DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Andy Burnham on the occasion of his assumption of the position of Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom, wishing him success and prosperity, and for the relations between »»»

Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov presented awards to representatives of the nine Bulgarian hotels included in the MICHELIN Guide Hotels, recognizing their professionalism, outstanding quality of service and contribution to strengthening Bulgaria's reputation as a tourist destination, the Tourism Mini»»»

Tunis, July 20, 2026 (TAP) - The stock market has begun the week in the red. The benchmark index shed 1.39% to 21,253.76 points, on a robust trading volume of TND 8.3 million, stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs indicated in its daily analysis, specifying...»»»

London: Brian Lara has urged the "whole of the Caribbean" to celebrate Garry Sobers following the death of the West Indies legend. Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's most outstanding all-rounder, died aged 89 on Friday, sparking a flood of tributes from all over the world. Among his many achievem»»»

Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has called on Washington to withdraw its forces from the Middle East and abandon its bases, arguing that months of military confrontation have demonstrated Iran’s strengthened regional position and warning that further escalation would damage both the US an»»»

The renewed disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has raised risk premiums across global LNG spot markets, reflecting geopolitical uncertainty, rather than a fundamental gas shortage, notes Dr. Khaqan Najeeb. The Strait of Hormuz is once again the epicenter of global energy jitters. Within days of»»»

Dubai: Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC has expanded its regional cross-border payments network through new partnerships between its subsidiaries in Bahrain and Kuwait and global money transfer company Western Union. The agreements with Bahrain Financing Company (BFC) in Bahrain and Bahrain Exchan»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon is looking to Tuesday’s summit between President Joseph Aoun and US President Donald Trump as a rare opening to advance its interests and test the newly signed US-brokered framework with Israel. It will be the first meeting between a Lebanese and a US president since 2009, ending a »»»

The Department of Defense on Monday identified the two active-duty U.S. soldiers who were killed in action by an Iranian strike on Friday in Jordan. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 20 (UPI) -- The Department of Defense on Monday identified the two active-duty U.S. soldiers who we»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has reported a 200 per cent increase in response rates to reports involving women after upgrading its reporting platform with artificial intelligence and voice recording technology, in a move aimed at improving the speed, confidentiality and accessibility of protection services.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Andy Burnham on the occasion of his assumption of the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, wishing him success and prosperity, and for the relations between the two countries to achieve furth»»»

Manama: Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has said an Iranian drone attack targeted the Air navigation systems within the country's Flight Information Region (FIR) without disrupting operations. CAA noted that the competent authorities had immediately begun handling the incident in accordance wi»»»

While the US does retain an enormous offensive capability, which allows it to conduct an intense wave of attacks against Iranian facilities, it can only weaken Iran, veteran war correspondent Elijah J. Magnier tells Sputnik. The US has plenty of offensive weapons to attack Iran, but at the same tim»»»

President Donald Trump said it would take about a month for the new Air Force One to be "maxed out." File Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force | License Photo July 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump told reporters that the Boeing jet gifted by Qatar to serve as Air Force One is expected to be taken out of»»»

Abu Dhabi: More than 190,000 Emirati men and women were working in the UAE private sector by the end of the first half of 2026, according to updated figures from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The citizens were employed across more than 32,000 private companies, reflecting a con»»»

Sharjah: A phone call from Rafid to a vehicle owner in Sharjah led to the discovery that his car had been stolen, driven into a traffic accident and abandoned in the middle of a road, according to evidence presented before the Sharjah Misdemeanour Court. The owner told the court that Rafid, the com»»»

Kuwait City: Crown Prince of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah met Monday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shaibani during his visit to Kuwait. Both sides addressed a range of matters of mutual interest. The discussions took stock of the relations between Kuwait and Syria, as »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic received on Monday a farewell visit from German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad. "Dacic emphasised the commitment of the Serbian Ministry of the Interior to further develop relations with Germany in the field of combating crime, as w»»»

JEDDAH: The Kingdom’s Social Development Bank has signed a cooperation agreement with the University of New Haven-Riyadh to provide students with financing for undergraduate and master’s programs. The agreement was signed recently at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development»»»

The Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits, signed at Montreux on 20 July 1936, affirming Türkiye’s sovereignty over the Turkish Straits, which are its internal waters, has been implemented by Türkiye with impartiality, transparency, and diligence for 90 years. The Convention, one of the pr»»»

Argentine President Javier Mile said oil, gas and mining sectors could become new engines of economic growth beyond the country's traditional reliance on agriculture. Photo by Chema Moya/EPA BUENOS AIRES, July 20 (UPI) -- President Javier Milei said Argentina is undergoing a shift in its productive»»»

Ensuring national security through the development of modern, effective and interoperable armed forces remains a leading priority for the Ministry of Defence, Deputy Defence Minister Lyubomir Monov said during his address to the annual conference of Bulgaria's ambassadors and permanent representati»»»

Polish commercial property management platform Singu has tripled its workforce to 250 employees within a year and increased annual recurring revenue to PLN 150 mln. Backed by US private equity fund K1 Investment Management, the company has completed four acquisitions: Britain’s Micad and Synbiotix,»»»

Poland’s residential rental market is seeing a sharp increase in supply, strengthening tenants’ negotiating position and limiting rent growth. In June, 33,100 new listings appeared across 17 cities, up 30.1% y/y, while the total number of active offers reached 66,700—the highest level in several ye»»»

