A third-degree heat alert has come into force, ordered by the chief medical officer from 12 midnight on Thursday until midnight on Tuesday. According to HungaroMet’s Thursday morning bulletin, the average temperature in a further three counties may exceed 27C. Third-degree heat alert in Hungary aga»»»

Dubai: Philippine authorities have arrested two women accused of illegally recruiting workers for non-existent jobs in Dubai, after an investigation found that at least 18 applicants had collectively paid ₱1.15 million (around Dh68,655) in processing fees for fake overseas employment. The arrests h»»»

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, like the one seen here, launched from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., early Thursday with a payload for the national Reconnaissance Office. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- A Falcon 9 rocket topped with a classifie»»»

DUBAI: Egypt is investigating a drone attack that caused a fire aboard two ships at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, with the cabinet confirming on Thursdsy that the blaze was caused by a drone. The incident involved a US-owned gas storage tanker, the Energos Winter, which was reportedly struck »»»

After the signing of the ‘Framework Agreement’ between Lebanon and Israel this month, the scale of the economic damage in Lebanon from Israeli bombardment is becoming clear. Among the sectors most affected is agriculture, a lifeline for much of the population and key to national food security. War »»»

The ultimate aim of Zelensky since 2022 is to make the US a belligerent, provoking a much more direct involvement into the Ukrainian case, Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Trita Parsi wrote on X. He argued that if Ukraine openly joins the Iran war alongside the US, »»»

The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $58.62 billion contract for Patriot interceptor production, the largest in the program's history, as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine deplete American stockpiles. The deal converts a previous $4.7 billion one-year award into a seven-year multiyear procurement plan»»»

Arab Finance: Real estate developer Emaar Misr for Development is nearing the handover of the first phase of its Soul Luxury Beach Resort on the North Coast, where investments have exceeded EGP 112 billion, as per an emailed press release. The company marked the approaching delivery with the first »»»

As smartphones and social media platforms become an integral part of children’s daily lives, the United Arab Emirates has taken a landmark legislative step by issuing Cabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2026 on Regulating Children’s Access to Social Media Platforms. The resolution ushers in a new era of »»»

Dubai: Fresh off Brand New Day hitting cinemas, and scaling the Burj Khalifa Spider-Man isn't done making appearances this week. To mark International Spider-Man Day on 1 August, VOX Cinemas is sending everyone's favourite web-slinger up one of Dubai's most recognisable landmarks: Dubai Frame. For »»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for a spell of rain over the coming days, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting afternoon rainfall even as temperatures continue to soar well above 40°C. According to the NCM, an unsettled weather pattern will persist from today through Monday, August 3, wi»»»

Israel's military chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, visited soldiers deployed in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. He said the army "will not withdraw from the security zone until long-term security is ensured". "If required, we will deepen our operations and reach additional areas," he added, acc»»»

DOHA: ONE Championship and Visit Qatar have announced the renewal of their landmark three-year partnership, bringing a series of events back to the country starting from March 2027. Previously, ONE 166 in 2024 and ONE 171 in 2025 were held in Qatar. Over the next three years, multiple flagship even»»»

ISLAMABAD: Mediator Pakistan confirmed on Wednesday that negotiations between the United States and Iran were “ongoing” during a flare-up in fighting across the Middle East.“Negotiations between parties are ongoing, particularly on (the) Strait of Hormuz and to de-escalate,” Pakistani foreign minis»»»

Bulgaria's National Audit Office has again found that properties worth more than BGN 8.6 million have been claimed as assets by both the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), creating uncertainty over ownership and leading to a qualified»»»

Tunis, July 30 (TAP) - The weather is a bit cloudy to partly cloudy on Thursday in most regions, getting sometimes very cloudy in eastern coastal regions with scattered showers. The wind is blowing north then east in the midland and south moderate...»»»

There are “almost no flames left” in the wildfire smouldering near Madrid, Spanish authorities said Thursday, adding that the area affected by the fire had not grown for several days. Southern Europe remains on high alert after three firefighters died in Greece and French authorities continue to fa»»»

President Iliana Yotova has decided not to veto Bulgaria’s 2026 state budget, saying that returning the law for another discussion would create even greater financial and institutional uncertainty. Instead, she announced that she would promulgate the budget despite concerns over some of its provisi»»»

Bulgarian national Petar Petrov has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in England after attempting to smuggle 54 pistols and 764 rounds of ammunition into the United Kingdom. The 57-year-old was arrested at the port of Dover only minutes after entering the country in a van he had rented in Europe»»»

A vote scheduled for Thursday on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general has been postponed. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- Republican senators have postponed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general amid concerns from two GOP senators over his »»»

Electro-Alfa International has started work on the CET 2 Holboca photovoltaic park in Iasi, a project worth 34.6 million lei, excluding VAT, which will convert part of the former coal storage site of CET 2 Holboca into a renewable energy production unit. The project points to a relevant direction f»»»

OMV Petrom and the Renovatio group continue to implement projects from the Electrocentrale Borzesti portfolio. For the implementation of the wind project at Gura Vaii (CEE Onesti), Bacau county, the project company obtained an investment loan of 47 million euros from Banca Comerciala Romana, which »»»

PPC Group’s entry into the Hungarian energy market, one of Europe’s fastest-growing clean energy markets, is marked by the agreement of PPC Renewables – a 100% subsidiary of the Group – with Greenvolt Group to integrate an operational 57.5 MW photovoltaic park in Southern Hungary into its energy po»»»

