Dubai: Digital commerce founders seeking to enter or expand in Dubai will be able to apply for a new incubation programme offering mentorship, corporate pilot opportunities and access to potential investors. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai CommerCity has partnere»»»

Russian units of the Sever battlegroup have liberated the populated locality of Artelnoye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on Wednesday. "As a result of active operations units of the Sever battlegroup established control over the populated locality of Artelnoye in th»»»

Global law firm Dentons has advised the lenders, International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, and Kommunalkredit Austria AG, on the EUR 48.5 million financing provided by IFC for the second phase of Aukera’s Gura Ialomiței battery energy storage system (B»»»

eVoost AI, a company that built an AI-based operating system for residential sales, has announced the launch of operations in Romania. Founded in the UAE in May 2024, the platform is backed by Mubadala, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, through its Hub71 global technology ecosystem. Its managed re»»»

Forest dieback in northeastern Bulgaria has reached critical levels, requiring urgent measures and long-term changes in forest management, officials and scientists said at a briefing on Wednesday. Deputy Agriculture Minister Ivan Paligorov warned that rising temperatures, erratic heavy rainfall and»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe If US Sets Dirty Feet on Iran’s Soil, We Will Fight It with All Our Might: Commander 22-07-2026 13:33 PM The Commander of the Iranian Army,»»»

RIYADH: Jordan and the US signed a reciprocal trade agreement that caps tariffs on exports from the Middle Eastern country at 10 percent and expands market access for both nations. According to the Jordan News Agency, also known as Petra, the deal was signed on July 21 in Washington by the country’»»»

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how work is organised and what companies look for when hiring, according to the latest PwC Global AI Jobs Barometer. While the technology is lowering barriers to entry in some occupations, it is raising expectations in others. As AI takes on a larger share of ro»»»

A French modelling scout with close ties to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Under investigation in France, Daniel Siad, 69, was one of several French men accused of aiding Epstein to traffic and abuse women. Siad ha»»»

Hamid Hamid, MP from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) and deputy chair of the party, presented information about the properties of the Minister of Interior, Ivan Demerdzhiev, and his wife and announced that it will also be sent to the prosecutor's office on Wednesday. The data was present»»»

The government has decided to transfer the building at 23 Vrabcha St. in Sofia to the National Revenue Agency (NRA), Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Responding to a reporter's question, Shishkov confirmed that the building ho»»»

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Police officers in Alai district of Osh region have uncovered a case of illegal possession of a firearm. According to the regional police department, during the Arsenal operation, officers found and seized a TOZ-11 rifled firearm from a 38-year-old man identified as K.K. The weapon was reportedly s»»»

A notable increase in foreign trade turnover of passenger cars and commercial vehicles was registered in Kyrgyzstan during the first five months of 2026, data from the National Statistical Committee say. Passenger car imports A total of 64,538 passenger cars worth $527,379 million were imported int»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi described the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a direct consequence of the US’ violations of the Islamabad MoU and its provocative actions, warning that Washington bears responsibility for undermining diplomacy and regional stability. Aragchi made the remark»»»

Washington, July 22 (SANA) – The U.S. dollar strengthened for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as rising oil prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, fueled concerns that inflationary pressures could remain elevated. The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against a»»»

"This is one of those decisions that are not taken lightly, but one that is necessary at this particular moment," Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told Parliament on Wednesday while presenting the government's draft decision authorizing the presence at Bezmer Air Base of US military aircraft and p»»»

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BELGRADE - Serbian singer and actress Olivera Katarina died on Tuesday aged 86. Born Olivera Petrovic in Belgrade in 1940, Olivera Katarina was one of the most popular actresses and singers in the former Yugoslavia in the late 1960s and early 1970s. After graduating from the Faculty of Law, she stu»»»

Office occupiers in Romania are increasingly pivoting towards premium, sustainable, and professionally managed spaces, securing long-term leases up to two years ahead of delivery to mitigate a looming supply squeeze in core submarkets. Furthermore, the market has demonstrated resilience this year, »»»

OVERVIEW Wednesday’s media coverage focuses on the proposed deployment of US aerial refuelling aircraft and military personnel at Bezmer Air Base in Southeastern Bulgaria, with the National Assembly expected to take the final decision. The upcoming presidential elections, the 2026 State Budget and »»»

MP Hussein al-Hajj Hassan of Hezbollah on Wednesday noted that "what happened in Washington in the summit between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump amounted to nothing more than a general American rhetoric and promises without guarantees, without specifying any timeframe for red»»»

Nykøbing Mors, Denmark: Two Danish coastal cliffs where palaeontologists have uncovered 55-million-year-old fossils of prehistoric wildlife are likely to gain World Heritage status as UNESCO's committee meets in South Korea. The two picturesque cliffs of Hanklit and Knudeklint, overlooking Denmark'»»»

Inflation rate in Kyrgyzstan by the end of the year could reach 14-15 percent, up from the previously projected 9 percent. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev said an exclusive interview with 24.kg news agency. According to him, the government revised its macroecon»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - If the United States strikes Iran's nuclear facilities, Tehran will attack all "interests" of Washington and its allies in the region, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said. "The following declares that if the aggressor army proceeds to this stage, we will consider this »»»