Polish tour operator Itaka is diversifying to restore profitability after high aviation fuel prices weakened earnings for a second consecutive year. Although the company expects to meet its 2026 targets of PLN 8 bn in revenue and around 2 mln customers, it will miss its profit goal. Itaka is expand»»»

MAKKAH: The Saudi Border Guard in the Makkah region has launched a volunteer initiative to clean the seabed at Salman Bay Beach in Jeddah governorate, with the participation of 30 volunteers. The campaign is part of the Border Guard’s environmental and community programs aimed at preserving the Kin»»»

LONDON: Israeli settlers on Monday stormed an archaeological site in Sebastia, northwest of Nablus, as Palestinian leaders convened to advocate for the site’s inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Settlers entered the area under the protection of Israeli forces while Muslim, Christian and »»»

Talking to reporters in front of Parliament on Monday, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev said that before his party votes on Prime Minister Rumen Radev's proposal to bring US military tanker aircraft back to Bulgaria, it must receive full information from the Pri»»»

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Monday with President of Montenegro Jakov Milatovic during the latter's visit to Egypt. During the meeting, El-Sisi underlined the importance of constant coordination among various partners and encouraging the US and Iranian sides to reach a compre»»»

The Russian market has always been, and remains, attractive to Western companies - it is large, stable, and rapidly growing, Chief Executive Officer of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Russia Robert Agee told Sputnik. He talked about how US companies are suffering from anti-Russian sanc»»»

WASHINGTON: The Lebanese army began taking charge of security in three southern villages Monday, the US said, as a deal to secure an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah faced its first test on the ground. The US State Department said operations had started in “pil»»»

RIYADH/ROME: Water scarcity is taking center stage at art exhibitions across the globe, calling attention to the consequences of climate change. From Portugal’s Bienal Del Agua to the UNESCO Office’s “Water Dream Memory” at the Venice Biennale, art is not only a tool for contemplation but also a pl»»»

Promoting strategic investments, reducing the administrative burden and modernizing the Bulgarian industry are among the main priorities of the government with Bulgaria establishing itself as a regional centre for high-tech investments, as well as a secure and competitive investment destination, as»»»

Tripoli: The State of Qatar chaired the 29th session of the General Assembly of the Arab Industrial Development, Standardization and Mining Organization (AIDSMO), convened in Tripoli, Libya. The event was patronized by Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya HE Abdu»»»

Kuwait’s military says air defences are confronting a new wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes. It condemned “the sinful Iranian aggression”. “Everyone is kindly requested to adhere to the safety and security instructions issued by the competent authorities,” it said in a statement.»»»

RIYADH: The Helicopter Co., owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2028. Announced during the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, the move falls under a framework agree»»»

The Russian Foreign Ministry condemns Ukraine's attacks on tankers near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal, as well as the actions of those who helped plan them, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "We decisively condemn this terrorist act and the actions o»»»

The average price of a gallon of regular grade gasoline in the United States has again reached $4 on Monday with renewed fighting in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 20 (UPI) -- The average price of a gallon of regular grade gasoline in the United States has again reached $4»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a statement, the Min»»»

Vazrazhdane is the only political force that will not support Bulgaria's involvement in the conflict with Iran, the party's deputy leader and Deputy Parliament Chair, Tsoncho Ganev, told reporters on Monday. He was commenting on Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statement that the government would ask P»»»

Kuwait’s military says air defences are confronting a new wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes. It condemned “the sinful Iranian aggression”. “Everyone is kindly requested to adhere to the safety and security instructions issued by the competent authorities,” it said in a statement.»»»

The number of tourists visiting Bulgaria this summer is increasing, but the growth is not concentrated in the traditional seaside destinations. According to Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Assessment in Tourism, tourist arrivals in the country have risen by around 2%, wit»»»

Bulgaria has ranked among the European Union's top performers for bathing water quality, placing third in the latest annual assessment by the European Environment Agency for the 2025 season. According to the report, 96.9% of the country's monitored bathing sites achieved the highest possible classi»»»

Israeli occupation forces incurred several villages in the southern countryside of Quneitra on Monday and established a military checkpoint west of Saida Al-Golan, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported. A convoy of seven Israeli military vehicles entered the area through the Tel Abu Al-Ghithar ga»»»

“Victory,” US president John F. Kennedy once said (paraphrasing the Roman historian Tacitus), “has a hundred fathers, and defeat is an orphan.” To be precise, Kennedy made the comment after a humiliating political and black-ops fiasco, namely the botched attempt to use Cuban exiles to invade and re»»»

US President Donald Trump has brushed aside Democratic lawmakers’ calls to end the war with Iran after four US service members were killed in a missile strike on a military base in the Middle East. The Republican appeared to downplay the extent of the casualties in the conflict, suggesting that the»»»

US President Donald Trump inserted himself into the FIFA World Cup awards ceremony, personally presenting Spain the trophy after the European champions defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infa»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran. The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed in Jordan, w»»»

JEDDAH: A new debate camp in Historic Jeddah is bringing together students from diverse academic disciplines to develop critical thinking, argumentation and public speaking skills while promoting a culture of constructive dialogue. The inaugural Debates Camp, a joint initiative by Wasl Cultural Cen»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran. The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed in Jordan, w»»»