Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hossam Issa reaffirmed on Monday, July 6, 2026, the government’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with leading global companies and attracting investment to support sustainable economic growth. Speaking during a meeting in the New Capital with a del»»»

DAMASCUS Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit. Syrian authorities said at least 18 people, including four policemen, were wounded in the blasts in central Damascus. The Syrian interior ministry said that "18 people, includin»»»

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p»»»

The agreed freezing of the contract with BOTAS is a serious breakthrough from an economic point of view for Bulgaria as said by the Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov to journalists in Parliament on Tuesday. Following the meeting of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Turkish Pres»»»

Ahead of the parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee meeting, Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said here Tuesday that for a long time, the public was told that the BOTAS agreement was an extremely successful contract, but questions now arise about what Bulgaria may have promised Turkiye for»»»

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Regional Prosecutor's Office Sofia said that a decline in real income is not budgetary discipline, and weakening the most overburdened agencies is not modernization. The statement came as a response to the changes to the 2026 State budget that were proposed i»»»

NATO SUMMIT Several media outlets report that leaders of the 32 NATO member states are meeting in Ankara for the Alliance's summit, with defence spending, burden-sharing, support for Ukraine and the defence industry topping the agenda. Mediapool writes that the summit will focus on strengthening NA»»»

Doha, Qatar: Astronomy enthusiasts and skywatchers across Qatar will have the opportunity to witness a celestial event tonight as the planet Saturn appears close to the Moon in the night sky. The Qatar Calendar House announced that Saturn and the Moon will be visible together with the naked eye abo»»»

Passengers will once again be able to see detailed monthly railway delay data after the Hungarian government reversed a controversial reporting change introduced under former transport minister János Lázár. Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy announced on Tuesday that MÁV has resumed pub»»»

Sharjah: The countdown has begun for one of the world’s biggest celebrations of books and culture, with the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) set to return for its 45th edition from November 4 to 15 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has also opened registration for local»»»

Damascus, July 7 (SANA) Eighteen people, including four police officers, were injured in two explosions near the Ministry of Tourism in Damascus on Tuesday, Syria‘s Interior Ministry said, stressing that the incident posed no threat to French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit, which is con»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) – The weather, on Tuesday, will be mostly clear across the country, with clouds expected to build up during the afternoon over the western highlands of central and southern Tunisia, where isolated thunderstorms accompanied by...»»»

Ahead of the parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee meeting, Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said here Tuesday that for a long time, the public was told that the BOTAS agreement was an exceptionally successful contract, but questions now arise about what Bulgaria may have promised Turkiye»»»

New bomb threats targeting various institutions across Bulgaria have been reported, the Interior Ministry told BTA on Tuesday. Law enforcement authorities are carrying out the required procedures in response to the alerts. On Monday, July 6, authorities reported bomb threats involving courthouses a»»»

Dr. Koicho Koev has been appointed Bulgaria's Chief Veterinary Sanitary Inspector by order of Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) announced on Monday. The announcement says that the appointment "is part of a broader effort to strengthen Bulgaria's »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Afghan and Pakistani military forces have exchanges shots and strikes along the bilateral border, known as Durand Line, Afghan news outlet Ariana News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Fighting between the Afghan and Pakistani military stationed on the border started on Monday»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO will produce US weapons in Europe, including Abrams tanks and ATACMS and Stinger missiles, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday. "I welcome that the United States and several of its leading defense companies ... have agreed new industrial cooperation initiatives»»»

Dubai: DP World has expanded its India coastal shipping network with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a container vessel with capacity of more than 2,500 TEUs, giving exporters, manufacturers and cargo owners another route to move goods between key Indian ports. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

United States President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara where NATO will hold its two-day annual summit starting Tuesday. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Leaders of the Western world's premier military alliance will gather in Ankara on Tuesday for the start of this ye»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Mohammed Saeed Rashid Al Shehhi as the Secretary-General of the National Media Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary. The Secretary-General of the National Media Authority s»»»

Real estate development firm SPEEDWELL has announced that SPACEPLUS Popești-Leordeni project has obtained a building permit and moved into the final stage of development. The company has also signed the general contractor agreement with GSE Group, with construction works just started. Located on DN»»»

The agreed freezing of the contract with BOTAS is a serious breakthrough from an economic point of view for Bulgaria as said by the Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov to journalists in Parliament on Tuesday. Following the meeting of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Turkish Pres»»»

Arlington, United States: Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain and left him fighting back tears. The 41-year-old Portugal captain and one of the best players of all time says he will now go»»»

Wuhan: Eleven people were killed and one remains missing after thunderstorms and gales brought by severe convective weather hit the eastern part of central China's Hubei Province on Monday night, according to the provincial authorities. Between 7pm and 11pm on Monday, thunderstorms and strong winds»»»

Dubai: Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has come under fire after a social media post about the French national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup triggered widespread criticism and debate online. On July 6, Bachchan shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the racial m»»»

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant Acwa has received an exclusive government mandate to export green hydrogen and its derivatives produced in the Kingdom to international markets, including green ammonia, green methanol and green fuels. In a statement, Acwa said the mandate positions the company as a key