CDC calls for setting up innovative financial mechanisms to better channel remittances from Tunisian expats
Tunis, July 30 (TAP) - Innovative financial mechanisms are essential to better channel remittances from Tunisians living abroad towards value-creating, job-generating and impactful investments in the regions, said Director General of the Deposit and...»»»
Fire at Egypt's Damietta port caused by drone attack: PM's office
Cairo: The Egyptian government said Thursday that a fire the day before at the port of Damietta was caused by a drone attack, the first to target the country since the outbreak of the Middle East war. Authorities had reported two gas ships were damaged by Wednesday's blaze, which private security m»»»
Bone marrow transplants to be available in Bishkek thanks to new equipment - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz doctors will be able to perform bone marrow transplants independently without having to seek equipment abroad. Sultan Stambekov, head of the Pediatric Oncology Department at the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare reported. According to him, doctors set an ambitious goal last year»»»
Red Star Belgrade demolish Larne again in UEFA Champions League qualifiers
BELGRADE - Serbian football champions Red Star Belgrade are through to the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round after a 5-0 home win against Northern Ireland outfit Larne in Wednesday's return leg of the two teams' second-round tie. In front of over 20,000 spectators at the Rajko Mitic Stad»»»
Lebanon issues court summons for ex-Central Bank governor: source
BEIRUT: Lebanese judicial authorities issued a court summons on Thursday for former Central Bank governor Riad Salameh after he failed to appear at a hearing over an embezzlement complaint, a judicial source told AFP. Salameh headed the central bank from 1993 to July 2023, and was suspected by many»»»
Court summons issued for Riad Salameh
Lebanese judicial authorities issued a court summons on Thursday for former Central Bank governor Riad Salameh after he failed to appear at a hearing over an embezzlement complaint, a judicial source told AFP. Salameh headed the central bank from 1993 to July 2023, and was suspected by many Lebanes»»»
Prime Minister bids farewell to European Union Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Thursday, July 30, 2026, met HE Dr. Cristian Tudor, Ambassador of the European Union to Qatar, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The Prime Minister wished»»»
Pakistan Says Doing ‘Utmost’ to Bring US, Iran Back to Negotiations
Pakistan on Thursday said it is doing its “utmost” to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last month. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told reporters that negotiations between the parties are ongoing to normaliz»»»
Thursday rain chance, scattered clouds forecast for Qatar weekend
Doha, Qatar: The maximum temperatures are forecast to be between 43ºC and 45ºC, the Qatar Meteorology Department said as it issued its weekend weather report. Scattered clouds will give minimal respite, with lows ranging between 33ºC and 34ºC. The department added that local clouds could bring rain»»»
Russian Army Liberates Settlements in Kharkov, Sumy, Donetsk Regions
The Russian forces liberated the settlements of Yurchenkovo in the Kharkov region, as well as Mogritsa and Malaya Slobodka in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Thursday. "Units of the Sever battlegroup, as a result of active operations, established control over the settlemen»»»
Twenty-five cats escape Japan mall damaged by quake
Kumamoto: Twenty-five cats stuck inside a shopping mall in Japan gutted in an explosion after a major earthquake have been rescued, the operator said Thursday, triggering huge relief on social media. Momo, Kohaku, Tango, Shandy - a fluffy Norwegian Forest Cat - and the others were in Cat Cafe MOFF »»»
Haykal says Israel hindering army efforts, urges support for institution
Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal on Thursday stressed that the army remains committed to fulfilling all its missions despite “the significant challenges posed by limited resources, the magnitude of the tasks, and the delicate circumstances.” Lamenting that Israel is continuing its attacks and»»»
Kpler data: Only 14 cargo ships crossed Strait of Hormuz in both directions on Wednesday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Kpler data: Only 14 cargo ships crossed Strait of Hormuz in both directions on Wednesday 30-07-2026 12:08 PM Latest News Urgent News Kpler »»»
Meet the UAE entrepreneurs bringing Dubai-inspired tourism super app to post-war Syria
Dubai: A group of UAE-based Syrian entrepreneurs have launched what they describe as Syria's first integrated super app, bringing together hotel bookings, transport, lifestyle services and digital payments on a single platform. This comes as the country's tourism sector begins rebuilding after year»»»
Kursantbek Omurbekov appointed First Deputy Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev signed an order appointing Kursantbek Omurbekov as First Deputy Minister of Energy. According to the Ministry of Energy, Kursantbek Omurbekov graduated from the Iskhak Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University in 2008 w»»»
Sadyr Japarov welcomes Shavkat Mirziyoyev on state visit to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Kyrgyzstan on July 30 for a state visit. President Sadyr Japarov welcomed the distinguished guest at Issyk-Kul International Airport. As part of the official welcoming ceremony, elements of Kyrgyz national culture were prepared for the Uzbek lea»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4098
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4098 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»
Serbian government wins no-confidence vote in parliament
