The Peninsula 1m

Amir sends condolences to Emperor of Japan

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HM Emperor Naruhito of Japan over the victims of the earthquake that struck Kumamoto City in southern Japan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

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The Peninsula 1m

QCB maintains current interest rates

Dohd, Qatar: The Qatar Central Bank announced that it has conducted an assessment of the current monetary policy of the State of Qatar and has decided to maintain the current interest rates for the QCB Deposit Rate, QCB Lending Rate, and QCB Repo Rate. The current interest rates are as follows: The»»»

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Sputnik 4m

US Energy Secretary Says Ukraine Conflict Did Not Reduce Russian Oil Exports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday acknowledged that the conflict in Ukraine has not resulted in a reduction in Russian oil exports. "That [conflict in Ukraine] did not interrupt the flow of oil. It was just the fear of the interruption of the flow of oil. The Bide»»»

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Sputnik 4m

Netanyahu Proposed Hiking US Military Aid to $16Bln Under Renegotiated MoU - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested to President Donald Trump a renegotiated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security assistance for Israel where Washington would hike the contribution to $16 billion, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing officials. Accordi»»»

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UPI 8m

USDA announces recall of bacon imported from Canada - UPI.com

Some packages of bacon imported from Canada have been recalled by the USDA. Photo courtesy of the USDA FSIS July 29 (UPI) -- Some packages of bacon imported from Canada were recalled after they missed an import inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced. Maple Leaf Foods, of Lisle, Il»»»

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Gulf News 19m

UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in July, mirroring US Fed move

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced late Wednesday it has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.65%. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.This CBUAE decision was taken following the U»»»

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Arab News 20m

Syrian authorities seize 186,000 captagon pills in Afrin

LONDON: Syrian authorities on Wednesday arrested two drug traffickers and seized 186,000 captagon pills during an operation in the Afrin area of Aleppo province in the north of the country. The Drug Enforcement Department said that authorities seized the pills from 186 bags with a combined weight o»»»

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Arab News 20m

Five Kenyan security officers killed in suspected Al-Shabab attack near Somalia border

NAIROBI: ‌Five Kenyan security officers were killed in a clash with suspected ​Al-Shabab militants in the county of Mandera near the Somali border, police said. The militant group has been battling for years to overthrow Somalia’s central government ‌and establish ‌its rule ​in ‌the ⁠Horn of ​Afric»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Baladna reports H1 2026 results with surges in all financial and operational indicators

Doha, Qatar, 29th July 2026: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar’s leading dairy and juice company, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026. The Company delivered continued growth in revenue and profitability, supported by the strong performance of its core business, r»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

Portico Marina begins

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

Housing market cools

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

Ochnik expands Młociny

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ECB holds watch

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

Eurozone wages moderate

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

AI Challenges Central Banks

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

Labor risks rise

The Bureau of Information and Economic Cycles (BIEC) has raised concerns over Poland's labor market after its July Labor Market Index (WRP) increased to 77.7 points, signaling a greater risk of rising unemployment in the months ahead. Although the registered unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in June, »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

Healthcare funding gap

Poland's chronic underinvestment in healthcare may be contributing to more than 10,000 avoidable deaths each year, according to experts cited in a new report highlighting the economic and human cost of insufficient health spending. The analysis argues that limited funding has led to longer waiting »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

Eurocash names executive

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

BNP targets growth

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

BLIK chief steps down

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Warsaw Business Journal 26m

Żabka shares slide

Shares in Żabka came under pressure after Japan's Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, abandoned plans to acquire a significant stake in Poland's largest convenience store operator. The companies were unable to agree on terms that Seven & i said would be in the best interests of its »»»

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Gulf News 31m

UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in July, mirroring US Fed move

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced late Wednesday it has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.65%. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.This CBUAE decision was taken following the U»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 34m

Bulgaria Seeks MiG-29 Spare Parts as Defence Minister Says F-16s Are Not Yet Combat-Ready, Opposition Criticizes Decision

