The circular economy is increasingly emerging as a solution for cost reduction and the use of renewable energy is the main direction for approximately eight out of ten companies in Romania (77%) that invest in the transition to this economic model, according to the “Circular economy. Perception and»»»

Funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in the Iraqi city of Najaf with thousands of mourners present. The Islamic Republic's dayslong funeral for Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as »»»

Dubai is stepping up its summer tourism drive with the launch of the sixth edition of its #DubaiDestinations campaign, showcasing everything from water parks and indoor attractions to family entertainment, hotel deals and exclusive seasonal offers aimed at residents and international visitors. Laun»»»

The Administrative Court in Plovdiv has issued a final ruling overturning the Karlovo Municipal Council's decision to hold a local referendum on the planned gunpowder plant in Iganovo and the production of 155-mm ammunition for the German defense company Rheinmetall. The court concluded that the re»»»

For much of the past decade, Uzbekistan's economic story has been one of domestic transformation. The government liberalised the currency, opened previously closed sectors to foreign investment, modernised state institutions, reduced trade barriers and launched one of the region's most ambitious pr»»»

The Embassy of Lebanon in Washington announced Wednesday that the White House has officially invited President Joseph Aoun to visit Washington and meet with President Donald Trump on July 21. "The invitation reflects the enduring partnership between Lebanon and the United States and provides an opp»»»

For much of the past decade, Uzbekistan's economic story has been one of domestic transformation. The government liberalised the currency, opened previously closed sectors to foreign investment, modernised state institutions, reduced trade barriers and launched one of the region's most ambitious pr»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said on Wednesday that he had submitted a reasoned request to the Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to temporarily suspend Emine Rusinova, the acting administrative head of the Sofia City Prosecution Office, pending the outcome of disciplin»»»

ABU DHABI: Preparations are complete for the ninth edition of the UAE National MMA Championship, which will take place on July 11 and 12 at Shabab Al-Ahli Club in Dubai. The event will bring together more than 300 athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE. The championship c»»»

Enthusiasm for AI adoption is at an all-time high, and rightly so. AI is transforming how software is created, delivered, and operated, unlocking significant productivity gains. While some organizations use generative AI to enhance existing workflows, others are taking an AI-first approach with age»»»

Dubai: Dubai's flagship airline, Emirates, announced Wednesday plans to launch a second Airbus A350 aircraft service to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The service on popular route will launch on August 8, giving Dubai - Colombo travellers more opportunities to sample the airline's Premium Economy service. Sig»»»

Funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in the Iraqi city of Najaf with thousands of mourners present. The Islamic Republic's dayslong funeral for Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as »»»

TOKYO: Stem Racing Japan held its first national finals last month, with the top teams earning places at the global event later in the year. Stem Racing, formerly known as F1 in Schools, is a worldwide program supported by Formula One that promotes education in science, technology, engineering and »»»

Mourners hold an anti-Trump poster as hundreds of thousands gather for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, during a mass funeral march near Azadi Square in Tehran on Monday. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- Iran's military said Wednesday it »»»

The Social Democratic Party's (PSD) delegation to the European Parliament announced on Tuesday that a debate on the independence of Romania's judiciary will be held in early September in the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE).PSD said it welcomes the discussion, noting th»»»

On July 8, 2022, Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister who retired from office in 2020 after a bout of health problems, was shot dead. 1 of 6 | People offer flowers at the memorial outside Nippon Budokan during state funeral of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, J»»»

Doha, Qatar: There have been 280 goals at World Cup 2026 so far, but one league has been responsible for almost one in every four of them. It is neither Spain’s La Liga nor Germany’s Bundesliga, but England’s Premier League that has become football’s biggest supplier of goals on the biggest stage. »»»

Abu Dhabi: Naseej, the UAE’s National Initiative for Textile Circularity, has signed 14 strategic agreements with leading organisations as it continues to expand efforts to reduce textile waste and promote a circular economy across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

July 8 (UPI) -- Britain has summoned Iran's charge d'affairs after a judge last week sentenced two Romanian men to prison for stabbing an Iranian journalist in London in 2024, an attack the court found was carried out on behalf of the iranian state. "We take threats posed by Iran and those who do i»»»

Dubai: Emirates Group has received the UAE’s highest federal recognition for sustainable business impact for the second consecutive cycle, after a year in which the aviation group expanded fuel-saving measures, sustainable aviation fuel purchases, solar energy projects and recycling initiatives acr»»»

Dubai: The UAE has officially joined the Locarno Agreement on the International Classification for Industrial Designs, marking a significant step in strengthening the country's intellectual property framework in line with international standards. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

It is crucial for Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability that could have repercussions far beyond its borders, two top United Nations officials said. “The lesson of (the) recent past is that ignoring Afghanistan is not a good thing to do»»»

