Alisher Kozuev, a deputy of the 7th and 8th convocations of the Zhogorku Kenesh, has been elected President of the Kara-Suu Football Club. Nursultan Kadyrbekov has been appointed as the club’s director. The new management team was introduced on July 28 during a working meeting attended by represent»»»

DUBAI: Moroccan-Belgian artist Dystinct is the face of Puma Middle East’s latest “Never Not Suede” campaign, a regional initiative celebrating the enduring cultural legacy of the sportswear brand’s iconic Suede sneaker. Marking Puma Middle East’s first regional collaboration of its kind, the campai»»»

The war in southern Lebanon is confronting the education sector with a new test as the academic year approaches, with schools among the institutions hardest hit by Israeli bombardment and destruction. Education officials say rebuilding them is no longer just an academic priority. It is essential fo»»»

DUBAI: Moroccan-Canadian singer, dancer and actress Nora Fatehi has teased her latest single, “Slay to the Rhythm,” sharing a first look with fans ahead of its release on July 31. Fatehi unveiled the teaser this week on Instagram and her YouTube channel. “Teaser out now on my YouTube channel! Check»»»

RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has unveiled the latest roster developments across PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUGB MOBILE, VALORANT, and Street Fighter 6 for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, the global country-based competition set to debut in Riyadh from Nov. 2 to 29. With the confirmed national rosters ann»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its summer initiatives aimed at supporting people living with diabetes and promoting health awareness, the Diabetes Qatar (DQ) organised a dedicated support programme for children newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and their families at the Diabetes Qatar’s headquarters, w»»»

AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India's largest Small Finance Bank and the first institution in over a decade to receive in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a Universal Bank, has enhanced its Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposit offerings by revising interest »»»

Mahasen Faqih and her husband returned this week to their village in southern Lebanon, digging through the debris of their home in search of their belongings, as part of the U.S.-brokered "pilot zones" agreement in which Israel agreed to withdraw in exchange for the disarmament of Hezbollah. The co»»»

Investigators have found what appears to be a claim of responsibility by the suspect in the fatal attack near Berlin's Pride festival, German authorities said Tuesday. The 21-year-old suspect, Abdul Rahman Ballout, was killed in a confrontation with police on Sunday, the day after investigators say»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new study by experts from the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has revealed major gaps in research on falls among older adults in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Unintentional falls are a leading cause of injury and death a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Philippine music industry is experiencing a commercial resurgence. Supported by a base of listeners marked by a culture of music consumption, the sector caters to diverse consumer segments and is generating increased economic value in both domestic and foreign markets. Industry gro»»»

Uganda on Tuesday declared itself Ebola-free on Tuesday as the virus spreads through the Democratic Republic of Congo. File Photo Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/EPA July 29 (UPI) -- Uganda has declared itself Ebola-free, as the virus continues to spread in neighboring the Democratic Republic of Congo. U»»»

AUSTRALIA: When looking at the appointment of Jens Wissing as the new manager of Al-Ittihad, it is hard not to make the comparison to Matthias Jaissle. The 38-year-old Jaissle has transformed Al-Ahli over the past three seasons, won back-to-back continental titles and has them as ready as any team »»»

Abu Dhabi: Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, 19, has achieved a historic milestone for the UAE, becoming the youngest Arab to reach an elevation of over 7,000 metres and the first Emirati to summit Lenin Peak (7,134 metres) in the Pamir Mountains of Kyrgyzstan on 18th July 2026. Get»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is hosting its annual Summer Quranic Centres programme at 12 mosques across Qatar, offering children a structured summer experience that combines Quran memorisation and recitation with educational, cultural and recreational activities aimed at »»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched a ballistic missile strike on US military targets in Jordan and intercepted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that both operations were part of a broader response to ongoing American “hostile actions.” The IRGC Aerosp»»»

Dubai: ADNOC Distribution has launched an advertising network that will allow brands to reach nearly 700,000 daily customers across its mobile app, service stations and Oasis convenience stores. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Engage by ADNOC will combine advertising a»»»

Every generation has its defining technology. Steam power transformed the 19th century. Electricity and internal combustion vehicles reshaped the 20th. The internet connected the world at the turn of the millennium. Artificial intelligence (AI) and electrified transport are poised to define the 21s»»»

More than 1,000 evacuees from the massive wildfires in Gironde have taken shelter in Bordeaux’s exhibition centre, where a small army of volunteers has organised a wide variety of activities to keep them busy and meet their logistical needs. FRANCE 24 reports.  The loudspeakers in the vast han»»»

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) identified irregularities involving €2.1 billion in European Union funds during 2025, according to a new report published by the European Commission. The report recorded more than 13,000 cases of irregularities affecting the EU budget over the course of the yea»»»

DUBAI: The Professional Fighters League has announced the full card for PFL New York Presented by Arkham for Friday, July 31, at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. Headlining the 11-fight slate is an intriguing battle of undefeated fighters for the PFL lightweight world championship belt betwe»»»

President Donald Trump on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment to writer E. Jean Carroll. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment awarded »»»

Abu Dhabi: As the number of recreational and commercial marine users continues to grow across Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Maritime has stepped up its awareness campaigns and regulatory enforcement, emphasising that compliance with maritime safety regulations is no longer optional but a legal obligation ba»»»

Bulgaria is preparing to introduce new rules that would require energy performance certificates for most residential buildings when properties are sold or rented, under amendments to the Energy Efficiency Act published for public consultation. If adopted, the changes would require energy efficiency»»»