Bulgaria is seeking spare parts for its MiG-29 fighter aircraft and exploring options to acquire used F-16 or JAS 39 Gripen aircraft, Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov said on Wednesday, drawing criticism from parliamentary groups. The Defence Ministry said that it had sent inquiries to Poland, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 42m

Qatar strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a brazen breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Forei»»»

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Qatar Tribune 42m

Education ministry launches national programme to empower scholarship students

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the 'Zad Al-Mubta'ath' National Program for the Preparation and Education of Scholarship Students.It is the first comprehensive national programme aimed at preparing scholarship students set for travel, providing them with su»»»

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Gulf News 43m

US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged for fifth straight meeting

Dubai: The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, though the decision revealed divisions among policymakers as inflation remained elevated in the world's largest economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Most investors expec»»»

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Gulf News 44m

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Two participants celebrate Dh100,000 each – see if luck is on your side

Dubai: A number of participants took home cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw conducted on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260729, the winning numbers in the Days section were 4, 10, 13, 31, 18, 11, while the winning number in the Months section was 7. Three participants have also»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 46m

Three Operations Launch Robotic Surgery at Medica University Hospital in Ruse

Three successful da Vinci procedures launched robotic surgery at Medica University Hospital in Ruse, the hospital said on Wednesday. The first procedures using the da Vinci system were performed on July 27 and 28 by Dr Tsanko Yotsov and Dr Paolina Kamenova, under the mentorship of former European S»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (July 30 – August 1, 2026)

Doha, Qatar: The weekend in Qatar offers a variety of fantastic ways to stay entertained while keeping cool. Here are the top events you shouldn't miss happening around Doha this weekend. Qatar Toy Festival Until August 4, 2026 From 2 PM to 10 PM (weekdays) | 2 PM to 11 PM (Thursday to Saturday) Do»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Qatar condemns Iranian attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attacks against the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, considering them a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. The Mini»»»

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Arab News 54m

Saudi foreign minister urges accountability over settler violence in West Bank

ROME: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called for action on Wednesday to hold Israeli settlers accountable for violence against Palestinians, warning that continued attacks and illegal settlement expansions were threatening the prospects of a two-state solution. Speaking at a high-le»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa bid for Portugal's TAP airline

Paris: Both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa said Wednesday they had submitted bids to acquire a controlling stake in TAP Air Portugal that is being re-privatised. The Portuguese government announced last September that it was seeking a major international airline to buy most of the 49.9 percent stake »»»

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UPI 56m

Israel bombs mosque in Gaza, says it was a weapons depot - UPI.com

Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque following an Israeli air strike in Gaza, Tuesday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said at least four people were killed in Israeli attacks across the territory on Tuesday. Photo by Mohammed Saber/EPA July 29 (UPI) -- The Israeli military on Wednesday accus»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 56m

Hungarian parliamentary committee backs lifting Tisza MP's immunity over drink-driving case

Hungary’s parliamentary Immunity Committee has recommended lifting the parliamentary immunity of Tisza Party MP Lőrinc Varga in connection with a drink-driving offence committed in 2024, before he became a member of parliament. Committee chair Edit Sasi-Nagy, also a Tisza Party MP, told the Hungari»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers revealed – see if luck is on your side

Dubai: A number of participants took home cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw conducted on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260729, the winning numbers in the Days section were 4, 10, 13, 31, 18, 11, while the winning number in the Months section was 7. Three participants have also»»»

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TAP 58m

CMF reassures investors as Tunis Stock Exchange trading resumes normally

Tunis, July 29, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia's Financial Market Council (CMF) held a meeting on Wednesday to review developments in the financial market following the decline recorded by the Tunis Stock Exchange's benchmark index during July 28 trading...»»»

France24 1h

'Rethink the forest' amid unprecedented wildfires: Return to 'ancestral ways of managing the land'?

