The Podkrepa Confederation of Labour has called on President Iliyana Iotova to veto the 2026 State Budget Act and return it to Parliament for reconsideration. The trade union objects to provisions in the Act's transitional and final provisions that introduce significant amendments to the Labour Cod»»»

The megafire in France's southwest Gironde department near Bordeaux, which has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22, remained "stable" Tuesday morning after a calm night, according to the local prefecture. However, forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland d»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new regulations governing modifications to vehicles already in operation, as well as requirements for compressed and liquefied gas equipment. The regulations were adopted to bring Kyrgyz legislation into line with the Technical Regulation of the C»»»

Companies are increasingly using operational efficiency as the primary source of funding for investments in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, moving beyond its traditional role in managing economic uncertainty and financial discipline, according to the 2026 edition of Horváth’s Cx»»»

Dubai: A power bank that caught fire on board a commercial flight in China has once again highlighted why airlines are tightening rules on carrying and using portable chargers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The latest incident occurred aboard China Eastern Airlines F»»»

Albania's Parliamentary Ethics Secretariat on Tuesday suspended opposition lawmaker Agron Shehaj from parliamentary committee meetings and plenary sessions for 60 days following an incident at the Parliament's offices. The disciplinary measure comes after allegations that Shehaj removed a document »»»

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 »»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has signed a cooperation agreement with Dukhan Bank to integrate the bank's services within the ministry's Single Window platform, as part of efforts to enhance public-private sector integration and improve services provided to investors thr»»»

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»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev commented on the increase in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan. According to him, the rise in retail prices is linked to an increase in the purchase price of fuel. «Purchase prices,» Amangeldiev said in response to a question from 24.kg »»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) UN Secretary-General António Guterres‘ visit to Syria, the first by a UN chief in 17 years, marks a significant shift in the United Nations‘ approach to the country, moving beyond humanitarian assistance toward political transition, institution-building and economic recover»»»

Riyadh: From playing football with boys in schoolyards to pursuing her dream of leading Saudi Arabia to its first FIFA Women’s World Cup, Seba Tawfiq has emerged as one of the faces of a generation transforming women’s football in the Kingdom. A professional footballer whose journey has mirrored th»»»

Romanian technology company OVES Enterprise and Ukrainian drone manufacturer EDRONE are expanding an existing partnership to establish military drone production in Romania, with a manufacturing facility to be opened in Cluj-Napoca. The collaboration combines the two companies’ expertise in drone de»»»

 A three-member household in Bulgaria now needs a net monthly income of €1,491 to meet basic living expenses, while a single working adult requires €828, according to new data released by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) for the second quarter of 2026. The figu»»»

The Continue the Change party tabled two bills to amend the Pre-school and School Education Act, relating to virtue education and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, the party's press service reported on Tuesday. The bills were finalized following discussions with a range of experts»»»

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»»»

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it intercepted a drone near the Jordanian border and was looking into its origin. "A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a UAV in the area of the Jordan border," the military said. "The UAV did not cross into Israeli territory. The origin of the l»»»

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban are facing a challenge from at least four different armed groups in the country’s northeastern Badakhshan Province. Two have attacked Taliban positions in the province since mid-July. The Taliban claim at least one of the groups is supported by Pakistan, but the conflic»»»

Montenegro’s Parliament has adopted amendments to the Health Insurance Law, granting women the right to two days of paid menstrual leave per month. The entitlement applies to women suffering from secondary dysmenorrhea, or painful menstrual cycles caused by underlying medical conditions such as end»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) signed a cooperation agreement with Dukhan Bank to integrate the bank's services into the ministry's Single Window platform. The agreement is part of the ministry's efforts to enhance integration between the public and private sectors and improve s»»»

Never before has there been so little water in the Danube at Budapest, and the consequences are not only visible to the naked eye — for instance, you can walk down into the river’s former bed at Margaret Bridge — but could also, in some cases, cause problems for the drinking-water supply, while at »»»

Dubai: More than 1,000 visitors gathered at Loushan Pass in southwest China's Guizhou province over the weekend to take part in a historical reenactment of a significant 1935 battle. Dressed in replica Red Army uniforms and carrying prop equipment, participants climbed the hillside as pyrotechnics »»»

Tokyo: A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, issuing a tsunami alert. The tremor at 4:27 pm (0727 GMT) on the island of Kyushu also measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan's own Shindo scale of shaking, the agency sa»»»

Israeli occupation forces intensified attacks across southern Lebanon since dawn on Tuesday, going ahead with demolition operations, artillery shelling, and drone strikes targeting multiple towns, according to Al-Manar correspondents. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported an Israeli drone strike in the»»»

