Romanians living abroad are increasingly settled in their host countries, while maintaining strong economic and civic ties with Romania, according to the MKOR “Diaspora Sentiment 2026” study. While 61% of respondents have invested money in Romania and 65% voted in the country’s latest parliamentary»»»

Tokmok has been identified as the most flood-prone among three major cities in Kyrgyzstan. A study results were published in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers created flood vulnerability maps for Tokmok, Osh and Jalal-Abad. They used radar satellite images from Sentinel-1, which can detec»»»

Unknown individuals threw stones at a passenger train traveling from Balykchy to Bishkek, the state railway company Kyrgyz Temir Zholu reported. The incident occurred at approximately 10.54 p.m. on July 27 as the train was leaving the village of Novopokrovka. No information about injuries has been »»»

RIYADH: Jada Fund of Funds has committed to Growth Catalyst Fund I, a Saudi private equity fund targeting SR750 million ($200 million) to invest in mid-market companies across the Kingdom. Jada, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, is acting as an early institutional backer of t»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) A senior Syrian Foreign Ministry official met with Czech Deputy Industry Minister Jan Sechter on Tuesday to discuss expanding economic and industrial cooperation between Syria and the Czech Republic, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said. Qutaiba Qadish, director of the ministry’s »»»

The joint coordination mechanism between the United States, Lebanon and Israel has been informed that the Lebanese Army, during its operations in one of the pilot phase areas, had discovered a Hezbollah weapons cache, Israeli media reports said. Israel’s public broadcaster said that this is the fir»»»

“Teilor is a remarkable example of Romanian entrepreneurship, having succeeded in building a strong group with relevant brands and a diversified business model. We have been partnering with Teilor since 2014, and we are proud to support them, this time as Mandated Lead Arranger, in their first synd»»»

Iliana Iotova has the strongest starting position for the upcoming presidential elections, with around half of respondents saying they would probably or definitely support her. Among potential presidential candidates, Andrey Gurov ranks second with 23% support, followed by Daniel Valchev with 18% a»»»

- New features include appointment confirmation and access to radiology results - Electronic payment for residents introduced in phase one across three hospitals Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has introduced a set of new digital services through its Lbaih mobile application as part of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the Qatar 1812 KM, rescheduled for October 22 to 24, has been withdrawn from 2026 calendar following a decision by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) & FIA World Endurance Ch»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz in telephone conversations with his Omani and Saudi counterparts, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "Iranian »»»

Abu Dhabi's long-awaited Guggenheim museum finally has an opening date. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi confirmed on Tuesday that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will welcome its first visitors on December 11, 2026. A new anchor for Saadiyat's museum district The museum sits on Saadiyat Isla»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest bilateral and regional developments with his Omani and Saudi counterparts, Iranian media reported. Araghchi held separate phone calls on Monday with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan»»»

British investor Ghai Sant Ram is expanding his real estate portfolio in Romania through a new strategic acquisition completed via Ghai Family Holding in northern Bucharest. The investor acquired from George Becali a plot of approximately 30,000 square metres, located near Pipera Plaza, where he in»»»

Lebanon’s Minister of Education Rima Karami, condemned on Tuesday the Israeli destruction of an educational and social complex in southern Lebanon, warning that attacks on such institutions are part of a broader Israeli effort to undermine Lebanese civilian life and hinder the return of displaced r»»»

Russia remained the main external potential security threat to Bulgaria and the European NATO Member States and EU Member States in 2025, while the intensity of hybrid and cyber threats, including the spread of disinformation, increased significantly, states the 2025 activity report of the State In»»»

TUNIS, July 28 (TAP) – Tunisian date export revenues rose by 10.7% to 854.4 million dinars (MD) during the first nine months of the 2025/2026 marketing season (October 2025–June 2026), compared with the same period of the previous season, according...»»»

One-time gene replacement therapy expands access to precision treatment for eligible children, adolescents, and adults living with spinal muscular atrophy Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has become the first hospital in Qatar to administer Itvisma™ (onasemnogene abeparvov»»»

The Board of Directors of Electric Stations OJSC has appointed Ulugbek Mamyraliev as its new Director General. According to the company’s press service, Mamyraliev has worked in Kyrgyzstan’s power sector for more than 20 years. He previously headed production and technical divisions and participate»»»

The Esports Foundation (EF) and Lenovo today announced an expanded partnership, with Lenovo becoming a Global Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) and powering the world’s largest esports event with its high-performance Legion gaming devices. The EWC 2026 will be bringing the world’s largest»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The contacts between Russia and the United States on the Ukrainian settlement are constantly continuing in a working order, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "As for the Ukrainian track, contacts are constantly ongoing and continued to be carried out," Peskov told »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian oil company NIS has submitted a request to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury for a new specific licence that would enable it to continue to operate without obstructions beyond July 31, when the current operating licence expires. »»»

Baghdad, July 28 (SANA) Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi called for a new phase of economic partnership with Türkiye, saying Iraq has broad opportunities to turn shared challenges into development and prosperity. In an article published by Türkiye’s Anadolu Agency on Tuesday, al-Zaidi said r»»»

RIYADH: Dubai and Abu Dhabi office markets posted double-digit rental growth in the second quarter of 2026, even as residential and hospitality sectors softened sharply, according to CBRE Middle East. In its latest UAE Real Estate Market Review for the second quarter, CBRE said Dubai’s average offi»»»

Dubai: The Philippine government will continue supporting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the conflict in the Middle East, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, Marcos has noted that protecting Filipinos overseas remains a top»»»

A Virgin Atlantic aircraft technician died after heavy machinery fell on him while he was working inside a plane at London’s Heathrow Airport, according to The Sun. Georgie Buxton, 23, was carrying out maintenance checks on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner inside a hangar when the equipment collapsed on him»»»

TUNIS, July 28 (TAP) – A trilateral programme designed to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation has been launched with the recent signing of the agreement for the “Partnership to Boost the African Startup Ecosystem” programme, the Japan...»»»