Stuart Norval welcomes Jean-Luc Gleyze, President of the Departmental Council of the Gironde, and Stéphane Delpeyrat-Vincent, former firefighter and founder of WARUCENE, a research firm specialising in wildfire prevention. The Gironde wildfires expose the growing challenges of land management in a »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Report: Orbán government sent EUR 705,000 overseas in 10 months, funding New York office, cemetery restoration

The Orbán government’s Bethlen Gábor Fund (BGA) distributed HUF 255.9 million (approximately EUR 705,000) in discretionary grants to Hungarian diaspora organisations outside Europe between July 2025 and the end of April 2026, according to documents obtained through a freedom of information request.»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Egypt denies drone attack after fire at Damietta Port

Dubai: A fire broke out aboard two vessels at Egypt's Damietta Port on Wednesday, but the country's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources denied reports that the incident was caused by a drone attack, saying no injuries or fatalities had been recorded. The ministry said the fire was brought u»»»

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UPI 1h

China hails CXMT debut as challenge to global memory chip leaders - UPI.com

Record Shanghai listing fuels semiconductor ambitions, though company still trails South Korean and U.S. rivals technologically A large screen shows the latest stock exchange and economy data in Shanghai, China, 15 June 2026. Photo by ALEX PLAVEVSKI / EPA July 28 (Asia Today) -- China's successful »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Continue the Change's Ribarski: We Shouldn't Be Focusing on Restoring Old Defence Equipment

"We should not focus on restoring old defense equipment," MP Radoslav Ribarski of Continue the Change party told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday. He was commenting on the Ministry of Defence's request for a possible purchase of MiG-29 aircraft for spare parts. "We are for real modernization »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Fire incidents fall amid stronger safety compliance: Civil Defense officials to QNA

Doha: Qatar's General Directorate of Civil Defense has intensified fire prevention efforts during the summer season, focusing on public awareness campaigns and compliance with safety requirements to reduce risks to lives and property. Despite increased awareness, officials said some unsafe practice»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs holds phone conversation with German Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Johann Wadephul held a phone call, where they discussed cooperation relations between Qatar and Germany and explor»»»

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BNE 1h

EU needs 'Team Enlargement' coalition to drive next expansion push, think-tank says

The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, including the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries, a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said. The rep»»»

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BNE 1h

Ivan Aivazovsky and the cultural front of the Russia-Ukraine War

In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, few historical figures are as awkwardly placed as artist Ivan Aivazovsky. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, on the Black Sea coast in 1817, the city of Aivazovsky’s birth now under Russian occupation but still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine. In »»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia appoints new ambassador to Pakistan amid deepening strategic ties

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has appointed Dr. Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, as the longtime allies deepen cooperation on defense, investment and regional security amid growing instability in the Middle East. Al-Baqami was among eight newl»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Defence Minister Stoyanov Says Bulgaria's F-16s Not Yet Ready for Combat Duty

The claims that currently the F-16 can be used for combat duty are strange, said Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov during Wednesday's meeting of the parliamentary Defence Committee. The minister pointed out that among the main obstacles is the training of the flight crew. "The pilot's training shou»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Explosion hits Egypt's Damietta LNG terminal amid drone strike claims

Dubai: An explosion struck the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Egypt's Damietta Port during cargo discharge on Wednesday, with Egyptian security sources saying gas storage tankers at the port might have been targeted by drones. British maritime security firm Ambrey said a US- owned and oper»»»

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UPI 2h

OpenAI says bot that exploited Hugging Face was meant for research - UPI.com

OpenAI released an update Wednesday on a July 22 cyberattack by one of its bots into another company's system. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA July 29 (UPI) -- OpenAI released an update on its investigation into a recent breach by its AI model into another company's data, saying the bot was used for»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

MP Hristo Gadzhev: MiG-29 Service Life Extends Until 2029

The technical service life of Bulgaria’s MiG-29 fighter jets extends until 2029, when they are due to be retired from service, while the Su-25 attack aircraft are scheduled to be retired next year, GERB–UDF MP Hristo Gadzhev told reporters in Parliament. Gadzhev was commenting on statements by the »»»

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