Parliament on Wednesday authorized the presence in Bulgaria of up to eight US Air Force KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft with their crews, up to 250 US military personnel carrying personal weapons and ammunition, and related airfield equipment at Bezmer Air Base from July 24 to October 1, 2026, in»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev on Wednesday dismissed allegations that he and his wife have acquired property through dubious transactions. "I did not become wealthy from my time in Parliament. I have worked hard for years. Unlike some people, my financial situation has not changed by hundreds »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Advanced Iranian Missile Capacity Poses ‘Problem’ for US: CBS Report 22-07-2026 14:54 PM An image taken from video aired on July 21, 2026, »»»

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TEHRAN: Iran again denied the existence of any secret nuclear complex at Kolang mountain on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike the site in the center of the country. “Washington’s obsessive focus on Kolang Kouh where no nuclear activity is taking place is nothing more t»»»

Rotterdam, Netherlands: Two trams collided on a key bridge in Rotterdam on Wednesday leaving at least 15 hurt, one seriously, officials said. The Erasmus Bridge is a major landmark in the Dutch port city, spanning the Maas river, and a major transport hub. Webcam footage of the bridge showed a tram»»»

Money transfer system operators will be required to notify the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan in advance of new services, update contact information, and submit quarterly performance reports. The relevant changes have been approved by a resolution of the bank. The National Bank has approved amendments»»»

World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes. Crude futures went on to give up some of the gains but still banked gains of about 3.5 per»»»

DUBAI: For UAE left-arm pacer Mohammad Rohid, the DP World ILT20’s landmark first-ever player auction marked a defining moment. Signed by MI Emirates for $140,000 ahead of Season Four, Rohid emerged as the fifth-most expensive acquisition in the auction, reflecting the growing faith franchises have»»»

Bulgarian Sunday schools abroad can count on support from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Rector Eliza Stefanova said on Wednesday. She was speaking at the opening of the 19th Annual Conference of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA). Stefanova said Sofia University was pleased»»»

Top officials and ministers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have recently posted about friendship and unity on social media, signaling a rapprochement months after a public fall-out between the two largest Arab economies. On Tuesday evening, Saudi General Entertainment Authority chairm»»»

Dubai will offer more than $800 worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to visit, the emirate's media office said on Wednesday, as months of war have battered its tourism sector. "The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launches 'A Dubai Invite', inviting resident»»»

The Jordanian army said it intercepted four Iranian missiles on Wednesday, adding that two others fell in an open area, as Tehran pressed its attacks across the region. "Air defense systems today detected six missiles coming from Iranian territory," the army said in a statement, adding that they "i»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency and witnesses said Israeli strikes killed 12 people, including a family of six, in the Palestinian territory on Tuesday. A fragile ceasefire remains in place between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, but it has not halted the violence in the Gaza Strip, and ef»»»

Doha, Qatar: It's time to make the most of your weekend as some of the best events and experiences happening across Qatar to keep you entertained are rounded up here. There are live entertainment, immersive attractions, interactive workshops and fun-filled family activities to explore this weekend.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has added a new service to the Metrash App within the Queries section that lets users send their inquiries electronically to the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security. Through the 'Communicate with Us' option in the app, users can contact the depar»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan will issue a gold collectible coin to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of national writer Chingiz Aitmatov. As Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov announced at the first meeting of the organizing committee for the anniversary events, the mintag»»»

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi’s residential property market continued to post robust price growth through June, led by waterfront communities, while the office sector recorded its first annual decline in leasing activity in years, new data showed. Apartment prices on Yas Island and Al Reem Island each rose abo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Statements from the US that it might bomb Iran's nuclear facilities violate international law, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday. "The repeated US attacks and threats against Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities not only constitute a flagrant viola»»»

An elderly couple who had reportedly struggled to come to terms with the death of their only son were found dead inside their home in Kerala’s Ernakulam district on Wednesday in what police believe was a suicide pact. The victims, identified as Kalathiparambil Sanjeevan, 72, and his wife Sabitha, 6»»»

Landmark Arabia celebrated the inaugural edition of "Landmark Stars," its new platform dedicated to recognizing the achievements of its top talent across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, honoring 160 graduates who successfully completed five of the company's flagship learning and development programs. »»»

Bulgaria updates its security protocols every day, regardless of the diplomatic note received from Iran, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters at a briefing on Wednesday. "In any event, at every moment we are updating our security protocols because of the current security environment an»»»

Journalist, international analyst, TV host and author Georgi Milkov and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation received the Diplomatic Institute's annual Docendo Discimus honorary awards for 2026 at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sofia. The awards carry the institute's motto, Docendo»»»

The full inclusion of adults with disabilities in social life is a duty of society, but also a cause for the Progressive Bulgaria (PB) coalition as stated by Elena Noneva from Progressive Bulgaria in a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum. She invited the members of parliament to attend the o»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The disarmament of Lebanese movement Hezbollah will only be possible once Israeli troops withdraw, the Lebanese army is fully in control and a state-run reconstruction program begins, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said. "Hezbollah can be disarmed if we are honest about what it t»»»

