Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success
LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»
Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success
LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»
Media Review: July 31
LABOUR MARKET SHIFT According to a signed commentary in Capital.bg (“The Labour Market Is Beginning to Turn”), after several years of exceptionally strong demand for workers, Bulgaria's labour market is beginning to show signs of cooling. So far, these changes have translated into fewer job adverti»»»
Thousands lose water supply in Hungary as Paks output is cut and red warnings are issued
Hungary is facing mounting pressure from an unprecedented heatwave, with thousands of residents temporarily left without drinking water, water restrictions introduced in several municipalities, and the Paks Nuclear Power Plant forced to reduce electricity production as the Danube reaches record-low»»»
Parliament Adopts Rules for Selecting SJC Members from Its Quota
On Friday, Bulgarian lawmakers approved by 180 votes in favour, with no votes against and eight abstentions, the procedural rules governing the conditions and procedure for electing members of the Judges Chamber and Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the quota of the Nat»»»
He stole Dh75,000. CCTV caught more than one crime
Sharjah: A man has been sentenced to one year in prison and deportation after being convicted of stealing Dh75,000 from a shared accommodation and attempting to carry out another theft, with both incidents uncovered through CCTV footage. The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court sentenced the defendant to si»»»
President Urges Military Academy Graduates to Serve Bulgaria with Honour and Dignity
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Bulgarian Armed Forces Iliana Iotova urged officers graduating from the G. S. Rakovski Military Academy's Class of 2026, "Aprilski", to serve Bulgaria with honour and dignity, reminding them that every decision they make will affect the future of a nation wit»»»
Prescription-only Mounjaro sold online? Sharjah court convicts three in crackdown
Sharjah: Three people have been convicted in Sharjah after authorities uncovered an unlicensed operation selling prescription-only Mounjaro injections through social media. The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court found two defendants guilty of selling medicines without a licence and practising pharmacy wit»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Calls for Resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov
The Democratic Bulgaria (DB) parliamentary group called in a declaration for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov and expressed their expectation for a different approach in the consideration of the reformist and non-partisan bills tabled to the Parliament's registry office. Democra»»»
Sniffer dogs search mall wrecked after Japan quake
KUMAMOTO, Japan: Sniffer dogs in Japan helped rescuers Friday make a final sweep of a shopping mall wrecked by an explosion after a big earthquake, as the death toll from the tremor three days earlier hit 35. “At the Aeon mall, 11 people were pulled out as of last night (Thursday), among them seven»»»
Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles remain
President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remained to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory. The White House announcement comes nine months after a U.S.-»»»
Ex-Ukrainian minister says anti-corruption drive led to dismissal
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has claimed he was dismissed because reforms to overhaul military procurement and tackle entrenched interests within the ministry triggered a backlash. Fedorov was removed by Vladimir Zelensky earlier this month after just six months in office as pa»»»
Saudi consumer spending holds above $3bn
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s weekly point-of-sale spending remained above $3 billion in the week ending July 25, although transaction values extended their recent decline, central bank data showed. Total POS transactions fell 5.8 percent week on week to SR12.26 billion ($3.27 billion), according to the l»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Began Delivering on Campaign Promises from Day One, Floor Leader Says in End-of-Session Declaration
Progressive Bulgaria began delivering on its campaign promises from the first day in office, the party's Floor Leader, Petar Vitanov, said in a declaration marking the end of Parliament's current session ahead of the August recess. "The past three months are only the beginning, and there is no room»»»
ADGM will rank property brokers using deals, training and customer feedback
Dubai: Property buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in Abu Dhabi Global Market will have a new way to identify high-performing brokers after the financial centre activated its Broker Classification Framework. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The»»»
Boy falls into coma after electric shock in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A boy has fallen into a coma after being electrocuted on a street in Bishkek. He is currently in the intensive care unit of the City Children’s Emergency Hospital. The medical facility told 24.kg news agency that the 9-year-old child was admitted on July 26. «He was brought in unconscious and not b»»»
Saudi Arabia to host next three ACL finals
Doha: Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host of the next three editions of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL) finals after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee approved the country’s provisional hosting rights yesterday. Saudi Arabia has staged the first two editions of»»»
Bahrain top Gulf U-18 qualifiers in Doha, Qatar secure silver