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 »»»

Tropical Storm Fausto was bringing dangerous surf to the Hawaii Islands on Monday night. Image courtesy NOAA July 28 (UPI) -- Fausto weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm Monday, according to forecasters, who warned the Hawaiian Islands to expect "significant surf" over the next couple of d»»»

Dubai: The UAE summer is loud about its heat and quiet about its humidity. You feel the 45-degree afternoons instantly, but the dampness does its work when you're not paying attention, overnight, in the corners, behind the wardrobe. Let's take a look at dehumidifiers, the fancy tech device for your»»»

Doha, Qatar: Obesity in the State of Qatar is no longer just an individual health problem but has become one of the most significant public health challenges that require concerted efforts at institutional and community levels. National and global studies confirm that rates of obesity and overweigh»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to back the Palestinian health sector, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed the signing of contracts with the 13th batch of Palestinian doctors enrolled on focused medical training programmes in Qatar for 2026-2027. The new contracts fall under»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has once again partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts) to host an educational initiative focused on leadership development through creative learning. The session took place at Commercial Bank Plaza as part of the Barzan Lead»»»

Nearly 500,000 people were tested for viral hepatitis in Kyrgyzstan in the first half of 2026. These data were presented at a press conference by employees of the Republican Center for the Control of Hemocontact Viral Hepatitis and HIV. Of these, more than 235,000 people were tested for viral hepat»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) The Damascus Chamber of Industry and the International Labour Organization (ILO) discussed on Monday measures to support women entrepreneurs and small businesses, including initiatives to revive Syria’s textile sector and expand opportunities for women-owned enterprises. Wa»»»

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,»»»

Hurricane Genevieve, in the eastern Pacific, was a category 4 storm with winds in excess of 145 mph. Image courtesy NOAA July 28 (UPI) -- Hurricane Genevieve remained a powerful Category 4 storm Monday night in the Pacific, according to forecasters who said it was bringing life-threatening surf and»»»

Dubai: For many Filipinos living away from home, a familiar song can bring back memories of family gatherings, childhood moments, and places left behind. Now, the Filipino community in the UAE can reconnect with those memories through a curated Original Pilipino Music (OPM) playlist shared by the P»»»

Four Siemens trains will enter service when a 3-kilometre extension of Sofia Metro's Line 3 beneath Gen. Vladimir Vazov Boulevard opens, Sofia Municipality said on Tuesday. Mayor Vasil Terziev inspected the newly completed section ahead of the state acceptance commission's inspection. The eastward »»»

Doha, Qatar: Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have discovered a genetic molecule that could provide new approaches to treating certain types of breast cancer. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. The discovery is the result of a multi-year collaborative effort l»»»

RIYADH: The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development announced its “Tourism Trends and Policies 2026” report, which reflected the rapid growth and notable achievements of the Saudi tourism sector, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position on the global tourism map and consolidating its pr»»»

MOSCOW: More than 390 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, the Russian capital’s mayor said Tuesday, hours before Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump. “Between 8:30 p.m. (1730 GMT) and 6:30 a.m., more than 390 drones were flying toward the »»»

DUBAI: US actress Zendaya wore Saudi couture label Ashi Studio to the Los Angeles premiere of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” this week, marking her second outing of the month in the brand. The actress arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Look 18 from “A Different Skin,” the label’s Fall/Winter 2026 couture»»»

TOKYO: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture ‌on ‌Tuesday, the Japan ‌Meteorological ⁠Agency said. A tsunami ⁠warning for a wave measuring 1 meter was issued ‌after ‌the earthquake, ‌the JMA ‌said. The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake ‌w»»»

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 »»»

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq issued a stark warning to Saudi Arabia, cautioning that any “foolish action would trigger a severe retaliation”, as it dismissed Riyadh’s accusations over recent attacks on oil facilities as baseless and politically motivated. “We issue a clear warning to the Saudi re»»»

Dubai: When Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey came out, shot exclusively in IMAX 70mm, a format the UAE doesn't have (yet), we were all asking the same question: so where do we actually watch it? For movies in the cinema most of us book by convenience. Which mall is closest, which showtime works, whi»»»

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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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar concluded its successful participation in Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the event with an expanded presence, as Qatar Airways joined Visit Qatar in delivering an exclusive lounge experience, reflecting the country’s efforts to deepen global partne»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) recognized 12 participants who successfully completed the Training Course for Instructors, based on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Model Course 6.09, dur»»»