In an interview aired on bTV on Sunday night, Continue the Change (CC) Chair and former finance minister Assen Vassilev said that the net increase in debt in the 2026 State Budget is EUR 10 billion over five months. This means that in one year, this government will take on more debt than what was i»»»

Damascus: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the steps taken to ease sanctions on Syria, noting that they have opened new avenues for economic recovery. At a press conference held at the conclusion of his two-day visit to Syria, Guterres stressed that "all these sanctions mu»»»

Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei responded to the letter sent by the valiant fighters of Hezbollah, hailing their sacrifices and steadfastness in face of the Israeli war on Lebanon. In His letter, Sayyed Khamenei affirmed that defending Hezbollah is a strategic po»»»

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has welcomed the government’s willingness to consider renovating the long-abandoned Budapest Planetarium and the Népliget, while sharply criticising the previous Orbán administration for allowing the landmark educational attraction to fall into disrepair. In a Faceb»»»

Tom Homan, White House border czar, speaks to members of the media outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 20. On Sunday, he said ICE's vetting process was under review after a shooting in Maine. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 26 (UPI) -- White House border czar Tom H»»»

Temperatures could run about 10 to 15 degrees higher than normal in Southern California. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo The large dome of high pressure bringing dangerous temperatures to central portions of the Plains this week will shift west by late week. As this occurs, temperature»»»

Damascus, July 26 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani welcomed the visit of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to Syria, describing it as taking place at a pivotal stage marked by recovery, stability, and efforts to strengthen state institution»»»

LONDON: Three siblings facing conscription into the Israel Defense Forces have been granted the right to apply for Australian protection visas, The Observer reported. A tribunal found that the trio held a genuine fear that they could be forced to break international law if deployed to Gaza. If they»»»

Tunis, July 26 (TAP) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries said it has launched international tenders to purchase grain supplies in order to secure the country's cereal needs, allowing imports to coincide with the start of the...»»»

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has directed the allocation of Dh1 million to participants in the Dubai Date Festival in recognition of their role in preserving and pr»»»

GAZA CITY: Israel will allow a multinational security force ​to enter Gaza as proposed under US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for the enclave, an Israeli official said on Sunday, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington. Netanyahu’s security cabinet on Sunday app»»»

BERLIN: The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nea»»»

DUBAI: The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile and Formula One Management have confirmed that Malaysia will host the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from Oct. 2-4, between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix. The weekend, which is subject to final agreements and off»»»

Hanoi: Rescuers were searching for 17 missing people on Sunday after a Vietnamese cargo ship carrying 62 sank during stormy weather in the contested South China Sea, Vietnam's foreign ministry said. Vietnamese authorities arrived at the scene after the vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 "sank while operating in»»»

As Egypt moves to strengthen regulation of its real estate sector through the implementation of the Real Estate Brokerage Law, attention is increasingly shifting to another longstanding gap in the market: the absence of mandatory escrow accounts to safeguard homebuyers’ payments. The debate has gai»»»

The National Bank of Egypt (NBE), through its Investment Trustees Department, has signed an agreement with Ramtan Developments to market fully finished residential units in one of the developer’s projects in the New Administrative Capital, with payment plans extending up to 10 years. The partnershi»»»

In an interview for Nova TV aired on Sunday night, the Chair of the parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Yavor Gechev said that the 2026 State Budget reflects expenses that have already been incurred. The Progressive Bulgaria MP said: "If you think that Progressive Bulgaria re»»»

Sarajevo: Five climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have died on Russia's Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, the BiH mountaineering club Vedro, to which the deceased climbers belonged, confirmed on Sunday. "With great sorrow and pain, we inform the public of the tragic loss of five of our f»»»

Damascus, July 26 (SANA) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres affirmed that the Syrian people have demonstrated extraordinary resilience throughout years of hardship, stressing that they should not bear the burden of recovery alone. In a post on X on Sunday, Guterres called on the inte»»»

Lando Norris received the prestigious Herend porcelain winner’s trophy from Prime Minister Péter Magyar after claiming victory at the 41st Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring on Sunday. The McLaren driver finished ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli in front of a record crowd at the Hung»»»

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged the removal of all sanctions imposed on Syria during the era of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, as he concluded a two-day visit to the country. Syria's new authorities, who took power in December 2024, are trying to turn the page after more than 1»»»

AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is advancing a series of strategic projects to expand natural gas supplies to industrial clusters across the Kingdom as part of the Economic Modernisation Vision, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Kharabsheh said on Sunday.In a press st»»»

AMMAN — Jordan's industrial exports grew by 8.2 per cent during the first five months of 2026, reaching JD3.668 billion compared with JD3.392 billion during the same period last year, according to figures released Sunday by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI).The Chamber said the JD277 million inc»»»

New Delhi: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Sunday a special task force to reform the country's exam system, a day after his administration's education minister resigned. The social media-driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had drawn thousands of demonstrators, mainly students, to the »»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi welcomed his Lebanese counterpart, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and his accompanying ministerial delegation in Baghdad on Sunday, Iraq’s state news agency “INA” reported. According to Iraqi government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi, the two prime ministers will»»»

Two bulk carriers carrying cargo for Ukraine's military have been struck along the Dnieper-Bug River Estuary, Russia's Defense Ministry announced Sunday. "Two additional bulk carriers carrying military cargo were hit by attack drones in the Dnieper-Bug Estuary," the MoD said.Russia continues to str»»»

