Day 7 showdown: Senate grants subpoena for VP Sara Duterte's bank records in pivotal day of impeachment trial The House prosecution's request was granted to subpoena VP Sara Duterte's bank records, income tax returns, and other financial documents Prosecutors have also sought records involving her »»»

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said his country was in a “full-scale war” with the United States and that Tehran should accept the repercussions of the conflict. “The reality is that today the Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a full-scale war,” Pezeshkian said, adding t»»»

Talks between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio covered several topics, most notably the implementation of the framework agreement with Israel, providing full support to the Lebanese Army, and addressing the Lebanese government's program regarding investments, reconstruc»»»

During the academic year 2025/2026, 388 students from countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) were studying at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, the university told BTA. The UNWE specified that it does not maintain separate statisti»»»

London: Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, on Monday welcomed his seventh housemate at 10 Downing Street since he began patrolling the corridors of power more than 15 years ago. "Politicians come and go; cats are permanent," Larry's X account @Number10cat posted, as the country's chief mou»»»

The «Economic Development of the Regions of the Kyrgyz Republic» concessional lending project has been launched. It aims to support entrepreneurs and business development in the country’s regions. The project is being implemented by the State Financial Holding JSC with the participation of the Mini»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total firm commitment for the long-haul jet to 31 aircraft as it pushes ahead with plans to connect Riyadh to more than 100 destinations by 2030. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

DUBAI: Bahrain said on Monday that hostile drones targeted civil air navigation equipment in the Bahrain Flight Information Region, but that the attack did not disrupt air traffic. The Civil Aviation Affairs authority said the equipment was targeted during what it described as "Iranian aggression" »»»

Caracas: The UAE has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid and relief supplies to Venezuela following two recent earthquakes, as part of its emergency response to the disaster. Delivered through the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Caracas, the shipment includes medical supplies,»»»

HONG KONG — Brent crude hit its highest price since June on Monday due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war.Crude has surged over the past week as Washington and Tehran traded fire, ra»»»

Dubai: Pakistan and Canada agreed on Monday to elevate their relationship by expanding cooperation in trade, investment, critical minerals and security, as Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Islamabad in nearly two decades, a diplomatic mile»»»

The Hungary interest rate could fall again on Tuesday, 21 July, when the Monetary Council of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) holds its next policy meeting. Analysts widely expect a 25-basis-point reduction, which would lower the central bank’s base rate from 6% to 5.75%. The decision could gradua»»»

President Joseph Aoun’s meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday was “successful and positive” and the two men discussed “all files,” U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said. The Lebanese president “will not return empty-handed from Washington,” Issa added, ahead of Aoun’s mee»»»

Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is set to travel to mediator Pakistan's capital on Monday, a Pakistani interior ministry source said. The source confirmed to AFP that the minister would have talks with Pakistani officials but did not elaborate on whether it was linked to Pakistan's long-ru»»»

Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav ‌Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two me»»»

Hitler doppelganger Stefan Wijkamp has been ordered to appear before a German court on charges of incitement of hatred, Bild has reported. The Dutch national, who has repeatedly traveled to Germany to take part in far-right rallies in recent years, is an avowed admirer of the late Nazi leader. On S»»»

After UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes his farewell speech ​outside 10 Downing Street on July 20 and formally tenders his resignation to King Charles, Andy Burnham will be received in Buckingham Palace to be made the country's seventh prime minister in a decad»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet with former chess champion Judit Polgar on Monday to ask her if she will serve as the country's next president. Hungarian lawmakers last week passed an amendment removing the current president from office after Magyar accused him of being a "puppet" o»»»

Britain's incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, has signalled that he will be focusing on cost-of-living and other domestic issues. He will outline the detail of the direction his premiership will take on July 20 during his first speech at 10 Downing Street. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi t»»»

Opposition party GERB said it would support the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base but criticized Prime Minister Rumen Radev over what the party described as contradictory messages regarding the presence of American military aircraft in the country. Speaking at a party b»»»

Slavi Vassilev, deputy chairman of the parliamentary group of Progressive Bulgaria, defended Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova against criticism over her foreign policy positions, saying she was the first Bulgarian foreign minister in recent decades to stand up so strongly for the country’s intere»»»

Bulgaria has shared information with US authorities regarding a number of Bulgarian citizens in connection with the implementation of the global Magnitsky Act, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said after his visit to the United States. Demerdzhiev explained that the data provided concerns individ»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) has sent a letter to President Iliana Iotova urging her to convene the Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) as soon as possible, the coalition's press centre said here on Monday. According to the letter, the war in Ukraine, instability in the Black Sea region, e»»»

The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes, with Washington launching a ninth consecutive night of attacks and Tehran responding with strikes targeting Gulf states. The escalation has raised concerns over regional security, travel, shipping routes and energy markets. UAE residents are advised to »»»

Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is set to travel to mediator Pakistan's capital on Monday, a Pakistani interior ministry source said. The source confirmed to AFP that the minister would have talks with Pakistani officials but did not elaborate on whether it was linked to Pakistan's long-ru»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria are expected to continue rising in the coming days, although the increase has so far been gradual due to existing fuel reserves and current market conditions, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov from the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters said. S»»»

