Cancer medicines should be reimbursed like other medicines covered by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), the Bulgarian Hospital Association and the National Union of Private Hospitals (NUPH) said on Friday. They argued this would ensure uniform prices and tighter control over public spendin»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Sports Minister Encho Keryazov are meeting on Friday with mayors from the Yambol Region to discuss the planned deployment of US Boeing KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft and up to 250 military personnel at Bezmer Air Base. The meeting, which is being held at the»»»

A series of explosions broke out near a military base hosting U.S. forces in northern Iraq, hours after the U.S. military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran. A journalist with the Associated Press heard at least seven blasts around 9:30 a.m. local time in the city of Irbi»»»

Iran's military said on Friday it carried out drone strikes against several American military facilities and bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for the latest U.S. attacks against the Islamic republic. "This morning, the fuel tanks, large equipment warehouses and silos and the barra»»»

CAIRO: Ghizlane Chebbak does not remember a time without a ball at her feet. Her late father, Larbi Chebbak, who helped guide Morocco to the Africa Cup of Nations title back in 1976, gave her a football when she was a little girl — and it was love at first sight. She would play in the streets of he»»»

ANKARA: Ousted as leader of Turkiye’s main opposition, Ozgur Ozel on Friday resigned from the CHP alongside 90 other lawmakers, setting up his own party to lead the fight against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a video broadcast by Turkish media and posted on X, Ozel could be seen sitting at his»»»

At least 348 mudflow incidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan in the first half of 2026, with 78 percent of them occurring in the southern regions of the country. According to Kubanych Temirbek uulu, head of the Emergency Response Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the number of mud»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has warned citizens about a new fraudulent scheme involving fake offers of assistance in obtaining preferential loans. According to the regulator, advertisements offering help with securing low-interest loans are being circulated on social media and messaging platfor»»»

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence becomes self-aware, decides humans are the problem, launches a nuclear war and then thinks of a way to change history using a time-travelling robot. I know, you’ve heard this one before. The links between The Terminator movie and the current advancement»»»

BEIJING, (Sputnik) - Russia and China plan to double cargo traffic along the Northern Sea Route by 2030 at the latest, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said during a trip to Beijing on Friday. "Russia and China are making ambitious plans to at least double total cargo traffic along the Nor»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Iranian army said that the target of its drone attacks were the places of residence of the US military at bases in Bahrain and Jordan, the Iranian Press TV channel reported on Friday. This morning, Iran targeted fuel storage tanks, equipment depots and large hangars, as well»»»

Sydney: A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday. Video released by the US-based NGO Beneath The Waves shows one orca holding the tail of»»»

Dubai: India's Gen Z may have taken to the streets to protest repeated examination paper leaks, but they've also unleashed something else entirely: a meme storm that has swallowed social media whole. Every march now spawns a hilarious, acerbic reel. Every police chase becomes a cinematic edit. Ever»»»

The Ministry of Tourism is conducting joint inspections at tourist sites hosting organised groups of students and where camps and excursions are being held, the Ministry’s press centre said here on Friday. Representatives of the Commission for Consumer Protection, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, »»»

The Enactus team from Osh State University will represent Kyrgyzstan at the Enactus World Cup 2026, which will be held in São Paulo, Brazil. Students from Osh State University won the national Enactus competition among more than 30 universities across Kyrgyzstan. The team secured first place with i»»»

Mudflows and flooding are possible in mountainous and foothill areas of Kyrgyzstan from July 26 to 27, the Hydrometeorological Service warned. According to the agency, the risk is associated with expected local heavy rains. Residents and tourists are advised to exercise caution, avoid staying in ri»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s total point-of-sale transactions value reached SR13 billion ($3.5 billion) in the week ending July 18, with freight transport and courier services the sole gainer. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, this represented an 8.5 percent decline from the previ»»»

The Epstein scandal has reached Hungary once more with the sudden death of a model scout who allegedly searched for girls in the country, as the ripples of the affair continue to shake even the old British royal establishment. Daniel Siad, 69, was under investigation in France by prosecutors specia»»»

1/13Palestinian girl Ahed Tamimi (C) challenges Israeli soldiers during a protest in the West Bank in 2018.AFP2/13This UGC image posted on Twitter reportedly on October 26, 2022 shows an unveiled woman standing on top of a vehicle as thousands make their way towards Aichi cemetery in Saqez, Mahsa A»»»

Iran has formally rejected a US-brokered ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraq’s Prime Minister, refusing to accept a temporary arrangement that lacks enforceable guarantees against further American aggression, according to a report by The New York Times. Citing Iranian and Iraqi officials, the news»»»

Dubai: If you're visiting the UAE and planning to collaborate with brands on social media, there is one requirement you should not overlook. The National Media Authority has reminded visiting content creators that they must obtain a Visitor Advertiser permit before publishing advertising content in»»»

Parliament adopted the 2026 State Budget framework, including a 5.7% deficit, at second reading on Friday. The vote was 125 to 84, with no abstentions. The opposition's proposals to amend the revenue and expenditure sections of this year's State Budget Bill were rejected. MPs adopted the budgets of»»»

San Diego: Comic book fans returned to San Diego, California on Thursday for the latest Comic-Con, with convention-goers buzzing about this year's return of Marvel. The studio skipped last year's event, but will be back at the coveted Hall H on Saturday to promote "Avengers: Doomsday," which is sla»»»

Israeli forces detonated overnight into Friday houses and culverts in al-Khiam, Majdalzoun, Serbine, Kfartebnit, Haddatha, Tiri and Kounine, while strikes targeted the outskirts of al-Mansouri and Deir Seryan. The Israeli army also conducted mock raids over several areas in south Lebanon. Displaced»»»

Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Issa, director general of legal affairs and international cooperation at Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry, and Bahrain's Deputy Police Chief Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa co-chaired the seventh meeting of the Security Committee Working Group under the Saudi-Bahraini Coo»»»

In a market where many drivers perceive the choice as being between the minimum protection provided by MTPL (RCA) insurance and a comprehensive CASCO policy, Anytime is proposing a different approach. Instead of an “all-or-nothing” choice, the company is introducing a flexible offering with multipl»»»

Lège-Cap-Ferret, France: Luggage-clad residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid on Friday as wildfires swept through parts of western Europe, triggering states of emergencies and calls for EU help. In France, fires raging near the cou»»»

Tokyo: A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, authorities said on Friday, taking fatalities this climbing season on the scenic but potentially dangerous mountain to two. Rescuers separately managed to save a 99-year-old woman, however, after she was injured on the mountai»»»

CHOLPON ATA, Kyrgyzstan, (Sputnik) - Moscow prefers a political and diplomatic settlement of the Ukraine conflict, but it cannot do anything about it if the United States shares the assessments of European leaders and Ukraine that the agreements of the Anchorage summit are buried, Russian Foreign M»»»

The solution combines Bamboo Energy’s AI-powered optimization platform and Flexumers access to Romanian ancillary and balancing markets with Huawei’s advanced energy storage solution. The platform will dynamically manage energy storage and discharge based on real-time market needs. The project begi»»»

As UAE families prepare for the new school year, some parents are facing an additional expense before their children have returned to the classroom, which involves higher school transport fees. Also Read: New schools opening in the UAE for 2026/27: Full list, locations, and feesSome parents at GEMS»»»

A repeat inspection found no leaks of fuel, lubricants or oil from the tankers Kairos and Miriam B in Burgas Bay, the Burgas Regional Administration said Friday. The inspection followed reports that fuel oil had been detected near Pomorie and Burgas's Sarafovo borough, allegedly as a result of spil»»»

The Vazrazhdane political party issued a declaration concerning the restriction of the powers of Moldova’s Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia. MP Angel Georgiev said the declaration was prompted by developments in the Republic of Moldova that affect not only the country’s domestic political li»»»

Tunis, July 24 (TAP) — The weather, on Friday, will be partly cloudy in the north and mostly clear to slightly cloudy across the rest of the country, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said. Localized thunderstorm cells accompanied by a few...»»»

Washington, July 24 (SANA) The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners over concerns related to forced labor, replacing temporary duties introduced earlier this year by President Donald Trump’s administration that have since expired.The new tariffs, which took effect on F»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon hailed US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he ordered all American airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon. He made the announcement earlier this week following a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House. The move carries political, economic and »»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s government spokesman said Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi carried an initiative to Tehran aimed at easing regional tensions, while Baghdad said it would not allow Iraqi territory to be used to threaten Iran. The remarks came during an official visit by al-Zaidi to Tehran, about a week a»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states today, July 24, in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region. In his welcoming remarks, the head of state noted that Kyrgyzstan’s chairmanship is taking place during the anniversary»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has attributed its continued lead in the E-Government and Mobile Government Services Maturity Index across the Middle East and North Africa region for the fourth consecutive year to five key factors, according to Abdulwahab Al-Baddah, official spokesperson for the Digital Gover»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved lower on Friday afternoon, giving jewellery buyers a cheaper entry point after 24-karat gold briefly climbed above Dh500 earlier this week. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh485.25 per gram at noon, down Dh2.»»»

Dubai: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its safety advisory warning airlines against operating in the airspace over the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and parts of the Gulf of Oman until August 31, citing the continuing risk posed by military activity across the region. Si»»»

“This modernization project is part of our company’s strategy to constantly modernize and digitalize the electricity distribution network. Through such projects, we contribute to building an energy infrastructure with an increased degree of resilience and reliability, tailored to customers’ needs, »»»

The installed capacity of the CET 2 Holboca photovoltaic plant will be 9,801 kWp and includes the installation of over 13,000 photovoltaic panels of 750 Wp. The new photovoltaic park will generate an average production of electricity from renewable sources of 9,849 MWh/year and will occupy an area »»»

President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners a»»»

According to data published this spring by Romanian recruitment platform eJobs, approximately 75% of Romanian employees feel increased financial pressure due to rising living costs, while 42.5% believe that a single source of income is no longer enough to maintain a decent standard of living. At th»»»

SANAA: Yemen's Minister of Oil and Minerals Dr. Mohammed Bamqaa affirmed the government's readiness to restore oil operations, noting that the previous suspension of oil exports disrupted government functions, delayed salary payments, and contributed to a decline in public services. In remarks to A»»»

BRUSSELS/DUBAI: Gulf and Arab countries have condemned the Houthi attack on a Saudi ship while it was sailing in the Red Sea, saying the act was a flagrant violation of international laws on the freedom of navigation and a direct threat to regional security and stability of the region. The Palestin»»»

Bishkekgaz informs that due to the reconnection of underground medium-pressure gas pipelines, gas supply will be temporarily suspended from July 24 to 28 in areas bordered by: Bishkekgaz apologizes for the inconvenience and asks consumers to switch to alternative energy sources during the outage. T»»»

The national football and volleyball teams of Kyrgyzstan have learned their opponents for the upcoming 20th Asian Games. The draw took place on July 23 in Nagoya, Japan. The Kyrgyz men’s football team will compete in Group A. In the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face the national teams of Japan»»»

Fidesz and KDNP members of parliament have turned to the Constitutional Court (CC) over the 17th constitutional amendment, which, among other things, terminated the mandate of President of the Republic Tamás Sulyok, introduced a 12-year (or three-term) time limit on parliamentary mandates, and set »»»