Mali, Lazarevic and Pedini Amati discuss San Marino's potential EXPO 2027 participation
BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali and Minister of Internal and External Trade Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also Serbia's EXPO 2027 commissioner, met on Thursday with Minister of Tourism of the Republic of San Marino Federico Pedini Amati to discuss the country’s potent»»»
EU orders Google to share search data and open Android system to AI rivals
The European Union on Thursday ordered Google to share its search data with rival search engines and open Android to competing AI services under its Digital Markets Act, in its latest move to curb Big Tech's dominance. Google has warned the measures could jeopardise user privacy – and nat»»»
Mykhailo Fedorov: Ousted defence chief's reforms riled Ukrainian army bosses
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov served just six months before his ambitious drive to reform the military led to irreconcilable clashes with the country's top brass, which he viewed as out of date, inflexible and mired in bureaucracy. Fedorov's early bet on drone warfare was a gam»»»
Italian court convicts 32 over deadly 2018 Genoa Bridge collapse
An Italian court on Thursday sentenced 32 defendants, including former motorway operator Autostrade chief Giovanni Castellucci, for their roles in the 2018 collapse of Genoa's Morandi bridge which killed 43 people. Castellucci was among 57 defendants tried over the disaster, with 25 others acquitte»»»
Trump expected discuss election security in evening address - UPI.com
President Donald Trump will give a primetime speech on Thursday evening to discuss election security as he teases a “big announcement.” Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will give a primetime speech on Thursday evening to discuss election security as »»»
CEO gets 11 years in prison for Italian bridge collapse that killed 43 - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A large section of the Morandi viaduct upon which the A10 motorway runs collapsed in Genoa, Italy, in 2018. The CEO of the company that runs Italy's roadways was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison. File Photo by Luca Zennaro/EPA July 16 (UPI) -- The former CEO of the management comp»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: The Israeli enemy carried out a bombing in the vicinity of the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiya in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: The Israeli enemy carried out a bombing in the vicinity of the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiya in southern Lebanon 16-07»»»
Ukraine turns to police veteran as new Defence Minister to tackle mobilisation challenge
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's nomination of Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko to replace the popular and effective Mykhailo Fedorov has come as a great disappointment to Ukraine’s allies and faces huge challenges to stamp out corruption and deal with a chronic manpower shortage in the armed forces.»»»
China's 'impossible' gas price risks killing off Power of Siberia-2
China has effectively priced Russia's flagship Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline out of existence, demanding a price for gas that analysts say would make the project uneconomic and dealing another blow to the Kremlin's efforts to replace the European market it lost after the invasion of Ukraine. Nego»»»
Germany and Syria launch committee to aid latter’s economic recovery and reconstruction
LONDON: The first session of a Syrian-German Joint Committee to assist Syria’s recovery took place in Damascus on Thursday. It was co-chaired by Asaad Al-Shaibani, the foreign minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, and Geza Andreas von Geyr, German minister of state at the Federal Foreign Office. Th»»»
Saudi Arabia condemns unjustified Iranian attacks on regional countries
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned Iran’s continued and unjustified attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Kuwait and Bahrain faced renewed aerial attacks from Iran on Thursday, their militaries said, as Tehran and Washington exchanged strikes in a battle for control of the vital Strait of»»»
Minister Naydenov Presents Latest Judiciary Act Revisions to European Parliament's LIBE Committee
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov appeared before a monitoring group on democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights with the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) in the European Parliament, the Justice Ministry reported Thursday. Naydenov presen»»»
Orbán watches World Cup in US as Fidesz falls apart (95 days after the election)
Szijjártó’s exit from politics is being spun as a success. Orbán chooses football over Fidesz. The ‘Sulyok operation’ could trigger constitutional chaos. Poll of the week: Magyar’s popularity soars while Orbán’s unpopularity reaches record highs, with the possibility of a Fidesz split. There is no »»»
Franco-German defense cooperation under strain as Macron, Merz meet
PARIS/BERLIN: France and Germany will discuss deepening cooperation on nuclear deterrence, missile defense, long-range strike capabilities and space at a joint ministerial retreat, the Elysee said, seeking to show that the EU’s two largest defense powers can still work together despite differences »»»
SURJ Sports, Live Nation, Oak View Group launch platform to transform sports infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: SURJ Sports Investment, a PIF company, together with Live Nation and Oak View Group, have announced the launch of radia, a new joint venture created to support the growth of sports infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. The joint venture will serve as a strategic platform for SURJ and PIF, com»»»
Life sentence for a celebrity influencer: Lebanon convicts 'Dr Food' in major drug manufacturing case
Beirut: A Lebanese criminal court has sentenced content creator George Hanna Dib, widely known as "Dr Food", to life with hard labour in absentia after convicting him in a drug manufacturing case, according to Lebanese media reports. The Mount Lebanon Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Elie Hel»»»
Mayor Karácsony reacts to public safety concerns: Budapest to step up police presence
