MoPH warns against unlicensed slimming products
QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has warned the public against buying, trading, or consuming an unlicensed slimming product as it has undeclared pharmaceutical substances. The ministry warned in a statement that Eatless - Natural Slimming Formula has two undeclared pharmaceutical subst»»»
Interior minister attends Police Academy convocation
QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani attended the graduation ceremony of the second cohort of students in the Master of Law and Master of Securit»»»
Saudi crown prince shares calls with regional leaders
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held calls with the leaders of Bahrain and Syria, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Friday. The crown prince received a call from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa. They reviewed the latest regional developments and the efforts exerted to enhance s»»»
Pentagon seeks robot boats to launch drone attacks - UPI.com
The U.S. Department of Defense has put out a call for robot boats with the capability of launching drones to be deployed within 120 days. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has put out a call for robot boats with the capability of launching»»»
Palestinians face new limits on settlement fuel access amid West Bank shortages
LONDON: As fuel shortages deepen across the occupied West Bank, Palestinians who had turned to nearby Israeli settlements for gasoline now face new restrictions that could further limit mobility and work. Palestinian employees at the Barkan Industrial Park in the northern West Bank said they were t»»»
Syria arrests two men accused of war crimes over Homs massacre
DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities have arrested two men accused of participating in the wartime massacre of dozens of civilians in the western Homs countryside during the rule of former President Bashar Assad. The Interior Ministry identified the suspects as Faez Abbas Akhal and Nasr Mohammad Ghosn. It »»»
Eye on Africa - Survey reveals rising optimism among African youth
In tonight's edition: DR Congo's constitutional court approves a referendum law that critics say could open the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. Also, as the El Niño weather pattern looms, millions across Africa could face worsening droughts and floods. Plus a»»»
Saudi leaders, Netanyahu give Trump their input on Iran war as conflict enters 6th month – Ya Libnan
Share: File- President Trump and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at the White House . The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran has rocked the Mideast and spread through the region, and President Trump is now weighing what to do next to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extract any concessions fro»»»
EU agrees rescue centre in eastern Libya as migrant departures rise
BRUSSELS: The European Union has agreed plans to establish a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, EU Ambassador to Libya Nicola Orlando said on Thursday. The bloc looks to curb arrivals on one of Europe's busiest migration routes. Libya has been a maj»»»
Uzbekistan's 1H foreign trade reaches $41bn as trade deficit widens to $9.3bn
Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover reached $41.01bn in January to June, with the outcome up 7.4% y/y, according to preliminary data released by the national statistical committee. Exports declined 8.8% y/y to $15.86bn, while imports increased 21.0% y/y to $25.15bn, resulting in a trade deficit of »»»
Digital Silk Road: Chinese and Kazakhstan-based tech companies ink multibillion-dollar agreements
Closer ties between Astana and Beijing are transforming Kazakhstan from an East-West transit corridor into a regional platform for the deployment of Chinese technologies. Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp (Nasdaq: FRHC) and its founder, Timur Turlov, are among the most visible beneficiaries of thi»»»
Analysis: A look at Netanyahu’s White House visit
LONDON: Commentators from the US to Israel have speculated whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit this week to the White House revealed cracks in the relationship between an American president looking for an exit ramp from the Iran conflict and an Israeli prime minister hoping to cling t»»»
Ongoing dialogue between Lebanon and Syria benefits both countries, Erdogan tells Aoun
BEIRUT: The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said on Thursday that Lebanon stands to benefit from a more stable Middle East. Standing alongside his Lebanese counterpart, Joseph Aoun, following talks in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkiye supports all efforts to strengthen Lebanese-Syrian ties, and»»»
Appeals court rejects the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. The 2-1 decision by the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, with a judge appointed by President Donald Trump in the ma»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Revolution’ by Eric Metaxas
Eric Metaxas’ “Revolution” is a new account of stories about the American revolution from 1775 to 1783. At more than 500 pages, it is a definitive, sweeping and fabulously entertaining book, containing the dazzling array of extraordinary stories every American should know, ranging from the many eve»»»
Western heat dome fuels growing wildfire, flood threats - UPI.com
The latest in a series of dangerous extreme-heat domes in the United States this year will peak over the southwestern region this weekend accompanied by spotty thunderstorms, while an incoming Pacific storm threatens to heighten wildfire risks in the Northwest. Heat domes affected the West in Febru»»»
Friday sermon calls on Muslims to embrace humility
First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds, who has elevated the rank of the humble and condemned the traits of the arrogant. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that our Master and Prophet Muhammad is the Messen»»»
Spain to deploy military to restore order in Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border
