New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended his government’s handling of India’s examination paper leak crisis, saying swift action had been taken against those responsible while urging tougher punishment for offenders as student protests and opposition attacks intensified. Speaking at a m»»»

DUBAI: Mehak Thakur will lead the 14-member UAE Women’s team in the eight-team ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2026 which begins in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, July 23. The tournament is the Asia pathway event for the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup 2027. The winner of the tour»»»

International observers will monitor the upcoming elections of deputies to the Kurultai in Kazakhstan, Tengrinews.kz reports. The media outlet reported that the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan has accredited around 90 observers. They include representatives from Pakistan, Indonesia, Uzbek»»»

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait said that several power generation and water desalination stations were struck on Tuesday evening — the fourth consecutive day of attacks. The Iranian aggression resulted in fires breaking out at a number of its facilities, said the Kuwait's Electricity, Water and Renewable Ener»»»

The Lebanese Army will be responsible for the pilot zones from which Israel will withdraw in south Lebanon, a U.S. official told U.S. news portal Axios. It will “clear them of Hezbollah weapons and infrastructure, conduct verified clearance operations and secure the areas so Hezbollah cannot use th»»»

The Lebanese army deployed on Tuesday to "pilot zones" in part of the country that had been under Israeli control following a deal sponsored by Washington, a military source told AFP. The source said soldiers "have begun deploying to the village of Zawtar al-Gharbieh" in the Nabatieh region, follow»»»

Arab Finance: Real estate developer Qatari Diar Egypt has unveiled the master plan for its $29.7 billion Alam Al-Roum project on Egypt’s North Coast in collaboration with architecture, engineering, and urban planning firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), as per an emailed press release. The develo»»»

The use of airspace by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and light aircraft will be temporarily restricted in Bishkek, Chui region, and Issyk-Kul region. According to the State Civil Aviation Agency, the restrictions will be in effect during the preparation and holding of several international events»»»

The US military said it has carried out another round of strikes on Iran targeting sites it says threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on US military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The UAE has strongly condemned the reported missil»»»

Kuwait said Tuesday that Iran had again attacked power and desalination plants critical to the tiny desert nation. The statement from Kuwait’s Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Ministry said that Tehran had struck the plants for a fourth day in a row on Monday night. It said the attacks spark»»»

Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Batken region of Kyrgyzstan, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, met with the head of Tajikistan’s Sughd region, Rajob Akhmadzoda. The parties discussed border security, the development of bilateral cooperation, and the implementation of joint projects. The meeting took place »»»

Paris, France: Wildfires burned more than 42,000 hectares (103,000 acres) of land in France by mid-July this year, surpassing the previous record set in 2022, according to the European Forest Fire Information System (Effis). The devastated area is about four times the size of Paris. And the area bu»»»

Dubai: The emirate is giving residents a new reason to persuade family and friends to visit. The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched A Dubai Invite, a new city ambassador programme that rewards UAE residents and citizens who invite loved ones from overseas to visit the emirat»»»

Mihai Pătrulescu, head of investment property at CBRE Romania, talked to BR about the country’s real estate investment landscape, explaining why retail will lead liquidity by the end of the year, how regional and domestic capital are permanently altering underwriting, and why stable prime office yi»»»

What does an infrastructure for human evolution look like in practice in a post-KPI world? For a century, business campuses have been built according to the same logic: efficient buildings, standardized offices, optimized technical spaces, limited green areas, and a minimal range of support service»»»

ISLAMABAD: An Iranian official began meetings Tuesday with mediators in Pakistan as diplomats sought to salvage the collapsed interim deal between Iran and the United States, even as both countries continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting. The visit by Iran’s Interior Minister»»»

Planning a summer getaway? Before packing your bags, check what your destination actually requires. As millions of people travel abroad for holidays, family visits and international trips, countries are increasingly shifting to digital immigration systems with new entry approvals such as e-Visas, E»»»

The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, according to satellite imagery, further entrenching the division of the tiny Palestinian enclave. More than 23 kilometers (14 miles) hav»»»

Axios Website reported that US President Donald Trump is nearing a decisive fork in the Iran war, with U.S. and Israeli officials envisioning only two viable endgames: Option 1: Pursue a new 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Option 2: Launch a massive joint military campaign »»»

A family in Leilek district of Batken region that was left without housing following the delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border has received the keys to a new home. The decision was made on the instructions of President Sadyr Japarov after the family appealed for assistance. According to the»»»

Deputy Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan Oktyabr Urmambetov met with Chinese Ambassador Liu Jiangping to discuss prevention of offenses among Chinese citizens residing in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Interior Ministry, particular attention was paid to informing foreign nationals about the requirement»»»

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia: A mass poisoning in North Macedonia that affected hundreds of people amid high summer temperatures has been linked to high levels of bacteria in drinking water, prosecutors said Tuesday. More than 3,100 people have been treated for poisoning symptoms over the la»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations betw»»»

Geanina Ungureanu, head of retail at CPI Romania, talked to BR about the group’s ongoing strategy to modernise and optimise its retail portfolio by 2027. Amid softening private consumption, the company is focusing on asset refurbishment, technical upgrades, and tenant mix enhancement to maintain lo»»»

Joshua Kerry, 28, was due to appear before Westminster Magistrates on Monday morning to answer charges of murdering former Conservative government minister and Member of the Privy Council Ann Widdecombe earlier this month. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- A 28-year-ol»»»

TUNIS, July 21 (TAP) – The heatwave will continue to grip most parts of Tunisia on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring 8 to 14 degrees above seasonal averages, according to a weather update issued by the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»

TUNIS, July 21 (TAP) – The first Tunisian-German Business Forum will be held on September 17-18, 2026, in Essen, Germany, as part of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Germany, the Confederation of...»»»

