Bulgarian News Agency 7m

Parliament Debates Credit Institutions Act Amendments at Second Reading

The National Assembly on Wednesday debated at second reading amendments to the Credit Institutions Act, tabled by the Council of Ministers. The amendments transpose two European Union directives and introduce sanctions that may be imposed on banks and financial holding companies, including measures»»»

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Naharnet 7m

US launches new strikes on Iran, Tehran fires back at Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. The strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said recen»»»

Sputnik 11m

At Least 14 People Killed, 78 Injured in US Attacks on Iran – Iranian Health Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 14 people were killed and 78 others were injured as a result of US attacks on the Iranian territory, Iranian Health Ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour said on Thursday. "While the ceasefire was in place, the United States targeted five provinces of Iran with attacks o»»»

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The Peninsula 13m

Egypt’s fairytale ends, but history is made

Doha, Qatar: For 78 unforgettable minutes in Houston, Egypt stood on the brink of history. Two goals ahead against reigning champions Argentina, the Pharaohs were within touching distance of a first-ever FIFA World Cup quarter-final. Then came the response only champions could produce. Lionel Messi»»»

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The Peninsula 13m

QWSC participates in QF's Summer Sports Camp for young athletes

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Winter Sports Committee (QWSC) is participating in the Summer Sports Camp for Young Athletes, organized by Qatar Foundation throughout July in collaboration with several national sports federations. The participation reflects the Committee’s ongoing efforts to promote awarene»»»

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Gulf News 16m

Trump’s Air Force One swap spurs security questions amid escalating strikes with Iran

President Donald Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet he arrived in, a surprise swap that came as the US and Iran once again began trading strikes. Get updated faste»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

Qatar 2022 revenge: Proven Morocco test France's title dream in quarter-final clash

Doha, Qatar: Four years after their dream run in Qatar was ended by France in the World Cup semi-finals, Morocco return to familiar territory with a different status and a bigger belief. The Atlas Lions left the 2022 tournament as the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, w»»»

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Actmedia 21m

Retele Electrice Romania launches a tender worth up to 387 million lei for high-voltage electrical installation works

Retele Electrice Romania has launched a tender on the electronic public procurement platform SEAP with an estimated maximum value of up to 387 million lei (excluding VAT), for works contracts on high-voltage installations across all three service areas: Muntenia Sud, Banat and Dobrogea. Projects to»»»

Actmedia 21m

Schneider Electric named World's Most Sustainable Company for the third consecutive year by TIME Magazine and Statista

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has been named the “World’s Most Sustainable Company 2026” by TIME Magazine and Statista for the third consecutive year. The recognition, drawn from a ranking of 5,000 of the world's largest and most influential companies, reflects Schneider El»»»

Actmedia 21m

Three candidates selected to continue competitive dialogue on new power plant at CET Bucharest South

Three candidates have been selected for the next stage of the competitive dialogue to be awarded the contract for the implementation of the new high-efficiency cogeneration facility within CET Bucharest South, Electrocentrale Bucuresti S.A. (ELCEN) announced in a press release on Wednesday."The com»»»

Actmedia 21m

Nuclearelectrica sets RON 10.3 mln budget for Cernavoda NPP IT services procurement

Nuclearelectrica intends to procure IT maintenance and repair services for the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant (CNE Cernavoda), with an estimated value of RON 10.3 million, VAT excluded. According to a procurement notice published in the Electronic Public Procurement System (SEAP), the contract is to»»»

Gulf News 22m

Vir Das leads star-studded line-up as Dubai Comedy Festival returns this October: Full line-up, ticket costs revealed

Dubai: Emmy-winning Indian comedian Vir Das will headline the seventh edition of the Dubai Comedy Festival, returning to the city from October 9 to 18 with a packed programme featuring more than 40 shows in eight languages. The organisers on Wednesday unveiled the first wave of performers, with Bri»»»

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Sputnik 23m

Russia's FSB Stamps Out Ukrainian-Western Plot to Unleash Unprecedented Series of Terror Attacks

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had prevented an attempt by the Ukrainian special services and their Western handlers to carry out an unprecedented series of terrorist attacks in Russia using drones. "As a result of a complex of operational-sea»»»

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Sputnik 23m

Hormuz Shipping Near Standstill After US-Iran Strikes – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill on Thursday after the US carried out a second day of strikes on Iran, with the fragile ceasefire between the two sides appearing increasingly shaky, media reported on Thursday, citing vessel tracking data. Notable mo»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Board of Directors of Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee holds second meeting

The Board of Directors of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee held its second meeting yesterday, chaired by President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organising Committee’s Board of Directors H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. The meeting reviewed the progress made i»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Woman arrested in Japan after allegedly sewing housemate's lips shut

The woman could not speak. So she wrote two words. “Please help.” Wearing a white face mask to hide her injuries, she walked into a nearby shop in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture and handed the note to an employee. Police say that was how a disturbing assault inside a shared home finally came to light. »»»

