The property where an illegal fentanyl production laboratory was uncovered is not owned by the Sofia Municipality, the municipal press office said on Wednesday, rejecting claims to the contrary. According to the cadastral register, the property is owned by the Agricultural Academy (National Centre »»»

As the European Central Bank weighs how its new euro banknotes will look, NATO’s airborne surveillance unit has a novel suggestion: plaster the European notes with images of American military hardware. In a recent post on its Facebook page, NATO’s Airborne Early Warning and Control (AWACS) Force sh»»»

Tunis, August 4 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a talk with his Egyptian opposite number Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee for International...»»»

ANKARA: Turkish top-tier side Trabzonspor have said they have begun ⁠transfer negotiations with ⁠Mohamed Salah, with the club chairman adding they hoped to sign the Egyptian forward later this week. “Negotiations have been launched to transfer professional footballer ⁠Mohamed Salah, who is in a fre»»»

JEDDAH: Syria’s economic recovery is gaining momentum as reforms advance and confidence improves, the International Monetary Fund said, while urging authorities to sustain progress through continued fiscal, banking, and structural reforms. The assessment followed a July 19-23 visit to Damascus by a»»»

The British Embassy Beirut has announced that applications for the UK Government’s flagship Chevening Scholarships program to study in the UK are now open. Prospective candidates should submit their applications via chevening.org/apply by 6 October 2026. Lebanese citizens (and Palestinians residing»»»

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks rose by more than 3.5 percent on easing AI concerns and hope for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares soared by more than 3.5 percent Wednesday as easing concerns over the»»»

The current low level of the Danube River is not causing problems with the water supply of settlements in Bulgaria's Vidin Region, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW) said on Tuesday. According to the Ministry, the water levels in all shaft wells along the Danube, from Vid»»»

Doha, Qatar: This weekend families get to enjoy interactive workshops, inspiring exhibitions and educational programmes designed to spark creativity and curiosity as Qatar offers residents and visitors plenty of events to explore, learn from and create. My Story, My Identity August 6, 2026; 4pm-6pm»»»

New York: A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket was believed to have unintentionally crashed into the Moon on Wednesday, a collision that posed no danger to Earth but is expected to leave behind a lunar crater. While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lu»»»

Based on data provided by the regional defence committees, first-degree water restrictions have been imposed in 465 settlements in Hungary, second-degree restrictions in 151 settlements, and third-degree restrictions in 13 settlements, according to a report on the heat alert published on Wednesday »»»

The street-level temperature exceeds a thermometer's maximum readout level in Seoul's Gangnam Ward on Wednesday, as a heat wave continues to hit the city. Photo by Yonhap A total of 21 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea so far this year as the country grapples with intense »»»

Bulgaria unequivocally condemns all forms of antisemitism, the Foreign Ministry said in response to Italian media accounts that a group described as neo-Nazis tried to force its way into a Bulgarian hotel accommodating Italian Jewish students. The Ministry said on X that Bulgaria was deeply concern»»»

Gabrovo and Veliko Tarnovo municipalities signed a strategic partnership agreement here on Wednesday to jointly prepare Gabrovo's bid for the European Capital of Culture 2032 title, with Veliko Tarnovo serving as a regional strategic partner. The memorandum was signed on Master Kolyu Ficheto's brid»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports two strikes by Israeli warplanes of Al-Masha’ area between Majdal Zoun and Al-Mansouri 05-0»»»

Damascus, Aug. 5 (SANA) The Syrian Electricity Company (SEC) on Wednesday signed three agreements with Saudi Arabia‘s Al-Harfi Construction company in the field of energy production at the company’s headquarters in Damascus. SANA’s correspondent reported that the agreements cover the implementation»»»

Dubai: Employees of the Arab Monetary Fund and their families will receive access to discounts at luxury hotels, gyms, sports academies and other leisure and service providers through a new agreement with Nirvana Travel & Tourism. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Nirvan»»»

RIYADH: A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has completed its approximately $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, advancing the Kingdom’s ambitions to become a global gaming hub. The consortium, which also includes technology investment firm Silver Lake and Affinity Part»»»

MRKONJIC GRAD - Maintaining peace and stability, as well as disciplined respect for the minimum national goals and interests, is the most important for Serbia and the Serbs at this time, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday evening. "We are making faster progress than others, our econ»»»

Dubai: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte suffered a legal setback on August 5 after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed petitions challenging the impeachment proceedings against her, ruling that the issues raised no longer required a decision because the case had already advanced to the Senate. T»»»

South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks during a policy briefing to President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry unveiled a blueprint for improving inter-Korean relation»»»

Ukrainian firefighters tackle a blaze early Wednesday at the site of Russian missile strike on a postal logistics center in Kyiv. Photo by Maxym Marusenko/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A Russian airborne assault targeting civilian commerce and infrastructure in Ukraine's Kyiv region in the early hours of Wed»»»

The busted fentanyl laboratory supplying the entire country and the record low levels of the Danube River, causing an energy crisis, are among the main topics in Bulgarian media on Wednesday. ECONOMY The Danube River's water level continues to fall along Bulgaria's entire stretch of the river, and »»»

Tunis, August 4 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a talk with his Egyptian opposite number Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee for International...»»»

Dubai: Tourists visiting the UAE can now access VAT refunds through more than 19,300 retail outlets, 100 self-service kiosks and eligible purchases made on the Noon e-commerce platform. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The number of stores connected to the Federal Tax A»»»

RIYADH: The number of companies, investment funds, and individuals, as well as insurance firms investing through Saudi Arabia’s “Sukuk Capital” crowdfunding platform has reached around 800,000 over the past five years, with investments totaling SR11.6 billion ($3.1 billion), according to the compan»»»