ANKARA: ‌Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkiye hopes to achieve a result on lifting US sanctions and its desire to purchase ​F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there should be no defense industry restrictions between allies. US President Donald Trump, who visited Ankara this week for»»»

Statues of 17th-century king Shivaji have been erected across various Indian cities over the past few years by Hindu nationalist groups, who view him as a symbolic defender of Hindus against Muslims. The campaign marks another act of intolerance toward Muslim and Christian minorities, who have been»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Gita Kothari, the coordinator for the accession of candidate countries at the Secretariat of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Foreign Ministry reported on Friday. Kothari is in Bulgaria for a working visit, »»»

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London for the first time in more than 900 years after a highly secure and complex journey from France to the British Museum, as FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi explains. The 11th-century masterpiece depicting the Battle of Hastings will be displayed from Se»»»

After a NATO summit focused on Iran, Ukraine and ties with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprised leaders with an unusual gift: engraved vintage revolvers with live ammunition. The unexpected presents created diplomatic and logistical challenges, with several leaders saying »»»

A Ukrainian military intelligence officer who confessed to killing a woman suspected of carrying out an unsuccessful hit on a sanctioned oligarch in Monaco has withdrawn his confession, Ukrainian media reported Friday citing court proceedings, instead pinning the blame on his co-defendant. The offi»»»

Data related to alleged influence peddling and the movement of undeclared financial resources linked to Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader Delyan Peevski is currently being reviewed, according to a report by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP). The document cont»»»

BELGRADE - The Higher Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has indicted Sasa V for the heinous May 12 murder of a man identified as A N at the "27" restaurant in Belgrade's Senjak district, as well as for illegally carrying firearms and ammunition. Sasa V is charged with the criminal offence of aggravat»»»

The European Council on Friday adopted country-specific recommendations for the Member States, including five recommendations addressed to Bulgaria covering economic, social, employment, structural and budgetary policies. The Council recommends that Bulgaria adhere to the maximum growth rates of ne»»»

Ahou Koutchesfahani, scholar in international relations and Iran expert, analyses the funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of power by the Islamic Republic. The regime is seeking to send two messages: to its own population, by showcasing its control and ability to»»»

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes Friday as Typhoon Bavi crawled towards Taiwan after having triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines. The tropical storm is the largest typhoon to hit Taiwan in more than three decades. Fifteen people were killed in landslides in the Philippi»»»

Kuwait City, July 10 (SANA) Kuwait on Friday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington has begun procedures to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a statement posted on X, Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the country’s support for efforts by t»»»

President Joseph Aoun has said that "as long as Hezbollah’s allegiance is to Iran, there will be no progress.” “The issues will be resolved when the party's allegiance becomes Lebanese, not Iranian," said Aoun in a chat with journalists. He emphasized that "the issue of Hezbollah cannot be addresse»»»

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-dip»»»

Following fresh US strikes during the funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran stepped up pressure by targeting US allies and threatening American bases across the region in an effort to force Washington back to the negotiating table. According to FRANCE 24's Philip Turle, despite Donald»»»

North Korea plans to boost its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity”, state media reported on Friday, citing a decision from a military commission meeting. The country also announced plans to bolster its spying activities in South Korea “in a radical way”. North Korea will strengthen its nuc»»»

When NATO’s 36th summit opened at the Bestepe Presidential Complex on July 7, the official agenda read like every other alliance gathering of the past few years: defense spending targets, support for Ukraine, industrial capacity, adaptation to new threats. But for the host nation, the meeting was n»»»

Meta, the parent company of the popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, must change the design features that make them addictive to users, the European Union said Friday. It also threatened to slap the US tech giant with steep fines if it does not abide by the new directive. Meta mus»»»

After nearly 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry has returned to the UK for a year-long exhibition at the British Museum. Its highly secretive and carefully controlled journey involved police escorts, a specially designed case and strict conditions to protect the fragile medieval masterpiece, in a mov»»»

Bulgaria’s Vrazhdebna and Bezmer military air bases are set to receive upgrades financed through NATO funds, after the government approved additional requirements under the Alliance’s Capability Programme Plan. The Council of Ministers said a special project aimed at improving the operational capab»»»

The European Council on Friday adopted country-specific recommendations for the Member States, including five recommendations addressed to Bulgaria covering economic, social, employment, structural and budgetary policies. The Council recommends that Bulgaria adhere to the maximum growth rates of ne»»»

US President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Kyiv a license to make Patriot missiles could be a game changer – in Ukraine’s next war with Russia, but not in this one. As IntelliNews reported, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy must be very happy with the results of the Ankara Nato summit on July»»»

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Friday it was discussing whether to let Turkiye sell off its Russian-made S-400 missile systems, amid reports Ankara planned to offload them in exchange for Washington granting access to US-made F-35 fighter jets. NATO member Turkiye has been blocked from Washington’s F-35 »»»

The European Parliament declared a climate emergency in 2019, yet the EU still appears to be caught off guard by increasingly severe heatwaves and heat domes. With temperatures this summer set to break records and expose millions of Europeans to dangerous heat, we ask whether the bloc has neglected»»»

Bulgaria will not block the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus, despite having several reservations about specific measures included in the proposal, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on bTV. The Bulgarian government approved the country’s official position o»»»

Nato pledged to provide Ukraine with €70bn ($80bn) in military equipment, assistance and training this year during the Ankara Nato summit on July 8, with a commitment to match that sum in 2027 — but little of the money is new. The pledge was set out in a joint declaration issued at the close of the»»»