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Gulf News 29m

Why Philippine democracy keeps winning elections but losing development

Every three years, millions of Filipinos line up under the tropical sun to vote. Political campaigns are loud, competitive and fiercely contested. Election turnout routinely exceeds that of many established democracies. Governments change without military coups. Courts remain open. The press is vib»»»

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Arab News 30m

A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei’s legacy as he is laid to rest

CAIRO: He is the grandson of an influential Shiite cleric, born in Qom — the heart of religious studies in Iran — and raised in a traditional family that embraced the theocracy. But by his late 20s, he had stopped praying and given up on clerical rule. Now, he can barely discuss politics or religio»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

MoCI highlights commercial registration and licensing framework to support investment growth

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has highlighted the distinction between the Commercial Registration (CR) and the Commercial License, aiming to help business owners and investors better understand the purpose of each document and the requirements for obtaining them. In a po»»»

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Arab News 35m

Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran

RIYADH: Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Thursday after the US carried out fresh strikes on ‌Iran, denting hopes for talks to end their war and for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for one-fifth of pre-war global oil supplies. Brent crude futures rose 86 cents, or 1.1 »»»

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Gulf News 41m

Dubai 24K gold price eases again as US-Iran tensions keep bullion volatile

Dubai: Can gold buyers expect prices to go down the same way they did during the previous escalation? (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.That is the question UA»»»

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Actmedia 44m

Financial assets of public administrations up 30.2% of GDP in Q1

The financial assets of Romania's general government increased by 4.6 percentage points in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, reaching 30.2% of GDP, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).According to the central bank, the increase was driv»»»

Actmedia 44m

Opinion Poll:Public confidence growing in PNL's Bolojan, AUR's Simion 

A third (33.2%) of Romanians want early elections as the best solution to the political crisis of the last two months, with the interest in voting being on the rise, at 54.9% in July from 48% in April, reveals the Poll/Int opinion barometer, conducted by the Political Rating Agency and released on »»»

Actmedia 44m

Nicusor Dan: Monday morning I will meet leaders of parties from the former coalition

President Nicusor Dan said that he would "very likely" meet with the leaders of the parties from the former governing coalition on Monday.Nicusor Dan was asked on Wednesday in Ankara, at the end of the NATO Summit, whether he will meet with the political parties on Monday."Yes. I asked my colleague»»»

Actmedia 44m

South Korea hopes to expand cooperation with Romania beyond the defense sector, says the South Korean president

The South Korean president, Lee Jae Myung had on Wednesday in Ankara a meeting with the Romanian president Nicusor Dan and stated that Seoul wants to expand bilateral cooperation beyond the defense sector, said the South-Korean press agency Yonhap. The meeting took place on the margin of the NATO s»»»

Actmedia 45m

President Dan meets Canadian PM Carney; Canada - one of Romania's most reliable partners

President Nicusor Dan had a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO Summit, describing Canada as "one of Romania's closest and most reliable partners.""Canada is one of Romania's closest and most reliable partners. Our cooperation in the »»»

Actmedia 45m

Nicusor Dan - Keir Starmer bilateral meeting: Romania and the UK cooperate closely on security matters

President Nicusor Dan had a bilateral meeting in Ankara, on Wednesday, with UK's outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during which he underlined that Romania and the United Kingdom cooperate closely on security matters.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the NATO Summit."Romania and the Uni»»»

Actmedia 45m

At Ankara NATO Summit, President Nicusor Dan reaffirms Romania's support for Ukraine

President Nicusor Dan reaffirmed Romania's support for Ukraine at the NATO Summit in Ankara.In a press conference at the end of the meeting, the Romanian president said he also raised the situation in the Republic of Moldova and asked partners to contribute to strengthening this country's defence c»»»

UPI 45m

On This Day, July 9: South Sudan declares independence - UPI.com

On July 9, 2011, after more than half a century of struggle and violence that claimed an estimated 2 million lives, the Republic of South Sudan declared its independence from Sudan and became Africa's 54th nation. 1 of 3 | A Southern Sudanese refugee waves a South Sudan flag during independence cel»»»

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Novinite 46m

Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry Receives 204 New Patrol Vehicles for Police Forces NationwideOpinions

Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry has received 204 new patrol vehicles as part of efforts to modernize police equipment and improve road safety operations across the country. The new fleet includes 154 Skoda vehicles and 50 Volvo patrol cars, with the keys officially handed over during a ceremony held a»»»

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Al Manar 54m

Iran Launches Major Retaliatory Strikes on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Launches Major Retaliatory Strikes on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain 09-07-2026 09:40 AM Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRG»»»

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Al Manar 54m

Russia Says NATO Remains Focused on Confrontation after Ankara Summit - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Russia Says NATO Remains Focused on Confrontation after Ankara Summit 09-07-2026 09:52 AM Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakhar»»»

