Tradewill Financial Services L.L.C SOC ("Tradewill UAE"), the UAE entity supporting the Trade W brand, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Category 5 Licence by the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA). The approval marks an important milestone in the Tradewill Group's international gro»»»

The Government will work with the clear understanding that the European Union (EU) and NATO provide the most favourable environment for safeguarding Bulgaria's national interests, and with the firm conviction that a country such as Bulgaria cannot accept a world of spheres of influence and the redr»»»

The 20th anniversary edition of the George Enescu International Competition sets two historic records: the highest number of entries (819) and the widest international participation in the event's history (58 countries), ARTEXIM announced on Friday, noting that this confirms the growing interest of»»»

The eighth edition of the SoNoRo Musikland Festival takes place from Friday to July 27, in the counties of Sibiu, Mures and Brasov, with the event being financed by the Ministry of Culture."The SoNoRo Musikland Festival honours through music the architectural heritage and traditions of the three co»»»

Industrial production fell by 3.3% as gross series, in the first five months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, while as series adjusted according to the number of working days and seasonality, declined by 3.1%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published»»»

The number of foreign nationals holding a valid right of residence in Romania exceeded 242,000 at the beginning of July, according to data from the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)."At the same time, labour market mobility remains strong. Thousands of workers have chosen to change jobs, w»»»

The Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) and the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) of the People's Republic of China discussed avenues for cooperation regarding the regulation and supervision of the non-banking financial sector, as well as key developments and challenges in finan»»»

The draft of the new wage law could reach a maximum value of 7.3% of GDP and a total wage bill of 12.1 billion lei, interim Labor Minister Dragos Pislaru stated on Friday, following the debate on the legislation held at Cotroceni Palace."The Ministry of Labor, together with the World Bank team, con»»»

The European Union annual inflation was 2.9% in June 2026, down from 3.3% in May, while Romania is again the country with the highest indicator, with 9.2 annual increase in prices recorded, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.The lowest annual rates were registered i»»»

Nearly one in three Romanians believe snap elections are the best way to resolve the country’s ongoing political crisis, according to a new survey conducted by the Political Rating Agency (ARP). The poll, carried out between June 30 and July 3 through telephone and online interviews with 1,774 resp»»»

In 2024, the EU had 15.7 professional judges per 100 000 people, down from 17.7 in 2014, according to data published on Friday by Eurostat on International Criminal Justice Day.According to European statistics, among the EU member states, Croatia and Slovenia registered the highest ratios, with 43.»»»

The Prosecutor General's Office had a first reaction on Saturday to the European Commission's Report on the rule of law, in which it says that reporting dysfunctions should be based on verified facts and objective assessments, avoiding generalizations that may affect citizens' trust in the judicial»»»

The application of Romania's Justice Laws has continued and has contributed to improving the legislative framework regarding the independence and functioning of the judiciary, but the European Commission finds that a series of issues remain unresolved in justice, as well as in areas such as combati»»»

Numerous convicted criminals, corrupt officials, and tax evaders who were in prison were released after the courts applied the extended statute of limitations—contrary to European law—as ruled by the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ), led by Judge Lia Savonea, according to G4Media.ro. From»»»

The Ministry of National Defense, through the General Directorate for Armaments, signed on Friday two purchase orders under the SAFE Program, worth over one billion euros, for the purchase of 12 Airbus H225 M multi-mission helicopters and 12 air surveillance radars from the French company Thales.Ac»»»

Amid the extreme heat that has affected Kyrgyzstan since July 17, municipal services in several cities across the country have organized water-cooling activities for children. In Osh, employees of the municipal enterprise Osh-Tazalyk are using water tankers to spray water on children in the streets»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Türkiye have built a model of bilateral cooperation that has earned international recognition and should serve as an example for the region, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye H E Hakan Fidan said in an interview with Qatar TV yesterday. Fidan praised the strength of Qata»»»

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi condemned the US strike on the under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant as "a dangerous assault on Iran's peaceful infrastructure" and warned the country will act in response. "Iran will take appropriate measures to defend its national intere»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has launched a limited-time fare sale, offering travellers up to 20 per cent off Economy and Business Class tickets to more than 45 destinations across its global network. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The promotion is available for bookings»»»

LIMA: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake in the Andes region of Peru killed six people and destroyed dozens of home, officials said Sunday. The Saturday night tremor injured another 32 people as it shook the town of Chongos Bajo about 300 kilometers (180 miles) east of Lima, Prime Minister Luis Enrique Aro»»»

Accounts allegedly linked to former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) chief Kamchybek Tashiev have appeared on social media and are spreading false information, the head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, said in a social media post. Acco»»»

Kyrgyz athletes successfully competed at an international aerial acrobatics competition, winning medals and securing places at the World Championship to be held in the Czech Republic. According to the Kyrgyz Federation of Aerial and Sports Acrobatics, the country was represented at the tournament b»»»

Bulgaria recorded the third-highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in June, according to Eurostat's final figures. Consumer prices rose by 5.2% compared with the same month a year earlier, placing the country behind only Romania, where inflation reached 9.2%, and Lithuania at 5.4%. At »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has opened condolence books at four of the country’s leading cultural institutions, inviting citizens, residents and visitors to pay tribute to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, by sharing messages of remembrance, gratitude and respect. Accordin»»»

