Brod Mayor Milan Zečević told SRNA that, following the BiH Council of Ministers’ decision to establish the Brod Free Zone, the municipality will once again become an attractive destination for investment. He said establishing the zone had been a lengthy process that began in March last year, adding»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received Head of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya HE Abdul Hamid Mohammed Al Dbeiba, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the relations between the»»»

Sarajevo: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs recently organized a Shariah training course in Sarajevo for more than 60 imams, preachers, and Islamic studies students from across Bosnia and Herzegovina. The course was part of the ministry’s efforts to promote Islamic knowledge, foster the va»»»

SPA Riyadh Saudi authorities arrested 15,591 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 7,759 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,488 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,344 for labor-related is»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western media have sought to downplay the liberation by Russian forces of the flashpoint city of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic. On Friday, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin that Russian f»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck an oil depot in Kantserovka in the Zaporozhye Region using Geran-4 and Gerbera drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "In order to reduce the military and economic potential of the enemy, strikes were carried out against the Kantser»»»

MADRID: Spanish firefighters said Saturday that a wildfire threatening the Costa Brava coast has devoured a huge area of trees and bush and forced the evacuation of 150 tourists from a camp. The fire broke out Friday outside the northeastern municipality of La Bisbal d’Emporda, near a picturesque c»»»

Idlib, July 4 ( SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry, Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar, met on Saturday representatives of traders and industrialists in Idlib Governorate, in the presence of Governor Muhammad Abdul Rahman.Talks during the meeting dealt with adapting laws, and enhancing coordination and co»»»

Europe’s peak travel season is under pressure as the new Entry/Exit System (EES) creates long queues, processing delays and operational bottlenecks at airports across the Schengen Area. Designed to replace passport stamping with biometric checks, the system is intended to modernise border control. »»»

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut on Saturday voiced support for Lebanon and its people, in an X post marking America's 250th Independence Day. "This year, as America commemorates 250 years of independence, we celebrate not only the founding principles that define us, but also the enduring friendships tha»»»

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond product recommendations and search tools, and could soon play a direct role in making purchases on behalf of consumers, as Mastercard’s new technology is about to make waves in Hungary. In a significant step towards that future, Mastercard has launched its n»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called on all Lebanese parties to implement the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying it is essential to preventing internal strife. "All components of Lebanon must work to implement the clause about Lebanon in the memorandum of unders»»»

More than 640,000 displaced people in Lebanon have returned home, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), as clashes between Hezbollah and Israel have wound down following a deal to end the Middle East war. Lebanon was drawn into the regional war on March 2 when Tehran-back»»»

Yemen's Houthis threatened Saudi airports and vital assets should Riyadh violate its airspace or attempt to attack it, as the rebels accused the kingdom of trying to stop an Iranian plane from landing. The threats followed a time of relative calm between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed rebels, whi»»»

Washington, United States: Prince William revealed that his father King Charles "hates football" in an appearance on Travis Kelce's podcast that aired Friday, just hours before the NFL star was due to celebrate his marriage to pop megastar Taylor Swift. The World Cup, rather than the wedding, was t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 16 Palestinians martyred, 16 others injured in last48 hours in Gaza: Health Ministry in Gaza Strip 04-07-2026 12:43 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Friday and agreed to meet "soon" in the United States, the premier's office said. The conversation comes after the United States and Israel fought alongside each other in their military campaign against Iran, and als»»»

Mourners beat their chests and chanted "revenge, revenge" as thousands gathered in Tehran early Saturday for a final farewell to slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks in late February that sparked a regi»»»

Caracas: The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 2,645, with more than 12,600 injured, according to new official figures released on Friday. Thousands more are reported still missing after the June 24 shocks that toppled dozens of apartment complexes, mostly in the»»»

Paris, France: World Athletics (WA) confirmed Friday that their ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors would remain in place four years after the invasion of Ukraine. WA president Sebastian Coe said the body's two-day Council Meeting had "been consequential and methodical in reviewing the sancti»»»

London: Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday. Djokovic beat French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Centre Court to equal »»»

Dubai: For Ukrainian expat Viktoriia Rieva, life in the UAE has never followed a straight line and that is exactly what made it meaningful. A curiosity for cultures has first brought her across borders at a young age. By 22, she has already lived in Germany for a year before setting her sights on a»»»

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has completed a three-year global research project aimed at strengthening ethical standards for involving children in research and ensuring their voices are heard throughout the process. Known as the Child Assent Project, the initiative is among the fir»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST and Apple Music have partnered to release a curated collection of live sets recorded at Soundstorm 2025, now available globally on Apple Music in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, offering listeners an immersive way to experience one of the Middle East’s most influenti»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved a wide-ranging regulatory framework governing property ownership by non-Saudis, introducing stricter disclosure rules, mandatory digital procedures and penalties of up to SR10 million for violations. The executive regulations for the Law of Real Estate Ownership by »»»

A bomb threat has been reported at the regional hospital in Batken, prompting the immediate evacuation of people from the building. According to the regional Department of Internal Affairs, K9 unit is currently working at the scene to inspect the premises for a possible explosive device.»»»

The Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDGE Group to support the organisation of the 46th World Congress on Military Medicine, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from November 9 to 13, 2026. Under the agreement, EDGE will serve as the strategic partner for the intern»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has organised a series of community awareness initiatives in Al Dhafra as part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse 2026 and the national anti-drug campaign held under the slogan “United to Eradicate the Scourge”. The initiatives were carried out by the Anti-Narco»»»

Abu Dhabi recorded 31,075 trips by autonomous vehicles in the first half of 2026, as the emirate advances plans to build a safer, smarter and more sustainable transport network. Abu Dhabi Mobility, the integrated transport centre of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, said the trips wer»»»

The Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDGE Group to support the organisation of the 46th World Congress on Military Medicine, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from November 9 to 13, 2026. Under the agreement, EDGE will serve as the strategic partner for the intern»»»

Hungarian football captain Dominik Szoboszlai has been honoured with a monumental mural in his hometown of Székesfehérvár, celebrating his journey from a local schoolboy to one of Europe’s elite footballers. A giant mural honours Dominik Szoboszlai The nearly 200-square-metre artwork covers the sid»»»

Preparatory work for the autumn-winter season has begun in Osh, the press service of the City Hall reported. Deputy Mayor Ernis Toltoev held a working meeting with representatives of the municipal enterprise Teploelektrotsentral. During the meeting, participants discussed the replacement of outdate»»»

Taiyuan: Two officials in charge of mine safety oversight in north China's Shanxi Province are under investigation on suspicion of severe violations of law in connection with a deadly coal mine gas explosion, authorities said on Saturday. Hu Huisong and Yu Zhangqing, both from the Shanxi bureau of »»»

BAMAKO: A ​Tuareg-led insurgent group said on Saturday ‌it ‌had ​attacked ‌a ⁠town ​in northern Mali ⁠where government troops and ⁠Russian ‌paramilitary forces ‌are ​based, ‌and residents ‌of two other localities ‌in northern and ⁠central Mali reported ⁠hearing gunfire and explosions. The fighting,»»»

Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India have issued travel advisories as heavy rainfall continues to disrupt normal life in Mumbai and nearby regions, impacting flight operations and causing delays. In Mumbai, heavy showers led to severe waterlogging in areas including Mahim, causing major traffic con»»»

Berlin: Jurgen Klopp insisted Saturday he was recharged and "ready" for what he said would be "intensive discussions" over becoming the new coach of Germany. Klopp told the German FA (DFB) Friday that he was "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany's coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned. N»»»

Bamako: Mali has been hot with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison, according to the army, residents and security sources. The attacks were reported in Gao, Anefis and Sevare as well as a prison in Kenieroba. The fighting, that started around 4:00 am (0400 GMT),»»»

Dubai: Two giant sunspots, each estimated to be about 10 times wider than Earth, were observed from the UAE on Friday morning during a period of heightened solar activity. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, »»»

The 33rd edition of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses continues tomorrow with its sixth leg at Horner Rennbahn in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the historic German Derby meeting, marking another stop for the prestigious series at one of Europe's leading horse racing festival»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Donald Trump of the United States of America on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.His Highne»»»

Organizers of Albania's ongoing nationwide protests announced Saturday that they have begun the process of convening what they call a National Citizens' Assembly, marking the 34th day of demonstrations. The announcement was made through social media posts by protest organizers Klajdi Bello and Armi»»»

The Memorandum of Understanding provides the framework for negotiations, but a final agreement will be “extremely difficult” to achieve, Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, stated.Other key statements by Dmitry Medvedev:• Not everyone in the US is willing to lift sanction»»»

Liberated Konstantinovka is the key to Ukraine’s last stronghold in Donbass - the Kramatorsk-Slavyansk agglomeration, Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian General Staff Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy said. "As a result of the active offensive operations of units of the Yug battl»»»

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued a notice to instant messaging platform Telegram over concerns of widespread piracy on its service, sources said on Saturday. The ministry has directed the platform to take immediate measures to curb the illegal distribution of»»»

Tunis, July 4 (TAP) — The weather, on Saturday, will be partly cloudy across Tunisia, with cloud cover gradually increasing over the western central regions later in the day, bringing scattered thunderstorms and occasional showers, according to the...»»»

TUNIS, July 4 (TAP) — Tunisian entrepreneur Najet Bouabidi won second place in the Best Exhibitor category at the Excellence Awards ceremony held on Friday during the 7th COMESA Regional Trade Fair for Women Entrepreneurs, which took place in Tunis...»»»

Interior Ministry data should be trusted over Border Police data in the dispute over alleged joint flights by MRF Chair Delyan Peevski and Constitutional Court Judge Desislava Atanasova, Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said on Nova TV on Saturday. Bozhanov said Minister of Interior Ivan De»»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched its first integrated life skills framework for learners, a new education initiative aimed at preparing children and young people for a rapidly changing world by strengthening their practical, personal and social capabilities. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority a»»»

BAMAKO: A ​Tuareg-led insurgent group said on Saturday ‌it ‌had ​attacked ‌a ⁠town ​in northern Mali ⁠where government troops and ⁠Russian ‌paramilitary forces ‌are ​based, ‌and residents ‌of two other localities ‌in northern and ⁠central Mali reported ⁠hearing gunfire and explosions.»»»

Long-term investors are central to the Government’s economic policy, Deputy Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Krasimir Yakimov said at Mihalkovo’s 70th anniversary, the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry’s press service said on Saturday. Yakimov attended the opening of new pr»»»