Continue the Change (CC) MP and former economy minister Bogdan Bogdanov has urged Finance Minister Galab Donev to immediately confirm before the Supreme Court of Cassation the procedural actions taken so far in the case concerning the Plovdiv Fair, the press office of the party said. The call follo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The weather forecast for this weekend indicates hazy conditions in the morning, followed by hot weather during the day. The forecast also predicts chances of local cloud formation throughout the weekend with a possibility of rain in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to range bet»»»

Dubai: Construction of the Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai is moving into its next phase after developer Dar Global appointed Gulf Asia Contracting to build the project’s podium. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The contract award follows progress on the enabli»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli army launched a series of airstrikes and artillery strikes on villages in the Tyre district in southern Lebanon last night and this morning, wounding four people, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik on Thursday. "The Israeli army has significantly intensifie»»»

Dubai: The most useful thing Muhammed Sajjad KP, known as UAE weatherman, will tell you about chasing rain in the UAE is that the rain radar isn't live updates. "If you see this radar on the application, and then drive towards those spots, you'll not get rain as we wish," he says, "because these ra»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior through the General Directorate of Traffic has called on owners of vehicles that have been impounded for more than three months to complete the required procedures and collect their vehicles within 30 days, starting Sunday, August 9, 2026. In a social media pos»»»

DOHA: The General Directorate of Traffic has called on owners of vehicles that have been impounded for more than three months to complete the required procedures and collect their vehicles within 30 days, starting from Sunday, August 9. In an announcement, the directorate urged vehicle owners to vi»»»

Damascus, Aug. 6 (SANA) Syrian ports have recorded a sharp increase in maritime traffic since the country’s liberation at the end of 2024, with vessel calls and cargo volumes rising significantly during the first half of 2026 as authorities press ahead with infrastructure upgrades and equipment mod»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Russia plan to create a seamless cross-border mobile communications service, with the relevant agreement expected to be signed in the near future. The announcement was made by Artem Novikov, Chairman of the Board of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF), during the Kyrgyz-Russia»»»

Vivien Keszthelyi, the 25-year-old wife of David Schumacher, is expecting a baby. The Hungarian racing driver married the son of Ralf Schumacher — and nephew of Michael Schumacher — in February this year. A new milestone in the youngest Schumacher family: Vivien Keszthelyi to become a mother The im»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction sector expanded for a third consecutive month in July as new orders hit a five-month high, although the headline index eased to 55.2 from June’s peak. The seasonally adjusted alrajhi capital Saudi Construction Index, compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, sl»»»

Dubai: Every time Alex Eala steps onto the court, millions of Filipinos are watching. Among them are overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE, many of whom see more than a promising tennis player chasing titles. They see someone who embodies the same perseverance, discipline, and sacrifices that»»»

A major change to labour legislation is being introduced through the transitional and final provisions of the 2026 State Budget Act, with no public consultation and not considering the opinions and positions of trade unions, employers and workers, Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said in a television i»»»

Agreements with Russian companies totaling $800 million are planned to be signed today, August 6. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev said at the Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum. According to him, the projects cover the processing industry, the industri»»»

On the anniversary of the atomic bombing, Hiroshima's mayor once again failed to mention the country responsible for the suffering of his city — the United States. Instead, he used the occasion to attack Russia over Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "The crooked mi»»»

The Israeli army launched strikes overnight into Thursday on Burj al-Shemali, Mansouri and Majdalzoun, wounding four people. Artillery shelling also targeted the areas of Mansouri, Majdalzoun and Haddatha, the National News Agency said, while troops detonated houses and buildings in Zawtar al-Sharq»»»

All scheduled shooting drills at the Batmish Firing Range near Sliven have been canceled from August 1 to 31 due to the high wildfire risk, Sliven Municipality said on Thursday. The decision followed an order by the Bulgarian Land Forces commander and applies to all planned shooting exercises at th»»»

Dubai: Burjeel Holdings treated more than 3.7 million patients during the first half of 2026 as higher demand for outpatient services, surgeries and complex medical care supported a 97.4% increase in net profit excluding one-off items. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.N»»»

Tunis, Aug. 5 (TAP) - President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed called for speeding up the review of penal reconciliation files when meeting Wednesday in Carthage with President of the National Commission for Penal Reconciliation Ali Abbès.»»»

The number of labor migrants from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan entering Russia declined by 15 percent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, Vedomosti reported. The three countries remained the leading sources of labor migration to Russia in the first six months»»»

On 20 July, Iran-backed Houthi rebels declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, formalising the collapse of the UN-sponsored 2022 truce, reactivating the Red Sea pressure front and threatening once again international trade passing through the Strait of Bab al-Mandab. Four days l»»»

Global energy technology company Schneider Electric reports strong sustainability results for the first half of 2026. Six months after launching its new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030, Schneider Electric’s Impact score reached 3.69/101, is on track toward the Group’s annual 2026 target of 4.20»»»

Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical waterway, ease pressure on the world economy and help bring an end to»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo has safely transported six rescued beluga whales from Canada to the United States as part of an international relocation effort. In a video shared on social media, Qatar Airways gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the complex operation involved in transporting »»»

