Bulgarian News Agency 4m

Vazrazhdane Calls for Foreign Minister’s Resignation Over Government’s Overall Policy

Vazrazhdane has called for the resignation of Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova over what it described as the government’s overall policy direction. “Bulgaria is not the smallest country in the European Union, and the patience of Bulgarian citizens with empty talk and hollow messages lacking subst»»»

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Arab News 26m

Where We Are Going Today: Ress Gaming Center

RIYADH: If you are looking for more than just a place to play video games, Ress Gaming Center offers a fresh take on entertainment in Riyadh. A welcoming social hub for gamers of all skill levels, it combines gaming, community and cafe culture under one roof. One of the venue’s standout features is»»»

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Arab News 26m

Rubio hails Lebanon for peace efforts after meeting president

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on Sunday, praising the country for its “move toward peace” after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks. It was the first trip to the US capital by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman wa»»»

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Arab News 26m

Social enterprise empowering Indian farmers gains exposure with Prince Talal Prize

NEW DELHI: An Indian organization that won this year’s Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development says the Saudi award will help it expand its solar installations for smallholder farmers while raising its global profile to attract partners, investors and donors. The Prince Talal Prize, »»»

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Arab News 26m

NY mayor Mamdani says still mulling Netanyahu arrest during UN meet

NEW YORK: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is in talks over whether to try to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, he said in an interview published Saturday — prompting a sharp rebuke from Netanyahu’s camp. “I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in »»»

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Arab News 28m

Rubio hails Lebanon for peace efforts after meeting president

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on Sunday, praising the country for its “move toward peace” after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks. It was the first trip to the US capital by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman wa»»»

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Novinite 45m

Sofia’s Michelin Dream Delayed? City Says Evaluation Continues Despite Reported SetbackOpinions

The Michelin evaluation process for Sofia is still ongoing and there has been no final rejection, according to Anton Penev, director of the Sofia Municipality’s Tourism enterprise. He said the capital has not received a definitive “no” from the prestigious culinary guide and that the assessment cou»»»

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Novinite 45m

EU Ranking Shock: Bulgarian Men have the Shortest Working Lives in EuropeOpinions

Bulgaria remains near the bottom of the European Union ranking when it comes to the expected length of working life, with only Romania recording a shorter period among member states. The average Bulgarian is expected to spend 34.6 years in the labor market, which is nearly three years below the EU »»»

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Ya Libnan 60m

Lebanon’s Aoun to meet Trump at White House on Tuesday – Ya Libnan

Share: An Israeli flag hangs from a damaged building in a village inside south Lebanon close to the border as seen from northern Israel, June 18, 2026. President Aoun is hoping to convince President Trump to exert pressure on Israel to withdraw from Lebanon in order to expedite a peace treaty to al»»»

Gulf News 1h

Philippines ‘ghost projects’: Lacson, Cayetano trade corruption claims as bitter Senate feud reaches new heights

Manila: A war of words between Senators Panfilo Lacson and Alan Peter Cayetano escalated over the weekend, with each accusing the other of questionable wealth and corruption in one of the most bitter public exchanges between two senior Philippine lawmakers in recent years. Get updated faster and fo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan Embassy postpones e-passport services in UAE until further notice

The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has postponed the launch of e-passport services in the UAE, delaying the planned rollout that was due to begin on July 20, 2026. In a public notice issued on Sunday, the embassy said the start of e-passport issuance had been deferred until further notice due to »»»

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Arab News 1h

PA warns Christian presence under threat as Israel plans 34 settlements

LONDON: The Palestinian Authority warned on Sunday that the Israeli decision to build 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank posed a direct threat to the presence of Christian communities. The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine has expressed its concerns in a letter»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Vazrazhdane Calls for Foreign Minister’s Resignation Over the Government’s Overall Policy

Vazrazhdane has called for the resignation of Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova over what it described as the government’s overall policy direction. “Bulgaria is not the smallest country in the European Union, and the patience of Bulgarian citizens with empty talk and hollow messages lacking subst»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

National Revenue Agency Suspends Two Employees Arrested for Bribery in Chernomorets

The National Revenue Agency (NRA) has initiated disciplinary proceedings and will temporarily suspend two of its employees who were arrested on suspicion of soliciting and accepting a bribe during an inspection of a commercial outlet in Chernomorets, NRA Communications Director Anna Mitova said at »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Arab League calls for resumption of talks, warns against escalation in region

Cairo: Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, warned of the serious consequences of the ongoing escalation in the region, particularly in the Arabian Gulf, cautioning against a renewed slide into an endless cycle of violence. In a statement issued by the Arab League today, Fah»»»

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Arab News 2h

ALMA Destination signs infrastructure, water services agreements for Jeddah waterfront project

RIYADH: ALMA Destination has signed two agreements establishing sustainable frameworks for public infrastructure management and water utility services across its 3.125 million sq. meter mixed-use waterfront development in Jeddah. The first deal was signed with the Ministry of Municipalities and Hou»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US troop deaths push Iran war into dangerous new phase