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UPI 57m

Trump departs Turkey on old Air Force One amid security speculation - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Wednesday night departed Turkey aboard an old Air Force One before switching to the newly Qatari-gifted and refurbished Air Force One, seen here, in Britain. File Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump unexpectedly departed»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 57m

Hidden EUR 1 billion? Hungary's Finance Ministry says it uncovered unbudgeted spending

Hungary’s Ministry of Finance says it has uncovered almost HUF 400 billion (EUR 1.1 billion) in previously undisclosed spending commitments during its review of the 2026 state budget, claiming the country’s inherited fiscal position was significantly worse than officially presented. According to Fi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 58m

CENTCOM announces strikes on around 90 military targets in Iran

WASHINGTON: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Thursday that it attacked nearly 90 Iranian military targets. An additional round of strikes against Iran was carried out last night, with the aim of further degrading its ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCO»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar imposes final anti-dumping duties on China, Malaysia-imported electric battery

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced its decision to impose final anti-dumping duties on electric battery imports into Qatar. The Ministry said, as per Decision No. 48 of 2026, final anti-dumping duties have been imposed on the State's imports of electrical preparations orig»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Argentina student pilot lands plane alone after instructor jumps to his death mid-flight

The lesson had barely begun. A flight instructor and his student had taken off from a flying school outside Córdoba for what was expected to be another routine training flight. Minutes later, the student found herself flying alone. According to Argentine prosecutors, 42-year-old instructor Leandro »»»

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Arab News 1h

Meet Tariq Al-Khawaji, vice president of the Saudi Film Festival

DHAHRAN: With the red carpet now rolled up once more following the conclusion of the star-studded 12th Saudi Film Festival, the festival’s vice president and cultural consultant to the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), Tariq Al-Khawaji, is optimistic about the Saudi film scene. “I th»»»

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Arab News 1h

Amnesty urges investigating Israeli attacks on Lebanon as ‘war crimes’

BEIRUT: Amnesty International on Thursday accused Israel of wiping out families in its strikes on Lebanon during its war with Hezbollah, calling for these attacks to be investigated as war crimes. Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2 by launching rockets at Israel in support o»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran’s Tehran-Mashhad Railway Suspended after US Attack

Iran’s passenger train services between Tehran and Mashhad were suspended on Thursday after a US strike hit part of the railroad line, disrupting transportation as millions of mourners converge on Mashhad for the interment of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei. The I»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘Moana’ remake breathes new life into beloved Disney character

DUBAI: When Disney first announced a live-action remake of its 2016 animated movie “Moana,” it raised a familiar question: Why revisit a movie that had already become one of the studio’s most beloved modern classics? For director Thomas Kail, the answer lay in finding something only live action cou»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Top court upholds South Korean ex-president Yoon's 7-year jail sentence

Seoul: South Korea's highest court on Thursday upheld ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's seven year prison sentence over crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration and its chaotic aftermath. The case covered accusations that Yoon had obstructed cabinet deliberations and used forged signature»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Revelation’s role in reviving civilisational leadership discussed

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs concluded the fourth season of its intellectual and cultural initiative, Nation Seminar, with a symposium exploring the role of divine revelation in reviving the Muslim nation’s civilisational contribution and building individuals capable of sh»»»

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Arab News 1h

Death toll from south China floods rises to 39

BEIJING: The death toll from devastating floods in southern China’s Guangxi region rose to 39 on Thursday, with nine people still missing, state media reported. Extreme weather has wreaked havoc on southern and central China this week, bringing torrential rain and severe flooding in Guangxi, with a»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar’s vibrant summer camps keep kids engaged with sports, arts

Doha, Qatar: As schools close for the summer, hundreds of children across Qatar are swapping classrooms for sports arenas, art studios, museums and cultural centres, with summer camps rapidly becoming one of the season’s biggest attractions for young residents. From the iconic Aspire Summer Camp to»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sustainability Excellence Awards return for landmark second edition at Museum of the Future

Following the success of its inaugural edition, Gulf News and BeingShe have announced the return of the Sustainability Excellence Awards 2026, with the prestigious second edition set to take place on 12 September at the iconic Museum of the Future, Dubai. The inaugural Sustainability Excellence Awa»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar advances legislative reforms and accelerates digital transformation

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has affirmed that the country’s institutions have demonstrated a high level of readiness and their ability to deal efficiently with regional developments and exceptional circumstances as part»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Cabinet to Decide Bulgaria's Position on EU's 21st Sanctions Package against Russia, Belarus

Bulgaria's Council of Ministers is due to approve the country's position on the European Union's 21st package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus at its regular meeting on Thursday, according to the government's agenda. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that he will oppose the»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Protecting the protectors: racing to save Philippine mangroves

Masbate, Philippines: Standing knee-deep in coastal waters, environmentalist Andrea Pimentel guides workers as they drive bamboo poles into the seabed to block sediment from choking the tidal channel sustaining a mangrove forest. Mangroves are a key natural defence against storm surges and coastal »»»

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