Bulgaria has not opened talks with Poland on acquiring MiG-29 fighter jets because Warsaw has not responded to its inquiry, Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov told Parliament on Friday. He was answering a question from Vazrazhdane MP Ivelin Parvanov during Question Time. Parvanov asked what price»»»

The Defence Ministry will work towards removing military disability pensions from the category of unearned income, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during parliamentary question time on Friday. "We will work towards this goal. I am making that commitment," Stoyanov said in response to a quest»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic saw off UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Belgrade airport on Friday following the conclusion of his visit to Serbia. "I saw off Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a great friend of mine and a great friend of Serbia and our people»»»

London, July 31 (SANA) Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Friday as increased supply flows through key maritime routes eased concerns over potential disruptions, despite continued geopolitical tensions in the region. Brent crude futures fell $1.03, or 1.2%, to $88 a barrel, while U.S. West»»»

DOHA: QatarEnergy has announced the country's fuel prices for August. Diesel and 95 octane (Super) gasoline prices remained stable, while 91 octane (Premium) gasoline saw a decrease. QatarEnergy set the price of diesel at QR2.05 per liter, 95 octane (Super) gasoline at QR2.10 per liter, and 91 octa»»»

Bulgarian MPs went on summer recess from August 5 through August 23, inclusive. The proposal was submitted by Progressive Bulgaria and was approved here on Friday by 150 votes in favour, two against and one abstention. GERB-UDF MPs did not take part in the vote. The next regular sitting of Parliame»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev referred Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Floor Leader Delyan Peevski to the National Audit Office over suspected discrepancies between the publicly declared assets and income of a public office holder and his actual lifestyle, the Interior Ministry said on »»»

Speaker Nabih Berri condemned Friday Israeli detonations near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle, and in the towns of Arnoun, Kfartibnit, Yohmor al-Shqif, and Hadatha in south Lebanon. Israel said it destroyed tunnels used by Hezbollah in the Beaufort area using approximately 700 tons of explosives.»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri’s meeting with President Joseph Aoun was to “clarify that Israel has no intention of actually withdrawing from Lebanon, and that Israel's non-compliance will prevent the agreement from being implemented,” visitors of Berri quoted him as saying, according to al-Akhbar newspaper. »»»

RAMALLAH (Sputnik) - Israel is seeking to extend its Gaza policy of destruction and displacement from the strip to the occupied West Bank, Hassan Brejieh, director of the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission, told Sputnik. "The far-right Israeli government is persistently seeking to attack the»»»

CAIRO (Sputnik) - Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin has described Russia as an influential global power that has consistently supported the rights of the Palestinian people at the United Nations and beyond. "We reaffirm Russia's key role as an influential international actor tha»»»

Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. Here's what we know so far. Hamas said on Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with »»»

Kuwait's Armed Forces detected hostile drones inside the country's airspace since dawn on Friday and successfully intercepted and destroyed them, the Ministry of Defence's official spokesperson said, marking the latest incident in a region on edge amid the ongoing Iran conflict. Colonel Staff Saud »»»

British teen Axel Rudakubana, who was convicted of murdering three young girls in a knife rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in Southport in summer 2024, has been charged with new assault and weapons offenses. File photo courtesy Merseyside Police July 31 (UPI) -- The British teen serv»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev referred Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Floor Leader Delyan Peevski to the National Audit Office over suspected discrepancies between the publicly declared assets and income of a public office holder and his actual lifestyle, the Interior Ministry said on »»»

A 24-hour monitoring system for online activity and a register of websites advertising, offering or selling products containing narcotic substances are among the Interior Ministry's measures to combat their distribution, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said in Parliament on Friday. He was respon»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon Speaker Berri: Israeli Use of 700 Tons of Explosives must Awaken Global Awareness 31-07-2026 14:27 PM Nabih Berri, Speaker of Leban»»»

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the decision to expel pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova, saying on Thursday that the measure was "not an infringement on freedom of expression". Authorities ordered her to leave France on Wednesday amid allegations that she had relayed Kremlin »»»

An underground drug laboratory has been dismantled in Tyup district, Issyk-Kul region. The suspects were allegedly involved in the illegal production and transportation of drugs on an especially large scale, the Interior Ministry’s press service reported. Law enforcement officers detained the suspe»»»

Kumamoto, Japan: Sniffer dogs in Japan helped rescuers Friday make a final sweep of a shopping mall wrecked by an explosion after a big earthquake, as the death toll from the tremor three days earlier hit 35. "At the Aeon mall, 11 people were pulled out as of last night (Thursday), among them seven»»»

Tokyo: Japan's National Intelligence Bureau held its first meeting Friday, a body aimed at centralising information-gathering and addressing accusations that the country is a "spy paradise". Under a bill enacted in May, Japan has upgraded an existing intelligence body to serve as the central comman»»»

Around 49,000 migrants have crossed ​into ‌the enclave of ‌Ceuta ​in North Africa over the past 24 ​hours, ​according to Spain's ​Interior ​Ministry on Friday. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to arrive in the city later in the day.  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez »»»

Nine people have died by crossing over from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, this according to Spanish authorities. Officials are urging for a national emergency to be declared as the number of migrants attempting to reach Spanish territory has surged in recent days. They've spent hours at »»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly voted to shorten its traditional summer recess and officially scheduled the country's presidential election for October 25, 2026. Lawmakers approved a proposal submitted by the ruling Progressive Bulgaria to reduce Parliament's summer vacation from the standard August 1»»»

