Salaries at state-owned companies should be adjusted downward, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television on Saturday. According to him, remuneration at some state enterprises is unrealistically high. He argued that current pay levels are based on flaw»»»

The US military and Iran exchanged further attacks over the weekend, with the conflict spreading concerns across Gulf nations and putting the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the crisis. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy and shipping routes, has emerged as the focal po»»»

JAKARTA, Indonesia: A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a busy highway on Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police said Monday. The crash occurred Sunday afternoon on the northern coastal highway near Kiajaran Kulon vil»»»

Manila: A constitutional law expert has pushed back against claims that only the Senate President may preside over an impeachment trial and that 16 votes are needed as an absolute number to convict an official being impeached. The remarks came from legal scholar, Atty. Domingo Cayosa, who argued th»»»

The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at »»»

Global oil prices surged more than 4% Monday after the United States launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iranian military targets, renewing fears that escalating tensions in the Arabian Gulf could disrupt crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy ch»»»

For decades Lindsey Graham traveled the globe selling a vision of the United States as a nation willing to use its military might to protect democracies around the world, even as his party was taken over by a president openly skeptical of that worldview. Graham — who died unexpectedly at 71 on Satu»»»

Dubai: The United States has given the UAE one of the biggest upgrades to its technology partnership in years by easing export controls and granting the country broader access to advanced American technologies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The »»»

Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military might in the U.S. Senate. A former military lawyer who reached the rank of colonel in the Air Force, the wisecracking Graha»»»

The UAE is set for partly cloudy weather on Monday, with humid conditions expected overnight and into Tuesday morning across some coastal and inland areas, raising the possibility of fog or mist, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, »»»

Egypt and Germany have announced plans to significantly increase their bilateral trade to €9 billion by the end of 2024. This ambitious target, revealed during an economic summit in Düsseldorf, represents a substantial €2 billion increase from the current trade level of €7 billion. The summit saw E»»»

A flurry of conflicting diplomatic and military actions has intensified scrutiny over who is directing Iran's response to its escalating confrontation with the United States and regional rivals, as officials pursue diplomacy even while military commanders signal continued escalation. On Saturday (J»»»

Dubai: The latest round of US-Iran military exchanges has exposed more than a regional confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz. It has also brought into sharper focus a growing struggle inside Tehran over the country’s future direction. Even as Iranian negotiators have continued contacts with Oman »»»

Dubai: With football fever gripping homes, schools, academies and community pitches across the UAE, more children are lacing up like their World Cup heroes and more adults are dusting off boots they haven't worn in years. But orthopaedic surgeons in the UAE say the surge in enthusiasm is bringing a»»»

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., ended weeks of silence on the condition of his heath Sunday, confirming that he is in a rehabilitation facility while recovering from a fall. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 12 (UPI) -- Ending weeks of silence following a hospitalization, Sen. Mitch M»»»

SINGAPORE: The dollar ‌jumped against most of its peers as a renewal of conflict in the Middle East fanned inflation fears and the prospect of rate hikes from central ​banks increased.Against the yen, the US dollar was up 0.1 percent at 161.92 yen. The euro weakened 0.1 percent to $1.1403 while the»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi may be the only viable location in the UAE for the proposed $5 billion Moon resort, according to its founders, who say the development requires 556 acres and cannot move forward without direct government support. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Michael»»»

While the worst of the heat dome this week will focus from the northern part of the Rockies to the Midwest, up to a few days of heat and high humidity will return to the East as well. Millions of U.S. residents from the interior West to the East Coast will see dangerously hot temperatures this week»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped on Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states following attacks by the United ​States, threatening energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures climbed $2.34, or 3.08 percent, to $78.35 by 2311 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.21,»»»

Manila: The Philippines is making one of its biggest bets yet on renewable energy. Billions of dollars are being poured into hydropower, pumped-storage facilities and grid-scale battery systems as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economy strains an aging electricity network. Most of the mon»»»

The US Central Command (CentCom) said its forces launched a fresh wave of precision strikes beginning at 5 pm ET on Sunday (2 am Gulf time on Monday, July 13), targeting Iranian military assets used to threaten commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The operation focused on facilit»»»

The United States on Sunday carried out a second night of airstrikes against Iranian targets as their dispute over transit rights in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to escalate beyond the region. U.S. Navy file photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zoe Simpson July 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. mili»»»

BANGKOK: A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub i»»»

Iran reported strikes Sunday evening on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The as-yet unclaimed strikes came hours after Tehran and WashingtonStrait of Hormuz, offeri»»»

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities evacuated nearly two million people and suspended transport as the powerful storm threatened flooding and destructive winds. Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm on»»»

