Naharnet 18m

Berri wants ceasefire and withdrawal, regardless of who brings them

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri hopes a meeting set for Tuesday between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump will yield positive results. Berri told local news platform al-Afdal, in remarks published Monday, that he only cares about reaching a real solution, regardless of where that»»»

Qatar Tribune 19m

Environment ministry launches new package of 32 electronic services through 'Bee'ah' app

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched a new package of 32 electronic services through the 'Bee'ah'mobile application, covering radiation protection, the Department of Chemicals and Hazardous Waste, and wildlife protection. This brings the total number of services availab»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 20m

University of National and World Economy Hosts Nearly 400 Students from Countries Outside EU

During the academic year 2025/2026, 388 students from countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) were studying at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, the university told BTA. The UNWE specified that it does not maintain separate statisti»»»

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TAP 20m

Civil Protection: 914 interventions carried out over past 24 hours

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – Civil Protection units carried out a total of 914 interventions across the country over the past 24 hours, highlighting the scale of their efforts to respond to various emergency situations.According to the Civil Protection...»»»

Gulf News 20m

BRICS transport meeting in India sees strong UAE participation

Nagpur: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), participated in the Third BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting, hosted in Nagpur, India. The meeting brought together transport ministers and senior officials from BRICS member states as part of India's 2026 BRICS Presi»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

'Politicians come and go': Larry the cat welcomes 7th prime minister

London: Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, on Monday welcomed his seventh housemate at 10 Downing Street since he began patrolling the corridors of power more than 15 years ago. "Politicians come and go; cats are permanent," Larry's X account @Number10cat posted, as the country's chief mou»»»

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24 News Agency 23m

New business support program launched in Kyrgyzstan's regions - | 24.KG

The «Economic Development of the Regions of the Kyrgyz Republic» concessional lending project has been launched. It aims to support entrepreneurs and business development in the country’s regions. The project is being implemented by the State Financial Holding JSC with the participation of the Mini»»»

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Gulf News 26m

Riyadh Air confirms order for six more Airbus A350 jets at Farnborough Airshow

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total firm commitment for the long-haul jet to 31 aircraft as it pushes ahead with plans to connect Riyadh to more than 100 destinations by 2030. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

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Arab News 30m

Bahrain says drone attack targeted air navigation equipment, flights unaffected

DUBAI: Bahrain said on Monday that hostile drones targeted civil air navigation equipment in the Bahrain Flight Information Region, but that the attack did not disrupt air traffic. The Civil Aviation Affairs authority said the equipment was targeted during what it described as "Iranian aggression" »»»

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Gulf News 32m

UAE sends 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Venezuela following twin earthquakes

Caracas: The UAE has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid and relief supplies to Venezuela following two recent earthquakes, as part of its emergency response to the disaster. Delivered through the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Caracas, the shipment includes medical supplies,»»»

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Al Manar 32m

Gaza Toll Mounts: 3 Martyred, 22 Wounded in 24 Hours as Rescue Teams Unable to Reach Trapped Victims - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza Toll Mounts: 3 Martyred, 22 Wounded in 24 Hours as Rescue Teams Unable to Reach Trapped Victims 20-07-2026 14:47 PM The Palestinian Mi»»»

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Jordan Times 34m

Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge

HONG KONG — Brent crude hit its highest price since June on Monday due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war.Crude has surged over the past week as Washington and Tehran traded fire, ra»»»

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France24 34m

War in Iran expands as third US soldier killed since end of ceasefire

A third US soldier has died, this time in Iraq, during what US Central Command called the "controlled detonation" of a downed Iranian drone. It brings the number of US soldiers killed in fighting to 17. This comes as the war in Iran expands following the fallout of a 60-day ceasefire in early July.»»»

france24.com
24 News Agency 35m

Women make up majority of migrants in Europe and Central Asia — UN - | 24.KG

According to a new report by UN Women, women are increasingly shaping migration patterns in Europe and Central Asia. They currently account for 54 percent of all migrants in the region. According to the UN News Service, more than 13 million women born in Europe and Central Asia are currently living»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

Bahrain says Iran targeted air navigation systems, traffic unaffected

Manama: Bahrain's civil aviation body said that Iran had targeted its air navigation systems with drones on Monday, though traffic remained unaffected. "As a result of a hostile Iranian act of aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain, civil air navigation systems serving the Bahrain Flight Informa»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Sputnik 37m

Andy Burnham Officially Assumes Office as UK Prime Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Andy Burnham has officially assumed office as new UK prime minister, with King Charles III asking him to form a new government, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. "His Majesty received in Audience the Rt. Hon. Andrew Burnham MP and requested him to form a new Administration. The R»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Canada, Pakistan reset ties with landmark visit

Dubai: Pakistan and Canada agreed on Monday to elevate their relationship by expanding cooperation in trade, investment, critical minerals and security, as Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Islamabad in nearly two decades, a diplomatic mile»»»