The acquisition of the Doicesti site for Romania's small modular reactor (SMR) project involved a payment far above market value, driven by the refactoring of costs previously excluded by the evaluator, shows a report by the Prime Minister's Control Body released on Monday.For the nuclear plot (of »»»

Nuclearelectrica responded to the conclusions of the Prime Minister's Control Body regarding the Doicesti small modular reactor (SMR) project, stating that none of the company's decisions caused any loss and that all actions were taken legally and in the interest of the company. The reaction follow»»»

The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an arbitration award ordering Romania to pay compensation to ten investors for changes to a renewable electricity support measure is in line with EU state aid rules, according to an EC press statement.Roman»»»

The National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) approved commercial operation licenses on Tuesday for over 325 MW of new energy capacity, of which approximately 177 MW represents electricity storage capacity and about 149 MW represents generation capacity from renewable sources."At a critical time »»»

Bulgaria's ruling majority has approved emergency legislative amendments that preserve the authority of the state's special administrator over all major Lukoil companies operating in the country, extending government oversight to aviation and marine fuel operations. The changes were backed by Progr»»»

NEW DELHI: Oil prices erased some of their previous gains on Thursday, despite escalating attacks in the Gulf as investor focus shifted to supply flows through the ​key chokepoints in the region. Brent futures fell 96 cents, or 1.06 percent, to $89.78 a barrel as of ‌07:18 a.m. Saudi time. US West »»»

Doha, Qatar: Reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable community development, the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), represented by its Public Relations Department, joined forces with the Orphan Care Center (Dreama) to organize an awareness seminar introducing the “Bader” Init»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain indefinitely closed as long as the United States persists with what it terms “interference” and “bellicose rhetoric” in the region, intensifying a dangerous maritime and military standoff. In a f»»»

In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law, dedicating it to former President Harry Truman, who "planted the seeds of compassion." 1 of 3 | President Lyndon B. Johnson (2nd L) signs the Medicare bill July 30, 1965, at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Mo. Former Presid»»»

SINGAPORE: A French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city state. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, was handed a Sg$600 ($465) fine after admitting to posting to social media a v»»»

US Central Command, now actively enforcing a naval blockade against Iranian ports, has pushed back against Tehran's claims, noting that the US military have facilitated the safe passage of approximately 1,000 vessels and 500 million barrels of crude oil since early May. Up to 10,000 soldiers are in»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Haykal: Lebanese Army stands ready to deploy in areas vacated by occupation forces, but continued Israeli attacks and violations ar»»»

An online game dedicated to Kyrgyzstan’s national kok boru has been developed in Kyrgyzstan. The developers have transferred the main elements of the competition into a digital format. Players control a rider, pick up the ulak and attempt to throw it into the opposing team’s taikazan. According to »»»

Former head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev has appealed the verdict in the «Letter of 75» case, his lawyer Ikramidin Aitkulov said. Related news Court delivers verdict in “Letter of 75” case: Sentences announced In early July, the Pervomaisky Dis»»»

Damascus, July 30 (SANA) Chief Executive Officer of the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC), Youssef Qablawi, held talks with a Czech delegation representing several companies specializing in the refining sector to discuss prospects for cooperation in the oil and gas industry, particularly the developme»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the southern Lebanese town of Hadatha: Al-Manar reporter 30-07-2026 09:39 AM »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) announced the launch of the fourth season of the Art for Teens Award 2026, yesterday. The award is presented by Katara in collaboration with ArtCordennet and the British Council. It was announced during a press conference yesterday by the»»»

Jackie Chan and Jean-Claude Van Damme may attend the UIM F1H2O World Championship («Formula 1 on Water» ) races on Issyk-Kul Lake. Aibek Abylkasymov, president of the Water Motor Sports Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, said at a press conference in response to a question about international stars»»»

The Ambassador of Qatar to Spain H E Dr. Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi recently defended his doctoral dissertation titled Strategic Partnership between Russia and China: The Impact on the Two Countries’ Policies toward the Middle East (2013–2023); at the College of Political Science, Cairo University,»»»

Tests carried out on private wells near the Chinese-owned Semcorp battery separator film plant in Debrecen have found manganese concentrations far above Hungary’s drinking water limit, with two wells exceeding the legal threshold by more than ten times. Environmental organisations say the findings »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone strike on the outskirts of southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri 30-07-2026 09:36 AM Latest Ne»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Haykal: Army’s efforts ongoing to ensure safe and secure return of citizens to their villages and towns 30-07-2026 09:28 AM Latest »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Haykal: Army proceeds with deployment in southern Lebanon in accordance with existing understandings and in line with national requ»»»

The 20th edition of the George Enescu International Competitive Music Festival , running between August 23 and September 19, will include six symphonic concerts performed by prestigious Romanian orchestras and renowned artists of the international scene, on the stage of the Romanian Athenaeum."On t»»»

Unit 2 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant will be shut down in a controlled manner and disconnected from the National Energy System (SEN), either on Wednesday evening or on Thursday morning, depending on the decrease in the Danube level, National Nuclearelectrica Company announced."Similar to the»»»

A prolonged outage affecting the IT applications of Romania's National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Publicity (ANCPI) is disrupting the entire property transaction ecosystem and generating knock-on economic effects, the Romanian Professional Association of Real Estate Agents (APAIR) warned o»»»

The Port of Constanta can become the entry point for natural gas from Turkmenistan to Europe, by connecting with the transport infrastructure in Azerbaijan and Georgia and, subsequently, through the BRUA pipeline, considers the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR), Mi»»»