The EU is diluting key elements of its proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia as internal divisions deepen over how far member states are willing to go to tighten economic pressure on Moscow. Diplomats have spent recent days trying to salvage a compromise after several governments demanded »»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that a return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences for the people of the Middle East region, international peace and security, and the global economy. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Guterres expressed grave»»»

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was cleared to run in next year's presidential election, despite having her embezzlement conviction confirmed, in a week that saw Iran hold days-long funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and football stars Kylian Mbappé and Lionel »»»

The US military on Sunday said that "traffic is flowing" through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claim to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the Middle East war. Iran had earlier attacked US-allied Gulf neighbors in response to the latest series of US strikes on Iran, further endangering »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honoring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of antisemitism″ that have darkened Fra»»»

LONDON: Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final. The world number one recovered from losing the first set in a match largely dominated by serve, eventually we»»»

DUBAI: The US military said it has launched another round of strikes against Iran “to degrade their ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” The latest salvo began at 2100 GMT on Sunday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X, adding that President Donald Trump “h»»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Syria inaugurated the “Tech Town” innovation hub in Damascus on Sunday, aiming to foster entrepreneurship, support startups, and accelerate the country’s digital transformation as part of efforts to build a knowledge-based economy. The center, located in the Kafr Sousa dist»»»

Iran will not allow the US to violate the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with impunity, Tehran’s top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf has said. On Saturday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to all shipping until the US ends »»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine to be held in Paris on 13 July 2026, on behalf of President Erdoğan.»»»

JERUSALEM: He has led multiple wars, outlasted several American presidents, and watched his political obituary written — only to be shredded — more times than any other leader in modern Israeli history. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces an international arrest warra»»»

LONDON: Israel is scrambling to counter a new battlefield threat after Hezbollah’s growing use of fiber-optic drones — a weapon many experts say has fundamentally changed modern warfare — exposed a dangerous gap in its defenses. Cheap, difficult to detect and immune to electronic jamming, the drone»»»

Business News announced the results of its seventh edition of the Bank Performance Indicators in Egypt in 2017. The Commercial International Bank (CIB) received the Bank of the Year award, following a year of strong and balanced performance. The unfavorable economic conditions did not prevent the b»»»

The NATO summit in Ankara hasn’t been dubbed a “missile summit” by anyone – yet it probably should be. More than anything else, the meeting marked the launch of several major missile programs that could fundamentally reshape Europe’s military landscape over the coming decade. Germany is getting Tom»»»

Bangkok: A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Footage shared online by first responders shows huge blaze raging out of the f»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s general election on October 27 will determine whether the country’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will remain in power. Here are the main features of Israel’s electoral system. - Single nationwide constituency - Israel’s legislature consists of a single bod»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s general election on October 27 will determine whether the country’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will remain in power. Here are the main features of Israel’s electoral system. - Single nationwide constituency - Israel’s legislature consists of a single bod»»»

If you are moving to Budapest with your family, one of your main concerns will be securing a place for your child at the right school. Britannica International School hopes the information below will help you make the best choice for your child and your family. Collaborative post The needs we have »»»

by Ahmed El-Mahdi The director of the Egyptian Industrial Zone in Ethiopia, Alaa al-Saqti, has called for a detailed plan to be drawn up of the industrial city so as to make best use of the available area. He added that he would send a memo to this effect to Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab within the»»»

China has further consolidated its position at the pinnacle of global banking, with seven Chinese lenders occupying the world’s top 10 positions by Tier 1 capital, including the world’s four largest banks, according to The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks 2026. Compiled annually by The Banker, a Finan»»»

Damascus, July 12 (SANA) Canadian and Turkish ambassadors have welcomed the inaugural session of Syria’s newly elected People’s Assembly, describing it as an important milestone in Syria’s political transition and a step toward restoring the sovereignty of the Syrian people. Canadian Ambassador to »»»

FRANKFURT, Germany: Despite a year of searching, previous stints at big automotive suppliers and sending out about 50 applications, German software engineer Max Peil is still looking for a job. Trained in computer vision, a critical part of autonomous and intelligent driving systems, Peil could onc»»»

JENIN: Israeli bulldozers continued on Sunday to raze agricultural land in the village of Zububa, west of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank. Local sources said Israeli bulldozers resumed work in the morning, clearing agricultural areas and uprooting olive trees, causing extensive damage to residents»»»

AMMAN — Japan sees Jordan as a strategic gateway for expanding its economic engagement in the Middle East and seeks to deepen bilateral cooperation beyond traditional development assistance towards investment, technology, logistics and regional connectivity, Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Hideki Asa»»»

Police on Sunday said that there is no evidence that the suspected murder ​of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at ⁠her home in rural southwest England on Thursday with what police described as "serious injuries". T»»»