Paris, France: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to ta»»»

Apple Pay, the international payment service, has become available in the Kyrgyz Republic. It allows bank cardholders to securely, quickly, and conveniently pay for goods and services using Apple devices, as well as make purchases in mobile apps and online. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic »»»

Trap Barbershop founder Rabi Sfaxi, widely recognised as Rabi The Barber, has announced the continued growth of the Dubai-based grooming brand as it strengthens its position among the city’s leading premium barbering destinations. The announcement follows increasing demand from an international cli»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has registered Sell Force International, a subsidiary of the Dubai-based Raj Group, as the first Indian family-owned company to join the country's Unified Family Business Registry, underscoring the UAE's efforts to strengthen its position as a global hub f»»»

DUBAI: Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his ambitions beyond football following reports that the Al-Nassr star is producing and appearing in a new television drama about the world of football agents. According to The Sun, the Portuguese forward has teamed up with “Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn on»»»

PARIS: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to take charg»»»

GlobalizationMiddle EastAs US-Iran war rages, who's risking the Strait of Hormuz?Gianna-Carina Grün | Farah BahgatThough Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway. https://p.dw.com/p/5HpPSNot as p»»»

Romanian agency five elements digital has been shortlisted at the Global Search Awards for the sixth consecutive year, securing a place among the six finalists in the Best Global Small SEO Agency category. The 2026 edition includes nearly 500 shortlisted entries across dozens of categories, submitt»»»

The new plasma thruster will slash the cost of building massive satellite constellations. Specialists from the Moscow Aviation Institute and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology developed the engineKrypton is 5–10x less expensive than xenon and available in much larger volumesDesigned for»»»

DUBAI: Streetwear label 1886 is being stocked at Selfridges in London as part of a Saudi pop-up running at the department store until Sept. 5. Titled “Saudi: Sky’s the Limit,” the takeover occupies the Corner Shop space at the Oxford Street store and brings together more than 20 Saudi fashion, beau»»»

ABU DHABI: Power Slap, the world’s premier slap fighting promotion, has announced its return to Abu Dhabi for its third consecutive year. Power Slap 25 presented by Monster Energy will take place on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Space42 Arena as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, which concludes with UFC 3»»»

Dubai: Kangana Ranaut calls Gen Z protest reels 'puke-inducing,' takes swipe at viral Cockroach Janta Party movement Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has never been one to mince her words, and her latest target is the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement that has dominated headlines and so»»»

Egypt ranked first in Africa for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fourth consecutive year, recording inflows of $15.5 billion, while also placing second among Arab countries, reflecting investors’ confidence in the Egyptian economy and the country’s economic reform program, Minist»»»

The market capitalisation of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), including the Regulated Market and the Multilateral Trading System (MTS), exceeded EUR 100 billion (RON 537.7 billion) for the first time at the end of 2025, with growth continuing into 2026, according to the ninth edition of PwC Roma»»»

In 2025, developments in the global security environment were dominated by a tendency to use force, particularly military means, to resolve disputes among leading nations and to advance their national interests, according to an annual report of the Military Intelligence Service, published on the we»»»

The huge fire raging in France's southwestern region of Gironde has not progressed overnight on July 28, local authorities say. For firefighters however, the task might further complicate as the region is set to experience extreme temperatures due to a new heatwave. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland is on »»»

The French Football Federation (FFF) is set to unveil its new manager for 'Les Bleus' squad - but the secret is only secret by name. The new coach is expected to be Zinedine Zidane, star player of the mythical 1998 football squad captained by France's last coach, Didier Deschamps. FRANCE 24's Emily»»»

Automated checkpoints have been installed at Kyrgyz-Ata and Besh-Tash state national parks, as well as Padysha-Ata nature reserve. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, the new system will strengthen protection of the areas, ensure accurate»»»

RIYADH: Mobile Telecommunication Co. Saudi Arabia, also known as Zain KSA, reported a net profit of SR405 million ($108.06 million) in the first half of this year, representing an 84.09 percent rise compared to the same period in 2025. In a Tadawul statement, the company attributed the rise to a 3 »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4261 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»

DAKAR, Senegal: Chad announced plans Monday to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing the judicial body of ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. The West African country submitted a letter to the United Nations to begin withdrawing from the court, which was establish»»»

DUBAI: Iran has executed two men who were sentenced to death for their part in protests in Isfahan during nationwide unrest that rocked the country in January, the Judiciary’s Mizan News Agency reported on Tuesday. Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani ‌and Amirhossein ‌Safari Hosseinabadi were among 12 ‌men ⁠se»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s animation industry is doing well at the box office but missing the point, according to Dr. Mohammed Ghazala, professor of animation and head of the School of Cinematic Arts at Effat University. He argues the real money lies in owning characters and stories that pay out for de»»»