The President of the Republic published his submission to the Venice Commission on Monday. In the 22-page English-language document available on the website of the Sándor Palace, Tamás Sulyok asks the body to determine whether the proposed constitutional amendment that would prematurely terminate t»»»

Moldova's President Maia Sandu has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu as interim prime minister following the unexpected resignation of Alexandru Munteanu, as the country continues preparations for closer integration with the European Union. Sandu signed a decree naming Osmochescu, »»»

PROVO: Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday. A member of Tyler Robinson’s defense»»»

Los Angeles: Gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar are among those charged in the United States for allegedly orchestrating the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, Canada, three years ago, as per an official statement issued by the Justice Department»»»

Maryland lawmakers announced Tuesday that the General Assembly will hold a special session early next month to consider legislation that could lead to the redrawing of its congressional map. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmakers in Maryland announced Tu»»»

Dubai: From arriving in Dubai with an entrepreneurial dream to building one of the UAE’s fastest-growing real estate and education groups, Ajay Rajendran’s journey reflects the power of resilience, innovation and a city that rewards ambition. When Ajay Rajendran landed in Dubai in 2002, he came not»»»

LONDON: Along a stretch of desert where smugglers’ convoys often move as freely as state patrols, the borders separating Libya, Tunisia and Algeria have become the front line of a rapidly changing regional security crisis. Arms traffickers, extremist groups and migrant smuggling networks now operat»»»

Dubai: A Filipina woman travelling to Dubai has been arrested at Manila’s main international airport after immigration officers discovered an active warrant of arrest linked to alleged illegal recruitment and estafa cases, according to the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVS»»»

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida speaks during a roundtable event in March in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the De-Santis-championed Stop WOKE Act violates free speech. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) --»»»

DPA Atlanta Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage time winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit until the 79th minute with a historic 3-2 comeback triumph over Egypt in the World Cup last 16 match on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa »»»

LONDON: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration politicia»»»

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., waves as he goes to a Senate procedural vote March 4 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with little news about his condition or status, but two other Republican senators say they talked to him this week. File Photo by A»»»

RIYADH: Saudi ministers discussed various regional and national issues during a Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Council of Ministers discussed Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Counter-Terrorism Week at the UN last week, highlighting the Kingd»»»

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027 despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. An appeals court earlier Tuesday upheld her conviction in March last year over a fake jobs scam at the European Parliament »»»

Did a court decision just alter the outcome a French presidential election that’s less than 300 days in the future? Marine Le Pen’s conviction for funnelling EU parliamentary staff funds to her far-right National Rally party. Watered down by half, her 30-months of ineligibility to run for public of»»»

RABAT: A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favorites to replace Pope Francis said he was “stepping back” from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, d»»»

NEW YORK: After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime US ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Rese»»»

LONDON: Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff’s fairytale run in the quarter-finals. Sinner won 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Court One and will face Djokovic in the last four if the seven-ti»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top official for Lebanon began a visit to Israel on Tuesday for talks with senior officials on consolidating the cessation of hostilities and advancing implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, as humanitarian agencies warned that conditions on the ground in Lebano»»»

Federal agents approach protestors outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., in May. A new lawsuit alleges that the U.S. government gave information to Iran about asylum seekers. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- A new lawsuit filed Tuesday by an advoc»»»

FLORIDA, USA: FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by US President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun. Trump suggested on Monday at the White House, without elaborating, that the 46-year-old Brazilia»»»

The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) overturned a caretaker government decision revoking Bulgaria’s approved candidates for European prosecutor, the court said on Tuesday. The case was brought by three candidates approved under the previous procedure. The court held that the challenged Council of»»»

This video screenshot released by the FBI alleged shows the person who shot Charlie Kirk in September at Utah Valley University. On Tuesday, video was featured as a multiday hearing on evidence in the case against suspect Tyler Robinson continued. File Photo courtesy FBI | License Photo July 7 (UPI»»»

Bulgaria’s 2026 State Budget Bill passed at first reading in Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday. The committee approved it by 14 votes in favour, nine against and no abstentions. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the bill, which sets a consolidated f»»»

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of privacy for people under guardianship. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an effort by a conservative activist who challenged the legitimacy of the 2020 election to get guardians»»»

A Paris appeals court on Tuesday declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ruled that she must wear an electronic ankle monitor even if she decides to run for the presidency. In France, electronic home detention prohibits a person from leaving their home, or »»»

ATLANTA: Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage-time 3-2 winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit with a dramatic late comeback triumph in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa Ziko in the 67th had put the Pharaoes»»»

Polish investors are increasingly turning to ETFs, with Beta ETF reporting record inflows in the first half of 2026. Net inflows reached PLN 808 mln, while assets under management rose to about PLN 2.5 bln. Trading activity on the Warsaw Stock Exchange also increased sharply, with ETF turnover exce»»»