Govt announcement: secret files, amendment and more
The latest Hungarian government briefing brought several major announcements, including a HUF 100,000 school-starting support scheme for vulnerable children, new legislation on former communist-era secret police files, changes affecting public-interest asset management foundations, and a proposal t»»»
Eliminated but not alone: Mexico City cafe becomes haven for World Cup heartbreak
MEXICO CITY: Amid the sea of green that washed over Mexico City after the country’s World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, one shop defiantly hoisted the Ecuadorian flag and welcomed all the downtrodden fans of Mexico’s opponents to a place of refuge. Welcome to the Losers Cafe, a coffee shop »»»
Trump wants ‘senseless killing’ in Ukraine to end: US official
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump wants a peace deal to end the “senseless killing” in Ukraine, a US official said Thursday after a massive Russian barrage on Kyiv killed at least 21 people. “President Trump has a humanitarian heart and wants this war settled so the senseless killing ends,” the US»»»
Unclear if French musketeer d’Artagnan’s bones were found, research shows
AMSTERDAM: A skeleton found beneath a Maastricht church this year could not be conclusively identified as that of famed French musketeer Charles de Batz de Castelmore d’Artagnan, city authorities said on Thursday, with some findings raising fresh questions about the theory. “For now, the true origi»»»
Qatar Airways launches Port Sudan flights, enhancing Africa network
Port Sudan: Qatar Airways on Thursday announced the arrival of its inaugural flight at Port Sudan Airport, underscoring the airline's commitment to Africa and further reinforcing connectivity across its global network. The carrier will operate three weekly flights, providing passengers traveling to»»»
Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations
New York: Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war. Tesla's global deliveries came in at 480,126, up 25 percent from the year-ago period when Musk's wor»»»
Qatar renews condemnation of terrorism, reiterates commitment to strategy countering it
New York: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its perpetrators or motives, describing it as a serious threat to international peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and the rule of law. The State of Qatar»»»
Algeria votes for new parliament with turnout and cost-of-living in focus
Algerians headed to the polls on July 2 to elect a new parliament in an election shadowed by expectations of low turnout among the 25-million-person electorate. The vote is taking place amid controversy of the government disqualifying roughly a third of potential candidates, with some saying they w»»»
New Health Insurance Deputy Head Elected, Previous Governor, Deputy Governor Dismissed
Bulgaria's Parliament on Thursday elected a new deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and dismissed the sitting governor and deputy governor. The vote for Dr Asen Medjidiev as NHIF deputy governor was 147 in favour (Progressive Bulgaria and GERB-UDF) and 58 against (Movement »»»
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»
Municipalities Association Executive Director Georgieva: Organization Is Strong Expert Hub for Local Authorities
The National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) is a strong expert hub and a bridge between local authorities, State institutions and international partners, NAMRB Executive Director Silvia Georgieva said at a diplomatic reception on Thursday. The reception for member»»»
New Health Insurance Deputy Head Elected, Previous Governor Dismissed
Bulgaria's Parliament on Thursday elected a new deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and dismissed the sitting governor and deputy governor. The vote for Dr Asen Medjidiev as NHIF deputy governor was 147 in favour (Progressive Bulgaria and GERB-UDF) and 58 against (Movement »»»
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»
U.S.-Iran talks halt for Iranian leader’s funeral - UPI.com
Iranian women hold a pictures of former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei in May at Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Talks between the United States and Iran have paused for Khamenei's funeral, which starts Saturday. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- Negotiations between th»»»
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»
Syria’s parliament takes shape under Al-Sharaa’s managed inclusivity, analysts say
LONDON: Recent appointments to Syria’s parliament by interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa appear designed to project a broader, more inclusive political tent, bringing in prominent figures such as Kurdish politician Abdul Hakim Bashar and Druze leader Laith Al-Balous. On Wednesday, Al-Sharaa named the»»»
Israeli drone raids Nabatieh Al-Fawqa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone raids Nabatieh Al-Fawqa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 02-07-2026 19:20 PM Latest News Urgent News More Israeli Attac»»»
Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy carries out new explosion in Beit Yahoun town, South 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 reporter: Israeli enemy carries out new explosion in Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon 02-07-2026 19:06 PM Latest News Urgent News A»»»
Five killed in Damascus cafe bombing (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)
An explosion ripped through a cafe in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Thursday, killing at least five people and injuring 16, according to the Syrian Ministry of Health. Authorities believe that the blast was caused by a bomb. The explosion took place shortly after 3 PM local time at a cafe in th»»»
Beyond Bullets: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Forge Digital Defense Alliance
A security agreement struck during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Saudi Arabia formalizes Pakistani-Saudi cooperation in cyber defense, digital policing, and forensic technology. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU), which takes their partnership beyond »»»
Spain’s amnesty drive brings 600,000 migrants into formal economy during application review
