The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain indefinitely closed as long as the United States persists with what it terms “interference” and “bellicose rhetoric” in the region, intensifying a dangerous maritime and military standoff. In a f»»»

In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law, dedicating it to former President Harry Truman, who "planted the seeds of compassion." 1 of 3 | President Lyndon B. Johnson (2nd L) signs the Medicare bill July 30, 1965, at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Mo. Former Presid»»»

SINGAPORE: A French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city state. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, was handed a Sg$600 ($465) fine after admitting to posting to social media a v»»»

US Central Command, now actively enforcing a naval blockade against Iranian ports, has pushed back against Tehran's claims, noting that the US military have facilitated the safe passage of approximately 1,000 vessels and 500 million barrels of crude oil since early May. Up to 10,000 soldiers are in»»»

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An online game dedicated to Kyrgyzstan’s national kok boru has been developed in Kyrgyzstan. The developers have transferred the main elements of the competition into a digital format. Players control a rider, pick up the ulak and attempt to throw it into the opposing team’s taikazan. According to »»»

Former head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev has appealed the verdict in the «Letter of 75» case, his lawyer Ikramidin Aitkulov said. Related news Court delivers verdict in “Letter of 75” case: Sentences announced In early July, the Pervomaisky Dis»»»

Damascus, July 30 (SANA) Chief Executive Officer of the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC), Youssef Qablawi, held talks with a Czech delegation representing several companies specializing in the refining sector to discuss prospects for cooperation in the oil and gas industry, particularly the developme»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) announced the launch of the fourth season of the Art for Teens Award 2026, yesterday. The award is presented by Katara in collaboration with ArtCordennet and the British Council. It was announced during a press conference yesterday by the»»»

Jackie Chan and Jean-Claude Van Damme may attend the UIM F1H2O World Championship («Formula 1 on Water» ) races on Issyk-Kul Lake. Aibek Abylkasymov, president of the Water Motor Sports Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, said at a press conference in response to a question about international stars»»»

The Ambassador of Qatar to Spain H E Dr. Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi recently defended his doctoral dissertation titled Strategic Partnership between Russia and China: The Impact on the Two Countries’ Policies toward the Middle East (2013–2023); at the College of Political Science, Cairo University,»»»

Tests carried out on private wells near the Chinese-owned Semcorp battery separator film plant in Debrecen have found manganese concentrations far above Hungary’s drinking water limit, with two wells exceeding the legal threshold by more than ten times. Environmental organisations say the findings »»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Haykal: Army proceeds with deployment in southern Lebanon in accordance with existing understandings and in line with national requ»»»

A prolonged outage affecting the IT applications of Romania's National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Publicity (ANCPI) is disrupting the entire property transaction ecosystem and generating knock-on economic effects, the Romanian Professional Association of Real Estate Agents (APAIR) warned o»»»

The Port of Constanta can become the entry point for natural gas from Turkmenistan to Europe, by connecting with the transport infrastructure in Azerbaijan and Georgia and, subsequently, through the BRUA pipeline, considers the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR), Mi»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Wednesday that the credit ratings of the rating agencies for Romania are influenced by political instability and by the statements that everything that was done was wrong and can lead to a "worrying perspective", claiming that it came to this point not be»»»

France's highest court examined on Wednesday the appeal filed by Prince Paul of Romania, whose extradition to Romania was recently authorised by French judges so he can serve a prison sentence in a influence-peddling case, AFP reports.Prince Paul's legal team argued before the Court of Cassation th»»»

Senate Speaker Mircea Abrudean announced on Wednesday that he had convened a new extraordinary session of this legislative body for the approval of the National Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation, from August 4 to 6."This evening [Wednesday], I have convened a new extraordinary session of the S»»»

Romania has exceptionally promoted 10 Romanian Air Force service members in recognition of their contribution to counter-drone missions carried out in Romania and Lithuania, acting Defence Minister Radu Miruta announced on Wednesday."Today I had the honour of exceptionally promoting 10 service memb»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with Kazakh Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov on the security of Romania's crude oil supply.According to a Government release, the talks focused on the operation of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pipeline, a key infra»»»

A video showing Bishkek’s murals brought to life with the help of artificial intelligence has been posted on social media. The video’s author noted that some of the murals featured in it no longer exist. «I brought Bishkek’s murals back to life. It’s a pity that some of them are already gone,» the »»»

Doha: W Doha Hotel & Residences is marking Purple Saturday, reaffirming its commitment to accessibility, inclusion and creating meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities. Throughout the initiative, taking place from July 25 to August 1, the hotel’s lobby is illuminated in purple as a vi»»»

