Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev told a press conference on Wednesday that his Ministry, as well as the Defence Ministry and the Ministry of Agriculture are working jointly with the Fire Safety and Civil Protection General Directorate to draw an action plan to tackle wildfires, as instructed b»»»

Dubai: flydubai announced Wednesday it has launched daily flights between Dubai and Bangkok, adding a second destination in Thailand as the airline expands its network in Southeast Asia. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The inaugural flight departed from Terminal 3 at D»»»

Arab Finance: Misr Italia Properties has fully acquired Misr Italia Holding for Financial Investments and subsidiaries by Khaled El Assal, Mohamed Khaled El Assal, and Karim Khaled El Assal, according to a statement. Following the successful transaction, the company unveiled EGP 8 billion in new in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking a remarkable year for foreign direct investment (FDI) and reaffirming Qatar’s position as a leading destination for high value, impact-driven global investment. In 2025, Qatar attract»»»

A record 25.2 million young American adults (about 33%) under 35 have returned to the family nest as the cost of living has become prohibitive. There is a stereotype of Americans living at home with their parents as freeloaders, living in the basement and spending their ample free time playing vide»»»

Roughly 15 million Americans were scammed out of money in 2025, with AI-generated content and deepfakes featuring in a notable share of cases, according to a new survey. Total losses across the country reached an estimated $68 billion last year, or about $186 million stolen every day. The findings »»»

Two English seaside towns have imposed a three-year ban on public alcohol consumption after a wave of anti-social behavior, beach fights, arrests, and complaints from local businesses. The order will take effect on Wednesday in Margate and Ramsgate, on the Kent coast, banning public drinking in key»»»

Police raided offices connected to France’s largest opposition party on Tuesday, National Rally (RN) leader and presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella has said, claiming the searches were politically timed as the country moves closer to election season. The Euroskeptic and anti-immigration politician»»»

The exchange between Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio over whether agreements were reached in Alaska last year, or whether proposals were merely put forward, says much about the current level of mutual understanding. In substance, however, it is less a basis for further action than a commentary on att»»»

The British government unveiled its long-delayed Defense Investment Plan with a commitment to spend an additional $19.9 billion over the next four years, only a little more than half the $37 billion defense ministers and the military had been seeking. File photo by Andy Rain/EPA July 1 (UPI) -- The»»»

The Hague: The executive body of the International Criminal Court Wednesday voiced concern over the recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, saying it undermined the global pursuit of justice. The military-led West Africa states announced in September they were pulling out of the ICC, wh»»»

Doha, London, New York, San Francisco: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced its participation in the completed take-private transaction of Janus Henderson Group Ltd. (Janus Henderson) alongside Trian Fund Management L.P. and General Catalyst, as part of a global group of investors. CEO of QIA»»»

Dubai: Emirates has launched its third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi, increasing services on the route to 21 weekly flights and adding more travel options for passengers heading to Kenya, signalling greater demand for travel to the African continent from UAE. The new service, EK717, arrive»»»

JEDDAH: UAE developers kept construction projects on track despite a 20 to 25 percent surge in imported material costs, with supply chain disruptions having limited impact, according to Moody’s Ratings. In a sector in-depth report, the credit rating agency said real estate developers have maintaine»»»

There are 22 units in the Bulgarian Army who active participate in extinguishing fires with up to 400 people. Seven of these units are located in Northern Bulgaria and 15 in Southern Bulgaria, said Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov during a briefing on Wednesday. “We are fully prepared to provide a»»»

THE HAGUE: The executive body of the International Criminal Court Wednesday voiced concern over the recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, saying it undermined the global pursuit of justice. The military-led West Africa states announced in September they were pulling out of the ICC, wh»»»

RIYADH: The Asir Region Municipality continues to enhance the investment environment in the tourism sector by offering 44 investment sites during the summer season. This initiative is part of its efforts to empower investors, enrich the visitor experience, and increase the contribution of tourism a»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that his pursuit of "total victory" against Iran and its proxies "never ends." In a televised interview with Israeli Channel 14, Netanyahu said Israel "is stronger than ever", adding that "when you’re strong, people form alliances with you, and the»»»

Damascus, July 1 (SANA) Exhibitors at the 12th Syria Specialized Exhibitions 2026 said modern industrial equipment and advanced production technologies are expected to support the recovery of Syria’s manufacturing sector, improve productivity and create new investment opportunities.The exhibition, »»»

“The opening of the SGB-ALFA factory represents a significant new achievement for Electro-Alfa International, both in Romania and internationally. Over the past 35 years, we have transformed a local company into a competitive business, growing steadily one step at a time. Today, our partnership wit»»»

Share: Photo A displaced woman mourns her home in southern Lebanon after finding it completely destroyed during Hezbollah’s war with Israel which started on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets a Israel in support of Iran. BEIRUT- Some 400,000 Lebanese uprooted by war have returned to southern Leba»»»

Through REDPORT Living, clients gain access to benefits developed together with MOBEXPERT, from dedicated consultancy and Personal Shopper services to furnished and fully equipped kitchens or included wardrobes, depending on the chosen project. “A kitchen exactly as you want it: customized, fully f»»»

Doha, Qatar: School's out, many families are travelling for the summer and the roads are a little quieter. But if you are spending the season in Qatar, there's no dearth of ways to make the most of your weekend. From the bigger-than-ever Toy Festival and exciting summer camps to trade fairs, exhibi»»»

The UAE property market is undergoing a structural shift as buyers become more informed, brokers more accountable and pricing decisions increasingly driven by data rather than deal volumes, according to new analysis from property portal Bayut. "Real estate decisions are too important to be driven b»»»