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with the deaths of 16 American service members reshaping Washington’s military response and pushing the fighting further across the Middle East. For weeks, the conflict had largely centred on control of the Strait o»»»

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UPI 2h

Iran says U.S. strikes hit nuclear power plant; U.N. investigates - UPI.com

International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi attends a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 26. On Sunday, he said the IAEA plans to investigate reports U.S. airstrikes hit an Iranian nuclear power plant under construction. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Russell out of Belgian GP after colliding with Hamilton on lap one

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium: Mercedes driver George Russell crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after colliding with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on the first lap at Spa-Francorchamps. During a spectacular opening lap featuring several overtaking moves among the leaders, Russell collided wit»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UN nuclear watchdog investigates reported attack on Iran’s Darkhovin site

Vienna, Austria: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it is looking into reports of an overnight attack on the construction site of a planned nuclear power plant in Darkhovin, in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province. “The facility is in the very early stages of construction and cont»»»

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France24 2h

US, Iran exchange new strikes

The risk of a wider war in the Middle East is growing after authorities in Bahrain and Kuwait said they intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran. Air raid sirens also sounded in Jordan's capital, Amman, while Israel said it detected Iranian missiles targeting the coastal city of Aqaba. Th»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Israeli army: Iranian Missile Attack Targets Aqaba in Jordan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli army: Iranian Missile Attack Targets Aqaba in Jordan 19-07-2026 16:46 PM The Israeli army announced it had detected an Iranian miss»»»

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France24 3h

Ukraine: Thousands take to the streets to protest against Fedorov removal

Protests continued across Ukraine for a third consecutive day despite the ongoing war, with demonstrators demanding the reinstatement of the popular former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, following his removal. The demonstrations coincided with two days of meetings between President Volodymyr Z»»»

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Arab News 3h

Review: ‘Blue Exorcist the Blue Night Saga’ finally delivers the answers fans have been waiting for

Some anime captivate viewers with dazzling fight scenes, while others leave a lasting impression through the stories they tell. “Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga” falls firmly into the latter category. As someone who has followed Rin Okumura’s journey from the beginning, I found this arc to be th»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Bank ABC joins consortium providing $550m financing for Cheiron’s Egyptian oil fields

Bank ABC has joined a nine-bank consortium to provide a $550m multi-facility syndicated loan to Cheiron Finance Limited to fund oil and gas development in Egypt, the lender announced. The financing will fund part of the capital expenditure required to develop Cheiron’s oil fields in the Gulf of Sue»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Outgoing Hungarian President Sulyok condemns constitutional amendment despite signing law ending his term

Outgoing Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has issued an unusually strong formal protest against the 17th amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law, arguing that key provisions undermine the rule of law, democracy and the separation of powers – even as he signed the legislation that brings his own pres»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abu Dhabi unveils national date palm documentation project

Abu Dhabi: At a time when countries around the world are working to protect their agricultural genetic resources from the growing threats of climate change, pests and diseases, the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority's Documentation of New Date Palm Varieties project marks an important step in preserving »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai Customs: Dh79 million in liquidity aid for private sector from March-June

Dubai: Dubai Customs measures introduced under the emirate’s economic support packages provided more than Dh79 million in liquidity to private companies and helped maintain trade flows worth Dh33.9 billion between March 1 and June 30, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

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Arab News 3h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 10,716 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 3.46 points, or 0.03 percent, to close at 10,716.82. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR2.38 billion ($633 million), with 65 stocks advancing and 190 retreating. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market No»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Kuwait reports second Iranian attack on power plant

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced Sunday that, as a result of the Iranian aggression against Kuwait, a power generation and water desalination plant came under a second attack in two days, causing a fire in parts of the facility. In a press statement car»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

South Africa says radioactive contamination at nuclear plant was minor

Johannesburg, South Africa: Recent radioactive contamination incidents at Africa's only nuclear power plant were minor and posed no public danger, officials said on Sunday, reaffirming South Africa's intention to scale up nuclear power generation. "Airborne radioactive contamination" was detected d»»»

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DW 3h

EU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effect

BusinessEuropeEU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effectNik Martin with AFP, European CommissionUnder new rules to reduce waste, large companies across the European Union can no longer dispose of unsold clothes, accessories and footwear. https://p.dw.com/p/5HNpwThe rise of fast fashion retail»»»

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Arab News 4h

Madinah dates season to open on Monday

MADINAH : Madinah is preparing to welcome visitors to its 2026 dates season, which will begin on Monday and run until Aug. 2 at the Madinah Central Dates Market. The season combines economic, cultural and heritage dimensions to offer a comprehensive experience that celebrates date culture and the q»»»

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Arab News 4h

Winners announced as AMAD Fintech Hackathon concludes in Riyadh

RIYADH: The winners of the second AMAD Fintech Hackathon were announced on Saturday in Riyadh after a three-day competition that involved more than 6,000 people. Tuwaiq Academy hosted the hackathon in partnership with Alinma Bank, with teams competing to build fintech solutions for the Saudi financ»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Can Kerala become India’s maritime gateway?