The Annual Scientific Conference of the Romanian Academic Economists from Abroad (ERMAS) has become much more than an annual academic space for debates. It has established itself as a forum for rigorous dialogue on issues that are central to the advancement of sound economic and financial policies.»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket’s expanded outlet at Ezdan Mall Al Gharafa will be inaugurated today, July 30.With the aim of making shopping more convenient and offering customers a wider variety of high-quality products, Safari has expanded its department store to the first floor and is set to co»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell on Thursday morning, giving jewellery buyers lower rates after prices climbed during the previous session. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh487.50 per gram at 9.54 am, down Dh4 from Dh491.50. The 22-karat »»»

Entrepreneurs at Madina market will be granted a three-month period to gradually relocate to a new market, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev said. As previously reported, the municipality abandoned plans to close the market on August 1. Previously issued notices will be revoked, and entrepreneurs w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated the rebuilt Fahad bin Faleh Al Shahwani Mosque in the Al Jemailiya area as part of its ongoing expansion plan to provide mosques and religious services for growing residential communities across Qatar. The mosque, opened through»»»

Bratislava: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation, particularly in the areas of the economy, development, renewable energy, and advanced technologies, in support of th»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the “Zad Al-Mubta’ath” National Programme 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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has renewed its call for the public to strictly adhere to maritime safety requirements to help prevent accidents and ensure safe and enjoyable sea trips, stressing that the safety of all marine users remains a top priority. In a public awareness message i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has strengthened its digital services with the “Where Is My School?” electronic platform, offering parents a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to finding the most suitable educational institution for their children. Available t»»»

The two-hour operation came in response to Iran’s missile launches targeting American forces in the Middle East, with Washington saying it hit military command centres, drone and missile facilities as well as coastal defence sites. The US military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of s»»»

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on July 30 at the invitation of Sadyr Japarov. The visit will include one-on-one talks between the heads of state and extended meetings with the participation of delegations from both countries. The parties wil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha has been recognised as one of the world’s intelligent cities in Boston Consulting Group’s inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026, placing it in the Emerging Maturity category among 61 major urban centres across 39 countries. The index, released recently, evaluates how cities depl»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory, which attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province in the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf New»»»

The man who attacked writer Salman Rushdie in August 2022 was convicted by a federal jury in New York on Wednesday on terrorism charges. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- A federal jury has convicted the New Jersey man who attempted to murder writer Salman Rushdie on additio»»»

Dubai: Modon Holding reported Dh26 billion in property sales during the first half of 2026, including Dh23 billion in Abu Dhabi, after strong demand for new residential developments lifted revenue and expanded its future income pipeline. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

Residents of Bezmer and the Yambol region are set to stage another protest on Friday evening against the planned deployment of US tanker aircraft and military personnel at the Bezmer Air Base. The demonstration, described by organizers as a peaceful civic protest, is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.»»»

One of the year's most-loved stargazing events is nearly here, and 2026 is shaping up to be a particularly good year for it. The Perseid meteor shower returns as Earth ploughs through a trail of debris left behind by comet Swift-Tuttle. Under ideal conditions you can catch anywhere from 60 to 100 m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has achieved a new global milestone by ranking second in the labour market index according to the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The rank reflects the strength of the national economy, the efficiency of the labour market, and its ability to attract and retain talent, in»»»

Saudi Arabia has reiterated that fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on Hajj and Umrah service companies that fail to report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period of stay in the Kingdom, Public Security said. The authority said the penalty applies to Hajj and Umrah service companies an»»»

Dubai: Sukoon Insurance reported a 39% increase in first-half profit before tax to Dh302.8 million, supported by improved underwriting performance and stable investment returns. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Gross written premiums increased 12% year on year to Dh3.8 »»»

The UIM F1H2O World Championship, known as «Formula 1 on Water,» media day is being held in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. The media day began with an official press conference «Grand Prix the Kyrgyz Republic — Issyk-Kul 2026». The event is attended by the championship management, organizers repre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has highlighted the key licensing requirements and regulatory procedures introduced under Law No. (10) of 2026 on Unmanned Aircraft (Drones), emphasising the need for registration, licensing, and coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the»»»

Over the past 24 hours, firefighters in Bulgaria responded to 168 emergency calls and extinguished a total of 120 fires. Two people were injured, according to the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection of the Ministry of Interior. Of the fires, 18 caused direct property damage, in»»»

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