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Sana 41m

U.S. gasoline tops $4 a gallon as Middle East conflict drives oil market fears

Washington, July 20 (SANA) Average U.S. gasoline prices have climbed above $4 a gallon for the first time in months as the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets and raise concerns over oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters, citing data released o»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 42m

Tomorrow's Hungary interest rate decision: impact on forint

The Hungary interest rate could fall again on Tuesday, 21 July, when the Monetary Council of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) holds its next policy meeting. Analysts widely expect a 25-basis-point reduction, which would lower the central bank’s base rate from 6% to 5.75%. The decision could gradua»»»

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Naharnet 42m

Issa say Aoun won't return 'empty-handed' from US

President Joseph Aoun’s meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday was “successful and positive” and the two men discussed “all files,” U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said. The Lebanese president “will not return empty-handed from Washington,” Issa added, ahead of Aoun’s mee»»»

Naharnet 44m

Iran minister set to visit Islamabad on Monday

Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is set to travel to mediator Pakistan's capital on Monday, a Pakistani interior ministry source said. The source confirmed to AFP that the minister would have talks with Pakistani officials but did not elaborate on whether it was linked to Pakistan's long-ru»»»

Naharnet 44m

Hamas says Khalil al-Hayya elected as group's new chief

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya, the group's lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel, as the new head of its political bureau. "The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announces the election of brother mujahid Khalil al-Hayya »»»

France24 44m

Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament

Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav ‌Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two me»»»

france24.com
Arab News 48m

Riyadh Air adds 34 Boeing, Airbus aircraft to fleet plans 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air expanded its widebody fleet plans by confirming orders for 34 additional Boeing and Airbus aircraft, reinforcing the state-backed carrier’s international growth strategy. The Public Investment Fund-owned airline exercised options for 28 additional Boeing 787 Dreaml»»»

arabnews.com
RT 48m

Dutch Hitler lookalike summoned to appear in German court – media

Hitler doppelganger Stefan Wijkamp has been ordered to appear before a German court on charges of incitement of hatred, Bild has reported. The Dutch national, who has repeatedly traveled to Germany to take part in far-right rallies in recent years, is an avowed admirer of the late Nazi leader. On S»»»

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Tanjug 49m

If they beat Larne, Red Star Belgrade to face Vikingur or Hapoel Ber Sheva in Champions League qualifiers

NYON - If they knock out Northern Ireland outfit Larne, Serbian football champions Red Star Belgrade will play Iceland's Vikingur Reykjavik or Israeli side Hapoel Ber Sheva in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, a draw in Nyon, Switzerland, decided on Monday. Red Star would play the f»»»

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France24 49m

UK prepares to get its seventh prime minister in a decade

After UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes his farewell speech ​outside 10 Downing Street on July 20 and formally tenders his resignation to King Charles, Andy Burnham will be received in Buckingham Palace to be made the country's seventh prime minister in a decad»»»

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France24 49m

Hungary PM Magyar proposes chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for president

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet with former chess champion Judit Polgar on Monday to ask her if she will serve as the country's next president. Hungarian lawmakers last week passed an amendment removing the current president from office after Magyar accused him of being a "puppet" o»»»

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France24 49m

Andy Burnham expected to focus on UK's cost-of-living in first speech

Britain's incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, has signalled that he will be focusing on cost-of-living and other domestic issues. He will outline the detail of the direction his premiership will take on July 20 during his first speech at 10 Downing Street. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi t»»»

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France24 49m

As UK's Keir Starmer says farewell, his successor faces a 'colossal task'

UK PM Keir Starmer is resigning on July 20, with new Labour leader Andy Burnham set to take on UK premiership. But where will Burnham take the country once he is in power? While he has signaled he would focus on social issues, he has faced criticism regarding the clarity of his programme. FRANCE 24»»»

france24.com
Novinite 50m

Bulgaria: GERB Supports US Planes at Bezmer, Questions Radev Over Visa Promise

Opposition party GERB said it would support the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base but criticized Prime Minister Rumen Radev over what the party described as contradictory messages regarding the presence of American military aircraft in the country. Speaking at a party b»»»

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Novinite 50m

Progressive Bulgaria MP Praises Foreign Minister Petrova for Defending National Interests

Slavi Vassilev, deputy chairman of the parliamentary group of Progressive Bulgaria, defended Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova against criticism over her foreign policy positions, saying she was the first Bulgarian foreign minister in recent decades to stand up so strongly for the country’s intere»»»

novinite.com
Novinite 50m

Bulgaria Provides New Information to US Authorities Over Magnitsky Act Cases

Bulgaria has shared information with US authorities regarding a number of Bulgarian citizens in connection with the implementation of the global Magnitsky Act, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said after his visit to the United States. Demerdzhiev explained that the data provided concerns individ»»»

novinite.com
Novinite 51m

Six Injured, Three Detained After Mass Fight Near Sozopol RestaurantOpinions

A mass fight near a restaurant in Sozopol left six people injured and resulted in three arrests, according to police information. The incident took place near the Calypso restaurant in the seaside town during the early hours of Saturday. A report was received by the local police department at aroun»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 56m

Democratic Bulgaria Urges President to Convene Consultative Council on National Security

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) has sent a letter to President Iliana Iotova urging her to convene the Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) as soon as possible, the coalition's press centre said here on Monday. According to the letter, the war in Ukraine, instability in the Black Sea region, e»»»

bta.bg
TAP 56m

Energy: Natural gas production down 14% by end-May 2026 (National Energy Observatory)

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – Tunisia’s natural gas resources (domestic production plus fiscal royalty) reached 698 kilotonnes of oil equivalent (ktoe) by the end of May 2026, marking a 14% decline compared with the same period in 2025, according to the...»»»

