150 Qatar Airways widebody aircraft now have free Wi-Fi
Dubai: Qatar Airways is on track to complete its Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026, after equipping more than half of its aircraft with the high-speed satellite Wi-Fi service. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe Doha-based airline has now f»»»
Radev and Rutte Warn Any Attack on NATO Member Will Trigger Alliance Response
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the security situation in Europe, with particular attention to concerns over possible aggressive actions by Iran, according to the Bulgarian government. Rutte reaffirmed NATO's full support and the read»»»
Prime minister meets secretary-general of Arab League
CAIRO: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Cairo on Thursday with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States HE Nabil Fahmy. At the outset of the meeting, the PM congratulated the Secretary-General of the Arab League on th»»»
Woman writes 150 words on a sticky note to break Guinness World Record - UPI.com
Pushpajothi Ravikumar broke the Guinness World Record for the most words written on a sticky note: 150. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A United Arab Emirates woman broke a Guinness World Record by managing to hand-write 150 different words onto a single sticky note. Pushp»»»
Watch: Squid spill closes Rhode Island intersection for 8 hours - UPI.com
Aug. 19 (UPI) -- It was a calamari catastrophe on a Rhode Island road when an overturned tractor-trailer spilled "a substantial portion" of squid into traffic. The Narragansett Police Department said in a news release that the tractor-trailer was carrying thousands of pounds of squid to be processe»»»
Dubai adds 24,000 new property units in H1 2026, 104 projects worth Dh111 billion completed
Dubai: More than 24,000 new real estate units were added to Dubai during the first six months of 2026, an increase of 36% compared with last year, according to figures reviewed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Thursday. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed during»»»
Prosecutors Investigate Whether Anti-Organized Crime Officers Exceeded Their Powers While Probing Peevski Flights Case
The Sofia City Prosecution Office (SCPO) has opened an investigation into whether officers from the General Directorate Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) overstepped their powers while checking Movement for Rights and Freedoms Chair Delyan Peevski, who enjoys immunity as a Member of Parliament. Off»»»
Water Recedes From Bulgarian Bank of Danube at Vidin-Kalafat Bridge
The Danube has completely receded from the Bulgarian bank at the Vidin-Kalafat Bridge, leaving part of the riverbed exposed, a BTA reporter found on the scene Thursday. At the 796th river kilometre, the water has receded toward the Romanian bank, where the waterway also runs. The receding water has»»»
Vatican expresses 'serious concerns' over Israel-Lebanon deal implementation
President Joseph Aoun met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and thanked him for his efforts to support Lebanon in resisting Israeli aggression and securing the liberation of its territory. Aoun urged the Pope to compel Israel to commit to the U.S.-brokered Framework Agreement, halt its dail»»»
Strikes, shelling and demolitions in south Lebanon: Latest developments
Israeli strikes and shelling targeted overnight into Thursday Houla, Markaba, Wadi Slouqi, Qabrikha, al-Mansouri, Majdalzoun, Ali al-Taher and Touline, as troops carried out detonations in Zawtar al-Sahrqiyeh, Majdalzoun, al-Mansouri and al-Khiam. The United Nations peacekeeping force in south Leba»»»
Prime minister, Egyptian counterpart reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations
CAIRO: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Mostafa Madbouly on the sidelines of the seventh session of the Qatari-Egyptian Joint Higher Committee, held in Cairo, Egypt. Duri»»»
Qatar, Egypt reaffirm strong ties, boost economic cooperation and coordinate on regional issues
CAIRO: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE DrBadr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the seventh session of the Qatari-Egyptian Jo»»»
Putin Lauds Nuclear Energy as Cornerstone of Russian Achievement
Today, nuclear energy is a source of pride for Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. Putin convened a meeting on the development of nuclear energy. On Thursday, the Russian nuclear industry marks the 81st anniversary of its founding."Today, nuclear energy - with its powerful concentration »»»
Burgas Airport Ready for Eurovision 2027 Passenger SurgeOpinions
Burgas Airport says it is ready to handle increased passenger traffic expected around Eurovision 2027, with thousands of visitors from Bulgaria and abroad anticipated to travel to the city for the competition. The airport has already begun discussions with airlines about next summer's flight schedu»»»
Russians are not cashing out of banks, deposits hit a record high but savings boom that built them running out of steam
This week The Telegraph reported that “Russians withdraw billions from banks amid fears Putin could seize deposits.” What actually happened is Russian bank deposits have doubled since the start of the war in Ukraine and are still rising. Russians are not taking money out of banks; they are putting »»»
Syrian police investigator to face prosecution after detainee with hemophilia dies
A Syrian police investigator who slapped a man during interrogation despite having been warned that he had hemophilia will face prosecution, officials said Thursday. Syria's interior ministry earlier this week launched an investigation into the death of Mohammad Ghamira and on Thursday announced in»»»
QFA President underlines consultation, governance in Asian football system
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) believes that the strength and unity of Asian football depend upon open consultation, mutual respect and sound institutional governance, stressed QFA President, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. "Our recent correspondence with the Asian Footbal»»»