MADRID: Some 609,737 of the 1.17 million migrants in Spain who applied for legal status in its recent amnesty drive have obtained temporary work permits, government officials said on Thursday, enabling them to start work in the formal economy while their applications are under review. The drive, w»»»
Indian passport applicants in UAE queue at Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Consulate in Dubai after 17 years
Abu Dhabi/Dubai: For the first time in 17 years, hundreds of Indian expats in the UAE queued up without appointments at their embassy and consulate on Thursday to submit passport applications in person, a scene unseen since India first outsourced its overseas consular services in 2009. The Indian E»»»
Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomy
DRESDEN, Germany — German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy.The "Smart Power Fab" in the eastern city of Dresden, completed three months ahead of schedule, has been hailed as a symbol of»»»
19 companies benefit from agricultural export support programme — Ministry
AMMAN — Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat said on Thursday that 19 companies have exported agricultural products under the government's agricultural export support programme.Total financial support provided to exporters has exceeded JD1.059 million, including around JD5, 200 allocated for marit»»»
Security guard rescued from building basement eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
An international rescue team saved a 43-year-old man from a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela's La Guaira on Thursday, eight days after back-to-back earthquakes devastated the coastal region. Rescuers first made contact with the survivor, Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, at the weekend and were»»»
Israel and Gaza mark 1,000 days since the October 7 attacks and the start of the war
Israel is marking the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war in Gaza. But Netanyau's government has long refused to establish such a commission. Meanwhile, Gazans still face attacks despite »»»
BTA Signs Media Partnership Agreement with Pomorie Municipality
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Thursday signed a media partnership agreement with Pomorie Municipality aimed at popularizing its calendar of cultural events. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that the Agency adds a new partner among Bulgarian municipalities for their cultural calendar, the i»»»
PM Radev, General Grynkewich Discuss Security Risks from Military Crises Near Europe
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, met here on Thursday to discuss the security risks arising from military crises in Europe's neighbourhood and the adaptation of armed forces modernization processes to contemporary challenges, the governm»»»
Algerians vote in parliamentary elections overshadowed by candidate bans
Algerians on Thursday voted in parliamentary elections amid concerns over turnout after a campaign season marked by low attendance at official campaign events. Electoral authorities barred 269 candidates from running for the 407-seat lower house of parliament ahead of the vote. Voters in Algeria&nb»»»
Utz potato chip recall listed as highest risk category for salmonella - UPI.com
Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips have been recalled and are listed by the FDA as the highest risk category for salmonella. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration July 2 (UPI) -- After a voluntary recall of some Zapp's and Dirty potato chips, the recall is now listed as the Food »»»
Lebanese president says will not yield ‘a single inch’ of territory to Israel
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended on Thursday negotiations with Israel, saying they were not a betrayal and he would not surrender “a single inch of Lebanon’s territory,” according to the presidency. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the Israeli army would re»»»
Indian passport applicants in UAE queue at Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Consulate in Dubai after 15 years
Abu Dhabi/Dubai: For the first time in 15 years, hundreds of Indian expats in the UAE queued up without appointments at their embassy and consulate on Thursday to submit passport applications in person, a scene unseen since India first outsourced its overseas consular services in 2009. The Indian E»»»
Ukraine's attacks forcing 'Russians to realise the war is really happening'
Ukraine has stepped up long-range drone attacks inside Russia in recent weeks, targeting energy infrastructure and military targets. Russian officials have reported repeated strikes in border regions, while Moscow has said its air defences had intercepted hundreds of drones from Ukraine in recent d»»»
Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war
It's the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, »»»
Police Academy celebrates graduation of first and second groups of 7th Edition of Police of Tomorrow Program
Doha, Qatar: The Police Academy celebrated the graduation of the first and second groups of the 7th edition of the Police of Tomorrow program for summer 2026, comprising 600 students. The ceremony was attended by HE Legal Advisor to HE the Minister of Interior and General Supervisor of the Police A»»»
Man, 44, rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after 8 days - UPI.com
Rescue workers carry Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 44, an earthquake survivor, in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday. Photo by Ronald R. Pena/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- A man was rescued alive after eight days trapped under rubble of a nine-story building in La Guaira, Venezuela, after two earthquakes devasta»»»
The cash convoy case that could be Orbán’s smoking gun, and Magyar’s deputy is getting ever more popular (81 days since the elections)
Last year we launched this series in which we summed up news from the Hungarian election campaign on a weekly basis. The series continues so we can report on developments after these historically-significant elections, and on the steps taken by the Tisza government. This week we cover the following»»»
Can Kawhi Leonard lead Raptors to another NBA title?