Doha, Qatar: Bahrain completed a perfect campaign with four consecutive victories to emerge champions of the Gulf U-18 qualifiers in Doha, while Qatar came second in the five-team competition. Both Qatar and Bahrain earned qualification for the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup which will be held in Ahmedabad, In»»»
Esports World Cup 2026 set to crown 4 champions in Paris
DUBAI: With the 2026 Esports World Cup halfway through, the next few days will see four champions crowned, with the OWCS Midseason Championship, Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s Mid Season Cup, and Street Fighter 6 concluding in week four. With 10 to»»»
Kyrgyzstan gained UN Security Council seat; now comes hard part
Kyrgyzstan’s election to a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council came after a diligent campaign to gain support for its candidacy. It means a Central Asian state will have a seat on the UN’s most powerful body for the second time since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Attention now »»»
On This Day, July 31: John Ehrlichman sentenced to prison in Watergate scandal - UPI.com
On July 31, 1974, Watergate figure John Ehrlichman was sentenced to prison for his role in the break-in at the office of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist. 1 of 4 | On July 31, 1974, Watergate figure John Ehrlichman was sentenced to prison for his role in the break-in at the office of Daniel Ellsberg'»»»
Esports Foundation and adidas announce partnership to outfit every team at inaugural Esports Nations Cup
RIYADH: The Esports Foundation and adidas have announced a landmark partnership that will outfit every national team at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, the sport’s first country-based event, taking place from Nov. 2 in Riyadh. As Official Kit Partner and a Global Partner of the ENC, adidas will »»»
The Roundup: Pop-culture highlights from across the region
ATHR Gallery at Art Basel Muhannad Shono, Art Basel. (Supplied) Saudi art gallery ATHR presented two new projects by Saudi artists at Art Basel Unlimited this year. Zahrah Alghamdi’s “Streams Move Oceans” (pictured TKTK) is a 15-meter suspended knotted-textile installation. “Alghamdi anchors her sp»»»
How the UAE built a stronger fight against human trafficking
At a time when human trafficking networks have evolved into sophisticated transnational criminal enterprises generating billions of dollars each year while exploiting vulnerable people amid humanitarian and economic crises worldwide, the United Arab Emirates has adopted a different approach. Rather»»»
Confusion reigns after Trump’s US-Saudi nuclear condition
Since the 1970s, Robert Einhorn has played a prominent role on arms control and nuclear non-proliferation in the United States, either as a federal employee or as a think tank expert. Now a senior fellow at Brookings, he was previously a State Department Assistant Secretary for Non-Proliferation an»»»
President Iotova to Attend Graduation Ceremony at Georgi Rakovski Military Academy
Bulgarian President and Commander-in-Chief of the Bulgarian Armed Forces Iliana Iotova will attend the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 at the Georgi Rakovski Military Academy at 10:00 a.m., the President's press service said. Iotova will present diplomas and awards to the top graduates of»»»
AI before AI: The forgotten Soviet programme (1/2)
Beginning in the 1950s, the Soviet Union launched an ambitious programme aimed at developing artificial intelligence. While the history of AI today seems to be shaped by the giants of Silicon Valley, ideas originating from behind the Iron Curtain had a significant influence, although they remain la»»»
Parliament to Debate Date for 2026 Presidential Election
Bulgaria's National Assembly is set to consider a draft resolution scheduling the country's next presidential election, according to the parliamentary agenda adopted for Friday. Lawmakers from several parliamentary groups have proposed that the election for President and Vice President of Bulgaria »»»
Palestine Action founder to fight terror ban
The co-founder of Palestine Action has been granted permission to challenge the group’s prohibition at the British Supreme Court, as police arrested hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists in London. The court ruled on Thursday that Huda Ammori, who co-founded Palestine Action in 2020, could appeal t»»»
Ex-Chui region Presidential Representative acquitted in polygamy case - | 24.KG
On July 29, the Oktyabrsky District Court issued a ruling in the case of former Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Chui region Mirbek Miyarov. He was acquitted under the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic article on bigamy or polygamy due to the absence of elements of a crime in his a»»»
MultiBank's mb.io now lets UAE users fund trading accounts through Botim
Dubai: MultiBank Group's digital asset platform, mb.io, has integrated Botim as a payment method, allowing users in the UAE to fund their trading accounts directly through the app. The move is designed to simplify one of the most time-consuming parts of the digital asset trading journey by enabling»»»
China protests New Zealand foreign minister’s ‘go back’ remarks to Chinese-born MP
Beijing has lodged an official protest with New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry over controversial remarks made by the country’s top diplomat, Winston Peters, to a Chinese-born MP during a heated parliamentary exchange. The Chinese Embassy in Wellington made the announcement on Thursday, a day after the»»»
Likely Russian Kh-101 missile crashes in eastern Poland
A missile believed to be a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crossed into Nato member Poland and appears to have exploded in a field near Lublin at close to 4 am on July 30, leaving a 10-metre crater but causing no casualties or reported damage. The missile came down near Tarnawa-Kolonia in L»»»