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has announced a series of measures aimed at improving public safety in the Hungarian capital, promising a stronger police presence, closer cooperation between authorities and new support services for people struggling with addiction. The announcement follows growing»»»
Hezbollah Denies Claims about Presence inside Syria: They Serve Zionist-American Agenda in Region
Hezbollah’s Media Relations issued a statement denying all the claims about a presence and role in Syria. “Claims regarding Hezbollah’s presence inside Syrian territory resurface from time to time. The Party has repeatedly and categorically denied these claims, asserting that they are entirely base»»»
France’s euthanasia law passes parliament in final vote
France’s lower chamber of parliament has given final approval to a controversial bill legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide. The legislation, which has been criticized by the clergy and was rejected three times by the conservative Senate, is now in the hands of the country’s top constitutional»»»
EU fails to agree on new anti-Russian sanctions – media
EU ambassadors have failed to reach a consensus on the 21st round of sanctions against Russia following three days of talks, multiple news outlets, including Reuters, Euractiv, and Politico, reported on Wednesday. The move, which requires unanimous support, was met with opposition from several nati»»»
Government Aims to Disburse as Much Funding as Possible under Recovery Plan by August 31 - Deputy PM Pekanov
The Government’s goal is to disburse as much funding as possible under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) by August 31, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said Thursday before the parliamentary Committee on European Affairs and Oversight of European Funds. In June, the European Comm»»»
"Don't Close Secret Police Files Committee," Its Chair Urges MPs
Plamen Tonchev, Chair of the Committee for Disclosing the Documents and Announcing Affiliation of Bulgarian Citizens to State Security and to the Intelligence Services of the Bulgarian National Army (informally known as the Secret Police Files Committee), urged MPs to keep the Committee in place. H»»»
Using a public water cooler in Dubai? Safety standards are now in place
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has outlined the technical health and safety requirements governing the installation, operation and maintenance of public drinking water coolers and charity fridges across the emirate. The guidelines are designed to strengthen preventive public health measures and ensure c»»»
Gasic meets with Prince Aviation, Textron Aviation Defense representatives
BELGRADE - Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic met on Thursday in Belgrade with Prince Aviation and Textron Aviation Defense representatives to discuss opportunities for strengthening cooperation and developing the capabilities of the defence system. "Minister Gasic noted that the Ministry of »»»
EU orders Google to share data, Android with competitors - UPI.com
The European Commission has ordered Google to share its Android features and search data with competitors on Thursday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- The European Commission has ordered Google to share its Android features and search data with competitors on Thurs»»»
Sayyed Houthi: Axis of Resistance Will Never Abandon Hezbollah in Lebanon, KSA Enhances US-Israeli Schemes in Region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Houthi: Axis of Resistance Will Never Abandon Hezbollah in Lebanon, KSA Enhances US-Israeli Schemes in Region 16-07-2026 17:51 PM He»»»
Iran tells Houthis to close Bab El-Mandeb strait if US hits power network: Reports
DUBAI: Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi militia to stand ready to close the Bab El-Mandeb oil route if the United States strikes Iranian power infrastructure, three sources told Reuters on Thursday, posing a potent new threat to global energy supplies. The idea has been discussed within the Islamic R»»»
SANS Requires Reform to Strengthen Capacity and Resilience, Chair Nominee Plamen Tonchev Says
A targeted reform of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) is needed to enhance the institution's capacity and strengthen its capabilities and resilience, Plamen Tonchev, the sole candidate for chair of the agency, said during his hearing before Parliament's Committee on Internal Security a»»»
Financial Times: Hungary undergoing a political transformation "far beyond what many thought possible"
Hungary is experiencing a political transformation on a scale that many people previously believed impossible, according to a new analysis published by the Financial Times. The British business daily argues that the changes unfolding since the April election extend well beyond a routine change of g»»»
Wave Świnoujście Thermal & SPA reports strong sales performance
Green House Development is summarizing the first six months of sales of Wave Świnoujście Thermal & SPA and presenting new interior visuals of its wellness area. Close to 60 percent of the initial pool of 218 units has already found buyers at the stage of demolition and preparatory works, although t»»»
Payment Systems, AI, Food Security Will Be Key Topics of 3rd Russia-Africa Summit – Lavrov
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Issues related to the use of artificial intelligence, payment systems and food security will be high on the agenda of the third Russia-Africa summit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday. "Priority topics for the third summit will include information and commu»»»
French PM goes to Rabat in crucial visit for bilateral ties
The French Prime Minister along with a retinue of officials has arrived in Morocco. The choice for his first overseas trip is significant - as Paris looks to turn a diplomatic rapprochement into a broader strategic partnership with Rabat. If all goes well - Morocco's Mohammed VI could potentially v»»»
Iraqi oil loadings briefly suspended after drone hits tanker at Basra, sources say
BASRA: Iraq briefly suspended oil loadings on Thursday before resuming them after a drone hit an oil tanker at its Basra terminal, four Iraqi oil and security sources told Reuters. The drone did not cause damage or fire and it was not immediately clear who launched it, the sources added. The incide»»»
