Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) call for a hearing of the Interior Minister and the chair of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) regarding the explosion at an EMCO facility, the party's press office said. "On the first working day of the National Assembly, we will submit a request f»»»

Global law firm Dentons has advised NEPI Rockcastle on a €250 million bilateral green loan provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to NE Property B.V., a subsidiary of NEPI Rockcastle. The financing, structured as a senior unsecured loan maturing in August 2034, is f»»»

RIYADH: Saudi-listed offshore drilling contractor ADES Holding Co. has received resumption notices for all of its temporarily suspended offshore rigs in the Kingdom after operations at some facilities were affected by regional conflict. In a statement, ADES said the resumption notices reflect the s»»»

Rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike on a residential neighborhood of Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday after six people were killed and 19 injured in aerial attacks on the city overnight. Photo by Daryna NaumovaEPA Aug. 11 (UPI) -- At least nine people were killed and 25 injured in Russi»»»

The deal forms part of euShipments Group long-term strategy to support the international expansion of online retailers with flexible and scalable logistics solutions. The group already has an established presence in the Slovak market and across Central Europe through euShipments Slovakia (formerly »»»

It's possibly the most important job of any Israeli prime minister: maintain good relations with the United States while pushing back on demands seen as undermining Israel's security. No one has managed the balancing act longer than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader»»»

Launching the campaign before the autumn sowing season enables farmers to plan crop protection from the start of the new agricultural year, ensuring that insurance policies take effect before the first weather-related risks emerge. Agrar Basis provides coverage against hail, storms, fire, torrentia»»»

A waste processing and energy generation plant is under construction in Osh. It will be the second large facility of its kind in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Osh City Hall, construction of the first floor has been completed, and work on the second is underway. Around 200 construction workers are wo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Central Bank said on Tuesday that it had included Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether USDT in the list of cryptocurrencies available for public circulation on Russian exchanges. "Based on these criteria, the Bank of Russia has included Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether USDT in th»»»

Dubai: One is Washington’s closest regional ally, the other its principal adversary. Yet Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran are presenting Donald Trump with much the same problem: Neither appears willing to give him the Middle East exit he wants. Trump is signalling that he would like to lower the tempera»»»

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There are no citizens of Kyrgyzstan among those killed or injured in drone attacks in Nizhnekamsk, the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Kazan reported. According to the consulate, 13 people were killed and 39 injured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to verify the citizenship of those ki»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s worker protection system delivered more than Dh832 million in compensation to workers during the first half of 2026, as authorities stepped up efforts to safeguard labour rights, strengthen financial security and improve workplace wellbeing. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emir»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Tankers flagged, owned or operated by G7-linked companies lifted 36.2% of Russia's crude exports in July, the highest share in a year and up from 34.4% in June, according to S&P Global Commodities at Sea and Maritime Intelligence Risk Suite data, S&P Global reported. Russia exported 4.3mn b»»»

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to just six vessels on August 10, against a 10-day average of around 11, Reuters reported on August 11, as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal continued to fade. The drop-off is the latest sign that the world's most important oil chokepoint - through whi»»»

US military munitions stockpiles have shrunk sharply since the war with Iran began, with the five-month-old conflict now the main driver of depletion even for weapon systems the US had previously donated heavily to Ukraine, according to data compiled by the Center for Strategic and International St»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held but discredited theory that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits. The order advocates separating the measles, mumps a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has cautioned the public against deepfakes or AI-generated content used to impersonate individuals. In a reminder shared on social media, the Ministry highlighted key digital safety measures to help prevent AI-related risks, stating: "Not everything you s»»»

Dubai: Jollibee Foods Corp., the Philippines’ largest fast-food group and one of the country’s most internationally recognised restaurant businesses, has cut its 2026 expansion and spending targets as it navigates a higher-cost environment amid the Middle East conflict. Get updated faster and for F»»»

RIYADH: Al-Nassr FC have unveiled the club’s 2026-27 away kit under the theme “Beyond the Horizon,” a design that manufacturers Adidas said was inspired by “Riyadh’s endless skies,” signifying the club’s ambitions. The blue and yellow colors of the shirt are a nod to the skies and sands of the Arab»»»

LONDON: Just 12 days ago, after months of diplomatic maneuvering between the US, Israel, Hamas and representatives of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, it seemed that an end to Israeli’s occupation of Gaza might finally be in sight. Today, that hope appears to be in jeopardy, threatened by a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has released its 2025 Annual Macroeconomic Review, highlighting the strong performance of the national economy, the continued momentum of economic diversification and the robustness of key macroeconomic indicators. QCB indicated that the annual review reaffirms»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Export-Import Bank grew its credit facilities to non-oil exporters by 17.2 percent in the first half of 2026, reaching SR27.67 billion ($7.3 billion), as it deepens support for the Kingdom’s export diversification drive. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the facilities wer»»»

Vazrazhdane filed a new complaint with the prosecution service regarding illegal construction in Baba Alino, on the Black Sea, the party's press service reported on Tuesday. During their latest inspection in the Baba Alino area, near Varna, Vazrazhdane MP Kosta Stoyanov and municipal councillor Sve»»»

HEADLINES The drone that entered Bulgarian airspace near Kardam and the explosions and fire at an EMCO ammunition plant near Tryavna dominate print, broadcast and online coverage on Tuesday. Reports focus on gaps in drone detection, plans to buy counter-drone systems, contacts with Ukraine and Roma»»»

