Wildfires sweeping across France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate their homes, with many residents and tourists taking shelter in sports halls and temporary accommodation. Authorities are battling fires intensified by extreme heat, strong winds and dry conditions, with som»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and U.S. President were set to hold talks in the White House on Tuesday. Zelensky said help with defending Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles was top of the list of topics he wanted to discuss. File Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/UPI | »»»

Dubai Police blocked 297 websites promoting narcotics and shared 125 intelligence reports with international partners in the second quarter of 2026, as the force's anti-narcotics department reported progress on both enforcement and public awareness efforts. The figures came out of a quarterly perfo»»»

Dubai: A ticket number inspired by a friend's birthday has turned into a lucky charm for a Kerala expat living in the UAE. Linto Jos Mechery, a 56-year-old sales manager who has called the UAE home for the past 30 years, has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket's third weekly e-draw for July. The prize has m»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay, allowing eligible customers in the UAE to pay for flights using the digital payment solution when booking through the airline's website or mobile app. The new payment option is available to customers with a Crypto.com account who are b»»»

The Rossiya Segodnya media group and the Xinhua News Agency inaugurated the the SCO Expert Forum in Bishkek as part of the Kyrgyz Republic’s presidency of the Organization. The event convened heads of leading analytical centers and representatives of academic circles from member states, observer st»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

NAIROBI: Uganda’s health minister declared the country Ebola-free on Tuesday following the East African nation’s latest outbreak of the viral hemorrhagic disease that infected 20 people and killed two of them. Uganda has suffered multiple outbreaks of Ebola since 2000, when it recorded its first ep»»»

SHELBYVILLE, Kentucky: KFC founder Col. Sanders’ pressure cooker, black bow tie and dozens of other personal items are up for public auction, along with his former home and a dinner house Sanders opened after selling his iconic restaurant chain. Harland Sanders, still known as the face of the world»»»

DUBAI: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will officially open on Dec. 11 this year, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced on Tuesday. The opening marks a major milestone in the emirate’s efforts to establish itself as a global arts and culture destination. The museum of modern and contempo»»»

Coinciding with Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrival in Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump, the Israeli occupation army escalated its aggression in the occupied West Bank, carrying out a series of raids, arrests, and demolitions of Palestinian homes and properties. Israeli forces demolished »»»

RIYADH: Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain has been named sponsor of Saudi Pro League team Al-Nassr FC for the 2026-2027 season. The PIF company, which delivers full-stack AI capabilities globally, will combine forces with Al-Nassr to develop jersey branding, world-class sporting infrastr»»»

Positions deemed to carry a high risk of corruption will be filled only after candidates successfully pass an integrity test, the parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee approved at first reading on Tuesday through government-sponsored amendments to the Civil Servants Act. The Committee rejected anot»»»

Tokyo: A major earthquake collapsed buildings and sparked fires in Japan's southwest, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday, with broadcaster NHK saying that at least 50 people were taken to hospital. Television footage on NHK showed several blazes, damaged bridges, a derailed cargo train a»»»

The EU’s sanctions on Russia have left Spain without access to advanced firefighting equipment amid an unprecedented wildfire emergency, with record blazes overwhelming parts of southern Europe. Fast-moving fires near Madrid, Bordeaux, and Valencia have forced more than 360,000 people to evacuate o»»»

Retail prices for petroleum products in Kyrgyzstan remain below the level that could have been reached if the full increase in the cost of imported fuel had been reflected, the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of the Kyrgyz Republic said. According to the agency, price stability is being maintained »»»

* Stock includes shopping centers, retail parks, outlet centers, and hypermarkets with galleries, with a leasable area of at least 5,000 sq m. Source: iO Partners, Q2 2026. NEPI Rockcastle currently has under development the expansion of Promenada Mall Bucharest by 55,400 sq m (including office spa»»»

Democratic Bulgaria Floor Leader Nadejda Iordanova highligted "a controversial provision stating that the Election Code's rules on election campaigning will apply to social media and personal blogs" in the proposed amendments to the Election Code, which are to be voted on at second reading by the p»»»

Tokyo: "Many people" were trapped inside a shopping mall damaged in a major earthquake Tuesday in southwestern Japan, emergency services said. In "Kashima town, a shopping complex's second floor collapsed, leaving many people trapped inside," the fire department said in a statement. Police said ear»»»

The Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan and companies selling petroleum products through gas stations have entered into an agreement on setting prices for socially significant petroleum products. According to the agency, the main goal of the agreement is to ensure a stable supply of AI 92»»»

The Integrated Pain Therapy Center at NORD Pipera Hospital, part of NORD Medical Group, is marking 15 years of activity. During this time, more than 45,000 patients have been assessed and treated for acute, subacute and chronic pain at a center that has helped advance pain therapy in Romania and in»»»

Romanian travellers are becoming less interested in standard packages and exhaustive sightseeing lists, and more focused on journeys that match their interests, pace, and personal circumstances. This shift is already visible in Free Spirit Travel’s portfolio, where fully personalised holidays now a»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said on Tuesday he expected Serbian firefighters to set off for Spain to provide assistance with fighting massive wildfires in the country. "We have offered assistance to France and Spain, and Spain has accepted a helicopter and a groun»»»

