A vote scheduled for Thursday on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general has been postponed. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- Republican senators have postponed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general amid concerns from two GOP senators over his »»»

OMV Petrom and the Renovatio group continue to implement projects from the Electrocentrale Borzesti portfolio. For the implementation of the wind project at Gura Vaii (CEE Onesti), Bacau county, the project company obtained an investment loan of 47 million euros from Banca Comerciala Romana, which »»»

Tinmar Energy and Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CE Oltenia) announce the completion of the tender procedures for the four photovoltaic parks developed in partnership, representing a decisive step that paves the way for the signing of the design and construction (EPC) contracts. With a cumulative ins»»»

PPC Group’s entry into the Hungarian energy market, one of Europe’s fastest-growing clean energy markets, is marked by the agreement of PPC Renewables – a 100% subsidiary of the Group – with Greenvolt Group to integrate an operational 57.5 MW photovoltaic park in Southern Hungary into its energy po»»»

The acquisition of the Doicesti site for Romania's small modular reactor (SMR) project involved a payment far above market value, driven by the refactoring of costs previously excluded by the evaluator, shows a report by the Prime Minister's Control Body released on Monday.For the nuclear plot (of »»»

Nuclearelectrica responded to the conclusions of the Prime Minister's Control Body regarding the Doicesti small modular reactor (SMR) project, stating that none of the company's decisions caused any loss and that all actions were taken legally and in the interest of the company. The reaction follow»»»

The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an arbitration award ordering Romania to pay compensation to ten investors for changes to a renewable electricity support measure is in line with EU state aid rules, according to an EC press statement.Roman»»»

NEW DELHI: Oil prices erased some of their previous gains on Thursday, despite escalating attacks in the Gulf as investor focus shifted to supply flows through the ​key chokepoints in the region. Brent futures fell 96 cents, or 1.06 percent, to $89.78 a barrel as of ‌07:18 a.m. Saudi time. US West »»»

Doha, Qatar: Reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable community development, the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), represented by its Public Relations Department, joined forces with the Orphan Care Center (Dreama) to organize an awareness seminar introducing the “Bader” Init»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone strike on the outskirts of southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri 30-07-2026 09:36 AM Latest Ne»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Haykal: Army’s efforts ongoing to ensure safe and secure return of citizens to their villages and towns 30-07-2026 09:28 AM Latest »»»

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 total of 4,678,792 pensioners were registered in Romania in June 2026, 1,034 fewer than in the previous month, while the average pension stood at 2,784 lei, according to data centralised by the National Public Pensions House (CNPP).The total value of pension entitlements amounted to nearly 13.025»»»

The 20th edition of the George Enescu International Competitive Music Festival , running between August 23 and September 19, will include six symphonic concerts performed by prestigious Romanian orchestras and renowned artists of the international scene, on the stage of the Romanian Athenaeum."On t»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Russia unleashed a sweeping wave of strikes on Ukrainian military airfields, defense-industry facilities, and critical supply and command hubs, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported. The barrage involved long-range, precision-guided munitions fired from land, sea, and air, backed by strike drones.Hit »»»

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.»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Penal and Correctional Institutions at the Ministry of Interior received a delegation from the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise. The delegation was received by Major Genera»»»

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»»»