The Hashim Group, one of the UAE’s most trusted names in FMCG, inaugurated its seventh branch with the opening of a new hypermarket in Al Yarmook, Sharjah. The new facility was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saqr Al Qasimi. The opening marks another milestone in Hashim Group’s continue»»»

The Russian people have responded to trials and external pressure on the country with inner unity, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "In response to historic trials and aggressive external pressure, our multi-ethnic people have answered with internal solidarity. That has always been the case. »»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday told U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk that Israel's continued destruction of homes and bulldozing of villages in the south constitutes “a direct violation of human rights and a blatant breach of international laws and norms, necessitating internati»»»

Labor and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova Monday announced that a network of digital clubs with up-to-date technology had been created. "We have created a network of digital clubs equipped with modern technology and high-speed internet, but most importantly, they have mentors who provide s»»»

Iran has urged countries worldwide against aiding the US in the war against the country, warning that any support for the aggression will make them legitimate targets for retaliation. The US and Iran have been trading tit-for-tat strikes for the past two weeks following the collapse of a tentative »»»

From 23 July 2026, Mercedes-Benz will be expanding the range of its new Grand Limousine, the electric VLE. Customers can now choose from further attractive variants of the VLE 300, giving them even more options for tailoring their vehicle precisely to their individual needs. In addition to the stan»»»

There is no direct threat to Bulgaria’s security, representatives of the country’s security services said during a working meeting with Prime Minister Rumen Radev, where the security environment and the challenges arising from it were discussed, the Government Information Service said on Monday. Th»»»

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) endorses Iliana Iotova for president, BSP Chair Krum Zarkov told a press conference on Monday after a meeting of the BSP Executive Bureau. President Iotova announced on June 24 that she will run in the next presidential elections. Zarkov praised Iotova for her co»»»

Mediators have achieved progress in efforts to get the United States and Iran back to negotiations and avert an all-out war in the Middle East, two regional officials said Monday, with a pause in attacks coming after a period of rapidly escalating tensions. The comments came after neither the U.S. »»»

Paris, France: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" and arguing the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness". In a long open letter published on Monday, Infantino urged detractors to "take a moment to reflect, »»»

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has maintained a flexible political approach while insisting that his core positions on dealing with the Israeli enemy remain unchanged, according to remarks published by Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar on Monday. Speaker Berri stressed the importance of preserving »»»

BOGATIC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday he was optimistic about a solution for the Serbian oil company NIS, which is under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownership. Recently, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) extended an operating licence for NIS until Jul»»»

There is no direct threat to Bulgaria’s security, representatives of the country’s security services said during a working meeting with Prime Minister Rumen Radev, where the security environment and the challenges arising from it were discussed, the Government Information Service said on Monday. Th»»»

The top US commander in the Middle East, Admiral Brad Cooper, has advised US President Donald Trump that striking Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz was no longer effective, Axios reported on Sunday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Cooper, who leads US Central Command (CENTCOM)»»»

Share: Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections. © Jack Guez, AFP Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel prepares to v»»»

The State Civil Aviation Agency of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a ban on the practice of overbooking for all airlines operating flights through airports in the Kyrgyz Republic. The decision is aimed at protecting passengers’ rights and preventing situations where travelers with confirmed tickets are d»»»

Dubai: OGold, the premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed super app, has announced a major milestone of surpassing 1.5 million users, cementing its position as one of the region's fastest-growing digital precious metals investment apps. The achievement reflects the increasing adoption of d»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Cabinet meeting that he will resist U.S. pressure to pull forces from Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria, Israeli media reported Monday. Channel 13 quoted Netanyahu as telling his ministers that Washington is pushing for Israeli troop withdrawals from sever»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said that Syria has no intention of launching any military intervention into neighboring Lebanon, despite repeated remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on the issue. Instead, he told Al-Jazeera that his government is currently discussing ways for Lebanese auth»»»

Archaeologists from a team led by National History Museum Director Boni Petrunova have uncovered evidence of pagan ritual practices during excavations at Kaliakra Fortress, the museum team said. The researchers said they discovered two horse skulls placed in a pit beneath a medieval wall, resting o»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received a farewell visit from Hungarian Ambassador to Belgrade Jozsef Magyar on Monday. "A cordial and substantial discussion with Hungarian Ambassador Jozsef Magyar, whom I thanked for his commitment, personal engagement and significant contribution t»»»

A growing majority of Americans believe the conflict with Iran is unfolding far more difficultly than the Trump administration had anticipated, with most now bracing for a prolonged war lasting for months, according to a new CBS News poll. The survey underscores deepening pessimism as tensions rise»»»

Manila: June Palomar is paying Php730 pesos in "system loss" charges on his June 2026 electricity bill amounting to Php11,500. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr now wants it scrapped. That's one of the president's appeals made to Filipino lawmakers on Monday (June 27) as he delivered his fifth State of»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The installation of defensive means on merchant vessels cannot be considered at this time, but the Russian navy can take measures to protect them, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that attempts to influence the Russi»»»

Manila: A homemade bomb detonated near the entrance of the Philippine justice ministry early on Monday, officials said, hours before a suspected unexploded device was found near the country's Senate. The explosion just after midnight, which resulted in no casualties, and the discovery of the second»»»