Progressive Bulgaria parliamentary group leader Petar Vitanov said the first three months of the new parliament marked only the beginning of the governing majority's work, warning that there was no room for complacency despite what he described as significant legislative achievements. Speaking from»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) called for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov, accusing the government of operating without a clear management program and criticizing its domestic and foreign policies. The demand was presented by DB MP Nadezhda Yordanova, who read a declaration on behalf»»»

Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has submitted a report to the Court of Auditors over what he described as a possible discrepancy between the declared income and assets of a public figure and their actual lifestyle. The report refers to Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader and»»»

Muscat: Oman is mourning the death of pioneering mountaineer Nadhira Al Harthy, the first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest, after she was killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, bringing to an end the career of one of the country's most accomplished adventurers. The Alpine Clu»»»

The Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition on Friday urged President Iliana Iotova to convene the Consultative Council for National Security over developments concerning Iran. The DB said the President should not sideline this format. DB MP Bozhidar Bozhanov told journalists that "the whole row over Ir»»»

WASHINGTON: President ‌Donald Trump convenes a Cabinet meeting on Friday at his Camp David retreat as he grapples with how to resolve his war against Iran and bring down gasoline prices that are threatening Republicans in November midterm elections. Unlike some past presidents, Trump has largely st»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa on Friday met with Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal in Yarze and discussed with him the latest developments in Lebanon and the situations in the region. Issa stressed “the importance of the army's ongoing efforts to maintain Lebanon's stability.” The two»»»

Abu Dhabi: PureHealth’s net profit increased 20% year on year to Dh1.2 billion in the first half of 2026, supported by higher patient activity in the UAE, international expansion and continued growth across its insurance business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Revenu»»»

The First Ladies of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, Aigul Japarova, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, and Mehriban Aliyeva, visited the Altyn Balalyk Rehabilitation Center in Issyk-Kul region. Related news President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrives in Kyrgyzstan for state visit The guests were introduc»»»

Bulgaria’s Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) approved a 4.5% increase in the price of natural gas for August, setting the rate at 39.43 euros per megawatt-hour, excluding access, transmission, excise and VAT costs. The new price will apply to sales by Bulgargaz to end suppliers and to c»»»

The European Commission has transferred €896 million to Bulgaria under the fourth payment from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), following progress on a number of reforms and investments included in the country’s recovery plan. The payment is part of more than €1.86 billion in RRF funds r»»»

Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has been overwhelmed by an unprecedented wave of migration from Morocco, turning a long-running border problem into a major security, humanitarian and political crisis. Around 49,000 people crossed into Ceuta by land and sea in a single day, according to the l»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia remains committed to its relationship with Iraq and its people, and the recent strikes against Iran-backed group targets were not directed at the Iraqi government or the population, a senior Saudi official told Al Arabiya. What the operation targeted, according to the senior of»»»

Dubai: Protests over the long-running Cauvery river water-sharing dispute have disrupted screenings of Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, across Karnataka, with several theatres voluntarily suspending shows as a precaution against possible unrest. The film, which was released on July 23,»»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea announced in a statement Friday his support for the draft amnesty bill agreed upon by a majority of Sunni MPs who met Thursday in parliament. He said: "This has been our position from the moment the amnesty bill was proposed, and we still don't know why some MPs »»»

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether Washington will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, despite previously promising to grant Kiev a production license. Trump told the Financial Times in a telephone interview on Thursday that he was “not sure” whether Ukraine »»»

A delegation from the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH, Canada) paid a working visit to the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare in Bishkek. According to the Center, during the visit, the delegation learned about the organization of specialized medical care for patients with hemophilia»»»

Free practice sessions for the F1H2O World Championship round have begun on Issyk-Kul Lake. Pilots from various countries have taken to the water for their first runs, getting familiar with the course and checking their boat setups. The Issyk-Kul round is a historic event for Kyrgyzstan, marking th»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic spoke with the special envoy for energy integration at the US Department of Energy, Joshua Volz, on Thursday to discuss the issue of the Serbian oil company NIS, which is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority own»»»

RIYADH: Clay has shaped Saudi Arabia’s architecture for centuries. Now, as the Kingdom’s construction boom accelerates, the ancient material is making a comeback in luxury hotels, cultural landmarks and modern homes as developers seek healthier, lower-carbon building finishes. The renewed interest »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces set fire to citizens’ homes, lands and properties in the towns of Mais Al-Jabal, Mhaibeeb and Aitaroun: Al-Manar »»»

Paris, France: FIFA president Gianni Infantino suffered a serious blow on Friday as his senior advisor quit over the plan to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup, calling it a "bad deal" for the sport. "It is a bad deal for FIFA's member associations, a bad deal for football, an»»»

Jakarta: A Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risks the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said Friday. The 39-year-old pilot, identified only by his initials, MSO»»»

Varna's municipal transport operator has launched TTickets Varna, a new mobile app that combines ticket purchasing and real-time public transport information into a single platform, Varna Municipality said on Friday. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the app replaces the separate Ticket V»»»

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon proposed considering the construction of a large oil refinery in Central Asia. He made this initiative at an informal consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the President of Azerbaijan in Cholpon-Ata. According to Rahmon, energy securit»»»

Russia donated over 1,700 tons of enriched flour and over 200 tons of vegetable oil to Kyrgyzstan to provide food aid to citizens in need. A ceremony to hand over the humanitarian aid, as part of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), took place in Bishkek. Russian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergei Vakun»»»