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov reviewed new special-purpose vehicles and buses delivered to support the development of Karakol’s road, utility, and transport infrastructure. At the same time, it emerged that part of the supplied equipment does not »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index maintained its strong year-to-date momentum, delivering a 2.9 percent gain in the first six months of this year, according to Kamco Invest. The report revealed that the Kingdom was also the second-best-performing market in the Gulf Cooperation Council »»»

It couldn’t have been a better start to the month for two Kerala-born Dubai expats who have turned millionaires in the latest Dubai Duty Free draw. Kabir Poovathingal, a 48-year-old Indian national based in Dubai, became a $1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 547 with ticket number 34»»»

BusinessEuropeDigital euro: The plan to Trump-proof the EU's economiesNik MartinThe EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings. https»»»

Erbil: Region Trade Bank (RTB) has become the first Iraqi lender to appoint a Board of Directors comprising internationally recognised experts in financial integrity, sanctions policy, banking supervision and payment systems, in a move aimed at strengthening governance and aligning the bank with gl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Traffic has announced the release of a new selection of significant vehicle plate numbers through the Sooum app. In a social media post, the department stated that the expression of interest feature for the new numbers will open on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 8a»»»

Paris, France: France on Wednesday launched new paid leave for both mothers and fathers, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to boost the country's sluggish birth rate. In 2024, Macron unveiled a plan to combat infertility and the declining birth rate, saying it would help pave the way towards what »»»

City Day is celebrated today, July 1, in Karakol. One of the most beautiful cities in Kyrgyzstan turns 157 this year. On the holiday, President Sadyr Japarov visited the city and inspected the reconstruction of Pushkin Park in Karakol. The head of state was also presented with a number of infrastru»»»

Fable and Mythos are coming back online. Leading US AI company Anthropic says the US Commerce Department has lifted export controls on the AI models, less than three weeks after the company was ordered to suspend access to them over national security risks. Washington has stepped up oversight of ne»»»

The US Supreme Court on June 30 rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship in a blow to one of his signature anti-immigration initiatives. This comes after Trump had signed an executive order on the first day of his presidency decreeing those born to parents in the US »»»

As the death toll in Venezuela nears 2000 following back-to-back earthquakes, the aftershocks of the disaster are beginning to make themselves felt. Almost 60,000 buildings are thought to have been damaged or destroyed, while more than 10,000 have been injured leaving hospitals at breaking point. A»»»

After nearly 20 years of investment in energy infrastructure and the development of an integrated business model, NOVA Power & Gas is entering a new phase focused on expanding its household and industrial customer base. The company has launched an investment programme estimated at EUR 1 billion for»»»

Dubai: What began as a promising Bumble date ended in a nightmare nearly four years later for a 28-year-old Bengaluru woman, who alleges that intimate videos of her with the man she met through the dating app were uploaded online without her knowledge or consent, NDTV reported. Also Read: Bengaluru»»»

Broad market recovery coincides with renewed foreign appetite for Egyptian debt and diversified sovereign funding strategy Cairo — Egyptian equities staged a broad recovery on Tuesday, 30 June, as buying returned across the market after recent losses, with gains in both blue-chip and small-cap stoc»»»

Dubai: A growing concern over misleading “verified” property listings has sparked calls for tighter checks on Dubai’s online real estate portals, with industry experts warning that advertisements carrying verification badges should accurately reflect the official permit details attached to the prop»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, during a working trip to Issyk-Kul region, got acquainted with the reconstruction of the park named after Alexander Pushkin in Karakol, as well as with the projects that are planned to be implemented in the city. Among them are the construction of a modern Con»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In this wide-ranging interview, Türk presents a coherent vision of human rights as the essential framework through which to understand some of the defining global challenges of the 21st century. Ra»»»

France's National Rally was on Tuesday targeted as part of Europe-wide raids following suspicions of the misappropriation of European funds by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy (ID) group of MEPs, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said, onfirming a report in French daily»»»

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday stressed the importance of a "strong military" and swore to "uphold the party's absolute leadership" of the armed forces in a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Fighting corruption was also a priority, Xi said, after a recent anti-»»»

Syrian authorities announced the names of 70 lawmakers on Wednesday ​appointed to a transitional parliament by President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, paving the way to convene the body next week more than eight months after the process of forming it began. The 210-member chamber, two-thirds of which was chosen»»»

Syrian authorities announced the names of 70 lawmakers on Wednesday ​appointed to a transitional parliament by President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, paving the way to convene the body next week more than eight months after the process of forming it began. The 210-member chamber, two-thirds of which was chosen»»»

Dubai: Tamil Nadu Police are investigating an alleged conspiracy to destabilise the Vijay-led TVK government after the state intelligence department claimed it foiled a purported plot less than two months after the administration took office. According to police sources, the alleged plan involved e»»»

France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on April 18, 2027, with a run-off set for May 2, an executive source said on Tuesday. The vote is widely seen as a pivotal test for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally as President Emmanuel Macron prepares to leave office after»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced at the start of today’s government meeting that U.S. military tanker aircraft have now fully departed Bulgaria, with the withdrawal completed by the end of June as planned. He linked the departure to security considerations in the capital area. “This minimizes t»»»

The era of “fly and flop” holidays is fading, replaced by the “skilliday” as almost half of Europeans (48%) want to learn a new skill while travelling, according to a Mastercard survey of over 27,000 travellers across 28 European countries. More than a third (37%) have already booked a holiday this»»»