The Romanian commercial real estate sector has demonstrated a striking divergence from broader regional trends in the opening months of 2026, driven by tactical deal timing and a pronounced concentration of capital in the office sector. Romania’s total real estate investment volume reached EUR 151 »»»

Antoniu Panait, managing director of Vastint Romania, talked to BR about the shifting dynamics of the capital’s office market, highlighting their landmark 60,000 sqm fossil-fuel-free development, New Tales, and explaining why highly sustainable, mixed-use urban environments continue to outperform b»»»

Residents of Sofia's Poduyane borough held a protest Wednesday against poor-quality municipal construction and a lack of subsequent action by the authorities. Although organizers planned to block Vladimir Vazov Boulevard, the Sofia Municipality did not grant permission, according to protest organiz»»»

A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that was set for this week has been postponed at the request of the American side, a source familiar with the details told Israeli newspaper Haaretz. While one source said the situation in Iran was behind th»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s fuel and lubricant reserves have been increased from two to three weeks to approximately one and a half months. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev said in an exclusive interview with 24.kg news agency. According to Amangeldiev, the government’s goal i»»»

LARNE - Serbian football champions Red Star Belgrade defeated Northern Ireland's Larne 4-0 away in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round on Tuesday evening. Bruno Duarte (26 min /pen/, 67 min), Vasilije Kostov (55 min) and Muhammed Cham (85 min) provided the goals for R»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The appointment of a new commander-in-chief in Ukraine unlikely to lead to any changes at the front line, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "All these upheavals, the fact that Ukraine is reeling - that is clear. It is visible to the naked eye," Peskov told report»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced the temporary relocation of the Traffic Violations Branch to the ENOC registration village today while police conduct an exercise. The branch, which operates under the Traffic Investigations and Control Section at the Traffic and Licensing Services Centre, began»»»

The Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) Wednesday unanimously rejected a request by Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov to temporarily suspend prosecutor Emilia Rusinova as head of the Sofia City Prosecution Office pending disciplinary proceedings against her. The Chamber also »»»

The proposal of the Ministry of Education and Science to allow parents to choose between two options for the spring vacation - April 3-11 or April 30 - May 9 is extremely commendable said Diyan Stamatov, head of the Union of Employers in the Public Education System in Bulgaria, on the occasion of t»»»

TUNIS, July 22 (TAP) – The weather will be partly cloudy across most regions on Wednesday, with cloud cover becoming denser during the afternoon over the western areas of the north and centre, where localized thunderstorms accompanied by scattered...»»»

DUBAI: Bulgaria’s parliament is expected to vote on a proposal to allow up to eight US tanker aircraft to be stationed at Bezmer Air Base, after the plan was approved by the parliamentary Defence Committee. The deployment, requested by Washington to support US military operations in the Middle East»»»

DUBAI: Saudi couture house Ashi Studio found itself in the spotlight this week when Hollywood star Zendaya wore one of its designs to a “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” fan event in Mexico City. The actress, who plays MJ in the franchise, stepped out in a midnight-black floor-length gown from the label’»»»

An international team of researchers has sequenced the DNA of ancient Saka individuals buried at the Boz-Barmak cemetery in Kyrgyzstan, providing new insights into their ancestry, kinship, and social organization. The findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports. The study analyzed the»»»

Dubai: Dubai will offer more than $800 worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to visit, the emirate's media office said on Wednesday, as months of war have battered its tourism sector. "The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launches 'A Dubai Invite', inviting r»»»

South Korea's per capita household net assets rose more than 9 percent from a year earlier in 2025, the central bank said Wednesday. This photo, taken July 19, shows apartment complexes in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap South Korea's per capita household net assets rose more than 9 percent from a year earl»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar was spat on by a man at Budapest’s Nyugati railway station on Wednesday morning, shortly before unveiling the government’s new railway development strategy alongside Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy. The incident, which was captured on video, occu»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi has launched Marsa Al Saadiyat, a Dh100 billion waterfront development spanning 6.4 million square metres, marking the final phase of the wider Saadiyat Island masterplan. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executi»»»

If the government completely deregulates fuel and lubricant prices, the price of AI 92 gasoline could reach approximately 114 soms per liter, while diesel fuel could reach 148 soms. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev stated in an exclusive interview »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been agreed upon and is scheduled for the first half of Thursday, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. "The meeting is not just a possibility, it has already been agreed upon. We briefly saw each other at a reception »»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with HE Saeed Abdullah Saif Al Qamzi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar. During the meeting, they reviewed key facets of bilateral cooperation between the t»»»

Auchan Romania, one of the leading retailers on the local market, is recruiting 160 people for two new stores scheduled to open this year in Bucharest: the Auchan Floreasca supermarket, located at 159–165 Calea Floreasca, and the Auchan Sun Plaza hypermarket, located at 391 Calea Văcărești. The ava»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid reviewed a broad package of initiatives and investment programs during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as part of the ministry’s efforts to expand exports, improve investor services, and strengthe»»»

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi pose for a photo ahead of their talks in Manila on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan on Wednesday reaffirmed clo»»»