The Bulgarian Navy is on a high state of readiness every day to monitor, detect and respond to maritime drones, floating mines or dangerous devices in Bulgarian waters, said the Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, speaking on Saturday ahead of a ceremonial meeting and concert marking the 1»»»

Six people, including two children, were taken to hospital for observation on Saturday after a large amount of chlorine entered one of the pools at the Igali Gyógyfürdő spa in southern Hungary. The incident happened in the afternoon at the spa’s leisure pool area in Igal, Somogy County, after sever»»»

Dubai: Iran has laid out sweeping demands that the United States must meet before the Strait of Hormuz can fully reopen, complicating hopes that an emerging Iran-Oman agreement could quickly restore normal shipping through the critical waterway. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme»»»

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Dubai: Several participants walked away with cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260808, the winning numbers in the Days section were 13, 14, 20, 24, 02, 25, while the winning number in the Months section was 06. Get updated faster and for FR»»»

Beirut: Three Lebanese soldiers were injured in an ammunition explosion in southern Lebanon. In a statement today, the Lebanese Army said that the three soldiers were wounded while working to dismantle unexploded ordnance in the town of Zawtar El Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, noting that one of th»»»

DUBAI: Al-Hilal and Saudi Arabia captain Salem Al-Dawsari has begun the first phase of his rehabilitation program after undergoing surgery on a knee tendon last July in Helsinki. Al-Dawsari, according to close sources, had his stitches removed two days ago and is now set to start his recovery. On J»»»

BARCELONA: More than 275 firefighters were on Saturday battling a challenging wildfire in Spain’s southern Andalusia region, though authorities said no residential zone was currently at threat. The blaze, happening north of the town of Niebla, halfway between Seville and the Portuguese border, was »»»

Katmandu: Rescuers in Nepal have found the bodies of five mountaineers, including three foreigners, killed in an avalanche last year near the Chinese border, a local government official said Saturday. “Five bodies, three foreigners and two Nepalis, who had been missing since last November, have bee»»»

FUKUOKA, Japan: Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan. He was 26. His death was announced on Saturday by his team, Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex — known as Kyushu KV. The Japanese second-division club said Vunilagi died Friday »»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on Saturday invited the Ukrainian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Olesya Ilashchuk, to a meeting after a drone from the north exploded 100 metres inside Bulgaria's territory earlier in the day. The two will meet on Monday as Ambassador Ilashchuk is not currently in Bulgar»»»

Taiyuan, China: The 2026 World Snooker Tour China Open began Saturday at Taiyuan Binhe Sports Center in north China's Shanxi Province, with a record 12 Chinese players among the 32 competitors in the main draw, which features all of the world's top 16-ranked players. China's Liu Linhao and Wu Sheng»»»

Egypt has intensified efforts to remove illegal encroachments along the Nile as part of a national project aimed at protecting the river’s hydraulic capacity, strengthening state control over the waterway and its adjacent lands, and improving river management, the Ministry of Water Resources and Ir»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities is continuing to offer a wide range of investment opportunities in new cities through the New Urban Communities Authority’s (NUCA) digital platforms for local and foreign investors, as part of efforts to attract private-sector investment »»»

Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract new Indian industrial investments and expand the presence of Indian companies in its manufacturing sector, with a focus on technology transfer, increasing local content, developing domestic supply chains, and positioning Egypt as a production and export hub f»»»

Egypt’s presidential women’s health initiative has recorded more than 71.3 million visits for screening, follow-up care, and health awareness services since its launch in July 2019, the Ministry of Health and Population announced. Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the total included a»»»

Menasheh, Asher, Dan, and Naphtali are the names of the Jewish tribes that the Zionist invaders claim that they had settled in South Lebanon, reaching Sidon City, during the alleged Second Temple period. Such claims aim at securing a “historical right” for the Zionists to return to Lebanon and cons»»»

Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has died, it was confirmed Saturday. He was 68. Jorge, who was also his son's agent, died Friday at a hospital in his native Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. The Messi family had kept Jorge's illness under wraps bef»»»

Tamil Nadu is preparing to formally oppose any fresh delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, amid concerns that a population-based exercise could reduce the state’s share of Lok Sabha seats. Leaders at an all-party meeting agreed to oppose any delimitation exercise and called for the current »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia emerged as the top-performing nation at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad, securing first place and the title of “Nuclear Science Ambassador,” as four members of the Kingdom’s team won international medals at the competition’s third edition. The event, held at King Abd»»»

A home was destroyed in Pukhivkathe, which is in the region surrounding Kyiv, Ukraine, after a Russian attack. Two grandparents and their 3-year-old grandson were killed. Image courtesy of Ukraine state emergency service via President Volodymyr Zelensky on X Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Overnight Russian attack»»»

Washington: The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General of the United States. The Senate approved Blanche's nomination by a narrow 50-49 vote, formally elevating him from acting attorney general to permanently lead the US Department of Justice. All Senate Democrats opposed Blanche'»»»

Tunis, Aug. 8 (TAP) - The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT) announced the creation of SPEEDUP Tunisia Hub. This is an an innovation centre dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises as well as startups as part of...»»»