Share: In this photo released by the Lebanese Government press office, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam raises a Lebanese flag during a visit to the southern village of Zawtar Al Gharbieh on July 22, 2026. © Lebanese Government press office via AP Beirut is working towards a “complete Israeli wi»»»

Euromarina presents Spain’s Mediterranean coast as a lifestyle and investment destination. WBJ talked to Patricia Quesada, Managing Director of Euromarina, about the developer’s offer for Polish buyers, local support and homes designed for year-round living, holidays and long-term value WBJ: What i»»»

HONG KONG — Oil rose in Asian trade Wednesday, with Brent crude hitting its highest price in more than a month, as Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf.Brent crude was trading up 1.2 percent at $92.09 a barrel at around 0130 GMT, its highest intraday price since June 11»»»

Beirut is working towards a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's army recently deployed. Earlier, the US military launched an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, with President Donald »»»

Donald Trump has said that Pickaxe Mountain in Iran could be bombed imminently by the US. The fortified site, buried deep underground, is believed to be an enrichment facility. Story by Ellen Gainsford.»»»

The UAE continues to strengthen its position in organ transplantation through an integrated national system that combines advanced healthcare, modern legislation and organ donation programmes, giving patients with organ failure greater access to life-saving treatment. In recent years, the country h»»»

MOSCOW: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on Thursday for talks set to focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. “The meeting will be useful in any case. It’s good to ask questions and get answers,” Lavrov told reporters on»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday that lasting regional stability can only be achieved through diplomacy and sustainable political solutions, not military force, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Speaking via video link at the 16th Gulf Research Forum in Cambri»»»

The Apollo Gallery at Paris's Louvre Museum, the site of the jewelry heist of October 2025, is set to reopen to the public on Wednesday without any jewelry on display, an informed source told AFP. The Apollo Gallery of Paris's Louvre Museum, where French crown jewels worth 88 million euros were sto»»»

Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout with links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday morning. A French modelling scout with close ties to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecu»»»

France's environment minister Monique Barbut said Wednesday that she will remain in her post despite her disagreement with a bill on bee-harming pesticides, given the "urgency" to act on climate change. Earlier in the day, Barbut said she would submit her resignation to the president.  France'»»»

It is the gallery from where 88 million euros worth of France's crown jewels were stolen last year in a dramatic heist. Thieves disguised as construction workers and broke into the gallery, using a truck mounted lift. Today, the Apollo Gallery of Paris's Louvre Museum is to reopen to the public. No»»»

The French parliament has approved a social media ban for children under the age of 15. The measure is due to come into effect after the Summer holidays – but many questions still need to be answered as to how it will be enforced. Story by James Vasina.»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has been forced into a humiliating climbdown over his nomination of chess grandmaster Judit Polgar to become the country’s next president. Amid outrage across Hungary’s stark political divide, Polgar’s rebuttal of Magyar’s offer represents a setback for his cru»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia raised SR5.35 billion ($1.42 billion) through its July issuance under the SR-denominated Sukuk Program, down 49 percent from the previous month, official data showed. The Kingdom’s National Debt Management Center revealed that the July issuance was divided into five tranches, m»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) delegation for Southeast Europe on Wednesday to discuss a continuation of cooperation and Serbia's strategic development priorities in sustainable infrastructure, the energy sector, gree»»»

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it has received a diplomatic note from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sofia concerning the possible deployment of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. According to the ministry, the Iranian side used th»»»

Bulgaria’s Parliament elected Plamen Tonchev as chairman of the State Agency for National Security (SANS), returning him to the post he previously held. His nomination was approved with 175 votes in favor, 34 against and 12 abstentions. Tonchev received support from 127 lawmakers from Progressive B»»»

Radev Rules Out Bulgarian Territory Being Used for Middle East Military Operations Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria will not allow its territory to be used for military operations in the Middle East, stressing that the planned deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base is intended »»»

Revival leader Kostadin Kostadinov criticized the government’s foreign policy from the parliamentary rostrum, accusing the cabinet of continuing the approach of previous administrations regarding support for Ukraine. Kostadinov said his statement was prompted by a declaration signed last week by Bu»»»

Residents of the Bulgarian village of Bezmer have launched a petition against the deployment of US tanker aircraft at the nearby air base, with locals saying they are prepared to organize protests over concerns about the possible consequences for the community. Bezmer Mayor Rosen Rusev said the ini»»»

Manila: After years of fluctuating fortunes, the Philippine passport is showing signs of recovery. The latest Henley Passport Index places the Philippines 72nd in the world in 2026, its highest position since before the pandemic and a modest improvement from 75th last year. This year's ranking sugg»»»

A new round of U.S.-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Italy on August 4, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday. "We will host another session of dialogue on August 4," Tajani told parliament, following a round of talks between delegations from the two cou»»»

New Delhi: Crowds of supporters of India's online "cockroach" movement grew on Wednesday at a New Delhi protest site, with their campaign for accountability and reform following examination scandals getting a boost inside parliament from opposition lawmakers. The protests, led by the social media-d»»»

Logistics facilities belonging to Russian online markeplace Wildberries came under attack by Ukrainian drones overnight for a third time in four days, injuring 15 employees, three of them seriously. File photo by Stringer/EPA July 22 (UPI) -- Ukrainian drones hit logistics plants of Russian online »»»