BEIJING (Sputnik) - China successfully conducted a test launch of a strategic missile carrying a mock warhead from a submarine on Monday, the Chinese Defense Ministry said. "At 12:01 (4:01 GMT) on July 6, a strategic nuclear submarine of the People's Liberation Army of China successfully launched a»»»

Britain's intelligence services planned the June strike on Sevastopol's Museum of Heroic Defense as a deliberate provocation, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said. According to the SVR, Ukrainian forces likely did not know the operation's true objective, while London sees the Ukraine co»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, a briefing for representatives of foreign embassies in Cairo on investment opportunities and recent developments»»»

Dubai: Ajman Free Zone is stepping up its international expansion, planning to double its overseas presence by next year as it seeks to attract more manufacturers, SMEs and investors from India, China and other key markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking at t»»»

Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Connecting EU Seminar here on Monday, Zornitsa Roussinova, President of the Economic and Social Council of the Republic of Bulgaria, stressed the importance of education in making manipulation and disinformation far more difficult. "When we have a good education,»»»

No single topic dominates Monday's media. POLITICS Capital.bg reports that, two months after the government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev took office, it has begun reshuffling the management of major state-owned companies. In early July, new leadership was appointed at the Bulgarian Water and Sewer»»»

United States: A "super typhoon" with the force of a category-five hurricane tore through the US Pacific territories of Northern Marianas and Guam on Monday, with authorities saying they had received reports of "major" damage on the small island of Rota. The National Weather Service (NWS) said that»»»

GAZA CITY: Hamas is preparing to dissolve the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, officials from the group said Monday, clearing the way for a Palestinian technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. The move marks a significant political shift by militant group Hama»»»

GENEVA: The UN rights council on Monday ordered an “urgent inquiry” into violations and abuses in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid, warning of the looming risk of “large-scale atrocities.” In a resolution adopted by consensus, the 47-member council voiced “deep concern about the imminent risk of large»»»

ILLE-SUR-TET, France: ‌A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 10,000 people from two dozen ​small towns and villages near the Spanish border and officials said strong winds on Monday would further fan the blaze. The fire has scorched some 4,600 hectare»»»

Balan: The Boy is a gripping thriller with dark plot twists Director: Chidambaram Cast: Adhisheshan K. R., Muhammad Zinaan, Farzana Palathingal, Jean Paul Lal Tovino Thomas, Girish A. D, Dolly June and Beena Antony★★★★Dubai: Indian films has conditioned us to think of mothers as saints. They are se»»»

GENEVA: The UN rights council on Monday ordered an “urgent inquiry” into violations and abuses in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid, warning of the looming risk of “large-scale atrocities.” In a resolution adopted by consensus, the 47-member council voiced “deep concern about the imminent risk of large»»»

Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Connecting EU Seminar here on Monday, Zornitsa Rusinova, President of the Economic and Social Council of the Republic of Bulgaria, stressed the importance of education in making manipulation and disinformation far more difficult. "When we have a good education, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Demonstrating the growing impact of young innovators from State of Qatar on the global STEM stage, Miss. Aaraadhana Radhakrishnan, a student at Doha College, has secured Fourth Place worldwide in the International Space Competition 2026 for her visionary project, "Martian Gateway". The»»»

JTI launches LYO, its new heated nicotine sticks in Romania, primarily in most of the points of sale that sell the Heated Products category across both retail channels, traditional and modern trade, also including dedicated Ploom islands and its owned e-Commerce website, www.ploom.ro. Designed excl»»»

QINGDAO (Sputnik) - The Russian Pacific Fleet and the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy will deploy unmanned systems and practice counter-drone tactics during the Naval Interaction-2026 joint exercise, Russian Rear Admiral Sergei Sinko said on Monday. The annual Russia-China maritime drills are»»»

Bucharest’s residential market showed clear signs of recovery by the end of the first half of 2026, according to ANCPI data analysed by Crosspoint Real Estate. Following a subdued start to the year, when apartment transactions fell by 16.6% in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2025, »»»

In a landmark move set to redefine the landscape of Egyptian industry and economy, the Ministry of Public Business Sector has announced a comprehensive strategy to foster private sector partnerships across a multitude of sectors. This initiative is a cornerstone of the State Ownership Policy Docume»»»

Cairo — Egyptian equities extended their recovery on Sunday, 5 July, as renewed foreign buying, strong performance by Commercial International Bank (CIB) and broad-based sector gains reinforced investor confidence in Egypt’s improving macroeconomic outlook and capital-market reforms. The benchmark »»»

Abu Dhabi: Parking at some of Yas Island's busiest attractions is going fully digital, with visitors no longer needing paper tickets, cash or parking barriers when they drive in or out. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.From July 6, motorists visiting Yas Marina, Yas Bay»»»

Strong financial transparency, robust compliance practices and clear business documentation are increasingly determining whether start-ups and SMEs can open bank accounts quickly or face delays, experts said during a panel discussion at Ajman Free Zone’s Reset & Rise forum. The event was supported »»»

