Djuric, Romanian FM discuss current situation on Danube
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric spoke by phone with Romanian counterpart Oana Țoiu on Tuesday to discuss the current situation on the Danube River, caused by exceptionally low water levels, as well as possibilities for coordinated action by the two countries to mitigate the impact on navigation,»»»
Search teams recover famed climber Purja’s body and 3 others from Pakistan peak
ISLAMABAD: Search teams backed by military helicopters recovered the bodies of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and three other missing climbers on Wednesday, bringing the number of bodies recovered from Broad Peak to seven nearly a week after an avalanche swept away a 10-member int»»»
Atmosphere 'more positive' on second day of Lebanon-Israel talks
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»»»
Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with clear skies. Yet extreme heat also disrupts flights and travel plans. On the hottest days, thinner air can make it h»»»
Uzbekistan’s dismissed energy minister reportedly detained over abuse of office, embezzlement allegations
Former Uzbek energy minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov was reportedly last week detained two days after he was dismissed from his post on suspicion of abuse of office and embezzlement, according to an Ozodlik report citing law enforcement sources. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev dismissed Mirz»»»
Moviedom launches Indian Film Festival of Dubai
Dubai: Moviedom, the Dubai-based blockchain-powered entertainment ecosystem, today announced the launch of the Indian Film Festival Dubai (IFFD) - the first of its kind in the city. This recurring three-day annual event will celebrate Indian cinema, music and digital creators. The inaugural edition»»»
Two Israeli soldiers killed, 7 wounded in south Lebanon blast
Two Israeli soldiers were killed and seven others wounded in a bomb explosion inside a booby-trapped building in Majdalzoun in south Lebanon, Israeli media reported Wednesday. Israeli forces were detonating houses overnight into Wednesday in the border towns of Kfartebnit, al-Mansouri and Haddatha.»»»
Sofia Municipality Denies Owning Property Used for Fentanyl Production
The property where an illegal fentanyl production laboratory was uncovered is not owned by the Sofia Municipality, the municipal press office said on Wednesday, rejecting claims to the contrary. According to the cadastral register, the property is owned by the Agricultural Academy (National Centre »»»
NATO units forget they’re not the EU
As the European Central Bank weighs how its new euro banknotes will look, NATO’s airborne surveillance unit has a novel suggestion: plaster the European notes with images of American military hardware. In a recent post on its Facebook page, NATO’s Airborne Early Warning and Control (AWACS) Force sh»»»
Mohamed Salah set to sign with Turkiye side Trabzonspor
ANKARA: Turkish top-tier side Trabzonspor have said they have begun transfer negotiations with Mohamed Salah, with the club chairman adding they hoped to sign the Egyptian forward later this week. “Negotiations have been launched to transfer professional footballer Mohamed Salah, who is in a fre»»»
IMF sees Syria recovery gaining pace, calls for deeper reforms
JEDDAH: Syria’s economic recovery is gaining momentum as reforms advance and confidence improves, the International Monetary Fund said, while urging authorities to sustain progress through continued fiscal, banking, and structural reforms. The assessment followed a July 19-23 visit to Damascus by a»»»
Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships now open
The British Embassy Beirut has announced that applications for the UK Government’s flagship Chevening Scholarships program to study in the UK are now open. Prospective candidates should submit their applications via chevening.org/apply by 6 October 2026. Lebanese citizens (and Palestinians residing»»»
Seoul shares spike 3.5 pct on eased woes over Strait of Hormuz, AI - UPI.com
This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks rose by more than 3.5 percent on easing AI concerns and hope for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares soared by more than 3.5 percent Wednesday as easing concerns over the»»»
Low Danube Level Doesn't Pose Water Supply Problems in Vidin Region - Regional Development Ministry
The current low level of the Danube River is not causing problems with the water supply of settlements in Bulgaria's Vidin Region, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW) said on Tuesday. According to the Ministry, the water levels in all shaft wells along the Danube, from Vid»»»
Things to do this weekend (August 6-8, 2026)
Doha, Qatar: This weekend families get to enjoy interactive workshops, inspiring exhibitions and educational programmes designed to spark creativity and curiosity as Qatar offers residents and visitors plenty of events to explore, learn from and create. My Story, My Identity August 6, 2026; 4pm-6pm»»»
SpaceX rocket stage believed to have slammed into Moon
New York: A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket was believed to have unintentionally crashed into the Moon on Wednesday, a collision that posed no danger to Earth but is expected to leave behind a lunar crater. While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lu»»»
Water restrictions hit hundreds of settlements amid prolonged heatwave
Based on data provided by the regional defence committees, first-degree water restrictions have been imposed in 465 settlements in Hungary, second-degree restrictions in 151 settlements, and third-degree restrictions in 13 settlements, according to a report on the heat alert published on Wednesday »»»
Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Condemns Incident Involving Italian Jewish Youths
Bulgaria unequivocally condemns all forms of antisemitism, the Foreign Ministry said in response to Italian media accounts that a group described as neo-Nazis tried to force its way into a Bulgarian hotel accommodating Italian Jewish students. The Ministry said on X that Bulgaria was deeply concern»»»
Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo Sign Partnership for Gabrovo's 2032 European Capital of Culture Bid
Gabrovo and Veliko Tarnovo municipalities signed a strategic partnership agreement here on Wednesday to jointly prepare Gabrovo's bid for the European Capital of Culture 2032 title, with Veliko Tarnovo serving as a regional strategic partner. The memorandum was signed on Master Kolyu Ficheto's brid»»»
Syrian Electricity Company, Saudi Al-Harfi sign three agreements on energy production
Damascus, Aug. 5 (SANA) The Syrian Electricity Company (SEC) on Wednesday signed three agreements with Saudi Arabia‘s Al-Harfi Construction company in the field of energy production at the company’s headquarters in Damascus. SANA’s correspondent reported that the agreements cover the implementation»»»
Arab Monetary Fund employees gain Mazaya hotel, gym and leisure discounts
Dubai: Employees of the Arab Monetary Fund and their families will receive access to discounts at luxury hotels, gyms, sports academies and other leisure and service providers through a new agreement with Nirvana Travel & Tourism. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Nirvan»»»
PIF-led consortium completes $55bn Electronic Arts acquisition
RIYADH: A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has completed its approximately $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, advancing the Kingdom’s ambitions to become a global gaming hub. The consortium, which also includes technology investment firm Silver Lake and Affinity Part»»»
Vucic: Maintaining peace, stability most important for Serbia, Serbs
MRKONJIC GRAD - Maintaining peace and stability, as well as disciplined respect for the minimum national goals and interests, is the most important for Serbia and the Serbs at this time, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday evening. "We are making faster progress than others, our econ»»»
No relief for Sara Duterte as Philippine Supreme Court dismisses impeachment petitions
Dubai: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte suffered a legal setback on August 5 after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed petitions challenging the impeachment proceedings against her, ruling that the issues raised no longer required a decision because the case had already advanced to the Senate. T»»»
South Korea proposes dropping 'main enemy' label for North Korea - UPI.com
South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks during a policy briefing to President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry unveiled a blueprint for improving inter-Korean relation»»»
15 killed, 48 hurt in large-scale missile, drone strike on Kyiv region - UPI.com
Ukrainian firefighters tackle a blaze early Wednesday at the site of Russian missile strike on a postal logistics center in Kyiv. Photo by Maxym Marusenko/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A Russian airborne assault targeting civilian commerce and infrastructure in Ukraine's Kyiv region in the early hours of Wed»»»
Media Review: August 5
The busted fentanyl laboratory supplying the entire country and the record low levels of the Danube River, causing an energy crisis, are among the main topics in Bulgarian media on Wednesday. ECONOMY The Danube River's water level continues to fall along Bulgaria's entire stretch of the river, and »»»
Why Ukraine is targeting Russia's biggest online retailer
Biresh BanerjeeWildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace, faces a wave of attacks. Ukraine says the strikes target a company linked to Russia's war effort, bringing the conflict closer to everyday Russian consumers. https://p.dw.com/p/5IHIzAdvertisementWildberries, Russia's biggest online re»»»
UAE tourist VAT refund system expands to 19,340 stores, Noon and 100 kiosks
Dubai: Tourists visiting the UAE can now access VAT refunds through more than 19,300 retail outlets, 100 self-service kiosks and eligible purchases made on the Noon e-commerce platform. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The number of stores connected to the Federal Tax A»»»
20% of Sukuk Capital’s financing goes to industrial companies
RIYADH: The number of companies, investment funds, and individuals, as well as insurance firms investing through Saudi Arabia’s “Sukuk Capital” crowdfunding platform has reached around 800,000 over the past five years, with investments totaling SR11.6 billion ($3.1 billion), according to the compan»»»
Israel allocates $37m to develop West Bank heritage sites amid settlement expansion
Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced on Tuesday that $37 million would be allocated to develop more than 70 alleged Jewish heritage sites in the West Bank. “This is a Zionist act of the highest order. A people without a past has no future,” Smotrich said on X. The move occurs amid»»»
Al-Ittihad to face UAE’s Al-Jazira as preliminary battles to kick off in AFC Champions League Elite
DUBAI: Saudi’s Al-Ittihad are set to face UAE’s Al-Jazira in Abu Dhabi as the quest to reach the league and group stages of both the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two for the 2026-27 campaign gets underway next week with seven high-stakes one-off ties in the preliminary stage.»»»
