Colombo: Sri Lanka is intensifying a military-backed drive to contain the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever, a senior official said Wednesday, as the death toll climbed to 49 since the start of the year. The South Asian island nation deployed the military last month to identify and destroy mosq»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s parliament commenced a legislative session on Wednesday to discuss and vote on several bills, including an amnesty law that could cover swathes of prisoners.More than 40 draft laws will be discussed and voted on in the two-day session, the most prominent being the abolition of the»»»

The International Olympic Committee has received a complaint alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino ‌has repeatedly breached rules on political neutrality in his support of President Donald Trump. FairSquare, a nonprofit organization and advocacy group, asked the IOC to investigate, among several»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call last Thursday that Israel should start redeploying its forces out of Syria and urged him to do the same in Lebanon, U.S. and Israeli officials told U.S. news portal Axios. A U.S. official said Trump told »»»

Lebanon's parliament commenced a legislative session on Wednesday to discuss and vote on several bills, including an amnesty law that could cover swathes of prisoners. More than 40 draft laws will be discussed and voted on in the two-day session, the most prominent being the abolition of the death »»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah on Wednesday noted that the latest Israeli war on Lebanon was “premeditated and planned” in advance, suggesting that Israel attacked south Lebanon to “occupy and destroy the area south of the Litani River, seize it, expel its inhabitants, and establish settlements, »»»

An Israeli enemy armored force advanced towards the outskirts of Hadatha town in the direction of Haris town, South Lebanon. An Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb on Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon. Source: Al-Manar English Website»»»

Dubai: India’s Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday made an emotional appeal to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, saying the protest had already achieved its purpose by drawing national attention and that the battle over students’ concerns should now »»»

The leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms' (MRF) Burgas chapter, Hristo Shirokov, has been arrested in the coastal town of Pomorie Wednesday during a specialized operation by Bulgaria’s General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC). Shirokov, who is a longtime municipal council»»»

Stourbridge, United Kingdom: As England gears up for the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham, the star midfielder who powered the Three Lions through to the marquee clash against Argentina. In packed stadiums in North America and pubs back home»»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned in the strongest terms the Iranian attacks that targeted Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and the accompanying targeting of infrastructure and vital installations. GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that Iran's actions represent an un»»»

Abu Dhabi: Rain fell over parts of the Al Ain–Dubai Road near Al Hayer on Wednesday afternoon as active winds swept through eastern areas of the UAE, in line with forecasts issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM also issued a convective cloud alert covering parts of eastern Abu»»»

Progress was achieved Wednesday in the Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome and the implementation of the so-called pilot zones in south Lebanon will begin within days or hours, Baabda sources said. “The discussion has now become practical and detailed regarding the proposed implementation mechanism for »»»

Romeo, a saker falcon living at the Green Balkans Wildlife Rescue Centre in Stara Zagora (South Central Bulgaria), has become the first scientifically documented bird of his species in the world to reach the age of 32, the centre's operations manager Dr. Rusko Petrov told BTA on Wednesday. Hatched »»»

Sharjah: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the President of the Italian Republic conferred upon Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, the Officer rank of the Order of Meri»»»

French journalist Christelle Néant, reporting from Donbass, has sharply condemned the criminal case against SOS Donbass founder Anna Novikova and her colleague Vincent Perfetti, denouncing it as a "deeply political" prosecution. She also pointed out that French media have openly branded Novikova a »»»

The premium/luxury residential segment has seen the most growth in recent years. What factors have enabled the growth of this segment? The premium luxury residential market is indeed growing fast and Bucharest is considered to have the potential to be one of the future landmark for the high end dev»»»

DUBAI: Lebanese Jordanian actress Andria Tayeh this week appeared in a new Armani Beauty campaign, sharing the video with her followers on TikTok. In the clip, Tayeh wore a white silk dress with a low back, paired with soft, shimmering makeup while holding the Armani Prive Oud Nacre fragrance. Shot»»»

Teens aged 16 and 17 in Britain are set to be blocked from social media by default midnight through 6 a.m. under new proposed online safety regulations, but will be easily able switch it back on again. File photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA-EFE July 15 (UPI) -- Britain announced plans Wednesday for a m»»»

““The speed and simplicity of the payment experience are increasingly important to customers, and every extra step in completing a payment makes the process more cumbersome. For the more than 6.77 million customers who can already use RoPay for online shopping, payments are simpler, fee-free, and i»»»

Palestinians across the occupied West Bank faced a renewed wave of Israeli demolitions and settler attacks on Wednesday, as occupation forces destroyed homes and commercial structures while settlers intensified assaults on communities, property, and access routes in multiple areas. Israeli occupati»»»

President Joseph Aoun told a delegation from the Orthodox Gathering on Wednesday that "the framework formula is the best possible option and has begun to yield results.” “Washington is now listening to us and the Lebanese file is on the U.S. president's desk," Aoun added. "Our goals are clear, and »»»

Israeli forces carried out huge detonations at dawn and in the morning in a number of valleys and homes in the southern towns of Beit Yahoun, Khiam and al-Qantara. They also bulldozed roads between the southern towns of Bint Jbeil and Maroun al-Ras and opened fire at a number of residents who tried»»»

