Navas del Rey: Spanish residents forced to flee some of the worst wildfires in living memory began returning to their homes on Tuesday, after the country lifted evacuation orders for more than a dozen areas. But in France, thousands more people were ordered to flee, as fears grew that another seari»»»

The US military says it has redirected 18 commercial vessels as part of its renewed blockade against Iran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces have also disabled two ships and boarded two to verify that they were complying with the blockade. CENTCOM said that more than 20 warships are now »»»

The UAE is emerging as one of the world’s leading digital asset markets, with institutional investors increasingly shaping the sector’s future, according to the co-founder and chief executive of Bitcoin Suisse. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, Andrej Majcen said the company’s decision to e»»»

Tunis, July 28 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, received on Tuesday a phone call from Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. The call turned...»»»

Albania continues to face significant cyber threats from state-sponsored actors, particularly Iran and Russia, according to the latest security assessment issued by the U.S. Department of State through the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). The report identifies Albania as one of the countr»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump, seen here in the Oval Office on July 24, said the United States and South Korea remain steadfast allies in a message commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo U.S. President Donald Trump has said South Korea»»»

The parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee approved at second reading on Tuesday Election Code amendments introducing mandatory machine voting in most polling stations, abolishing the Abroad constituency and lifting the cap on polling stations in non-EU countries. Under the machine-voting provisions»»»

Tunis, July 28 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, said the €110 million loan for the Gafsa Phosphate Company (CPG) is part of a comprehensive investment programme aimed at restoring production levels and modernising mining...»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the fresh attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and a blatant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affa»»»

President Iliana Iotova thanked Prime Minister Rumen Radev, Progressive Bulgaria and all those backing her presidential bid in a Facebook post on Tuesday. “Thank you to Rumen Radev and Progressive Bulgaria for their trust and support. Ten years ago, we pledged to work solely in the interests of Bul»»»

TUNIS, July 28, 2026 (TAP) – The Assembly of People's Representative (ARP) on Tuesday approved a bill ratifying the guarantee agreement signed on November 3, 2025, between the Republic of Tunisia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and...»»»

New York: The United Nations on Tuesday warned of the rapid deterioration of the situation in the West Bank, condemning the rising settler violence against Palestinians. In a brief before the UN Security Council, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alekperov said that»»»

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for revisions to Poland’s proposed short-term rental law, arguing that the current draft does not sufficiently protect tenants or give local governments effective regulatory tools. The bill, approved by the government in July, would define short-term rentals as»»»

Nearshoring, e-commerce growth, and the need for more secure supply chains are strengthening Poland’s position in Europe’s industrial real estate market. According to REINO IO Logistics CEO Dorota Latkowska, Poland benefits from its strategic location, EU and NATO membership, skilled workforce, tra»»»

Many freelancers begin projects without receiving upfront payment or any guarantee that they will be paid. According to Freelancehunt’s “Freelancer Profile 2025” report, only 36.4% require a deposit, while three in ten use no payment protection at all. Although referrals generate clients for 67.9% »»»

Dubai: Uganda has officially declared an end to its Ebola outbreak after completing the 42-day monitoring period following the recovery of the last patient on 14th June. The authorities confirmed that the country's border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo will remain closed, as the neighbou»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman. They exchanged greetings and cordial conversations with the Sheikhs and guests attending the majlis. They also addressed various national issues, reaffir»»»

Dubai: Montenegro will allow eligible foreign nationals residing in the UAE to enter the country without a visa during the 2026 summer season, offering up to 10 days' stay under a temporary travel facilitation scheme. The Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the exemption applies to holders»»»

Tunis, July 28, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunisian Navigation Company (CTN) on Tuesday announced that passengers affected by the cancellation of scheduled crossings between the Italian Civitavecchia port and that of La Goulette can still book seats on its...»»»

A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, toppling buildings, igniting fires and leaving dozens feared trapped in a shopping mall, with at least one person reported dead and more than 100 injured. Emergency crews raced to rescue survivors as aftershocks rattled the region. Dozens »»»

Japanese media is reporting that there are a number of casualties following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan. Authorities have said people are trapped in a shopping mall after its second floor collapsed, including casualties. Rescue efforts are ongoing.»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova is the early favorite in the country's upcoming presidential election, according to a new survey conducted by polling agency Global Metrics. The poll found that around half of respondents said they would be likely to support Yotova in the race for the presidency. T»»»

LONDON: British campaign group Led By Donkeys has received tens of thousands of pounds in compensation after a banner it displayed in support of Palestine was destroyed by authorities. The group received £27,216 ($49,000) from Veolia, the environment services company that destroyed the giant banner»»»

TOKYO: Japan and Saudi Arabia were engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions wherein the focus was on deepening bilateral ties and addressing regional security concerns, the Foreign Ministry said. On July 27, Hiroyuki Namazu, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, met with Eng. Wal»»»

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, July 28 (UPI) -- Paraguayan anti-drug authorities seized 311 kilograms of high-potency marijuana concealed inside two pickup trucks imported from Miami, officials said Tuesday. They said the shipment was a sophisticated smuggling attempt, with the pot believed to be destined for»»»