BELGRADE - The Serbian parliament rejected an opposition no-confidence motion for the government on Wednesday evening. Forty of 176 MPs in attendance voted in favour of the motion, 135 voted against and one abstained. At the end of a three-day debate on the motion, PM Djuro Macut said his governmen»»»
George and Amal Clooney evacuate French home amid wildfires
DUBAI: George and Amal Clooney have been forced to evacuate their home in the south of France as wildfires continue to spread across parts of southern Europe, with the couple saying they do not know if their property will survive. The Oscar-winning actor and the British Lebanese international human»»»
Vazrazhdane Submits Draft Resolution for Renegotiation of Mining Concession Contracts
Vazrazhdane floor leader Kostadin Kostadinov and a group of MPs have submitted to Parliament a draft resolution proposing that Parliament task the Council of Ministers with immediately renegotiating the current concession contracts for the extraction of gold, precious and rare metals. This was anno»»»
Saudi non-oil activities up 0.6% in Q2: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities expanded by 0.6 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026, even as the Kingdom’s real gross domestic product declined by 4.8 percent, official data showed. According to flash estimates from the General Authority for Statistics, the fall in real GDP»»»
Hungarian agriculture, as we know it, is nearing the end
We have already seen AI-generated visualisations of what Szeged might look like with a dried-up Tisza and a desertified landscape. The picture is not quite so bleak, but the fact remains that our lakes and rivers are facing record-low water levels, while vast swathes of the country are turning to d»»»
Romanian Parliament adopts long-awaited Urban Planning Code as key PNRR reform
Romania’s Parliament has adopted the long-awaited Urban Planning, Territorial Planning and Construction Code, a comprehensive legislative reform designed to overhaul the country’s fragmented planning and construction framework by cutting bureaucracy and approval timelines and creating a more predic»»»
Media Review: July 30
HEADLINES An Alpha Research survey of the Government's first 100 days leads Thursday's political coverage. 24 Chasa and Trud write that 42% of respondents approve of the Cabinet and 33% disapprove, while Prime Minister Rumen Radev records 48% approval and 31% disapproval. Bulgarian National Radio (»»»
Bulgaria's Business Climate Improves Slightly in July Despite Persistent Challenges
Bulgaria's overall business climate indicator rose by 0.7 points in July 2026 compared with the previous month, reaching 16.8%, driven by improvements in the industrial and construction sectors, while confidence in the services sector declined, according to data released by the National Statistical»»»
Sharp Rise in Illegal Border Crossings, Major Drug Seizures in June
The number of people arrested for offences related to illegal border crossings and illegal residence or entry is on the rise, according to data from the Specialized Prosecutor's Office and the Ministry of Interior for the period June 1-30, the Prosecutor's Office press centre has reported. A total »»»
Suspect in sale of fake visas to migrants detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A foreign citizen suspected of organizing an illegal migration channel and selling fake work and student visas has been detained in Bishkek. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported. According to police, the perpetrators charged each foreigner $1,000. Preliminary investigation es»»»
Meet the astronomer digging into the Milky Way's 'fossils'
Groningen, Netherlands: Amina Helmi's passion for the Milky Way is clear as soon as one steps into her small office at the University of Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands. Alongside family photos and piled-up dissertations with impenetrable titles sits a bowl stacked with the chocolates na»»»
Maine's new training ship brings high-tech tools to age-old seafaring - UPI.com
The $330 million, 525-foot vessel was built in Philadelphia by South Korea's Hanwha Group. 1 of 3 | Captain Gordon McArhtur looks out from the State of Maine's bridge with two students. Photo courtesy of Maine Maritime Academy CASTINE, Maine, July 30 (UPI) -- The new State of Maine has arrived in h»»»
Saudi economy resilient amid geopolitical conflicts: IMF
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to stay resilient amid geopolitical conflicts and is expected to grow by 1.7 percent this year before accelerating to 5.5 percent in 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund. In its latest Article IV Consultation report, the IMF said that Saudi A»»»
Romanians spend nearly five fewer years in work than the EU average – BT analysis
Romania has the shortest expected working life in the European Union, with people spending an average of 32.7 years in the labour market, compared with the EU average of 37.5 years, according to an analysis published by Banca Transilvania based on Eurostat data. The gap between Romania and the EU a»»»
Rising fuel prices drive global electric vehicle sales up 35%
Paris, July 30 (SANA) Global electric vehicle sales rose 35% in the second quarter of this year, reaching record levels in 50 countries amid a sharp increase in fuel prices linked to the repercussions of the war in the Middle East, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report cited by Age»»»
Bulgaria: Radev Cabinet Holds 42% Support After First 100 Days, but Faces Pressure Over Results
The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev enters its first 100 days in office with a positive public assessment, but voters are increasingly looking for concrete results, according to a national representative survey by Alpha Research. The poll was conducted between July 17 and 23 among 1,000 ad»»»
ING launches 8% savings rate offer for new customers
More than half of Romanians say they use their savings to cover unexpected expenses, but only 37% have money set aside or an emergency fund, according to a study commissioned by ING Bank Romania. The bank has launched an offer providing new customers with an 8% interest rate on savings accounts dur»»»