France will grant Ukraine licenses to produce missiles and bombs on its soil, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday. Speaking at a ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit in Paris, Macron said the agreements would allow Ukraine to manufacture Aster 30 interceptor missiles, AASM glide bombs»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE face a shifting picture this week, with a new mandatory health form for India-bound passengers, fresh flight cancellations in Saudi Arabia, and airlines across the Gulf and beyond continuing to adjust schedules amid ongoing regional tensions. Here's a fu»»»

Dubai: If you're an Indian living in the UAE and have savings in US dollars, you've probably noticed something unusual. Several Indian banks are advertising returns of up to 7.5% on certain US dollar fixed deposits for non-resident Indians (NRIs). Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf »»»

ISRAEL-LEBANON BORDER: Israeli leaders describe the territory now occupied in Lebanon as a war gain, but some military veterans see the so-called “buffer zone” as a deadly replay of a doomed strategy they experienced first-hand. Gil Shely recalls being told daily by his commanders ​in the late 1980»»»

DUBAI: Lionel Messi is one victory away from one of the most remarkable reunions in World Cup history. If Argentina defeat England in Wednesday’s semifinal, the 39-year-old captain will face Spain’s Lamine Yamal in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, 19 years after unknowingly bathing the 5-month-old du»»»

GENEVA: Sudan’s rival factions are profiting from control over the country’s resources and the “war economy” was sustaining the conflict, the United Nations said Wednesday. To fund the growing cost of military operations, the two sides rely on exploiting territory, trade routes, and commodities, co»»»

BRUSSELS: EU countries on Wednesday agreed to extend the right for Ukrainians fleeing the war to stay until 2028, but excluded military-age men arriving in the bloc. The European Union triggered emergency protections for Ukrainians in the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion, giving them the right to liv»»»

TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr met recently with Japan’s Economic Security Minister Kimi Onada for wide-ranging discussions on Riyadh and Tokyo’s evolving partnership and cooperation in strategic sectors shaping the global economy. The officials explored prospect»»»

WASHINGTON: Two US-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) violate constitutional free speech protections after US officials launched a diplomatic campaign this week aimed at dismantling the court. Pr»»»

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Ras Al Khaimah Police's Air Wing rescued an Emirati citizen who became stranded in the mountainous Wadi Shah area at an altitude of 2,000 feet and airlifted him to a government hospital for medical assessment. Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Abdullah Ali Al Shehi, Head of the Air Wing Department at Ras Al»»»

Dubai: While most teenagers are still getting ready for school, 17-year-old Riddhi Chauhan is already on the drill field, commanding nearly 300 cadets through morning exercises. The Indian-American student from Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens serves as the Battalion Commanding Officer of »»»

EEMC or where European live music expertise meets the energy of the east, a conference and platform that bridges the entrepreneurial live music sector with policymakers, researchers and educators — actively shaping the next generation of live music professionals. Through panels, keynotes, workshops»»»

Four people are currently in custody in the investigation into the fires ravaging the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, including a volunteer firefighter who admitted to the facts, the Fontainebleau prosecutor announced on Tuesday.»»»

Media outlets on Wednesday comment on Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statement to the press in Paris that "Bulgaria's place is not in the Coalition of the Willing". He said Bulgaria is not providing financial or military aid to Ukraine because "the solution to this conflict does not lie in prolonging»»»

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Within days, the General Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection will have a total of 84 drones to help monitor and assess the situation with forest fires, the head of the Directorate, Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov, told journalists here on Wednesday. In his words, the new equipment wi»»»

The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) has launched the national campaign "Protect Tomorrow's Green", aimed at turning forest fire prevention into a shared public cause. The campaign was launched by Environment and Water Minister Rositsa Karamfilova and world mountain running champion Veradin»»»

L’Étape Romania by Tour de France presented by Decathlon returns to Constitution Square on August 30 for its fifth edition, and registration is officially open. Amateur cyclists, experienced riders, and families from across the country are invited to experience the official Tour de France atmospher»»»

Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. Spain will play on Sunday against the winner between reigning champion Argentina and England on ⁠Wednesday. »»»

The regional chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) in Burgas, Hristo Shirokov, was detained in connection with a police investigation, Nova TV reported, citing its sources. The detention took place on Wednesday morning, with unofficial information indicating that the»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that Sofia defended its national interests during discussions on the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia, while the decision not to join the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” was motivated by the need to seek a peaceful settlement o»»»

Trends differed, however, across the major regional cities. Cluj-Napoca, one of Romania’s most expensive and mature residential markets, recorded a 16% fall in apartment transactions during the first six months, while Iași was down 11%. By contrast, Timișoara posted a modest increase of 3% compared»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to abandon his plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the growing influence of Gulf allies over Washington’s approach to the Iran conflict. The reversal came just a day after Trump proposed charging commerci»»»

Hungary’s parliament approved the 17th amendment of the Fundamental Law (Constitution) with 139 votes in favour and six against, with no abstentions, on July 13, which effectively removes President Tamas Sulyok from his post, state news agency MTI reported. Under the amendment, Sulyok's mandate wil»»»

The National Assembly is set to hold the first reading of Bulgaria’s 2026 state budget, the first fiscal plan drafted by Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s cabinet. The proposal has already triggered strong criticism from opposition parties, largely because it projects a consolidated fiscal deficit of 5.»»»

Noida: Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential building in Noida's Mamura village on Wednesday, with preliminary findings suggesting the blaze may have started while an electric vehicle was being charged, NDTV reported. According to Rajeev Narain, Joint Commissioner of Police, Gauta»»»