There is a peculiar contradiction in the Philippine debate over Pax Silica. A country that has spent decades complaining about poverty, underemployment, brain drain, weak industrialisation, unreliable infrastructure and the export of raw resources suddenly finds itself being offered a place in one »»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan commented to 24.kg news agency on the situation with the acceptance and exchange of cash Russian rubles at the country’s commercial banks. The regulator noted that the change in transaction conditions are linked to stricter controls imposed by Russian commercial bank»»»

Andrei Gemeneanu, ROPEA president, talked to BR about Romania’s private equity market, which saw investment values quadruple to EUR 433.6 million in 2025. Gemeneanu discusses the drivers behind this surge, the record-breaking exit activity, and the need to unlock domestic pension funds to reduce re»»»

A brutal fatal assault in Plovdiv has prompted a major police investigation, with authorities examining whether the attack was motivated by hatred based on sexual orientation or involved a victim being lured through a dating app. Several teenagers, including minors, have been detained as investigat»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck two dry cargo ships south and east of Odessa in the Black Sea that were delivering military supplies, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "Yesterday evening, unmanned aerial vehicles struck two dry cargo ships delivering military supplie»»»

Miami: Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches. Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the compe»»»

Dubai: Space42 reported record first-half revenue after growth across its satellite services and geospatial intelligence businesses, while preparations continued for the commercial rollout of direct-to-device services on standard mobile phones. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings has cut its 2026 forecast for Middle East sustainable bond issuance to $15 billion-$20 billion, citing geopolitical volatility and weaker market conditions. The ratings agency had previously projected issuance of $20 billion-$25 billion for the year. First-half 2026 issua»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese state media reported Israeli airstrikes and shelling overnight into Thursday morning, after Israel announced its first military fatalities in more than a month as renewed hostilities flared. The strikes — which began Wednesday afternoon and were accompanied by the first evacuation »»»

AFP journalist Christina Assi, who lost a leg in an Israeli strike while reporting from the Lebanese border, will be honored at the International Press Freedom Awards, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. In October 2023, Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah was killed and six others w»»»

Bulgaria recorded the sharpest decline in road freight transport in the European Union in 2024, with the sector shrinking by 18.6% compared with the previous year, according to the latest Eurostat data. The drop placed Bulgaria at the bottom of the EU ranking, while overall road freight transport a»»»

The former military airport at Dobroslavtsi, where flight operations ended 25 years ago, is set to become what the Bulgarian government describes as Europe's largest advanced space and defense center. The project, based on a public-private partnership, was officially launched with the signing of a »»»

Dubai: What a week it has been. A SpaceX rocket hit the Moon on Wednesday at 10.34am our time, throwing up an estimated 1,100 tonnes of lunar dust. An Abu Dhabi observatory pointed a telescope at exactly the right spot and saw nothing at all. And then it rained. In August. In a country running near»»»

Business activity in Kazakhstan's services sector accelerated for a fourth straight month in July, according to the latest Freedom Holding Corp Kazakhstan Services PMI survey published by S&P Global. July recorded the strongest pace of expansion in more than 12 months, the survey noted. The hea»»»

The Israeli army launched strikes overnight into Thursday on Burj al-Shemali, Mansouri and Majdalzoun, wounding four people. Artillery shelling also targeted the areas of Mansouri, Majdalzoun and Haddatha, the National News Agency said, while troops detonated houses and buildings in Zawtar al-Sharq»»»

A national centre using space data to monitor key processes will be built at Dobroslavtsi Airport, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday. “We will finally begin building what I have been talking about since 2020, a national centre for observation, coordination and management using data from s»»»

Dubai: Muwaileh Commercial recorded the highest number of property sales in Sharjah City during July, while Al Sajaa Industrial led by transaction value as the emirate’s real estate market reached Dh7 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Muwaileh Commercial registe»»»

The atmosphere on the second day of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations in Rome was more positive than on the first, Baabda Palace sources told Al-Jadeed TV. "The second day of negotiations saw three parallel and separate meetings at the political, military, and border levels. The Lebanese delegation pre»»»

Israel reported on Thursday its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out fresh strikes despite ongoing U.S.-backed talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities. The military identified the two reservists, who were killed in combat on Wednesday, as Major Ha»»»

The UAE on Thursday marked the 60th anniversary of the accession of its Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, a milestone President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said heralded the country's journey of progress and laid the foundations »»»

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US President Donald Trump demanded answers from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Camp David after learning that severe munitions shortages could limit US military options against Iran, American media reported, citing people familiar with the exchange. The shortages reportedly involve long-range gui»»»

Political pressure is mounting on Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi as an end-of-September deadline for US forces to leave Iraq approaches, while disputes over weapons, corruption, and a deepening financial crisis pile fresh strain on his government. Informed sources said al-Zaidi’s recent meetings»»»

Manila: Landslides in the Philippines killed four people, authorities said Thursday, as heavy rains driven by a tropical depression raked the country's north and forced school closures. The archipelago nation's main island Luzon has been battered by heavy rains over the past four days. Government o»»»

Tokyo: Nintendo said Thursday net profit jumped more than 50 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, helped by increased video game sales and a windfall connected to US tariff refunds. The Japanese gaming giant posted a net profit of 147.4 billion yen ($930 million) in April-June, up 53.5 percen»»»