Riyadh governor receives Tanzanian ambassador
RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Thursday received Ambassador of Tanzania to the Kingdom Zena Ahmed Said on the occasion of her appointment. The governor wished the ambassador success in her new role. The two countries are focusing on boosting ties at all levels. In May, Saudi medica»»»
Ebola spreading in DRC 'faster than any previous outbreak': WHO chief
Geneva: The World Health Organization warned Thursday that Ebola was spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo at a faster pace than during any previous outbreak of the deadly virus. More than 2,000 cases including 796 deaths have been confirmed in the DR Congo since the outbreak was declared o»»»
Rain, thunderclouds and fog ahead: Here's where the UAE weather is heading next
Abu Dhabi: Rain fell across parts of the UAE on Thursday, bringing brief relief from the summer heat as unstable weather developed over southern and eastern areas of the country. Showers were reported near Al Qua'a, south of Al Ain, while light drizzle was recorded in parts of Fujairah and the Shar»»»
Russia Reemerges as 2nd Largest Importer of Natural Gas to EU – Eurostat Data
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russia became second largest importer of both pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the European Union in May, having improved its position compared to April when it was the fourth on the list, according to Eurostat data examined by Sputnik. In terms of total gas supplies »»»
Pentagon Yet to Launch Final Phase of Probe Into Deadly Strike on Iran's Minab - Reports
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The US Department of War has been delaying a full investigation into the strike on a school in Iran's Minab district that killed more than 170 people, failing to launch the final phase for months, CNN reported on Thursday, citing sources. According to the report, the first t»»»
Earthquake and tsunami risk: UAE urges citizens in New Zealand to stay alert and follow official instructions
Dubai: The UAE Embassy in Wellington has urged Emirati citizens in New Zealand to exercise caution following a strong earthquake that struck north of the town of Te Anau, warning of the potential risk of tsunami activity. In a statement, the embassy advised UAE nationals to strictly follow safety i»»»
Entre Nous - An individually curated tour of the City of Lights
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world with some 50 million tourists exploring the French capital every year. Many visitors are coming back for a second or third time, and – having already ticked off the must-see sites – are looking for new ways to see the city. In this edition, Maud »»»
Macron pledges 'zero tolerance' for arson after spate of fires in France
Noisy-sur-École, France: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said there would be "zero tolerance" for arson after France was hit by wildfires that have scorched thousands of hectares. Dozens of people have been arrested across the country over starting fires deliberately or by accident as »»»
Friday sermon marks Covenant of the Union with call for unity
First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the Most Loving (Al-Wadūd), who has commanded us to fulfil our covenants. I bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is His servant and »»»
Assaults on journalists soar in June, union says
Tunis, July 16 (TAP) – The number of assaults targeting journalists increased in June compared with May, according to a report released on Thursday by the Monitoring Unit of the Professional Safety Centre of the National Syndicate of Tunisian...»»»
Russian Strikes on Agroexport Infrastructure Will Send Ukraine’s Export Earnings Plummeting
“Agricultural exports generate significant profits for the Kiev regime,” and the loss of an industry providing the bulk of the country’s foreign currency income is “a serious blow,” Institute of CIS Countries leading researcher Alexander Dudchak told Sputnik. Russian strikes on port facilities in t»»»
France once mulled acquiring Pegasus spyware: report
PARIS: France briefly considered acquiring the controversial Israeli-made Pegasus spyware from mid-2019 during a period when Morocco was trying to use it to spy on French ministers, a journalistic investigation said Thursday. An investigation by a consortium of media led by Forbidden Stories first »»»
Military talks to finalize pilot zones for Israeli withdrawal in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: Lebanese and Israeli military officials are set to meet virtually on Friday under US sponsorship to finalize a list of pilot zones, agree on a timetable for Israel’s withdrawal from them and expand the Lebanese Army’s deployment in southern Lebanon. The technical talks follow the conclusion»»»
DIGI Spain begins trading on the Spanish Stock Exchanges following successful IPO
Digi Communications N.V. (BVB: DIGI), one of the leading European telecommunications operators, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announces that shares of its Spanish subsidiary, DIGI Spain Telecom S.A.U. (“DIGI Spain”), commenced trading today, 16 July 2026, on the Spanish Stock Exchanges th»»»
Filip & Company assists Digi with the listing of Digi Spain on the Spanish Stock Exchange
The Filip & Company law firm provided legal assistance to the Digi group in relation to the initial public offering and listing of shares of Digi Spain Telecom S.A.U., the group’s Spanish subsidiary, on the stock exchanges in Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, and Valencia. The company is valued at approxi»»»
Saudi delegation meets Bangladesh PM as Dhaka seeks partnership in strategic projects
DHAKA: The Bangladesh government is working on a partnership with Saudi Arabia on strategic projects, officials have said, following a meeting of the Kingdom’s Deputy Minister of Transport Rumaih Al-Rumaih with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. Al-Rumaih and his delegation met with the prime »»»
India bars seafarers from Strait of Hormuz after rise in US-Iranian attacks
NEW DELHI: India’s maritime regulator has barred ship owners, managers and recruitment agencies from sending Indian nationals to work on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz following a rise in deadly attacks by US and Iranian forces. Ten civilian ships staffed by Indian seafarers — MT Settebell»»»