‘We thought we would die’: Inside Air India’s terrifying turbulence ordeal —and what caused it
Dubai: “We thought we were going to die.” A day after violent turbulence injured passengers aboard an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, many travellers are asking the same questions: What causes such incidents? Can pilots avoid them? And why do airlines advise passengers to keep their seat bel»»»
Insurance part of pensions in Kyrgyzstan to increase by 20 percent - | 24.KG
Starting October 1, the insurance part of pensions in Kyrgyzstan will be increased by 20 percent. However, this does not mean that each pensioner’s entire payment will increase by a fifth, Social Fund Chairman Baktiyar Aliev told reporters. The indexation will only affect the insurance part of the »»»
Saudi Pro League spending hits $57m over summer window
DUBAI: Total spending in the Saudi Pro League over the current summer transfer window has hit $57 million, according to Transfermarkt. According to their latest data ahead of the SPL 2026-2027 season, which kicks off on Aug. 13, the number of incoming players has reached 107, while the number of ou»»»
Oil prices, world shares gain after Wall Street hits fresh records
Shares advanced in Europe and Asia on Wednesday after the U.S. stock market rallied to records, helped by strong corporate earnings reports and hopes for a deal setting the stage for talks that might eventually lead to an end to the war in Iran. Oil prices resumed their ascent, with Brent crude gai»»»
Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Condemns Incident Involving Italian Jewish Youths in Bansko
Bulgaria unequivocally condemns all forms of antisemitism, the Foreign Ministry said in response to Italian media accounts that a group described as neo-Nazis tried to force its way into a Bulgarian hotel accommodating Italian Jewish students. The Ministry said on X that Bulgaria was deeply concern»»»
AmCham: Fitch maintains the country rating, yet Romania fails on reform and political stability
The American Chamber of Commerce in Romania (AmCham) released a statement on Wednesday arguing that Fitch’s decision to maintain the country’s investment-grade rating at BBB-, the lowest level in the category, provides an important signal of confidence to investors and financial markets, but also u»»»
Health ministry mandates prompt reporting of food poisoning cases
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), through its Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), has issued a circular urging all healthcare facilities and practitioners across Qatar to strictly comply with reporting requirements for foodborne diseases, commonly known as food poisoning, to stren»»»
Putin Holds Meeting With Leadership of Russian Defense Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday held a meeting with the leadership of the Russian Defense Ministry. All of the Russian home front services will be concentrated in one service, Russian President Vladimir Putin said."At the suggestion of the Minister of Defense, it wa»»»
Madinet Masr completes 1% treasury share repurchase under buyback program Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Madinet Masr has completed the purchase of 1% of the company's total outstanding shares under its treasury share buyback program, according to an emailed press release. This phase of the treasury share buyback program reflects the company’s confidence in its financial performance, str»»»
Dubai South fire caused by workshop accident, no injuries reported: Civil Defence
Dubai Civil Defence has confirmed that a fire that broke out on Tuesday night in the Dubai South area was caused by an accident at a workshop in the district. According to a statement shared by the Dubai Media Office on Wednesday, the blaze spread from the workshop and led to the ignition of severa»»»
US Missile Defense Stockpiles ‘Dangerously Low’ After Iran War: CNN Report
The United States has depleted large portions of its key missile defense stockpiles during the war with Iran, raising concerns in the Pentagon and among regional allies, according to a report by CNN. Citing multiple sources familiar with internal assessments, CNN reported on Tuesday that the US mil»»»
Higher-value developments lift One United Properties’ selling prices by 24% in H1 2026
One United Properties (BVB: ONE) recorded residential transactions worth EUR 106.1 million in the first half of 2026, including sales, pre-sales and reservations. The transactions covered 229 residential and commercial units with a total surface of 25,221 sqm, as well as 396 parking and storage spa»»»
'Security related' incident diverts flights to German airport
Berlin: German police said Wednesday that a "security related" incident involving an unidentified object found at an airport forced the diversion of flights and the deployment of a bomb disposal robot overnight. The Bild newspaper said the object found at Leipzig-Halle airport was a drone with a de»»»
Akylbek Japarov reveals secret of Kyrgyzstan's rapid economic growth - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has managed to accelerate its economic growth by making prompt decisions that meet the needs of citizens and businesses, former Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov said at the Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum in Issyk-Kul region. According to him, the forum has become a tra»»»
Red Star lose to Hapoel Be'er Sheva away in UEFA Champions League qualifiers
SZOMBATHELY - Serbian football champions Red Star Belgrade lost 1-0 away to Israeli side Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the first leg of the two teams' UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie on Tuesday evening. On neutral ground - in Szombathely, Hungary - Zahi Ahmed scored the winner for Hapoel i»»»
Danube crisis: should Budapest worry about its water supply?
Images of the Danube at exceptionally low levels have been circulating online, prompting the 1.5 million residents of the city to ask, quite reasonably, whether water restrictions could soon be on the cards. Budapest’s water supply — and that of some suburban settlements — depends entirely on the D»»»
Health Minister: All Legal Measures Will Be Taken to Complete Psychiatric Hospital Project on Time
The government will take all legal measures needed to ensure that the relocation project for the St Ivan Rilski State Psychiatric Hospital in Novi Iskar is completed as scheduled, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said on Wednesday. She said the hospital's relocation to Novi Iskar, part of Sofia Municip»»»
Saudi, Jordanian foreign ministers hold talks on situation in Jerusalem
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan met with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting in support of Jerusalem and its holy sites, held in the Jordanian capital Amman. The ministers reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthe»»»