Gulf News 56m

UAE residents’ update: New US-Iran strikes, Hormuz ship fire, flight cancellations and travel advisories

The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes, with Washington launching a ninth consecutive night of attacks and Tehran responding with strikes targeting Gulf states. The escalation has raised concerns over regional security, travel, shipping routes and energy markets. UAE residents are advised to »»»

gulfnews.com
Naharnet 56m

Iran minister set to visit Islamabad on Monday

Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is set to travel to mediator Pakistan's capital on Monday, a Pakistani interior ministry source said. The source confirmed to AFP that the minister would have talks with Pakistani officials but did not elaborate on whether it was linked to Pakistan's long-ru»»»

Novinite 58m

Bulgaria Faces New Fuel Price Hikes as Global Oil Markets Remain UnstableOpinions

Fuel prices in Bulgaria are expected to continue rising in the coming days, although the increase has so far been gradual due to existing fuel reserves and current market conditions, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov from the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters said. S»»»

novinite.com
Arab News 60m

Red Sea Gateway Terminal International inaugurates $170m port investment in Bangladesh

RIYADH: Saudi-backed Red Sea Gateway Terminal International has inaugurated a $170 million container terminal in Chittagong, marking Bangladesh’s first international port concession. The move extends the reach of RSGT, operator of Saudi Arabia’s largest container terminal on the Red Sea, into one o»»»

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Arab News 1h

Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader, statement says

The Palestinian militant ‌group ‌Hamas ​has named ‌Khalil ⁠Al-Hayya ​as ⁠its ⁠overall ‌leader, ‌according ​to ‌a statement from ‌Hamas ‌on Monday.»»»

arabnews.com
TAP 1h

Tunisia, Nigeria: TABC signs three MoUs for energy, water and engineering projects

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – The Tunisia-Africa Business Council (TABC) and Bauchi State in Nigeria have signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to develop a 3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant, implement a drinking water distribution project in...»»»

TAP 1h

Energy trade deficit up 32% by end-May 2026 (National Energy Observatory)

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – Tunisia’s energy trade deficit, including royalties on exported Algerian gas, rose by 32% by the end of May 2026 to reach 5.767 billion dinars (MD), compared with 4.373 billion dinars during the same period in 2025, according...»»»

Tanjug 1h

Bajatovic: I expect OFAC to extend licences for NIS, MOL for another month

BELGRADE - Srbijagas CEO Dusan Bajatovic said on Monday he expected the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to extend licences for the Serbian oil company NIS and Hungary's MOL for another month. Since October 9, 2025, NIS has been under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownership. Re»»»

tanjug.rs
Gulf News 1h

Sanad posts record Dh4.31 billion revenue as airline engine demand grows

Abu Dhabi: Sanad reported record revenue of Dh4.31 billion in the first half of 2026, up 35% from a year earlier, as airlines increased spending on engine maintenance and sought faster access to parts, testing and repair services. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Mu»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sanad reports record Dh4.31 billion revenue in first half of 2026

Sanad has reported record revenue of AED4.31 billion for the first half of 2026, up 35% from the same period last year, driven by strong global demand for aircraft engine maintenance services and the expansion of its asset management business. The Abu Dhabi-based aerospace engineering and asset man»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Rubio says Lebanon must be run by legitimate government, 'not Hezbollah, not Iran'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a press briefing that Lebanon must be run by a legitimate government, "not Hezbollah, not Iran". "You defeat and replace Hezbollah with a government that is strong enough to be the sole force of arms in the country, basically with the security of Lebanon »»»

Naharnet 1h

Saudi crown prince calls Aoun and voices support for Lebanon

President Joseph Aoun received a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Presidency said, during a visit by the president to the United States. The call tackled “recent developments on both the Lebanese and regional levels” and the Crown Prince “affirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Ara»»»

Gulf News 1h

Khalifa University students develop AI platform to simplify cybersecurity compliance

A group of Khalifa University students has developed a UAE-based startup that aims to simplify cybersecurity compliance for organisations using artificial intelligence and automation. The startup, Barmous Compliance, was founded in 2025 and is currently preparing to launch pilot projects with early»»»

gulfnews.com
24 News Agency 1h

Cabinet Chairman inspects construction of two bridges in Issyk-Kul region - | 24.KG

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected the construction of two bridges across Sary-Zhaz River in Ak-Suu district. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. These are Zainulin and Ak-Unkur bridges. Construct»»»

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