Precision air-launched weapons and loitering munitions hit fuel depots in Odessa port, destroying fuel and lubricant reserves destined for the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Overnight, Russian strikes also targeted Ukrainian ports used for the Ukrainian army’s logistics.In O»»»

Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE remain largely normal, although several services to Kuwait continue to face disruptions. Services from UAE have been cancelled due to operational reasons as the escalation in the US-Iran war continue to affect travel across the Gulf. UAE carriers Emirates, Et»»»

July 20 (UPI) -- A third person has died in the Upper East Side's ongoing Legionnaires' disease outbreak, New York City health officials said, even as the rate of new cases has significantly slowed and the source of the cluster is believed to have been eliminated. The identity of the patient will n»»»

A ceremonial water blessing will be held in the courtyard of the General Directorate of Fire Safety and Civil Protection on Monday to mark the patron saint's day of Bulgarian firefighters, the Interior Ministry's press office said. On the Day of the Prophet Elijah, who is regarded as the protector »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy drones breach Nabatieh, Iqlim al-Tuffah area 20-07-2026 08:11 AM Latest News Urgent News Enemy drones breach Nabatieh, Iqlim al-Tuffa»»»

Construction of a new multi-apartment residential complex with 815 apartments has begun in Osh. The City Hall announced. A foundation capsule was laid at 135, Kochkonov Street. The ceremony was attended by Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev, deputies, and residents. The project is being implemented by the »»»

On July 21, drinking water will be temporarily shut off in part of the village of Mayevka due to maintenance work, the City Hall announced. The outage will affect the area between Skvortsova, Shattyk, Chui-39, Tuleberdiev, Japarov, and Zhanylyk Streets. Residential buildings, schools, kindergartens»»»

Doha, Qatar: In continuation of its efforts to reinforce the financial technology sector (FinTech), Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued its first license of this kind in the country to Ammen, to provide insurance price comparison website services. This makes Ammen the first company to be authorised»»»

The Hydrometeorological Service of Kyrgyzstan issued a weather alert as mudflows and floods are possible in mountainous and foothill areas of the country from July 21 to 25. According to the agency, the risks are associated with expected localized heavy rains. Residents and tourists are advised to »»»

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that two oil tankers exploded Monday night while attempting to transit the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway it described as “unsafe and accident-prone.” The vessels, which the IRGC identified as having been “coerced” by the US mi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down 381 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "During the night from 20:00 [Moscow time, 17:00 GMT] on July 19 to 8:00 on July 20, 381 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles of an airplane type were intercepted and »»»

Dubai: Travellers flying across the Gulf and Jordan are being urged to check airline schedules and review official safety guidance after the US, UK and Canada updated travel alerts amid renewed military activity in the Middle East. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The n»»»

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Kyrgyz mountaineer Damira Sharipbekova has successfully climbed Lenin Peak, which stands at an altitude of 7,134 meters. The head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, reported. According to him, Sharipbekova previously became a donor for her brother, »»»

Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced a short while ago that air raid sirens had been activated across the country. In a post on X platform, the ministry said the sirens sounded, urging citizens and residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safe place, and follow official news cha»»»

Dubai: Economy Class passengers on Emirates could soon have less need to carry neck pillows on long-haul flights, with the airline introducing an adjustable headrest designed to hold the head and neck in place while travellers sleep. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

President Xi Jinping used the opening of China's flagship AI summit on July 17 to portray Beijing as an alternative rule-setter for artificial intelligence, unveiling a new intergovernmental body and a package of aid for developing nations and dealing yet another direct blow to Washington's long-st»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision announced that the licenses of nearly 100 companies to use mineral resources have been revoked following a recent review. According to the ministry, the licenses were cancelled due to violations of licensing requirements.»»»

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for two major strikes on US military assets in Jordan, publicly thanking local Jordanians for providing intelligence that enabled the attacks. In a statement released by the IRGC's Public Relations, the group said it targete»»»

Relations between Israel and Türkiye are at one of their lowest points, and the rhetoric between the two countries continues to escalate. The latest point of friction came during Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara during the NATO Summit, when the American president went out of his way to praise his Tur»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova will host an Annual Conference with the participation of the heads of Bulgaria's foreign missions on Monday, the Foreign Ministry's press office reported. The forum will commence at the InterContinental Sofia Hotel at 9 a.m. President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minis»»»

The United States is preparing for large-scale military action against Iran, increasing its military presence in the Middle East, the Washington Post reported citing a US official. The United States is redeploying additional combat aircraft and refueling tankers from Europe to the Middle East, the »»»

The US Armed Forces have completed the ninth wave of strikes on Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. "CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks to »»»

Drivers and pedestrians in the village of Alsóörs, on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, were left scratching their heads after an unusual, futuristic-looking vehicle appeared on the roads. Photos and videos of the machine quickly spread across social media, with many wondering whether it was a fi»»»

United Nations experts have expressed concern over the advancement in Kyrgyzstan of a draft law that, in their view, could lead to state discrimination against transgender and gender-diverse people and significantly restrict their fundamental rights and freedoms. According to UN News, the statement»»»

NEW YORK: Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley ​on Sunday in the first halftime show at a World Cup final. Madonna kicked off the Super Bowl-style show, one of several American elements added to this year's tournament, with a performance of her sin»»»