TORONTO: Seven years can feel like a lifetime in the National Basketball Association. Since Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019, almost everything has changed. Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Danny Green and Fred VanVleet have all moved »»»
Germany seeks powers for spies to hack and disrupt attackers
BERLIN: Germany plans to give its spy agencies powers to hack, disrupt and deceive foreign attackers in a major overhaul of post-war intelligence limits, aiming to harden its response to growing cyber and hybrid threats, according to a draft law seen by Reuters. German spy agencies are more tightl»»»
EU top court rejects Google's appeal against record €4.1 billion antitrust fine
The European Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed Google's appeal against a record fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators eight years ago for using its Android operating system to block rivals, in a ruling likely to boost Europe's crackdown on Big Tech. The EU's top court upheld Thursday a recor»»»
Bahrain’s king, US commander discuss military cooperation
LONDON: King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain received in Manama Adm. Charles Bradford Cooper II, commander of US Central Command, on Thursday to discuss military cooperation. The meeting focused on the relations and ongoing coordination between Bahrain and the US, particularly in defense and mi»»»
Paper leaks: Board exam marks may get 50% weightage in NEET, JEE admissions
Dubai: Board examination marks could soon account for 50 per cent of the admission score for professional courses such as medicine and engineering, as the Centre considers sweeping reforms aimed at reducing students' dependence on high-stakes entrance exams and coaching centres. The proposal, accor»»»
President Iotova: Military History Museum Is Museum of Bulgarian Spirit
The National Museum of Military History is a museum of Bulgarian spirit, President Iliana Iotova said on Thursday at the institution's 110th anniversary ceremony. Iotova presented the Presidential Badge of Honour to National Museum of Military History Director Sonya Penkova as the museum opened its»»»
Fight drugs, cut black points: Sharjah Police launches interactive tour
Sharjah: What may look like a simple medicine box linked to healing can, when misused, become a gateway to addiction, Sharjah Police has warned as it launched a new interactive awareness platform aimed at tackling drug abuse through simulation and digital engagement. The initiative, introduced by t»»»
Israeli envoy claims Lebanese Army sidelining Shiite troops who won't confront Hezbollah
Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, claimed Thursday that the Lebanese Army is sidelining Shiite troops and officers who are unwilling to confront Hezbollah, saying the move reflects a growing readiness in Beirut to act against the group under the new framework agreement with Israel.»»»
Can Lebanon still prosecute Israel for war crimes under framework agreement?
BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reassured critics that the US-brokered framework agreement with Israel does not prevent Lebanon from pursuing legal action over alleged Israeli war crimes, insisting the accord merely suspends such action while negotiations proceed in good faith. The clar»»»
Recovery question worries Norway fans before Brazil clash
WASHINGTON: As Norway prepare to face Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup this Sunday — an opponent they have never lost to — managing player fatigue has become a central focus. Star striker Erling Haaland scored Norway’s 86th-minute winner in the 2-1 win against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but said»»»
Nine Criminal Proceedings Opened on Varna Illegal Construction Case, Interior Minister Says
Nine criminal proceedings have been launched following the Interior Ministry's operation in Varna and the Baba Alino illegal construction case, Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said during a hearing before the National Assembly Committee on Internal Security and Public Order on Thursday»»»
Deputy Prime Minister visits Amiri Guard Camp
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani paid a visit to the Amiri Guard Camp "Barzan" on Thursday, where he was received by HE Commander of the Amiri Guard Major General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi. Also pre»»»