Madrid on Thursday said it would deploy soldiers to Ceuta to ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered the Spanish north African exclave from Morocco, mainly by swimming, and reported nine deaths. The Italian government is considering suspending the EU Schengen agreement with Spain»»»
Warsaw blames Moscow after a missile crashes in Poland
Polish authorities are investigating an object that came down in eastern Poland overnight and is thought to be a Russian missile, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday. The discovery followed reports of an explosion, with investigators finding a crater and debris scattered across a nearby fie»»»
Historic Low Danube Levels Disrupt Shipping, Ferries, Prompt Kozloduy NPP Measures
Water levels along the Bulgarian section of the Danube remain historically low, restricting navigation in critical stretches, disrupting river shipping, ferry services and prompting special measures at Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, while riverside municipalities are monitoring possible effects on w»»»
Brazil's Amazonia Theaters join UNESCO World Heritage list - UPI.com
July 30 (UPI) -- UNESCO added 25 World Heritage sites during its annual committee meeting in Busan, South Korea, this week, with Brazil's Amazonia Theaters becoming Latin America's only new addition. It joins a regional collection that includes some of the world's most recognizable cultural and nat»»»
Sheriff marks 6 months since Nancy Guthrie went missing with statement - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Nancy Guthrie was last seen Jan. 31 around 9:45 p.m. and was reported missing after failing to show up for church the next day. File Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department July 30 (UPI) -- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos released a statement Thursday marking six months since the d»»»
Turkey wants to join a new Lebanon security initiative after UNIFIL mission ends – Ya Libnan
Share: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during their meeting at the presidential palace in Ankara, Türkiye, July 30, 2026. (Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Turkish Presidential Press Office/Handout via Reuters) Turkey is interested in participating in a ne»»»
Leading Chinese vehicle brand FOTON available in Hungary!
Author: György Sipos Since its founding in 1996, FOTON has grown into one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers: in 30 years, it has conquered the markets of nearly 150 countries, and has held the market leader position in China for 21 consecutive years. FOTON available in Hungary»»»
Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns
Washington: Tehran's forces have carried out frequent missile and drone attacks in the Middle East since the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, raising renewed concerns about Washington's supply of the weapons needed to intercept them. Highlighting the issue, the US military said it shot down mult»»»
Egypt port strike shows US interests vulnerable across region: Analysts
Cairo: A drone strike on the Egyptian port of Damietta, the first attack on the country since the US-Iran war broke out, could be a high-risk message for American interests everywhere in the Middle East, analysts say. No party has claimed the strike on the Mediterranean port and Egypt has not assig»»»
Saudi AI workforce initiative reaches 51,000 learners worldwide
ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s drive to build an AI-ready workforce has reached a new milestone after a training initiative attracted more than 51,000 registrations from 170 countries, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing focus on developing practical artificial intelligence skills alongside expanding inve»»»
New U.S. Amb. Steel vows efforts to ensure alliance with S. Korea as 'linchpin' of peace - UPI.com
New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel speaks to reporters after her arrival at Incheon International Airport on Thursday to assume her post. Photo by Yonhap New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel said Thursday she is ready to work with Seoul to ensure the decadeslong bilatera»»»
Zawtar al-Gharbieh examplfies Israel's destruction in southern Lebanon - UPI.com
Lebanese soldiers stand guard as the Army deploys to Zawtar al-Gharbiya in southern Lebanon on July 23. Lebanon sent troops to take control of so-called pilot zones in southern Lebanon from which Israeli troops are to withdraw. Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 30 (UPI) -- The widespread destructi»»»
RT opens submissions for 2026 Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards
RT has opened submissions for the 2026 Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards, which honor outstanding war reporters working in conflict zones around the world. This year’s contest will accept news reports or series of reports from conflict zones, with a maximum running time of ten minutes. »»»
Father of Georgia school shooter gets 15 years in prison - UPI.com
Student Jose Ortiz, 14, accepts an embrace from chaplain Ronald Clark at a makeshift memorial, one day after a deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., in September 2024. Four people were killed by Colt Gray, who was 14 at the time. On Thursday, his father was sentenced to 15»»»
Watch: Iguana leaps out of box, gives FedEx store employees a scare - UPI.com
July 30 (UPI) -- Workers at a Tennessee FedEx store were sent running for cover when a large iguana burst out of its box and took off running through the store. Roderick Duncan went to the FedEx store in Memphis to pick up his new pet iguana, and employees asked to see what was inside the box label»»»
Trump says he may withdraw Blanche nomination 'temporarily' - UPI.com
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is open to withdrawing his nomination of Todd Blanche, pictured, as U.S. attorney general as two Republican senators oppose the appointment. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday that»»»
Parliament Ratifies SAFE Loan Agreement, Operational Arrangements with European Commission
Parliament on Thursday passed on first and second reading in a single sitting a bill ratifying the SAFE Loan Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Bulgaria, as well as the SAFE Operational Arrangements between the European Commission and Bulgaria. Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said it w»»»
