for ski tourism instructors. The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported this following a roundtable discussion on the development of professional standards and an industry qualifications framework. It was noted that specialized standards»»»

The operation to transfer water from the Danube River to the lake in the Srebarna Reserve is continuing, with approximately 1.8 million cubic metres of water already pumped into the lake, public relations expert at the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water in Ruse, Reni Petrova, told BTA o»»»

Six people were killed Tuesday by Houthis firing missiles on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, Yemeni authorities said. Yemen's coast guard said the dead included four crew members and two members of the government-allied National Resistance Forces. Houthis fired three ballistic missiles at the»»»

Free Patriotic Movement and Hezbollah MPs left a parliamentary session on Wednesday after Defense Minister Michel Menassa was not allowed, for a second day in a row, to deliver a speech on the general amnesty bill. A heated argument was reported on Tuesday between Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Men»»»

Evidence of ancient natural wildfires dating back to the age of dinosaurs has been discovered in Kyrgyzstan. An international team of scientists examined charred wood remains from the Madygen Formation in the southwest of the country. Photo Internet The study was published in the scientific journal»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Strategies and Policies Department, organised a training course on the Secure Adoption and Use of Artificial Intelligence, as part of its efforts to enhance knowledge and strengthen cybersecurity competencies. The co»»»

HEADLINES Wednesday's media coverage focuses on the fatal beating of Georgi Kuzev in Plovdiv and the broader problem of youth groups organizing violence online. Reports examine the Government's proposed prevention measures, the role of families, schools and social media, and the possible influence »»»

Dubai: Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Leonardo DRS to integrate Leonardo DRS mission systems with Space42’s secure satellite connectivity to boost sovereign national security across the UAE. Sign up for our daily »»»

LONDON: Iran has tied the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to a sweeping list of political and financial concessions from the US, including full compensation for damage caused by what it described as two “imposed wars.” The demands were set out on Saturday by Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of»»»

RIYADH: Arabian Drilling Co. will resume work on all temporarily suspended offshore rigs by the end of September, it has announced. The company halted operations on some of its offshore rigs in the Gulf Cooperation Council region in March as a precautionary measure when the conflict involving Israe»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has hailed young Emiratis as the nation’s future-makers and true wealth, saying there are no limits to their ambitions or what »»»

Dubai: Passengers travelling on Etihad Rail’s Abu Dhabi–Fujairah passenger service are being given a taste of the UAE along the way, with a specially curated onboard menu inspired by Emirati flavours and culinary traditions. The culinary experience, developed by Capital Catering, the food and bever»»»

Dubai: An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Chennai landed safely late Wednesday after a left engine issue prompted airport authorities to declare a full emergency shortly before arrival. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Flight 6E-723 touched down on Runway 25 at Chennai Ai»»»

Dubai: Iran knew where US President Donald Trump was staying in Ankara — down to the floor of the building — as American intelligence detected a possible missile threat near the Nato summit, new details have revealed. US intelligence picked up multiple streams of information as Trump entered the fi»»»

Speaking at the start of the Council of Ministers' sitting on Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that on Wednesday, the government will be adopting its governance programme, which is a set of policies aimed at de-oligarchization, upholding the rule of law, streamlining the administr»»»

Dubai: N Chandrasekaran’s proposed third term as Tata Sons chairman became caught in disagreements over capital spending, losses at newer businesses and whether the holding company could remain private. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.He will serv»»»

KALLUDER E VOGEL: Erblin Ademi watched from afar as workers excavated recently discovered mass graves from the 1998-99 war in Kosovo. Nearly 30 years after his father went missing, Ademi both feared and wished that his remains will finally be found. Ademi was just 9 when he last saw his father, Ade»»»