The State Intelligence Agency should use virtual space more actively to identify potential agents, said nominee for State Intelligence Agency Chair Antoan Gechev at a parliamentary hearing on Thursday. Gechev is seeking a second term as the Agency’s head. The hearing was held by Parliament’s Commit»»»

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

Iranian women hold a pictures of former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei in May at Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Talks between the United States and Iran have paused for Khamenei's funeral, which starts Saturday. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- Negotiations between th»»»

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

LONDON: Recent appointments to Syria’s parliament by interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa appear designed to project a broader, more inclusive political tent, bringing in prominent figures such as Kurdish politician Abdul Hakim Bashar and Druze leader Laith Al-Balous. On Wednesday, Al-Sharaa named the»»»

LONDON: Last year’s semifinalist Taylor Fritz continued his smooth progress at Wimbledon by mowing down fellow American Patrick Kypson 6-2 6-2 7-5 to make the third round on Thursday and remain on course for a maiden Grand Slam title. Fritz ‌recorded his best ‌result at the ‌All ⁠England Club 12 ⁠m»»»

With a staggering investment of nearly $32 billion, Abu Dhabi-based TAQA and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, alongside other international and local players, have been granted contracts for six major green hydrogen projects in Southern Morocco, set to transform the nation’s energy landscape. The Morocca»»»

Iran will begin imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day period of free navigation expires, while warning ships against using routes outside Iranian control. Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations said: " Freedom of navi»»»

The Ukrainian millionaire targeted in the Monaco bombing this week had become a nuisance to Kiev, former French intelligence agent Claude Moniquet has told Nice-Matin. Vadim Ermolaev was seriously wounded on Monday evening when an explosive device hidden in a backpack detonated at the entrance to a»»»

An explosion ripped through a cafe in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Thursday, killing at least five people and injuring 16, according to the Syrian Ministry of Health. Authorities believe that the blast was caused by a bomb. The explosion took place shortly after 3 PM local time at a cafe in th»»»

BRUSSELS - Serbia remains committed to its EU path and further development of partnership relations with the EU, Serbian Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic said after a meeting with EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Brussels on Thursday. In an Instagram post, »»»

MADRID: Some 609,737 ‌of the 1.17 million migrants in Spain who applied for legal status in its recent amnesty drive have obtained temporary work permits, government officials said on Thursday, enabling them to start work in the formal economy while their applications are under review. The drive, w»»»

Abu Dhabi/Dubai: For the first time in 17 years, hundreds of Indian expats in the UAE queued up without appointments at their embassy and consulate on Thursday to submit passport applications in person, a scene unseen since India first outsourced its overseas consular services in 2009. The Indian E»»»

DRESDEN, Germany — German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy.The "Smart Power Fab" in the eastern city of Dresden, completed three months ahead of schedule, has been hailed as a symbol of»»»

An international rescue team saved a 43-year-old man from a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela's La Guaira on Thursday, eight days after back-to-back earthquakes devastated the coastal region. Rescuers first made contact with the survivor, Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, at the weekend and were»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Thursday signed a media partnership agreement with Pomorie Municipality aimed at popularizing its calendar of cultural events. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that the Agency adds a new partner among Bulgarian municipalities for their cultural calendar, the i»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, met here on Thursday to discuss the security risks arising from military crises in Europe's neighbourhood and the adaptation of armed forces modernization processes to contemporary challenges, the governm»»»

The State Intelligence Agency should use virtual space more actively to identify potential agents, State Intelligence Agency Chair Antoan Gechev said at a parliamentary hearing on Thursday. Gechev is seeking a second term as the Agency’s chair. Gechev said most of his proposals for the Agency’s dev»»»

Algerians on Thursday voted in parliamentary elections amid concerns over turnout after a campaign season marked by low attendance at official campaign events. Electoral authorities barred 269 candidates from running for the 407-seat lower house of parliament ahead of the vote. Voters in Algeria&nb»»»

Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips have been recalled and are listed by the FDA as the highest risk category for salmonella. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration July 2 (UPI) -- After a voluntary recall of some Zapp's and Dirty potato chips, the recall is now listed as the Food »»»

Abu Dhabi/Dubai: For the first time in 15 years, hundreds of Indian expats in the UAE queued up without appointments at their embassy and consulate on Thursday to submit passport applications in person, a scene unseen since India first outsourced its overseas consular services in 2009. The Indian E»»»

Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants have applied for legal status in Spain, with more than 600,000 requests already being processed, figures released on Thursday show. Initial forecasts predict that around half a million applications will be successful. Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants»»»

It's the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, »»»

Rescue workers carry Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 44, an earthquake survivor, in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday. Photo by Ronald R. Pena/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- A man was rescued alive after eight days trapped under rubble of a nine-story building in La Guaira, Venezuela, after two earthquakes devasta»»»

Last year we launched this series in which we summed up news from the Hungarian election campaign on a weekly basis. The series continues so we can report on developments after these historically-significant elections, and on the steps taken by the Tisza government. This week we cover the following»»»

