The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters are shown in Atlanta. A report by the CDC said Wednesday that the number of suspected cyclosporiasis cases has risen to more than 18,000. File photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE/ July 29 (UPI) -- The number of suspected cyclosporiasis ca»»»

RIYADH: The International Falcon Breeders Auction has introduced a new feature for its 2026 edition, expanding opportunities for breeders, investors, and buyers by making only those birds sold through the auction eligible to compete in all local and international chick-racing categories. The move i»»»

An armed forces team carries the casket of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., following his funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Graham's South Carolina funeral was held Wednesday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- The late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Grah»»»

Damascus, July 29 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Mohammad Raslan and Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye Fatih Karahan signed an agreement on Wednesday to open an official account for the Central Bank of Syria with the Turkish central bank, with the aim of facilita»»»

ZAWTAR AL-GHARBIEH, Lebanon: Mahasen Faqih and her husband returned this week to their village in southern Lebanon, digging through the debris of their home in search of their belongings, as part of the US-brokered “pilot zones” agreement in which Israel agreed to withdraw in exchange for the disar»»»

The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, including the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries, a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said. The rep»»»

Slovak battery technology company has announced a definitive business combination agreement (BCA) with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Cartesian Growth Corporation II (Cartesian II) aiming at US Nasdaq listing. The BCA values InoBat at $1.265bn (€1.1bn) on a pre-money, pre-merger basis, »»»

BARCELONA: Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta at the country’s northern tip, overwhelming border security, local authorities said Wednesday. While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said»»»

ZAWTAR AL-GHARBIYEH, Lebanon: A US-brokered plan for Israel to withdraw gradually from occupied areas of southern Lebanon in exchange for the disarmament of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia is off to a painfully slow start. To the US, the “pilot zone program” ​is the centerpiece of a June 26 fr»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that any initiative ignoring the sovereign rights of Turkish Cypriots was doomed to failure, after UN chief Antonio Guterres visited divided Cyprus. “The Cypriot question cannot be reduced to a simple debate over power-sharing betwee»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli gunfire targets the town of Byout Al-Sayyad in southern Lebanon 29-07-2026 18:38 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»

Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa held talks with Deng Zhaojing, President of China National Chemical Engineering Group Corporation (CNCEC), to discuss the company’s plans to expand its investments in Egypt and review progress on its ongoing industrial projects, parti»»»

Egypt and Mozambique have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance technical cooperation in the civil aviation sector, marking a new step in strengthening aviation ties between the two African countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of AFI Aviation Week 2026, in the presen»»»

Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam presented Egypt’s integrated water management strategy during a high-level session marking the 50th anniversary of Japan’s Water Day and Water Week, attended by Emperor Naruhito, senior government officials and international water exp»»»

BARCELONA: Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta at the country’s northern tip, overwhelming border security, local authorities said Wednesday. While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said»»»

The US Senate passed the “sanctions from hell” package advanced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham on July 29 with an overwhelming majority of 86 to 12 in favour, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in attendance. Zelenskiy was in Washington to visit US President Donald Trump to consolidat»»»

There are insufficient grounds to delay the entry into force of the 2026 State Budget Act, which should therefore be promulgated in the State Gazette, the President’s administration says in an opinion released by its press secretariat on Wednesday. The National Assembly adopted the Act on July 24, »»»

President Iliana Iotova announced on Wednesday that she will promulgate the 2026 State Budget Act, arguing that returning it to Parliament would deepen Bulgaria’s financial and institutional uncertainty, while Continue the Change, Democratic Bulgaria, Vazrazhdane and GERB-UDF criticized the decisio»»»

July 29 (UPI) -- Rates of high blood pressure in pregnant women throughout the United States rose substantially over an eight-year-span, a new report released Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The report said that one in 10 pregnant women in the United States ha»»»

HAVANA — Cuba moved to open crisis-ravaged parts of the state-run economy to private firms Wednesday, as the communist government struggles to ease acute shortages resulting from a US energy blockade.A lengthy decree lifted restrictions on a swath of sectors including petrol distribution, electrici»»»

RIYADH, WASHINGTON — A minister in Yemen's internationally recognised government on Wednesday accused Houthi rebels of working under Iranian guidance to establish a system to impose fees for ships transiting the Red Sea and the Bab Al Mandab Strait.The narrow maritime artery has been a critical wat»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JOPCO) said Wednesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, the Jordan Petroleum Products Marketing Company (JoPetrol), is continuing to expand its fuel station network and invest in new energy infrastructure projects across the Kingdom.According to Al Mam»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JOPCO) said on Wednesday that it is continuing discussions with ministries and relevant public entities to resolve outstanding financial issues, with priority given to recovering dues owed to the company.According to data, cited by Al Mamlaka TV, the M»»»

Brazilian Minister of Development, Industry and Trade Marcio Elias Rosa (L), Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (C) and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin arrive for a press conference at the Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 16. Vieira said the new 25% U.S. tariff on »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested to President Donald Trump a renegotiated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security assistance for Israel where Washington would hike the contribution to $16 billion, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing officials. Accordi»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities on Wednesday arrested two drug traffickers and seized 186,000 captagon pills during an operation in the Afrin area of Aleppo province in the north of the country. The Drug Enforcement Department said that authorities seized the pills from 186 bags with a combined weight o»»»