An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, which had turned off its radar system, exploded after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. A violating oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, which had deviated from the route designaed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, exploded after hitting a naval mine. This»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from the Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom, HE Andy Burnham, who expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of the late Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. For his part, His Highness»»»

Abu Dhabi, July 26 (SANA) Syrian Investment Authority Chairman Talal al-Hilali met during his visit to the United Arab Emirates with representatives of the private office of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mana bin Khalifa Al Maktoum (AMKM) to discuss investment cooperation and opportunities to develop strategic »»»

Rome: Hundreds of people in Italy were evacuated by sea on Sunday as a wildfire swept through parts of the southern Adriatic coast, with many more expected to be rescued, the coastguard said. "More than 400 tourists and beachgoers have been evacuated by sea, the only viable evacuation route," the c»»»

Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian refineries has made the country's refining sector a strategic liability for the Kremlin, and the resulting fuel crisis has pushed Russian refining to record lows even as LNG exports to Europe hit record highs. Two independent data trails, exchange trading re»»»

Comments Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, General Mykhailo Drapatyi, made in a 2023 interview about the population of Donbas have resurfaced this week and are being heavily amplified by Russian state media, days after President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed him to replace Oleksandr Syrskyi amid mas»»»

The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, over allegations of sexual misconduct. The chief prosecutor was ousted by the Assembly of States Parties on Friday, more than two years after the allegations first surfaced. The move was backed by an »»»

DOHA: Qatar's mangrove forests now cover an estimated 14 square kilometers, with more than half of the country's mangrove ecosystem located within the Al Thakhira Reserve, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) announced on Sunday as it reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and ex»»»

On Saturday, Iran's Foreign Ministry reported that Ukraine had carried out an attack on an Iranian merchant ship, killing one sailor and wounding a second. Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship constituted "a blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel's behest to drag Europe into its war," Foreign M»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign ​Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday ‌a ‌Ukrainian ​attack ‌on ⁠an ​Iranian commercial vessel “cannot ⁠go unanswered.” His comments ⁠came ‌in calls ‌with ​EU ‌foreign ‌policy chief Kaja Kallas ‌and Russian Foreign Minister ⁠Sergei ⁠Lavrov, Araqchi posted on X.»»»

LONDON: The Desert Vipers suffered a dramatic two-wicket defeat to Guyana Amazon Warriors in the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League on Sunday, despite posting a massive total. The Vipers amassed 205 for six from their 20 overs, becoming the first team to pass 200 in the competition and eclipsing»»»

Washington: One hundred days before the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s Republicans are staring down polling that points to the loss of the House of Representatives and a ferocious battle to retain the Senate. Trump will not appear on the ballot on November 3, but the stakes for his »»»

Al Ain: Under the patronage of Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Ain Region, the first Al Ain Rutab Festival officially opened on Saturday at Al Sarooj Park in Al Ain. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival runs until July 31. The festival is pa»»»

In an interview aired on bTV on Sunday, Continue the Change (CC) Chair Assen Vassilev said that if former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gurov runs for president, he would be an excellent candidate. Gurov announced earlier Sunday that choosing whether to run for president should be done thoughtful»»»

BUDAPEST: World champion Lando Norris claimed his first win of the season and 12th of his career with a resounding triumph for McLaren ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Sunday’s helter-skelter Hungarian Grand Prix. The 26-year-old Briton, who started from pole position but had to recover after »»»

TEHRAN — Iran's oil ministry on Saturday said it was able to sell a total of $18 billion worth of oil during the war and the ensuing ceasefire with the United States."The ministry sold $11.5 billion of oil during the war and $6.5 billion during the ceasefire" that collapsed earlier this month, the »»»

PARIS, France — Brent crude went back over $100 a barrel last week for the first time since May, as the conflict in the Middle East intensified.This time however, the impact on the world economy could be greater given the conflict shows no sign of ending and reserves have already been partially bee»»»

AMMAN — Escalating geopolitical tensions, global economic uncertainty and shifting investor sentiment continue to shape gold prices and consumer behaviour in Jordan, according to Akram Shehab, member of the administrative board of the Jordanian Jewelers Syndicate (JJSJO).In an interview with The Jo»»»

AMMAN — President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce, Khalil Haj Tawfiq, held talks in London with Secretary General of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) Rita Massoud to explore avenues for deepening economic cooperation between Jordan and the United Kingdom.Meeting at the ABCC »»»

German ​Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt ​said on Sunday that all evidence ​surrounding Saturday ‌night's ⁠attack at Berlin's ‌Pride celebration so ⁠far points to an Islamist terrorist ​attack. Police are still hunting for the prime suspect in the car-ramming, which left one woman dead and 29 o»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has restructured its government debt maturity profile through one of its largest active debt management operations this year, combining an early buyback of SR17.1 billion ($4.54 billion) in outstanding debt with a new SR17.2 billion sukuk issuance aimed at extending maturities »»»

People mourn Sunday in front of the Brandenburg Gate near the scene where a vehicle plowed into a crowd on the sideline of the Christopher Street Day parade in Berlin a day earlier. Photo by Clemens Bilan/EPA July 26 (UPI) -- German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Sunday identified the susp»»»

LONDON: On Sunday, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), Community Jameel, and Art Jameel marked the 20th anniversary of The Jameel Gallery, celebrating a space that has transformed the presentation, interpretation, and public understanding of Islamic art. The occasion was marked with a specia»»»

Russia's State Duma approved legislation in its second and third readings restricting the banking, property, consular and other rights of Russian nationals facing criminal or politically related administrative cases who remain outside the country, according to an official release seen by IntelliNew»»»