For decades, Kerala has lived with a contradiction. It has one of India’s most educated workforces, strong human development indicators and a location along one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. Yet when large manufacturers looked to expand, the state often lost out because of concerns over l»»»

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Sana 4h

Chinese firm seeks compensation after UK nationalizes British Steel

London, July 20 (SANA) China’s Jingye Group said on Sunday it would pursue legal action to seek full compensation from the British government after the nationalization of British Steel, following London’s decision to take full ownership of the loss-making company. In a statement, Jingye said it wou»»»

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Arab News 4h

Summer camps in Riyadh offer learning, creativity and a chance for children to stay engaged

RIYADH: As temperatures soar across Saudi Arabia, many families in Riyadh are turning to summer camps that combine education, creativity and physical activity, while offering children an opportunity to stay engaged while schools are closed. From robotics and science workshops to sports, art, cookin»»»

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Gulf News 4h

How Abu Dhabi builds liveable and sustainable cities

Abu Dhabi’s Livability Strategy and its focus on creating holistic, people-centric districts was highlighted as a global success story to government leaders, mayors, and city officials at the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026 in Singapore. Addressing global leaders at the event, Abdullah Mohammed Al B»»»

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Arab News 4h

Foreign investors favor Saudi market as GCC peers see outflows 

RIYADH: Foreign investors poured $1.6 billion into the Saudi Exchange during the second quarter of this year, the highest net buying in the Gulf Cooperation Council, according to an analysis. In its latest report, Kamco Invest revealed that the Kingdom was the only market in the GCC to register net»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Indian state declares educational holiday for FIFA World Cup Final 

Doha, Qatar: Football mania in the southern Indian state of Kerala has reached new heights, with the state government declaring a school holiday for Monday, July 20, 2026. The move allows students in the state, renowned for its passionate football culture, to stay up and watch the highly-anticipate»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Digital transformation boosts precision medicine

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's healthcare sector is investing heavily in digital transformation and the latest smart health technologies, marking a new phase for laboratory diagnostics and genetic testing. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has adopted advanced digital systems to manage laboratory operations an»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE updates rules on radio frequencies used by air taxis and delivery drones

Dubai: The UAE has approved updated spectrum regulations designed to support the planned use of air taxis, delivery drones and next-generation electric aircraft, creating a clearer framework for the radio frequencies needed to operate them safely. The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regul»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight

Bedminster, United States: US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments. Trump is expected to present the trophy alongside FIFA boss and close friend Gianni Infantino to the winner»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump's signature is 'worthless' after US strikes: Mojtaba Khamenei

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that the US violation of a recently signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran once again proved that US President Donald Trump's signature is worthless and invalid, according to Iranian media. He made the remarks in a message to the»»»

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Arab News 5h

Japan warns of possible rapid security deterioration in the Middle East

TOKYO: The Japanese Foreign Ministry sounded the alarm about the unpredictable security situation in the Middle East, citing escalating tensions between the US and Iran and a surge of attacks reported in Iran, the Gulf states, and Jordan. On Friday, the Ministry’s Japanese Nationals Emergency Respo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

GERB Leader Slams Government over Kyiv Declaration Position, Budget Policy

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized on Sunday Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the Government over their position on Kyiv Declaration, saying Bulgaria had sent conflicting messages to its European partners. Borissov was speaking at a briefing in Blagoevgrad during GERB’s New Minds national academy »»»

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DW 5h

New Bundesliga TV deal in US prioritizes reach over money

SportsGermanyNew Bundesliga TV deal in US prioritizes reach over moneyJonathan HardingThe Bundesliga has a new home on American screens after Germany's top football league left ESPN. The new deal is a sign of the times. https://p.dw.com/p/5HC5lAfter years of being on ESPN, the Bundesliga has moved »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Kerala declares holiday for students as football fever peaks

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s passion for football reached a new high on Sunday as the state government declared a holiday on Monday for all educational institutions, allowing students to stay up and watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina without worrying about attending classes »»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi real estate transactions hit $427bn since brokerage law took effect 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate market has recorded SR1.6 trillion ($426.6 billion) in transactions over the three years since the Kingdom’s Real Estate Brokerage Law took effect, a senior official said. Speaking at the third Real Estate Brokerage Forum in Riyadh, Tayseer Al-Mufarrej, general ma»»»

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France24 6h

Trump claims US World Cup a success, despite controversies, ahead of final

Donald Trump on Friday said the US had become a "soccer country" after hosting the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada "that brought the world together". But the tournament has not been without its controversies, from hardline US migration policies that excluded fans – and one Somali referee»»»

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