Dubai: Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has sued North Korea, its Reconnaissance General Bureau and the Lazarus Group over the $1.5 billion cyberattack that hit the platform in February 2025, securing a preliminary injunction to freeze identified stolen assets while it pursues further recovery. Sign u»»»

The Sofia City Administrative Court has overturned Bulgargaz’s refusal to disclose information about the actual quantities of natural gas delivered and the payments made under its controversial contract with Turkish state-owned company Botas for 2023-2025. The ruling is final and requires the state»»»

Among all the challenges across the Middle East, water security seldom makes the headlines, yet it can keep policymakers awake at night. The Gulf states are among the world’s highest consumers of water per capita but endure some of the most acute water scarcity on the planet. According to the World»»»

Syria’s Atomic Energy Commission ​has said that a delegation from the International Atomic Energy ‌Agency will ‌visit ​the ‌country ⁠to ​announce “significant progress.” Axios ⁠reported on Monday that IAEA would soon ⁠remove nuclear material ‌stored ‌at ​a ‌clandestine site ‌in Syria after the admi»»»

President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions — but he's now betting that another financial squeeze can bring an end to that war. The Trump administration is hoping that months of bombing ha»»»

Arab Finance: Net profits after tax of Misr El-Gedida for Housing and Development soared by 111.49% year-on-year (YoY) to EGP 1.354 billion in the first half (H1) of 2026 from EGP 640.291 million, according to the financial results. Operating revenues climbed to EGP 2.240 billion from EGP 732.797 m»»»

The water level of the Danube River at the gauging station in Ruse reached minus 114 cm below the conventional zero mark following a further drop of 3 cm over the past 24 hours. The situation on the Bulgarian section of the river remains challenging, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Mainten»»»

Dubai will host the inaugural Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026 (DECE) on September 7-8, bringing together policymakers, experts, businesses and academics to discuss environmental challenges, climate action and emerging technologies. The two-day event, organised by the Dubai Environm»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has banned cosmetic products for external use from being sold in syringe-style packaging from January 1, 2027, as part of new measures aimed at preventing cosmetics from being mistaken for injectable pharmaceutical products. In a circular to cosm»»»

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration continues to develop the foster care system in Kyrgyzstan. Budget funds are allocated annually to train candidates for foster parents and support children placed in foster families. As of now, 115 foster families are operating in the country, car»»»

BENGALURU: Oil ‌prices steadied on Tuesday at more than one-week highs amid fading hopes of a deal between the US and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump demanded compensation for damage the US has ​incurred. Brent crude futures fell 10 cents, or 0.11»»»

Romania's electric vehicle market returned to a more balanced growth rate in July, following the record high recorded the previous month, while continuing to confirm strong consumer interest in electric mobility and the expansion of the range available on the local market, according to data publish»»»

Office space is returning to companies’ strategies as a long-term consideration, following a period in which organisations recalibrated their working policies and the amount of space they occupied. The trend is reflected in contracts signed for longer periods and in a clearer set of requirements re»»»

Romania’s land market remained active in the first half of 2026, although few large transactions were completed, with many deals still under negotiation or at the pre-contract stage amid uncertainty over energy costs, construction budgets and the domestic political environment, according to an anal»»»

Deir Ezzor, Aug. 11 (SANA) Deir Ezzor Governorate is anticipating the implementation of three major projects announced by President Ahmad al-Sharaa in a video-linked speech marking the opening of Deir Ezzor International Airport, including the establishment of an industrial city that could form the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre has successfully achieved reaccreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), one of the world’s leading healthcare accreditation bodies, reaffirming its continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred healthcare services in line »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Second Football Championship for Imams, Muezzins and their sons, organised by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Public Relations and Communication Department, continues amid a vibrant sporting atmosphere and strong participation from imams, »»»

NEW YORK — Boeing announced an agreement Monday to divest its air taxi and two other technology ventures to Archer Aviation for a stake in the startup.The transaction shifts to Archer Boeing's Wisk autonomous aircraft venture and SkyGrid and Insitu businesses for the equity and warrants for additio»»»

Dubai: The Founder's Office has published a set of seven core values embodied by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father. The values were identified through an extensive examination of his words and actions across his decades as Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the »»»

Hasakah, 11 Aug (SANA) Hasakah Deputy Governor Ahmad al-Hilali said in a statement to the Hasakah Media Directorate on Monday that more than 400 families have returned to the countryside of Ras al-Ain in northeast Syria after the necessary security measures were taken, while work continues to clear»»»

In 2026, Romania holds a favorable position in the European agricultural market, boasting an above-average grain harvest and satisfactory soil moisture levels across most of the country?at a time when several European nations are severely affected by drought, heatwaves, and wildfires?according to a»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold buyers are facing the highest rates in more than two months after prices extended a rapid August rebound, with 24-karat gold reaching Dh531.25 per gram on Tuesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24K rate rose Dh3 from Dh528.25 on Monday, while 22»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual-defence pact in Mecca on August 7 explicitly modelled on Nato's Article 5, but the agreement's first 48 hours — a Houthi strike on Saudi energy infrastructure that neither Ankara nor Islamabad answered — have already tested how much protection it ac»»»