BELGRADE - Srbijagas CEO Dusan Bajatovic said on Monday he expected the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to extend licences for the Serbian oil company NIS and Hungary's MOL for another month. Since October 9, 2025, NIS has been under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownership. Re»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sanad reported record revenue of Dh4.31 billion in the first half of 2026, up 35% from a year earlier, as airlines increased spending on engine maintenance and sought faster access to parts, testing and repair services. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Mu»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a press briefing that Lebanon must be run by a legitimate government, "not Hezbollah, not Iran". "You defeat and replace Hezbollah with a government that is strong enough to be the sole force of arms in the country, basically with the security of Lebanon »»»

Bishkekgaz gas service announced a temporary suspension of gas supply in parts of Bishkek from July 21 to 24 due to works to reconnect underground medium-pressure gas pipelines. Gas supply will be suspended in areas bordered by the following streets and locations: Big Chui Canal, Fuchik Street, Dor»»»

LONDON: The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come. After weeks as UK prime minister-in-waiting, Burnham will take office on Monday, succeeding the departing Keir Starmer, and Britain’s political turbulence will give way, at least temporarily, to smooth choreography. Burnham will become the seven»»»

DUBAI: As Spain’s teammates and substitutes celebrated wildly at the final whistle, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana fell to his knees and raised his hands in prayer. And no wonder the 19-year-old Muslim player gave thanks toward the heavens. He had just achieved what no player has ever before, becoming»»»

Britain was set to get its seventh prime minister in 10 years Monday when the king invites Andy Burnham (L) to form a new government, only four weeks after the former Mayor of Manchester was elected to parliament in a by-election. Photo courtesy of House of Commons/EPA July 20 (UPI) -- Andy Burnham»»»

This file photo shows South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (C), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7. File Photo courtesy of South Korea Foreign Ministry The top diplomats of South Korea, th»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Monday slapped a 550-million-euro ($629 million) fine on online retailer AliExpress for allowing the sale of illegal products, including unsafe toys and cosmetics. "Risks must be identified and addressed systematically to ensure consumers can safely shop onl»»»

VELIKA PLANA/SVILAJNAC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that, for its part, Serbia would do everything in its power for a resolution of the NIS issue but that, right now, no one knew whether the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) would extend licences issued to NIS and th»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell by more than four percent on AI concerns amid Middle East tensions. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks closed more than 4 percent lower Monday, as artificial intelligence (AI) woes resurfaced amid es»»»

Residents of Varna’s Chayka neighbourhood have filed complaints with several institutions over a new construction project they claim is illegal, Kaloyan Botev, Stefan Stavrev and Prodan Radanov said at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in the seaside city on Monday. The residents em»»»

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Arab Finance: Creast Mark for Contracting and Real Estate Development has accepted the financial offer from Ayoubco Contracting Company to divest its 57.6% stake in the North Coast project for EGP 175 million, according to a bourse disclosure. The EGX-listed company noted that the sale proceeds wil»»»

The cause of the regular electricity outages in Kyrgyzstan is the extreme heat and a record increase in power consumption, the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan (NENK) reported. Due to the heavy load, power equipment is operating at its maximum capacity. As a result, temporary preventive outa»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain. At the Cafe Relax bar in the historic center of Buenos Aires, fan»»»

RIYADH: The UAE’s non-oil trade rose 13.1 percent year on year to 1.94 trillion dirhams ($527 billion) in the first six months of 2026, approaching the 2 trillion-dirham mark over a half-year period for the first time, new figures showed. Trade value was 39.6 percent higher than in the first half o»»»

S.N. Nuclearelectrica S.A. announced that the European Investment Bank’s Board of Directors approved an EUR 800 million loan for the refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant on 15 July 2026, describing it as landmark financing for Romania and the nuclear energy industry. In line»»»

Women and girls in Kyrgyzstan continue to have more limited access to rights, opportunities, and resources compared with men. The UNDP Kyrgyzstan Gender Equality Strategy for 2023–2027, published on the organization’s website on July 17, says. The five-year strategy outlines the main areas of UNDP’»»»

East Rutherford, United States: US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina. Despite being met by resounding boos as he walked on to the pitch with FIFA president G»»»

The US has agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to have its own nuclear program and enrich uranium, CNN has reported, citing draft documents and sources familiar with the negotiations. The draft deal has been negotiated and is awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature, the outlet wrote on Saturday. Accor»»»

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, and SNGN ROMGAZ SA, Romania’s largest natural gas producer and main supplier, have completed the installation of the Neptun Deep offshore production platform, marking one of the most important milestones in the development »»»

RIYADH: Disclosures from the 10 largest funds investing in Saudi equities reveal that asset managers entered the second quarter of 2026 with portfolios concentrated in a limited number of companies, led by Al Rajhi Bank and Bahri, while their exposure to Saudi Aramco was comparatively narrower desp»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui at the Kremlin, state media reported on Sunday. Kremlin Pool Photo by Alexander Shcherbak/Sputnik/EPA SEOUL, July 20 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea for its military support»»»