QMMF publishes Rally Guide 1, announces initial details of this year’s Qatar International Baja
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has published Rally Guide 1 and released initial details of this year’s Qatar International Baja. The Lusail-based event takes its place in the calendar on October 28 to 31 and is the penultimate round of both the FIA World and Middle Ea»»»
IRGC Warns of Qualitative Leap in Weapons If War Resumes
A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that Tehran would deploy significantly more advanced and destructive weaponry than those used in previous conflicts should a new war break out, signaling a major escalation in the Islamic Republic’s military posture. Bri»»»
Farage using Christianity to ‘channel anti-Muslim feeling’: Ex-archbishop
LONDON: The former archbishop of Canterbury has accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of using the Christian faith to “channel anti-Muslim feeling.” Rowan Williams also said he would pose some “awkward questions” to anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson over his professed Christian belief. There is an»»»
President of Egypt meets prime minister
CAIRO: President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Cairo on Thursday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who is visiting Egypt as the head of the State of Qatar's delegation to the seventh session of »»»
Kyrgyz Education Ministry allocates nearly 80 percent of its budget to salaries - | 24.KG
As of August 20, 2026, the revised budget of Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Education amounts to 76.5 billion soms. First Deputy Education Minister Mukhtarbek Baimurzaev said. According to him, 60.5 billion soms of the total is allocated for salaries. «As it is known, education workers received a salary »»»
How a US immigration case became a cost-of-living crisis
Janelle DumalaonWhen Deonna Nungaray's mother was detained after a traffic stop in Valley Brook, Oklahoma, it not only upended an immigration case years in the making but also her family's finances. https://p.dw.com/p/5J36dAdvertisementAn immigration detention case in Oklahoma has turned into a cos»»»
Hezbollah Bloc Urges Lebanese Authority to Declare ‘Framework Agreement’ Dead, Quit Talks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Bloc Urges Lebanese Authority to Declare ‘Framework Agreement’ Dead, Quit Talks 20-08-2026 14:47 PM Hezbollah and Lebanon's natio»»»
Two Palestinian casualties by Israeli fire in Gaza’s Khan Younis: Palestinian media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two Palestinian casualties by Israeli fire in Gaza’s Khan Younis: Palestinian media 20-08-2026 14:39 PM Latest News Urgent News Two Palesti»»»
Saudi Arabia launches first energy hackathon ahead of 25th WPC Energy Congress
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched its first energy hackathon, set to take place ahead of the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh in October. The Ministry of Energy opened submissions for the inaugural hackathon, held under the patronage of Energy and Industry Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. “U»»»
Dubai resident wins Dh5 million in UAE Lottery
Dubai: A Dubai resident has won Dh5 million in The UAE Lottery, becoming the third player in the game’s history to claim the second prize of the same amount. Zenn Ariane Garceles, a 38-year-old Philippine national living in Dubai, was the latest winner of the Dh5 million prize. Get updated faster a»»»
Human Rights Watchdog Warns against Replacing Delayed Reform of Juvenile Justice with Repression
The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) said on Thursday that the country's legislation governing what happens to children in conflict with the law was adopted way back in 1958. "Reform is decades overdue, yet instead of pursuing it, those in power are proposing something all too familiar in Bulgari»»»
'She'll never leave me': Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's most devoted aide?
Natalie Harp has spent years operating close to US President Donald Trump while attracting little public attention. But recent events have thrust the 35-year-old presidential aide into the spotlight, including accompanying Trump on a secret flight from Turkey during a reported security threat. »»»
Two districts in Bishkek to temporarily have no gas - | 24.KG
Two areas of Bishkek will temporarily be left without gas, Bishkekgaz reported. According to the company, the disruption is due to work to reconnect above-ground low-pressure gas pipelines. Gas supplies will be suspended in areas bounded by the following streets: Bishkekgaz apologizes for the incon»»»
Arab Gulf readies infrastructure to attract long-term capital
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries are reshaping how they finance the next wave of infrastructure, moving beyond government spending to tap private and institutional capital for projects spanning energy, water, and the digital economy. The shift marks a broader change in the Gulf’s inves»»»
Hungary’s revamped public broadcaster launches new flagship news bulletin with a surprising shift
Hungary’s public broadcaster has launched its revamped flagship news programme, with its first edition featuring comments from opposition figures and critics of the government: a notable change in tone following a major overhaul of the public media’s news operation. The new Híradó aired for the fir»»»
Lucknow banker kills estranged wife, sister before taking own life
A State Bank of India employee allegedly shot dead his estranged wife outside her workplace in Lucknow before returning home, killing his younger sister and taking his own life on Thursday, in a case police are investigating as a double murder followed by suicide. The killings unfolded within a sho»»»
Bitcoin breaks $70,000 for first time in over two months
Dubai: Bitcoin climbed above $70,000 for the first time in more than two months on Thursday, extending a two-day rally that has brought buyers back into the cryptocurrency market following lower US Treasury yields, fresh institutional inflows and renewed hopes of regulatory progress in Washington. »»»