Some of the doctors and nurses who left the state-owned hospital in Vratsa to join the newly built private Heart and Brain Hospital want to return, Keti Tsenova, director of the public hospital, told BTA on Monday. She noted that several of the staff have applied to return, seven of which have alre»»»

Sydney: Residents and police searched for survivors on Monday after a landslide at a gold mine in the Solomon Islands, a witness and officials told AFP. The landslide at the Chinese-owned Gold Ridge mine, around 25 kilometres (16 miles) southeast of the Pacific nation's capital Honiara, took place »»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE to Hungary will soon have another direct option, with flydubai resuming non-stop flights between Dubai and Budapest from July 31. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai-based carrier said it will initially operate three weekly f»»»

RIYADH: Qatar has launched a diamond exchange in a bid to position Doha as a regional hub for the global trade in rough and polished diamonds. The Qatar Diamond Exchange, launched by the Qatar Free Zones Authority, will operate from the Ras Bufontas Free Zone and offer trading, vaulting, certificat»»»

As Bulgaria prepares for the autumn presidential election, Monday's media attention focuses on President Iliana Iotova's decision to seek a full term, Bulgaria's security position amid the US-Iran conflict, and the country's defence commitments to NATO. Other key stories include possible US efforts»»»

A new challenge is spreading on social media in Kyrgyzstan, where young people buy alcoholic beverages and then publicly pour them out. Videos circulating online show participants purchasing alcohol worth about 6,000 soms at a store before emptying the bottles. They also encouraged others to join t»»»

London, July 27 (SANA) Global oil prices fell by more than 5 percent on Monday, while gold prices rose by more than 1 percent, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military not to carry out any new strikes on Iran, raising hopes for a diplomatic path to ease regional tensions. Accordi»»»

MOSCOW: Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Russia early Monday, killing two people and setting multiple buildings ablaze, according to Russian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces had struck an export terminal in the western Rostov region, as well as oil facilities in »»»

The Pentagon under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth updated its war casualty statistics over the weekend, showing that more than 600 U.S. soldiers have been wounded during the war with Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- More than 600 U.S. service members have been»»»

Following a meeting with decorated senior officers of the Russian navy, Russian President Vladimir Putin once again hinted that Hungary could regain territory from Ukraine. According to the Russian president, Ukraine will “sooner or later lose” these lands. Could Hungary receive territory from Ukra»»»

The State Civil Aviation Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a mandatory requirement for all airlines to use the Kyrgyz language when providing onboard information to passengers. Under the new rules, announcements on all scheduled flights to, from, and within Kyrgyzst»»»

DOHA: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Qatar Social Work Foundation to support the Social Researcher Award.Under the agreement, DAAM will provide financial support for the organization and launch of the award, which aims to promote a culture of s»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE to Europe with Emirates or flydubai can now extend their journeys using Emirates Skywards Miles, the airline announced Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline's award-winning loyalty programme has launced a new rail boo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), has opened submissions for the second edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Poster Design Competition. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s initiative invites creatives a»»»

London, July 27 (SANA) The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies at the start of Asian trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military not to carry out any new strikes on Iran. According to Reuters, the dollar fell 0.2 percent against the Japanese yen to 163.58»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), continuing its commitment to serving the expatriate Indian community in Qatar, successfully organised its second Blood Platelet Donation Camp in consecutive months in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) at the Qatar National Bl»»»

Dubai: DP World has completed major dredging work at Senegal’s Port of Ndayane 13 months ahead of schedule, allowing construction of the quay and other marine infrastructure to begin earlier than planned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The $1.2 billion project is due »»»

President Joseph Aoun has discussed regional developments and the situation in southern Lebanon in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. Aoun also updated Macron on his recent visit to Washington, the presidency said Sunday in a post on the X platform. During the call, Aoun briefed Ma»»»

Doha, Qatar: Snoonu, Qatar’s first homegrown super app for food, groceries, and in demand services, and Spacetoon Go, a comprehensive family entertainment super app in MENAT, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly provide their audiences with access to premium content and exclus»»»

DOHA: Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), has opened submissions for the second edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Poster Design Competition. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year's initiative invites creatives across Q»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation has announced the launch of its “10 Billion Steps” initiative, which aims to encourage healthy lifestyles and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The initiative runs from July to December 2026 under the slogan “Don’t Count Your Steps, Let Them Count.”»»»

DUBAI: The Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund is taking urgent measures to address the crippling financial crisis plaguing Al-Nassr, the reigning Saudi Pro League champions, according to a recent report by the Arabic-language daily Arriyadiyah. The newspaper reported, citing sources, that Al-Nassr’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading financial and business hub, and the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in talent development and help bridge the gap between academic learning and industry pra»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has signed an agreement with Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer to help international investors, business owners and family offices establish or expand their presence in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The a»»»

Indonesia's central bank governor has resigned early, the government said Monday, deepening uncertainty as the country grapples with a weakening currency and other economic woes brought on by the Middle East war. President Prabowo Subianto has accepted the resignation of Perry Warjiyo, who had serv»»»