NAIROBI: ‌Five Kenyan security officers were killed in a clash with suspected ​Al-Shabab militants in the county of Mandera near the Somali border, police said. The militant group has been battling for years to overthrow Somalia’s central government ‌and establish ‌its rule ​in ‌the ⁠Horn of ​Afric»»»

Doha, Qatar, 29th July 2026: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar’s leading dairy and juice company, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026. The Company delivered continued growth in revenue and profitability, supported by the strong performance of its core business, r»»»

The Bureau of Information and Economic Cycles (BIEC) has raised concerns over Poland's labor market after its July Labor Market Index (WRP) increased to 77.7 points, signaling a greater risk of rising unemployment in the months ahead. Although the registered unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in June, »»»

Poland's chronic underinvestment in healthcare may be contributing to more than 10,000 avoidable deaths each year, according to experts cited in a new report highlighting the economic and human cost of insufficient health spending. The analysis argues that limited funding has led to longer waiting »»»

Bulgaria is seeking spare parts for its MiG-29 fighter aircraft and exploring options to acquire used F-16 or JAS 39 Gripen aircraft, Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov said on Wednesday, drawing criticism from parliamentary groups. The Defence Ministry said that it had sent inquiries to Poland, »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a brazen breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Forei»»»

Three successful da Vinci procedures launched robotic surgery at Medica University Hospital in Ruse, the hospital said on Wednesday. The first procedures using the da Vinci system were performed on July 27 and 28 by Dr Tsanko Yotsov and Dr Paolina Kamenova, under the mentorship of former European S»»»

Doha, Qatar: The weekend in Qatar offers a variety of fantastic ways to stay entertained while keeping cool. Here are the top events you shouldn't miss happening around Doha this weekend. Qatar Toy Festival Until August 4, 2026 From 2 PM to 10 PM (weekdays) | 2 PM to 11 PM (Thursday to Saturday) Do»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attacks against the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, considering them a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. The Mini»»»

ROME: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called for action on Wednesday to hold Israeli settlers accountable for violence against Palestinians, warning that continued attacks and illegal settlement expansions were threatening the prospects of a two-state solution. Speaking at a high-le»»»

Paris: Both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa said Wednesday they had submitted bids to acquire a controlling stake in TAP Air Portugal that is being re-privatised. The Portuguese government announced last September that it was seeking a major international airline to buy most of the 49.9 percent stake »»»

Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque following an Israeli air strike in Gaza, Tuesday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said at least four people were killed in Israeli attacks across the territory on Tuesday. Photo by Mohammed Saber/EPA July 29 (UPI) -- The Israeli military on Wednesday accus»»»

Hungary’s parliamentary Immunity Committee has recommended lifting the parliamentary immunity of Tisza Party MP Lőrinc Varga in connection with a drink-driving offence committed in 2024, before he became a member of parliament. Committee chair Edit Sasi-Nagy, also a Tisza Party MP, told the Hungari»»»

The Orbán government’s Bethlen Gábor Fund (BGA) distributed HUF 255.9 million (approximately EUR 705,000) in discretionary grants to Hungarian diaspora organisations outside Europe between July 2025 and the end of April 2026, according to documents obtained through a freedom of information request.»»»

Record Shanghai listing fuels semiconductor ambitions, though company still trails South Korean and U.S. rivals technologically A large screen shows the latest stock exchange and economy data in Shanghai, China, 15 June 2026. Photo by ALEX PLAVEVSKI / EPA July 28 (Asia Today) -- China's successful »»»

"We should not focus on restoring old defense equipment," MP Radoslav Ribarski of Continue the Change party told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday. He was commenting on the Ministry of Defence's request for a possible purchase of MiG-29 aircraft for spare parts. "We are for real modernization »»»

Doha: Qatar's General Directorate of Civil Defense has intensified fire prevention efforts during the summer season, focusing on public awareness campaigns and compliance with safety requirements to reduce risks to lives and property. Despite increased awareness, officials said some unsafe practice»»»

The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, including the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries, a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said. The rep»»»

In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, few historical figures are as awkwardly placed as artist Ivan Aivazovsky. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, on the Black Sea coast in 1817, the city of Aivazovsky’s birth now under Russian occupation but still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine. In »»»

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has appointed Dr. Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, as the longtime allies deepen cooperation on defense, investment and regional security amid growing instability in the Middle East. Al-Baqami was among eight newl»»»

The claims that currently the F-16 can be used for combat duty are strange, said Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov during Wednesday's meeting of the parliamentary Defence Committee. The minister pointed out that among the main obstacles is the training of the flight crew. "The pilot's training shou»»»

The Afghan Taliban's growing investment in drone technology is a direct response to their lack of a conventional air force, and Pakistan's defence establishment — built around fighter jets, tanks and artillery — is struggling to keep pace, Umair Jamal of the Diplomat Risk Intelligence consultancy a»»»

The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, including the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries, a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said. The rep»»»

LONDON: Dusseldorf became the fourth European city — after Amsterdam, Bucharest, and Moscow — to be directly connected to the Syrian Arab Republic following a flight on Wednesday by German carrier LEAV Aviation that landed at Damascus International Airport. The flight restored a direct aviation rou»»»