Parliament on Tuesday approved the bill establishing the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH), with MPs voting 143 in favour and 47 against. The agency’s task will be to protect public assets, uncover the unlawful management of public assets, and recover them. The law’s explanatory »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Marina Ragus, who also heads the parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, received Azerbaijan's Deputy FM Fariz Rzayev on Tuesday to discuss advancement of Serbia-Azerbaijan parliamentary cooperation. Ragus and Rzayev agreed that overall bilateral rel»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic chaired on Tuesday a session of the Emergency Response Team, which discussed a critical hydrological situation caused by a historically low water level of the Danube River and potential measures to mitigate it. The session also addresse»»»

BELGRADE - Lin Dan, one of the greatest badminton players of all time, has recently joined the team of EXPO 2027 Belgrade brand ambassadors, which includes Hollywood actor Jackie Chan and retired sprinter Usain Bolt, the EXPO 2027 company announced on Tuesday. EXPO 2027 brand ambassadors are chosen»»»

Singapore: Gold prices fell on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger dollar, while markets looked to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision for clues on the interest rate outlook. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $4,044.81 per ounce after rising as much as 1% on Monday. US gold futures for August delivery»»»

”This project brings together the key elements of modern local infrastructure: safer and more efficient road connections, well-designed junctions, facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, and upgraded public utilities. Our team will draw on its technical and operational experience to deliver the wo»»»

Tunis, July 28, 2026 (TAP) - The weather on Tuesday night will be characterised by scattered clouds nationwide, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). Night-time temperatures will range between 21 and 26°C in the...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the renewed 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. In a sta»»»

The Zionist war minister Yisrael Katz clearly reflected his occupation entity’s arrogance and barbarism, boasting the fact that his army has so far destroyed 24 villages, hundreds of years old, in the Lebanese border areas. Meanwhile, the Lebanese authorities continue resorting to silence about the»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet on Tuesday condemned attacks carried out by Iran-affiliated terrorist militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in the Kingdom's Riyadh and Eastern regions.»»»

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk was re-elected to a second term Friday, though the United States voted against it. The vote ignited a spat between the United States and France, which resulted in the U.S. delegation walking out of a meeting of the U.N. Security Council »»»

US President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February triggered new regional conflict in the Middle East. Both leaders are expected to downplay their frayed ties afte»»»

Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the White House once again on July 28. But the Israeli Prime Minister is likely to get a cooler welcome in Washington than on previous trips. The US's full-scale air war on Iran - which Netanyahu reportedly had a major role in convincing Donald Trump to launch - h»»»

US president Donald Trump says there's a good chance a deal can be reached with Iran to end the war. The statement comes after the stopped airstrikes on the Islamic Republic over the weekend. For more on the latest diplomatic effort to end the conflict, here's this report.»»»

ClimateGermany: Low Rhine River levels could weigh down economyRichard Connor with dpa, ReutersRecord-low water levels on the Rhine are forcing cargo vessels to run with sharply reduced loads, driving up transport costs. Economists warn the disruption could wipe out Germany's already weak summer gr»»»

The attack by Ukraine on an Iranian commercial vessel carrying civilian cargo in the waters of the Caspian Sea is an act of aggression that violates the norms of international law, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "The strike on an Iranian commercial ship with civilian car»»»

Among the measures used by firefighters to battle the flames in the wildfires in southern France is a chemical retardant that is dropped on forests by planes. It is not without its harms to nature and to humans, but firefighters say it is a vital tool in combatting the spread of deadly fires.»»»

Zinedine Zidane will be unveiled on July 28 as the new coach of the French national football team, succeeding his World Cup-winning teammate Didier Deschamps. The 54-year-old is a national icon with multiple successes as player and coach. He steps into the job after five years out of the game.»»»

France great Zinedine Zidane's long-held ambition to coach the national team became reality on Tuesday when the French Football Federation appointed the former captain and World Cup winner as Didier Deschamps' successor on a four-year contract. Here is what he had to say. »»»

The return of high temperatures is threatening firefighters hold on a vast blaze in the Gironde. Calmer conditions over the last two days have enabled authorities to stabilise the fires but as the region is placed under a yellow heat warning and new evacuation order come into force on July 28, fear»»»

French police have opened a murder investigation after the remains of five newborns were discovered in cardboard boxes at a couple's home in southeastern France. The bodies were found after the woman's partner searched the flat following the home birth of a healthy baby, prompting hospital staff to»»»

Firefighters work around the clock battling the blazes. Those affected by the disaster need shelter and essentials. But they can count on the support of local residents. Food, drinks... Relief efforts continue to be organized in the face of this massive wildfire.»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met on Tuesday with Chinese Ambassador to Syria Shi Hongwei to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across various economic and industrial sectors in service of mutual interests and to support development and investme»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Syria, Mohamed el-Feki, to discuss ways to strengthen communication and coordination between the two countries. The meeting review»»»