Hassan Allam-led JV wins SAR 2.7B Diriyah mixed-use project in Saudi Arabia Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Hassan Allam Holding has signed a SAR 2.7 billion contract for the development of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Residences, & Mixed-Use Super Block in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, according to a press release. The project was awarded by Diriyah Company to a joint venture (JV) between Hassan Al»»»
Fire at Egypt's Damietta port caused by drone attack: PM's office
The Egyptian government said Thursday that a fire the day before at the port of Damietta was caused by a drone attack, the first to target the country since the outbreak of the Middle East war. Authorities had reported two gas ships were damaged by Wednesday's blaze, which maritime trade tracking f»»»
Iraq's balancing act is only getting harder as war between US and Iran widens
Strikes launched by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia against Iran-allied fighters in Iraq have put Iraq's government in a delicate position — and not for the first time. Since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, Iraq has walked a tightrope between Washington and Tehran, seeking to avoid becoming a battleground fo»»»
Four Palestinians martyred including 2 children and more than 20 others injured by Israeli fire since dawn on Thursday: Health sources in Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Four Palestinians martyred including 2 children and more than 20 others injured by Israeli fire since dawn on Thursday: Health sources in G»»»
UAE abolishes 15 capital market fees after sweeping review
Dubai: The UAE Capital Market Authority has abolished 15 fees following a review of charges applied to services and activities across the country’s capital markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The decision is aimed at simplifying the fee structure, reducing costs a»»»
Detained Aurora Group owner Azret Bootaev placed in detention center - | 24.KG
Azret Bootaev, co-founder of Kaganat Resort and owner of Aurora Group, has been taken into custody. According to the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, Bootaev was placed in pretrial detention on July 29. He is accused of aiding large-scale fraud committed as a member of a criminal organization»»»
Dubai Police road safety session equips over 70 Gulf News distributors with traffic awareness
Dubai: More than 70 Gulf News distributors took part in a traffic safety awareness programme conducted by the Traffic Awareness Department of Dubai Police on July 27, reinforcing the importance of safe riding practices and compliance with traffic regulations. The awareness session, held at the Gulf»»»
KSA tells Trump Iran has lost leverage in Syria and Lebanon
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman has met with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to comment publicly about the private meeting. The defense minister conveyed Wednesday the view of Crown Prince Moh»»»
'Special' dinner draws controversy in war-hit lebanon
A Lebanese judge issued an order Wednesday that could lead to the arrest of prominent banker Antoun Sehnaoui if he returns to Lebanon over allegations of collaboration with Israel and violating laws prohibiting contact with Israelis, state media reported. The order came days after Sehnaoui dined in»»»
Romania’s land market enters repositioning phase amid stronger buyer leverage – Colliers
Romania’s land market remained active in the first half of 2026, although few large transactions were completed, with many deals still under negotiation or at the pre-contract stage amid uncertainty over energy costs, construction budgets and the domestic political environment, according to an anal»»»
Sanctions on Russia backfire, leaving Spain's firefighting helicopters grounded as wildfires rage
EU sanctions on Russia have backfired, leaving Spain's best Russian-built Kamov Ka-32 firefighting helicopters grounded as severe wildfires burn across southern Europe, reported Berliner Zeitung. Spain can no longer maintain the aircraft, the newspaper said, because sanctions on their manufacturer »»»
Unique mobile hospital from India being set up in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The installation of a BHISHM mobile emergency hospital, donated by India as humanitarian aid, is nearing completion at the military hospital in the village of Besh-Kungei in Kyrgyzstan. The complex can quickly be deployed as a field hospital and provide medical care to up to 200 victims during natu»»»
Qatar strengthens LNG leadership as exports reach record high in 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has strengthened its position as one of the world’s leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters after increasing its share of the global market to 18.7% in 2025, according to the latest International Gas Union (IGU) World LNG Report 2026. The report shows that Qatar exported 81»»»
Romania’s unemployment rate declines slightly in June, but remains high among young people
Romania’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 6.3 percent in June 2026, down 0.1 percentage points from May 2026, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Thursday. The number of unemployed people was estimated at 511,600, down from 522,100 in May but higher than in the sa»»»
Sehnaoui faces possible arrest at home after dining with Netanyahu
Lebanese judicial authorities have issued a warrant seeking the arrest of influential businessman Antoun Sehnaoui accused of meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A Lebanese judicial source told AFP that prosecutor and judge Ahmad Rami had issued a 30-day wanted notice for Sehnaoui "on»»»
US-Iran conflict enters new phase as KSA helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again
The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies. At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mistrust deepens »»»