This photo, taken Friday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks closed higher on a semiconductor rally. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks closed higher Friday, extending their winning streak to a second consecutive session, as semiconductor shares rallied following o»»»

PARIS: The Esports World Cup 2026 has landed in Paris, and Week 1 has wasted no time getting into full swing. With the opening ceremony complete, there are already three trophies on the line as attention turns to the first Championship Weekend of EWC 2026. Week 1 sees the conclusion of VALORANT, Ap»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping, seen here at a reception in Beijing's Great Hall of the People in September 2025, met with North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song on Friday, Chinese media reported. File Photo by Kremlin Press Office/UPI | License Photo Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korea's premie»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed seven written orders implementing major military decisions aimed at strengthening the country's nuclear forces and expanding military intelligence, state media reported Friday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, July 10 (UPI) -- North Korea will significantly expand the»»»

Namibia wants to process more of its uranium domestically rather than continuing to rely on exports of uranium concentrate, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said during a visit to China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) in Shenzhen as part of her state visit to China, The Namibian reports. CG»»»

After being distracted by the Iran war and cutting off Ukraine’s financial and military aid, US President Donald Trump is back in the Ukraine peace game. In a major policy U-turn, the Trump administration has promised to give Kyiv a licence to make its own desperately needed Patriot missile weapons»»»

As Bulgaria reassesses its planned cooperation with German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall, neighboring Croatia is moving ahead with a major partnership that positions the country as a future regional center for advanced defense technology and unmanned systems, BGNES writes. Rheinmetall has offici»»»

Wizz Air, Bulgaria’s largest airline by market share, announced the launch of a new direct connection between Varna and Basel, Switzerland, expanding travel options from Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. The new route will begin operating on October 27, 2026, with flights scheduled twice a week, every Tu»»»

Bulgaria is among the countries in Europe where housing and rental costs are rising at the fastest pace, according to the latest Eurostat data for the first quarter of 2026. On an annual basis, property prices in the country increased by 14.8%, placing Bulgaria second in Europe, behind only Portuga»»»

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport has signed a term sheet with UAE-based artificial intelligence company Presight to explore the development of a national operational intelligence platform designed to improve the monitoring and management of the country's transport network, Presight said in a pres»»»

From Tom Cruise’s climb up Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to Dune: Part Three returning to Abu Dhabi’s vast deserts, the UAE has cemented its place as one of Hollywood’s most versatile filming destinations. Over the years, the country has transformed into everything from a high-altitude action playground to »»»

India’s ambassador to Romania, Manoj Kumar Mohapatra met on Wednesday in Alba Iulia with the representatives of the authorities of county and local public administration.The official meeting between the ambassador and the chairman of the Alba County Council, Ion Dumitrei, the prefect Nicolae Albu a»»»

Romania's economy shrank by 1.2% unadjusted in the first three months of 2026, year-on-year, and by 1.1% seasonally adjusted, according to provisional data released on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Compared with the previous provisional version, both the Gross Domestic Prod»»»

Romania needs American investment, major projects, smart financing and cooperation in sectors that matter for long-term security and development, but for these things to happen, it must remain a serious partner, acting Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said.Nazare met on Thursday with Allison Hooke»»»

Dubai: ADNOC Logistics and Services has ordered four new liquefied natural gas carriers for about $900 million, or Dh3.3 billion, expanding its fleet as ADNOC builds its global LNG marketing and trading business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The four vessels will ea»»»

Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced charges against an eighth suspect accused of plotting an attack targeting June 15's UFC event at the White House. Pool photo by Evan Vucci/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- An eighth suspect has been arrested and charged in an alleged plot to attack last»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s next phase of development is being led by nine major projects across transport, artificial intelligence, finance, tourism and waterfront real estate, with analysts pointing to a shift toward projects that support long-term economic resilience. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Paris, France: Indian designers are a growing presence at Paris Haute Couture Week -- "overdue" representation for a country that has long played a role behind the scenes, the latest newcomer, Manish Malhotra, told AFP. Malhotra, 59, became the fourth Indian designer after Rahul Mishra, Gaurav Gupt»»»

Dubai: UAE telecoms group e& is selling its entire investment in Vodafone Group for $5.95 billion, bringing an end to one of its largest international shareholdings after a review of its global portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi-listed company sai»»»

Uzbekistan and Belarus agreed on July 9 to double their bilateral trade to $2bn, as Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko concluded two days of talks in Minsk with the kind of substantive commercial package that gives the Belarusian leader's r»»»

Uzbekistan and Belarus agreed on July 9 to double their bilateral trade to $2bn, as Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko concluded two days of talks in Minsk with the kind of substantive commercial package that gives the Belarusian leader's r»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that technical details still needed to be finalised with the US before Kyiv could start manufacturing its own Patriot air-defence missiles. Ukraine's dwindling interceptor stockpiles have been outstripped by Russia's deadly ballistic missile a»»»

Syrian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested several suspects accused of carrying out a series of bombings in Damascus, including attacks during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit this week. The Interior Ministry said security forces dismantled the entire cell, while an official blam»»»

Crowds of Gazans took to the streets on Wednesday for the funeral of Palestinian aid worker Mohammad al-Waheidi, who was killed by an Israeli air strike Tuesday. Waheidi had been involved in setting up public screenings of World Cup matches in the devastated Palestinian territory. Gazans turne»»»