London, July 20 (SANA) Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply at the start of the week as military tensions between the United States and Iran continued to escalate, according to shipping data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Reuters, citing the data, reported that onl»»»

Andreas Schlote, the founder of Hotspot, talked to BR about structural shifts in corporate real estate, noting that international occupiers increasingly demand headquarters-standard flexibility, driving the expansion of Hotspot’s 5,000 sqm Bucharest portfolio towards a third premium location to acc»»»

TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday that diplomatic exchanges with the United States via mediators were ongoing despite US military strikes on the country.“We have been informed by mediators, we have received messages — without going into details — but the main point is that the diplomatic apparatus has be»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to parliament on Monday, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations. Protesters ran for cover as police in blue riot gear charged at them near the Jantar Mantar protest site, an AFP journ»»»

BEIJING: Rescue teams in southwestern China ‌used explosives on Monday to blast through heavy boulders hampering efforts to reach 34 people reported missing for three days after a landslide during ​torrential rain in an area famed for natural beauty. China is one of the most landslide-prone countri»»»

TEXAS: No.1-ranked Johnny “Pressure” Eblen (18-1) became the PFL interim middleweight world champion in the main event at PFL Austin after knocking out No. 3 Impa “Tshilobo” Kasanganay (20-7) in a thrilling third round. With the current world champion Costello van Steenis sitting cage side at Moody»»»

RIYADH: Al-Ittihad have had a bid for Egypt’s World Cup midfielder Emam Ashour rejected by Cairo giants Al-Ahly, according to a source close to the player who spoke to Arabic sports daily Arriyadiyah. The source indicated that the Jeddah side opened negotiations with Al-Ahly to sign the 28-year-old»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector continued to post steady lending growth and resilient deposit levels during May 2026, underscoring the sector’s stability despite a modest decline in total assets, according to the latest monthly banking sector update from QNB Financial Services (QNBFS). The sect»»»

Alex Skouras, managing partner at Alesonor Real Estate Development, talked to BR regarding the shifting dynamics of the Romanian residential market. He emphasised that the future of the sector relies on complete, energy-efficient communities rather than volume, as buyers increasingly prioritise tot»»»

Victor Căpitanu, co-founder and co-CEO of One United Properties, talked to BR about how the developer’s BVB listing five years ago has transformed its capital deployment strategy, enhanced corporate governance across regional markets, and provided the credibility required to support its initial ent»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s power stations and bridges to try to compel Tehran to loosen its hold on the Strait of Hormuz, which saw one-fifth of traded global oil supplies transit before the war. Recent attacks suggest the U.S. military is carrying out that plan. Th»»»

In January—June 2026, 4,591 individual residential houses with a total area of 634,000 square meters were commissioned in Kyrgyzstan. The total volume of investment reached 19,797.8 billion soms, data from the National Statistical Committee say. Private sector dynamics The total area of commissione»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Mosque Department, has inaugurated the Hamad Isa Al Hassan Al Muhannadi Mosque in Al Dhakhira as part of its ongoing expansion plan to enhance mosque services across residential areas in line with Qatar’s urban development a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tehran has received proposals from mediators to de-escalate tensions with the United States and cease fire, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "There are proposals, we have received them, but let me not go into details," Baghaei said during a briefi»»»

Manila: The bitter public feud between Senators Panfilo Lacson and Alan Peter Cayetano escalated Monday after Lacson disclosed that former Taguig congressman Lino Cayetano, the younger brother of Alan and Senator Pia Cayetano, had allegedly offered to help expose what he described as "ghost project»»»

RAMALLAH, West Bank: Picture this: A gas station customer pulls out a wad of bills to pay for a fill-up. The cashier refuses the money, explaining that the station’s bank has stopped accepting notes and coins as deposits because it already is drowning in cash. In most places, cash is king. But in t»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi praised the outcome of his Washington visit amid broad public support but political divisions at home. Iran, meanwhile, officially distanced itself from critical remarks of the visit made by Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to its supreme leader. Velayati had describ»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) participated in an international technical meeting on monitoring and tracking plastic pollution, reaffirming Qatar's commitment to regional and global environmental initiatives. Represented by the Department of Environmental Monitoring an»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Baghaei: Iran is not a collection of isolated islands that can be dismantled; our country remains united from north to south 20-07-2026 10:»»»

ING Bank Romania, together with the National Directorate for Cyber Security (DNSC), the Romanian Police, and the Romanian Institute for Active Aging, organized ING SAFE Talks, a new event dedicated to informing the public about the latest methods of digital fraud. For the first time, telephone scam»»»

Brasov continues to attract investment in premium residential developments, particularly in areas that combine easy access to the city with proximity to nature. In this context, tbi bank is supporting experienced local developers and projects with the potential to generate long-term value by financ»»»

On July 16, Graffiti Plus shares entered trading on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), following a private placement in which the company raised over RON 3 million. The offering was 110% oversubscribed and closed early in its first three days GRF+ will use the capital raised thr»»»

NETOPIA Payments announces that it has obtained a payment institution license from the National Bank of Romania. This authorization marks an important stage in the company’s evolution and confirms NETOPIA Payments’ transition from a provider of online payment solutions to a regulated financial infr»»»

Alexandru Paunescu, the National Bank of Romania’s representative on CSALB’s Coordination Board, said the difficult domestic and international economic climate is placing significant financial pressure on Romanian borrowers. He noted that rising prices, macroeconomic imbalances, and ongoing interna»»»

Banca Comerciala Romana/Romanian Commercial Bank (BCR) is listing a new bond issue worth more than 1 billion lei on the Regulated Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Tuesday, July 14, according to a press issued by the exchange.The bonds will trade under the ticker symbol BCR33 and have»»»

Romanian consumers submitted a record number of requests to negotiate with banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) during the first ...»»»