Poland eyes tariff gains
Poland could emerge as an unexpected beneficiary of the latest U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, according to economists analyzing the potential impact on global trade. While higher import duties are expected to disrupt international supply chains, they may also improve the competit»»»
Parliament Approves Bill Ratifying Acquisition Order for New Three-Dimensional Radars
Parliament on Thursday passed at both first and second reading in a single sitting a bill ratifying an Acquisition Order under the Framework Agreement between Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence and France's Ministry of the Armed Forces, through the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), for the implem»»»
Trump Says Will Resume Full-Scale War Unless Iran Meets All US Demands
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would resume a full-scale war against Iran unless the United States receives 100% of what it wants. "If we don't get 100% of what we want, absolutely," Trump told French LCI news channel, when asked whether he was considering resu»»»
Pope Leo says he wants to visit the U.S. in the next 'couple of years' - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV speaks as he presides over the "Canticle of Peace" prayer gathering in the gardens of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, Wednesday. The ecumenical event brought together religious leaders, environmental advocates and musicians to promote ecological responsibili»»»
Vazrazhdane Calls for Parliamentary Leaders' Meeting with Security Services after Bulgaria, Iran Foreign Ministers' Phone Call
Tsoncho Ganev MP of Vazrazhdane called on National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova to urgently convene a meeting of Parliament's Deputy Chairpersons and the Floor Leaders with the participation of the State Agency for National Security, the State Intelligence Agency and the Defence Intelligence Serv»»»
US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air
WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions on Thursday targeting global networks supporting Mahan Air, the Iranian carrier Washington says transports Iran's Revolutionary Guards personnel, as well as weapons and drones. The US Treasury designated six entities and individua»»»
14th International Motor Show 2026 opens at Damascus New Fairgrounds
Damascus, July 30 (SANA) The 14th International Motor Show 2026 opened Thursday at Damascus New Fairgrounds in the presence of Transport Minister, Yarub Badr, and Culture Minister, Mohammad Yassin al-Saleh. 46 local, Arab and international companies take part in the exhibition that will run through»»»
Ministry warns against a slimming product containing undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients
DOHA, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health warned the public against buying, trading or consuming the Eatless – Natural Slimming Formula, after the laboratory results confirmed that it contains two undeclared pharmaceutical substances, Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein, making it a counterfeit produc»»»
Polish apples enter Vietnam
Poland has officially gained access to Vietnam's market for fresh apples, opening one of the country's most promising export destinations for fruit producers. Home to more than 100 million consumers and a rapidly expanding middle class, Vietnam represents a significant opportunity for Polish grower»»»
Turkiye wants to join a new Lebanon security initiative after UN mission ends
ANKARA: Turkiye is interested in participating in a new security initiative for Lebanon when the 7,500-member UN peacekeeping mission in the south of the country expires at the end of the year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a joint press statement with his Lebanese counterpart »»»
Palestinian authorities ask US Supreme Court to halt $656M judgment pending appeal
WASHINGTON: Palestinian authorities asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to halt for now a $656 million judgment in a long-running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel. The emergency appeal comes after a lower court reinstated the damages in the wake of a Supreme Co»»»
Drone attack sparks fire at Mediterranean port in Egypt - UPI.com
Egyptian authorities said Thursday that a drone attack set two gas ships ablaze at the Mediterranean port of Damietta on Wednesday. File Photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA July 30 (UPI) -- Egyptian authorities said Thursday that a drone attack set two gas ships ablaze at the Mediterranean port of Damietta»»»
US Senate warns Trump against pardoning Epstein-linked sex trafficker
The US Senate has unanimously urged President Donald Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who helped Jeffrey Epstein recruit and abuse underage girls. Maxwell, the daughter of disgraced British newspaper tycoon and former MP Robert Maxwell, who had suspected ties to I»»»
Protest against Deployment of US Aircraft in Bezmer Air Base Held in Yambol
Citizens staged a protest outside the Regional Administration building in Yambol on Thursday against the deployment of US military aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. They called for the reversal of the decision adopted by the Government and approved by Parliament. Participants included representatives of»»»
Péter Magyar discusses energy crisis after Paks NPP shutdown
For the first time in the Paks nuclear power station’s 42-year history, production is expected to shut down completely within 24 to 72 hours because of the Danube’s record-low water level, Péter Magyar, the prime minister, said on his Facebook page on Thursday afternoon. Paks NPP shutdown date reve»»»
Meta ignored internal findings on Instagram's risks to teens, jury told in US trial
Lawyers for the US state of Tennessee argued that the company ignored its own research linking Instagram to compulsive use, eating disorders, depression and self-harm among teenagers, while keeping features such as autoplay, notifications and infinite scroll to maximise time spent on the platform a»»»