Washington, July 29 (SANA) Oil prices closed nearly 5 percent lower on Tuesday, reaching their lowest levels in two weeks amid cautious hopes that the halt in fighting between the United States and Iran could pave the way for talks to end the war. According to Reuters, Brent crude fell 4.8 percent »»»

On July 29, 1900, Italian King Umberto I was shot to death by Gaetano Bresci, an Italian-born anarchist who resided in the United States before returning to his homeland to kill the king. 1 of 7 | On July 29, 1900, Italian King Umberto I, pictured in an 1878 portrait by Cosantino Sereno, was shot t»»»

Vazrazhdane has called for Parliament to include in this week's agenda a hearing with State Agency for National Security (SANS) Chair Plamen Tonchev on the continuing activities of the KYB group. KYB is a Ukrainian development company linked to an alleged illegal construction scheme in the Baba Ali»»»

The Israeli military was about to launch a nighttime strike on a group of men in southern Syria when the soldiers noticed the long curls dangling from the temples of their targets. The troops held their fire. These were not Syrian militants attempting to breach Israel's border but religious Jews wh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Families and residents are increasingly turning in large numbers to the country’s world-class indoor attractions, transforming the traditionally quiet summer months into a period of vibrant activity and community engagement. With daytime highs are being recorded in recent days, climate»»»

High school students from Bishkek have developed EyeSens smart glasses equipped with a voice-based AI assistant for blind and visually impaired people. A camera built into the frame captures the surrounding environment and sends data to a smartphone. The system then processes images using local mac»»»

Doha, Qatar: Two Qatari contestants are competing in the qualifying rounds of the third edition of the international “Awwal Al-Awael” Quran Competition, which brings together elite Quran memorisers from around the world. The competition, the international branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bi»»»

The strike of employees in the public healthcare system was based on lies and misinformation, related to the draft of the new Pay Law, declared Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, Tuesday evening, at the Victoria Palace, at the end of the extraordinary government meeting."Regarding the strike in the healt»»»

Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) President Adrian Tutuianu met representatives of the PSD, PNL, USR, POT, UDMR, S.O.S. Romania, AUR, the parliamentary group of national minorities and the United for Romania parliamentary group on Tuesday to discuss a package of electoral legislation reforms.Acco»»»

Romanian tech company Oves Enterprise and Edrone, one of Ukraine's largest military-drone manufacturers, have signed a strategic partnership to launch joint production of military drones in Romania.According to a press release sent on Tuesday by Oves, the partnership combines the two companies' exp»»»

Americans' confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June. That's essentially the same tepid range its been in »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had an "excellent" meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, their first sit-down since launching a joint war against Iran and it offered Netanyahu a chance to smooth out strains in their relationship. The closed-door meetin»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been awarded the “Best Digital Bank” in Qatar and the “Best for Product Marketing” in Middle East and North Africa for its digital propositions at the prestigious MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026. The»»»

The FAB-3000 heavy bomb, now paired with a wing-mounted glide module, has become a strategic hammer, capable of shattering hardened command bunkers and razing permanent fortifications to rubble, Russia's state corporation Rostec noted. Russia's Defense Ministry regularly reports strikes on Ukrainia»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a temporary staircase at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station as part of ongoing expansion works. The authority advised commuters to follow directional signs and the access routes displayed on station maps when entering the station. Get»»»

In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, few historical figures are as awkwardly placed as artist Ivan Aivazovsky. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, on the Black Sea coast in 1817, the city of Aivazovsky’s birth now under Russian occupation but still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine. In »»»

In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, few historical figures are as awkwardly placed as artist Ivan Aivazovsky. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, on the Black Sea coast in 1817, the city of Aivazovsky’s birth now under Russian occupation but still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine. In »»»

Dubai: Eligible Emaar Development customers can secure pre-approval for financing of up to 50% of a property’s value under a new agreement with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The financing option will cover ready and off-plan homes across Em»»»

Two officials from the capital’s department of the Emergency Situations Ministry have been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of systematic extortion and taking bribes. The Military Prosecutor’s Office reported. According to investigators, the employees demanded money from representatives of design o»»»

You know the drill. You wake up in the morning, and immediately check your watch, attempt to analyse the sleep score, scan the recovery levels. Yikes, the stress readings are high. And you haven't worked out much, this week. Panic, panic. You're doing enough, but it's not enough. You're reading bet»»»

Doha, Qatar: Protecting workers’ health has remained a key pillar of Qatar’s labour and occupational safety policies, with authorities continuing to introduce initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access and safeguarding employees working in demanding environments. The latest effort comes with »»»

Abu Dhabi: Bayut, the UAE's leading property portal, has released its Abu Dhabi Property Market Reports for H1 2026, highlighting steady growth in the capital’s residential real estate market. Despite a complex economic backdrop, the market has continued to attract strong interest from local and in»»»

James Duckett was executed at 1:19 p.m. EST for the 1987 slaying of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee. Photo courtesy Florida Department of Corrections/Website July 28 (UPI) -- Florida carried out a rare double execution on Tuesday, putting James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone to death via lethal injection»»»

Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has completed its $9 billion acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance, lifting its fleet to about 1,000 aircraft and making the Dubai company the world’s third-largest aircraft lessor. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The enlarged owned, man»»»

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been dogged by controversy ever since it issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant in November 2024. The issuer was the ICC’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan, a British lawyer, who has»»»

According to Péter Magyar, Europe's strongest anti-corruption institution could be established with the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office. In a video posted to his social media page on Tuesday, the prime minister stressed that the office will operate completely independently of th»»»