UniCredit wants to reach 40 units with Prime offices within a year, from two currently, and 50,000 clients from the affluent segment, Antoaneta Curteanu, executive vice president of Retail UniCredit Bank, said."Within a year from now, we want to reach 40 units that have Prime corners as we reorgani»»»

In January - May 2026p, the balance-of-payments current account posted a deficit of EUR 11,425 million, compared with EUR 12,075 million in the same year-ago period, according to Central Bank data . The breakdown shows that the deficit on trade in goods declined by EUR 536 million, the surplus on s»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) could end the year with approximately 2.5 million transactions on the main equity market?20-30% above the previous annual record?BVB Chairman Radu Hanga said on Thursday."The latest figure, as of the end of the first quarter, stands at over 300,000 open accounts. »»»

US President Donald Trump brushed off FIFA president Gianni Infantino's efforts to gently guide him off stage after Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final Sunday, lingering alongside the celebrating team and treating the players to his trademark "Trump dance".  US President Donald Trump g»»»

Since the beginning of 2026, at least 127 projects to support low-income families have been implemented in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported. The projects are being implemented jointly with the UN World Food Program and include food aid, as well as payments »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s summer entertainment offerings have expanded with the launch of the ColorVerse Experience, a next-generation immersive attraction that combines interactive storytelling, digital technology and live performances to create a unique family-friendly adventure at Katara Cultural Vil»»»

Dubai: Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel on Monday, reaching its highest level in more than a month after escalating attacks between the US and Iran raised fresh concerns over oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The global b»»»

Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, and this summer has already brought record-breaking temperatures, devastating wildfires, hailstorms and tornadoes. While climate change is not responsible for every extreme weather event, scientists say it is making such events more frequent and more»»»

The Bulgarian government will ask Parliament to authorize the temporary deployment of up to eight U.S. military tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base after receiving an official request from Washington linked to American operations in the Middle East. Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the requ»»»

My previous articles examined why a golden visa is not required to buy property in Hungary, which Budapest districts define the capital’s premium segment, and how the purchase of a discreet home regarded as a trophy asset unfolds. The question I am then asked most often is far more practical: all r»»»

Tunis, July 20 (TAP) – The weather will be hot and partly cloudy, with isolated thunderstorms expected to develop during the afternoon over the western highlands of northern and central Tunisia, bringing scattered rainfall.Winds will bow from the...»»»

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – The number of people killed in road accidents in Tunisia has increased by 10.48% since the beginning of the year, despite a decline in both the number of accidents and injuries, according to preliminary statistics released on...»»»

The U.S. military’s Central Command announced a new round of strikes early Monday, now into their ninth straight night. Central Command said it targeted “Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites and communica»»»

Doha: A delegation from the Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), concluded a scientific visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where it met with representatives from three leading regional institutions specialising in plant biodiversity conservation and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation celebrated the outstanding achievements of Assalam Schools students during the 2025–2026 academic year, reflecting advanced levels of academic excellence, distinction in scientific, cultural and sports competitions, and meaningful participation in n»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen occupational safety and health and protect workers from risks associated with working in hot weather, the Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, organised a series of specialised awareness sem»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE moved slightly higher on Monday morning, although buyers continue to pay considerably less than they would have at the market’s July peak. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh484.50 at 10.55 am, up by 25 fils fr»»»

A sweeping round of senior security appointments announced Sunday by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa amounts to a fundamental restructuring of the country’s security apparatus, driven by both domestic security concerns and mounting political and economic pressure from abroad, according to Syrian s»»»

DUBAI: A vessel is on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Monday as the United States and Iran vied for control over the vital waterway.“UKMTO has received a report of an incident 8NM northwest of Kumzar, Oman. UKMTO have received information from military »»»

"On June 17, we received a diplomatic note from the US Embassy requesting the deployment of up to eight aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base to support US operations in the Middle East, pursuant to the 2006 Defence Cooperation Agreement between Bulgaria and the United States. Today, the Co»»»

"It is only natural that one of the most frequently asked questions is whether we have the means to pursue our own autonomous, sovereign and independent policy under international law. The answer is, of course, that we do," President Iliana Iotova said at the Annual Conference of Bulgarian ambassad»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated in the 96th Executive Council meeting of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS), held virtually with the participation of undersecretaries of education ministries from GCC member states, reaffirming its commitment to advancing regional educational c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it struck a radar system, equipment base and a US UAV hangar in Kuwait during overnight attacks. "As part of the 22nd wave of Operation Nasr-2, our fighters, during a drone strike, destroyed a radar early warning sy»»»

Tax Star, a UAE-based tax and compliance software company, has been named a pre-approved e-invoicing service provider by the UAE Ministry of Finance. The approval places Tax Star, among 42 companies nationwide cleared to help businesses meet the UAE's new e-invoicing rules. This pre-approved status»»»