Sofia City Prosecution Office Opens Two Pre-Trial Proceedings into Hemus Motorway Lot 4, Northern Speed Tangent
The Sofia City Prosecution Office (SCPO) has initiated two pre-trial proceedings based on sufficient data indicating possible crimes related to the construction of Lot 4 of the Hemus Motorway and the Northern Speed Tangent project, the prosecution service said here on Thursday. The pre-trial procee»»»
Uzbekistan announces plans to build second nuclear power plant - | 24.KG
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the start of preparatory work on a project to build the country’s second nuclear power plant. The head of state made the announcement during a working visit to Khorezm region, Podrobno.uz reported. According to the president, reliable energy supp»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Belarus regulate stay of citizens in each other’s countries - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a conclusion on an intergovernmental agreement with Belarus regulating the stay of citizens of the two countries. The document has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for ratification. The corresponding order was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev. The agr»»»
At least 13 killed, 40 hurt in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv - UPI.com
A local man inspects the aftermath of Russian missile strike on a residential area of Kyiv early Thursday. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA Aug. 20 (UPI) -- A Russian aerial assault on Kyiv overnight killed at least 13 people and injured 40, with officials saying Ukraine was effectively defenseless ag»»»
Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Opens Two Pre-Trial Proceedings into Hemus Motorway Lot 4, Northern Speed Tangent
The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office (SCPO) has initiated two pre-trial proceedings based on sufficient data indicating possible crimes related to the construction of Lot 4 of the Hemus Motorway and the Northern Speed Tangent project, the prosecution service said here on Thursday. The pre-trial proce»»»
Aoun meets Pope Leo, urges Vatican to help enforce framework agreement
President Joseph Aoun met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and thanked him for his efforts to support Lebanon in resisting Israeli aggression and securing the liberation of its territory. Aoun urged the Pope to compel Israel to commit to the U.S.-brokered Framework Agreement, halt its dail»»»
Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
Cairo: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the seventh session of the »»»
Kyrgyzstan increases coal sales to Uzbekistan and China - | 24.KG
In the first six months of 2026, coal was among the commodities that generated a significant trade surplus for Kyrgyzstan, with the surplus exceeding $44,725.7 million. Coal and lignite exports were 7.5 times higher than imports. The main export destinations were Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, a»»»
Greece Ready to Deploy Patriot Missiles to Protect Bulgaria From Iran
Greece is prepared to help defend Bulgarian airspace if Iran carries out an attack on US military facilities in Southeast Europe, according to Greek media reports citing sources from the Greek Defense Ministry. Athens is considering deploying a Patriot air defense system near the Bulgarian border i»»»
Democratic Bulgaria: Gyurov Should Seek Borissov’s Support for Presidency
Former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov is expected to be formally announced as a presidential candidate within days, according to Atanas Atanasov, deputy speaker of Parliament and a leading figure in Democratic Bulgaria. Speaking to Nova TV, Atanasov said preparations are already underway to»»»
Morocco’s inflation falls 0.6% in July as food prices decline
JEDDAH: Morocco’s consumer price index fell 0.6 percent year on year in July, as a decline in food prices more than offset higher non-food costs, official data showed. According to Morocco’s High Commission for Planning, food prices fell 3.7 percent from a year earlier in July, while non-food price»»»
18-Year-Old Who Attacked Nepalese Citizens in Plovdiv Remains FreeOpinions
Eighteen-year-old Teodor Velev, accused of attacking Nepalese citizens in Plovdiv and causing them minor bodily injuries, will remain free on bail after the Plovdiv District Court confirmed the €700 measure. The court hearing established that Velev had already paid the bail and had cooperated with »»»
Eight Vultures Die in Suspected Poisoning in Bulgaria's Balkan MountainsOpinions
Eight vultures have died in a suspected poisoning incident in Bulgaria's Central Balkan National Park, including black and griffon vultures and the country's only bearded vulture, conservationists reported. The first dead birds were discovered on August 18 in difficult-to-reach terrain at an altitu»»»
Trump and Canada have a deal*
Donald Trump said just before midnight Washington time that he has a deal with Canada to avoid 50% tariffs, and thus the tariffs are on pause for three days. Although that may not be the case a few more seconds from now. Just ask Iran. Whoops, here we go already. Canada has already disputed the exi»»»
Watch: Baristas, boxers and sandwich makers: Beijing’s robots show a glimpse of the future
Dubai: Beijing has become a showcase for robots that could transform the way people work, with hundreds of companies displaying AI-powered machines at a major robotics conference. The robots on show come in many forms, taking on tasks ranging from making coffee and sandwiches to boxing. Even a robo»»»
Dubai’s mega DWC airport is getting the world’s largest people mover — here’s how it will work
Dubai: A 50-kilometre automated people mover (APM) will be built at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), creating what its developer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) says will be the world’s largest airport APM system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe sys»»»