Wellington, New Zealand: Residents in the northern New Zealand town of Tuakau were evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after a large amount of an unknown chemical entered drains near a water treatment plant, authorities said. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) said in a statement that firefighters we»»»

Beijing: China's Ministry of Water Resources said on Tuesday that water levels in 10 rivers across Guangxi, Yunnan, Jiangsu and Xinjiang have exceeded warning thresholds. Regarding the causes of the flood risks, the ministry said that Guangxi, Yunnan and Jiangsu have been hit by heavy rainfall, whi»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Tuesday a farewell visit from German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad, affirming a strong commitment to further strengthening of economic, institutional and strategic cooperation between the two countries. "This farewell visit was a perfec»»»

Yitzhak Hagag, co-founder and chairman of Hagag Europe, talked to BR about the group’s 2026 strategy to consolidate assets, maintain high tenant retention, and hit ambitious year-end residential sales targets. He outlined key milestones for the company’s major commercial, retail, and hospitality de»»»

President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel's key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon. It comes a day after the United States, which has sponsored negotiations between Leb»»»

On the road to south Lebanon's coastal town of Naqoura, an Israeli flag hung over the deep blue sea, a stone's throw away from a metallic grid marking the Israeli-announced "security zone". "Turn around, you don't have permission to pass," an Israeli soldier said through a loudspeaker to a convoy o»»»

Dubai: Dubai's non-profit organisations are gearing up for another round of assessments as the Community Development Authority (CDA) officially launched the third phase of its flagship Ethraa (Enrichment) initiative, a programme aimed at helping charities and civil society organisations become more»»»

The presence of up to eight US KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base would not make Bulgaria a party to the military action in Iran, President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday. She was commenting on the Council of Ministers' proposal to seek Parliament's approval for the temporary deplo»»»

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An Iranian official began meetings Tuesday with mediators in Pakistan as diplomats sought to salvage the collapsed interim deal between Iran and the United States, even as both countries continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting. The visit by Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar M»»»

The first batch of fuel and lubricants from China has been shipped to Kyrgyzstan. Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov told reporters. According to the minister, the supplies are being transported by road, so delivery will take some time. «The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the relevant agencies—»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Public Investment Fund-backed The Helicopter Co. ordered 11 additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters for delivery between 2027 and 2028, expanding its fleet as demand for specialized aviation services grows. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, the move is part o»»»

New Delhi: India has approved its first vaccine to prevent dengue, clearing Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda’s Qdenga for use in people aged between four and 60 years as the country seeks to strengthen its response to one of the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne diseases. The Central Dru»»»

Péter Magyar has suffered his first serious political setback, but the controversy over Hungary’s next president was never really about the nominee—it was about how the decision was made. Only days ago, the Prime Minister appeared to have secured what many saw as a decisive political victory. Follo»»»

Amnesty International has asked Stara Zagora Mayor Zhivko Todorov for urgent information about the planned eviction of Roma families from the city's Lozenets borough, the organization said on Tuesday. Esther Major, Deputy Regional Research Director for Europe at Amnesty International, emphasized th»»»

Cybersecurity was a key topic at the digital finance conference: the National Bank noted that the development of AI and digital payments increases the need to strengthen the security of the financial system. Bishkek is hosting the CYBERFINANCE 2026 forum and cyber exercise, dedicated to cybersecuri»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric has congratulated Ed Miliband on his appointment as the UK's new foreign secretary, noting that he looked forward to working together with him to deepen Serbia-UK relations. "I wish you every success and look forward to working together to deepen Serbia-UK relatio»»»

Nhood, the international real estate services and solutions platform, has reinforced its position among Europe’s most recognized retail industry companies by securing 7 nominations at the Solal Awards 2026, the awards that recognise the continent’s best shopping centres’ marketing, innovation and m»»»

WASHINGTON, D.C.: When Bertha Nohra spotted Lebanon’s first lady wandering alone through a Virginia shopping mall over the weekend, carrying her own bags with no security detail in sight, the veteran journalist-turned-florist did a double take. “I had to look twice to make sure it was her,” said No»»»

Dubai: Dubai's non-profit organisations are gearing up for another round of assessments as the Community Development Authority (CDA) officially launched the third phase of its flagship Ithraa (Enrichment) initiative, a programme aimed at helping charities and civil society organisations become more»»»

Deputy Ombudsman Maria Filipova has asked Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) to investigate sharp increases in heat cost allocation service fees for the 2026/2027 heating season affecting customers of Toplofikatsiya Sofia - the capital's heating utility, the press centre of the Ombudsman said»»»

U.S. TANKER AIRCRAFT The government's proposal to Parliament to allow the deployment of US refuelling tanker aircraft and military personnel at Bezmer Air Base in Southeastern Bulgaria is among the key topics in Tuesday's media coverage. The proposal, submitted after a US diplomatic note, envisages»»»

Bulgaria faces no direct national security threat and needs no additional squadron, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told reporters on Tuesday when asked about Patriot air defence systems. Stoyanov is visiting Graf Ignatievo Air Base with President Iliana Iotova. Nearly BGN 600 million has been in»»»