The new facility has become operational and will strengthen LPP Group’s supply chain across South-Eastern Europe, serving stores in Romania, Bulgaria and Greece while supporting the continued expansion of the Group’s fastest-growing fashion brand, Sinsay. Located adjacent to LPP Logistics’ e-commer»»»

A major earthquake collapsed buildings and sparked fires in Japan's southwest, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday, with broadcaster NHK saying that at least 50 people were taken to hospital. Television footage on NHK showed several blazes, damaged bridges, a derailed cargo train and crac»»»

In addition to the HoReCa segment, which dominates the market, there is also dynamic growth in categories such as healthy food, supermarkets, beauty and groceries – sectors that are particularly vulnerable to market fluctuations and missed opportunities. This solution makes rapid access to working »»»

Romanians living abroad are increasingly settled in their host countries, while maintaining strong economic and civic ties with Romania, according to the MKOR “Diaspora Sentiment 2026” study. While 61% of respondents have invested money in Romania and 65% voted in the country’s latest parliamentary»»»

Tokmok has been identified as the most flood-prone among three major cities in Kyrgyzstan. A study results were published in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers created flood vulnerability maps for Tokmok, Osh and Jalal-Abad. They used radar satellite images from Sentinel-1, which can detec»»»

Unknown individuals threw stones at a passenger train traveling from Balykchy to Bishkek, the state railway company Kyrgyz Temir Zholu reported. The incident occurred at approximately 10.54 p.m. on July 27 as the train was leaving the village of Novopokrovka. No information about injuries has been »»»

RIYADH: Jada Fund of Funds has committed to Growth Catalyst Fund I, a Saudi private equity fund targeting SR750 million ($200 million) to invest in mid-market companies across the Kingdom. Jada, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, is acting as an early institutional backer of t»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) A senior Syrian Foreign Ministry official met with Czech Deputy Industry Minister Jan Sechter on Tuesday to discuss expanding economic and industrial cooperation between Syria and the Czech Republic, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said. Qutaiba Qadish, director of the ministry’s »»»

“Teilor is a remarkable example of Romanian entrepreneurship, having succeeded in building a strong group with relevant brands and a diversified business model. We have been partnering with Teilor since 2014, and we are proud to support them, this time as Mandated Lead Arranger, in their first synd»»»

Iliana Iotova has the strongest starting position for the upcoming presidential elections, with around half of respondents saying they would probably or definitely support her. Among potential presidential candidates, Andrey Gurov ranks second with 23% support, followed by Daniel Valchev with 18% a»»»

- New features include appointment confirmation and access to radiology results - Electronic payment for residents introduced in phase one across three hospitals Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has introduced a set of new digital services through its Lbaih mobile application as part of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the Qatar 1812 KM, rescheduled for October 22 to 24, has been withdrawn from 2026 calendar following a decision by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) & FIA World Endurance Ch»»»

Abu Dhabi's long-awaited Guggenheim museum finally has an opening date. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi confirmed on Tuesday that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will welcome its first visitors on December 11, 2026. A new anchor for Saadiyat's museum district The museum sits on Saadiyat Isla»»»

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest bilateral and regional developments with his Omani and Saudi counterparts, Iranian media reported. Araghchi held separate phone calls on Monday with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan»»»

Lebanon’s Minister of Education Rima Karami, condemned on Tuesday the Israeli destruction of an educational and social complex in southern Lebanon, warning that attacks on such institutions are part of a broader Israeli effort to undermine Lebanese civilian life and hinder the return of displaced r»»»

Russia remained the main external potential security threat to Bulgaria and the European NATO Member States and EU Member States in 2025, while the intensity of hybrid and cyber threats, including the spread of disinformation, increased significantly, states the 2025 activity report of the State In»»»

One-time gene replacement therapy expands access to precision treatment for eligible children, adolescents, and adults living with spinal muscular atrophy Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has become the first hospital in Qatar to administer Itvisma™ (onasemnogene abeparvov»»»

The Esports Foundation (EF) and Lenovo today announced an expanded partnership, with Lenovo becoming a Global Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) and powering the world’s largest esports event with its high-performance Legion gaming devices. The EWC 2026 will be bringing the world’s largest»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The contacts between Russia and the United States on the Ukrainian settlement are constantly continuing in a working order, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "As for the Ukrainian track, contacts are constantly ongoing and continued to be carried out," Peskov told »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian oil company NIS has submitted a request to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury for a new specific licence that would enable it to continue to operate without obstructions beyond July 31, when the current operating licence expires. »»»

Baghdad, July 28 (SANA) Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi called for a new phase of economic partnership with Türkiye, saying Iraq has broad opportunities to turn shared challenges into development and prosperity. In an article published by Türkiye’s Anadolu Agency on Tuesday, al-Zaidi said r»»»

RIYADH: Dubai and Abu Dhabi office markets posted double-digit rental growth in the second quarter of 2026, even as residential and hospitality sectors softened sharply, according to CBRE Middle East. In its latest UAE Real Estate Market Review for the second quarter, CBRE said Dubai’s average offi»»»

Dubai: The Philippine government will continue supporting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the conflict in the Middle East, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, Marcos has noted that protecting Filipinos overseas remains a top»»»

A Virgin Atlantic aircraft technician died after heavy machinery fell on him while he was working inside a plane at London’s Heathrow Airport, according to The Sun. Georgie Buxton, 23, was carrying out maintenance checks on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner inside a hangar when the equipment collapsed on him»»»

Paris, France: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to ta»»»