BERLIN: Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly set to be sacked as Germany coach, tabloid Bild reported Thursday, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp the favorite to take over in the dugout. Nagelsmann, 38, has been under fire since Germany’s last 32 exit from the World Cup after a shock loss to Pa»»»

TORONTO: Seven years can feel like a lifetime in the National Basketball Association. Since Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019, almost everything has changed. Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Danny Green and Fred VanVleet have all moved »»»

BERLIN: Germany plans to give its spy agencies powers to hack, disrupt and deceive foreign attackers in a major overhaul of post-war intelligence limits, aiming to harden its response to growing cyber and hybrid threats, according to a draft law seen by Reuters. German spy agencies are ‌more tightl»»»

The European Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed Google's appeal against a record fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators eight years ago for using its Android operating system to block rivals, in a ruling likely to boost Europe's crackdown on Big Tech. The EU's top court upheld Thursday a recor»»»

Dubai: Board examination marks could soon account for 50 per cent of the admission score for professional courses such as medicine and engineering, as the Centre considers sweeping reforms aimed at reducing students' dependence on high-stakes entrance exams and coaching centres. The proposal, accor»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ministers Representing Hezbollah and Amal Movement Reiterate Rejection of Direct Talks, “Framework Agreement” with Israeli Enemy 02-07-2026»»»

Sharjah: What may look like a simple medicine box linked to healing can, when misused, become a gateway to addiction, Sharjah Police has warned as it launched a new interactive awareness platform aimed at tackling drug abuse through simulation and digital engagement. The initiative, introduced by t»»»

Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, claimed Thursday that the Lebanese Army is sidelining Shiite troops and officers who are unwilling to confront Hezbollah, saying the move reflects a growing readiness in Beirut to act against the group under the new framework agreement with Israel.»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reassured critics that the US-brokered framework agreement with Israel does not prevent Lebanon from pursuing legal action over alleged Israeli war crimes, insisting the accord merely suspends such action while negotiations proceed in good faith. The clar»»»

WASHINGTON: As Norway prepare to face Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup this Sunday — an opponent they have never lost to — managing player fatigue has become a central focus. Star striker Erling Haaland scored Norway’s 86th-minute winner in the 2-1 win against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but said»»»

Authorities are investigating the routes, financing and passengers of private flights taken by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told Parliament on Thursday, saying inquiries are under way in cooperation with several countries. Demerdzh»»»

LONDON: Catherine, Britain’s Princess of Wales, mingled with the crowds at Wimbledon on Thursday and lent her support to ​the British hopefuls playing in the warm London sunshine. Dressed in a blue trouser suit, the 44-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William watched Arthur Fery, one of t»»»

TIRANA: Violent clashes erupted between police and demonstrators outside Albania’s parliament on Thursday, as protests against a controversial resort development linked to US President Donald Trump’s family threatened to escalate. Since late May, protests have been held against the construction of »»»

Dubai: The presence of mind of two nurses in Kerala helped save the life of a 43-year-old man who suffered a heart attack while trapped in a traffic jam, after they jumped off a KSRTC bus and performed CPR until he reached hospital. The dramatic rescue unfolded on Wednesday morning near the Kalady »»»

The Israeli army said Thursday that it eliminated a Hezbollah operative after he emerged from an underground infrastructure in the Ali al-Taher heights in the Nabatieh district The Israeli military said the militant exited an opening in an underground infrastructure within the so-called.security zo»»»

The long-awaited Széchenyi Bath renovation could begin this autumn after the Budapest General Assembly approved the renovation programme for the more than 110-year-old thermal bath and swimming complex in City Park. The first phase of the project, worth more than net HUF 3 billion, or around EUR 8.»»»

LONDON: Catherine, Britain’s Princess of Wales, mingled with the crowds at Wimbledon on Thursday and lent her support to ​the British hopefuls playing in the warm London sunshine. Dressed in a blue trouser suit, the 44-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William watched Arthur Fery, one of t»»»

New York, USA: Millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday with dangerous temperatures expected to hit swaths of densely populated areas through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in the Northeast, with »»»

Dubai: The UAE has doubled the size of its first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk issuance to Dh100 million after receiving Dh445 million in subscription requests, as the government opened a new route for individual investors to buy government-backed Islamic investment products. Get updated faster and for »»»

Rescue teams in Venezuela are working frantically to free a man that's been trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building for eight days. For the past seventy-two hours - emergency workers from seven countries have worked nonstop trying to free 43-year-old Hernan Gil. He's a security guard buried i»»»

An explosion in a cafe in central Damascus killed five people on Thursday and injured 10, Syrian authorities said. Syrian state television said the blast was caused by an explosive device. An explosion in a central Damascus cafe on Thursday that killed five people and wounded 11 was caused by »»»

SANAA/ADEN: Thousands of miles from North America, where the World Cup is bringing together soccer fans from countries that are otherwise at odds, one of football’s least heralded nations is experiencing its own moment of unity. In a stadium in the ancient city of Sanaa, hundreds have turned out to»»»

Manila: Travelers from the six countries will continue to enjoy lower travel costs when visiting South Korea after the government extended its Group Tourist (C-3-2) visa application fee waiver for organised tour groups through December 31, 2026. Under the extension announced by South Korea's Minist»»»