Why billion-dollar fines may not dent Google’s dominance
Google has been fined by European regulators so many times that another billion-dollar penalty no longer feels extraordinary. The European Commission’s latest action imposed a combined €890 million (about $1.02 billion) in penalties after finding that Google breached parts of the Digital Markets Ac»»»
Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza
Washington: President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remained to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory. Neither Hamas nor Israel gave immediate indicati»»»
A four-hour clinic visit inspired this 25-year-old Dubai founder to build Neulink
Dubai: A clinic visit that stretched from 11 am until 3.30 pm gave two Dubai entrepreneurs the idea for a healthcare technology business designed to reduce the time doctors, pharmacists and patients lose to outdated systems. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c»»»
Kyrgyzstan gained UN Security Council seat; now comes hard part
Kyrgyzstan’s election to a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council came after a diligent campaign to gain support for its candidacy. It means a Central Asian state will have a seat on the UN’s most powerful body for the second time since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Attention now »»»
Syria arrests two men accused of war crimes over Homs massacre
DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities have arrested two men accused of participating in the wartime massacre of dozens of civilians in the western Homs countryside during the rule of former President Bashar Assad. The Interior Ministry identified the suspects as Faez Abbas Akhal and Nasr Mohammad Ghosn. It »»»
Eye on Africa - Survey reveals rising optimism among African youth
In tonight's edition: DR Congo's constitutional court approves a referendum law that critics say could open the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. Also, as the El Niño weather pattern looms, millions across Africa could face worsening droughts and floods. Plus a»»»
Appeals court rejects the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. The 2-1 decision by the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, with a judge appointed by President Donald Trump in the ma»»»
Warsaw blames Moscow after a missile crashes in Poland
Polish authorities are investigating an object that came down in eastern Poland overnight and is thought to be a Russian missile, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday. The discovery followed reports of an explosion, with investigators finding a crater and debris scattered across a nearby fie»»»
Leading Chinese vehicle brand FOTON available in Hungary!
Author: György Sipos Since its founding in 1996, FOTON has grown into one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers: in 30 years, it has conquered the markets of nearly 150 countries, and has held the market leader position in China for 21 consecutive years. FOTON available in Hungary»»»
Seoul shares again dip over 1 pct after 2-day deep rout amid AI spending concerns - UPI.com
This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell by over one percent following two days of deep declines amid AI spending concerns. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares fell by more than 1 percent Thursday as retail investors heavily sold tech stocks foll»»»
New U.S. Amb. Steel vows efforts to ensure alliance with S. Korea as 'linchpin' of peace - UPI.com
New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel speaks to reporters after her arrival at Incheon International Airport on Thursday to assume her post. Photo by Yonhap New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel said Thursday she is ready to work with Seoul to ensure the decadeslong bilatera»»»
Trump says he may withdraw Blanche nomination 'temporarily' - UPI.com
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is open to withdrawing his nomination of Todd Blanche, pictured, as U.S. attorney general as two Republican senators oppose the appointment. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday that»»»
Poland eyes tariff gains
Poland could emerge as an unexpected beneficiary of the latest U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, according to economists analyzing the potential impact on global trade. While higher import duties are expected to disrupt international supply chains, they may also improve the competit»»»
Poland pursues AI hub
The European Commission has launched a competition to build seven artificial intelligence gigafactories across the European Union, with Poland seeking to secure one of the strategically important facilities. The projects are designed to provide massive computing capacity for developing advanced AI »»»
Poland pursues AI hub
The European Commission has launched a competition to build seven artificial intelligence gigafactories across the European Union, with Poland seeking to secure one of the strategically important facilities. The projects are designed to provide massive computing capacity for developing advanced AI »»»
Polish apples enter Vietnam
Poland has officially gained access to Vietnam's market for fresh apples, opening one of the country's most promising export destinations for fruit producers. Home to more than 100 million consumers and a rapidly expanding middle class, Vietnam represents a significant opportunity for Polish grower»»»
Palestinian authorities ask US Supreme Court to halt $656M judgment pending appeal
WASHINGTON: Palestinian authorities asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to halt for now a $656 million judgment in a long-running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel. The emergency appeal comes after a lower court reinstated the damages in the wake of a Supreme Co»»»