The entire steel structure of a nearly 80-year-old railway bridge spanning Bartók Béla Road in Budapest has been lifted in a single piece and transported away as part of the Southern Circular Railway project, the transport and investment minister announced in a late-night Facebook post on Sunday. A»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of interceptor missiles for its air defense systems, Ukrainian Air Force Command spokesman Yurii Ihnat said on Monday. In June, Ihnat said that Ukrainian air defense forces had been intercepting fewer targets. "There is a serious deficit in U»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western countries at the UN have taken a cynical position regarding the deadly Ukrainian strike on Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told RIA Novosti. At a meeting of the UN Security Council, the U»»»

Damascus, July 6 (SANA) A national workshop on food safety governance opened in Damascus on Monday, bringing together government officials, United Nations representatives and industry stakeholders to discuss strengthening Syria’s food safety system. The workshop, organized by the Ministry of Econom»»»

STRABAG SE has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of DAROCONSTRUCT SRL, a Romanian construction company headquartered in Iași. With this transaction, the Group continues its growth strategy in Romania and further strengthens its position in one of the most important construction mark»»»

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Speaking at the opening of the two-day international seminar titled "In defence of European values: The power of civil society", the head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Bulgaria, Teodor Stoychev, said here Monday that as European societies undergo profound geopolitical and technologic»»»

Istanbul, Turkiye: Ankara hopes its hosting of an upcoming NATO summit will cement its rise as a key European security partner, building on the rapid growth of its defence industry despite resistance from some allies. The two-day summit opens on Tuesday with the Defence Industry Forum -- once a sid»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' has announced the commencement of construction works for Package 1 of the Roads and Infrastructure Project in Izghawa and Al Thumaid, with a cost of approximately QR 688 million, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop infrastructure and provide i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan have been named Asia's Best Men's Beach Volleyball Players at the inaugural Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Gala 2026, in recognition of their outstanding performances throughout the season. The Qatari pair received the honor after producin»»»

Naseej, the UAE’s National Initiative for Textile Circularity, has signed 14 strategic agreements to strengthen its growing network of partners and support efforts to build a circular textile economy across the country. The latest partnerships bring together more than 35 organisations from the publ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index gained 7.45 points, or 0.07%, at the start of Monday's trading, up to 10,253 points compared to the previous session's close, supported by five sectors. The market showed positive performance in the Real Estate sector by 0.27%, Consumer Goods an»»»

Rival gang clashes in a Sri Lankan jail have killed at least 19 people and wounded more than 100, doctors said on Monday. The Negombo hospital, just north of the capital, received the bodies of four prison guards and 15 inmates, hospital director Pushpa Gamlath told AFP. She said more than 100 woun»»»

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Empty political slogans are powerless when confronted with objective journalism that presents facts impartially, selflessly, and without insinuation, Progressive Bulgaria (PB) MP Stoyan Trichkov said here on Monday at the opening of the international seminar Connecting EU 2026, titled "In defence o»»»

Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation is no longer a long-term goal; it is a daily, high-speed reality. As we move through 2026, the focus of Vision 2030 has shifted from the initial speed of digitization to the effectiveness of scaling AI, protecting critical services, and sustaining always-on ope»»»

England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered ‌a wrist injury during the team’s post-game celebration following a 3-2 win over Mexico in ​the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday night that manager Thomas Tuchel called “serious.” Henderson was seen on video hopping over an advertising board at Azteca Sta»»»

CAIRO: More than 300 children have been killed in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes, the UN children’s agency said Monday. Sudan has been mired in a war between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023. The war is now concentr»»»

Deputy Labour and Social Policy Minister Danail Rusev opened Monday a two-day international seminar titled "In defence of European values: The power of civil society in Sofia". He said that the State and civil society are two drivers of the same change. Rusev added that when the State and civil soc»»»

MEXICO CITY: A brilliant match with five goals, two penalties and one sending off ended in tears and heartbreak for Mexico as the World Cup co-hosts were beaten 3-2 by a 10-manEnglandteam on Sunday in the last 16. In a match that will be probably be talked about for years to come despite its delaye»»»

Dubai:A fire that broke out at a restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road on Monday morning was brought under control after more than three hours, with no injuries reported, Dubai Civil Defence said in a statement to Gulf News. The Dubai Civil Defence Operations Room received the emergency call at 7.42am on»»»

Iran began a procession Monday through its capital, Tehran, for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei's flag-draped coffin, and those of his family killed Feb. 28 in an airstrike at the start of the war launched by Israel and the United States, sat on board a truck»»»

New Delhi: Six people including five children were killed when a building collapsed in Mumbai, officials said Monday, as monsoon rains pounded India's financial capital, flooding roads and leading to school closures. A dilapidated residential building collapsed Sunday in the megacity's east, trappi»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY: Erling Haaland scored a late brace and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland saved an early penalty as Norway stunned record winnersBrazil2-1 on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Nyland saved a tame spot kick from Bruno Guimaraes in the 14th minute befo»»»

ILLE-SUR-TET, France: ‌A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 10,000 people from two dozen ​small towns and villages near the Spanish border and officials said strong winds on Monday would further fan the blaze.The fire has scorched some 4,600 hectares»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation launched its 2026 summer camps, attracting a remarkable turnout with nearly 190 children and young people registering. The camps offer a diverse range of cultural, artistic, and scientific programmes for both boys and girls, and will continue until July »»»

London, July 6 (SANA) Oil prices fell in global trading on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to a further increase in production targets starting in August, while exports through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover, paving the way for increased supplies to the global market. Reuters reported that Bre»»»