"There were no deliberate actions against Bulgaria," the country's Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, said in Varna on Saturday regarding a drone from the north that exploded 100 metres inside Bulgaria's territory, near Kardam, earlier in the day. Eftimov specified that the aircraft was a deco»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French farmers will need billions of euros in aid to offset losses from extreme heat and the wildfires and drought it has caused, Arnaud Rousseau, chairman of the National Federation of Farmers' Unions (FNSEA), said on Saturday. "We are talking about billions of euros… Obviously,»»»

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation of the repeated attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which constitute a violation of international law and the sovereignty of territorial waters, and pose a threat to the safety of maritime navigation and the security and sta»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Vice President JD Vance claimed on Saturday that the United States had made "some" progress in negotiations with Iran over the past few days. "They want this thing to be over. The question is whether they are able, their system is able to give the things that are necessary»»»

Former US President Joe Biden 's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview. In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he »»»

BEIRUT: The seventh round of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome concluded after three days without agreement on a new pilot zone, while discussions continued over a verification mechanism and other issues. Further rounds are expected as tensions persist on the ground in South Lebanon. Lebanese lawmaker»»»

A wildfire which broke out on Saturday on the outskirts of Asenovgrad, in the southern Region of Plovdiv, spread across an area of more than 600 hectares but was brought under control after a massive effort by firefighters, military crews, forestry workers, farmers and volunteers. The blaze affecte»»»

Bangkok: A 12-year-old girl wounded in a school shooting in Thailand died on Saturday, the health ministry said, bringing the death toll to eight, including the teen assailant's grandparents killed in their home. On Friday, 14-year-old boy shot his grandparents before going on a killing spree at hi»»»

A wild boar caused an extraordinary disruption to Budapest’s M2 metro line on Saturday after somehow making its way into the Kossuth Lajos Square station and running down an escalator towards the platforms. The incident brought metro services to a temporary halt between Deák Ferenc Square and Déli »»»

Jaipur: Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, participated in the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting (TMM), held at Maharani Mahal, Hotel Sawai Man Mahal, in Jaipur, India. Hosted by India under its BRICS Chairmanship, the meeting brought together trade ministers and senior offi»»»

Cairo: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a burial ground dating from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman era, as well as a settlement from the Second Intermediate Period, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said. The discoveries were made at the Kom El Khilgan archaeologica»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq is in talks with Iran ​on an arrangement to allow Iraqi oil exports, but the mechanism has not yet been ‌activated, the ‌country’s ​Oil ‌Minister ⁠Basim Mohammed ​said on ⁠Saturday. He gave no details on the proposed route, expected volumes, or ⁠a timeline for ‌the ‌arrangement. Iraq »»»

BUENOS AIRES: Jorge ‌Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer’s family confirmed to Reuters. Jorge spent his final months alternating between a medical cen»»»

ILORIN, Kwara: Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from militant captivity have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months. The freed captives, mostly women and children, were among over 300 kidnap victims freed by Nigerian forces this week. They were handed over to the a»»»

Sofia: Prime Minister of Bulgaria Rumen Radev announced that a drone entered Bulgarian airspace Saturday morning and exploded near the border with Romania and the gas pipeline linking Turkiye to Ukraine through the Balkans. In a video posted by the Bulgarian government on social media, Radev said t»»»

The Israeli military continued its incursions and the demolition of homes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite the Lebanese president announcing that a senior United States general will soon arrive in Beirut to address a ceasefire. The ongoing military operations come despite a positive atmosph»»»

New right-wing Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn into office on Friday, vowing in his inaugural address to launch a fierce crackdown on drug trafficking, end peace talks with armed groups, and implement strict austerity measures to restore economic confidence. De la Espriella, »»»

Declining political consensus in the United States regarding support for Israel is creating mounting pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and raising deep concerns among Israeli officials about the long-term sustainability of the alliance. Critics argue that Netanyahu’s intense foc»»»

Egypt’s financial inclusion rate continued to rise, reaching 79% in June 2026, with 56.4 million citizens owning active accounts that enable them to perform financial transactions, out of a total of 71.4 million citizens aged 15 and above. The progress reflects the sustained efforts of the Central »»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed banks operating in the local market to complete the core data of all companies they deal with—whether borrowers or non-borrowers—using commercial registry information and incorporate it into their respective databases. In a circular addressed to banks,»»»

MIDBANK has launched the “MID Plus” savings certificate, offering individuals a secure investment option with a variable annual return of up to 19.65% paid monthly or up to 19.5% paid daily, with a guaranteed minimum return of 17%. The certificate has a three-year tenor. The launch comes as part of»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that domestic liquidity in Egypt’s banking sector stood at EGP 15.261trn in June 2026, down from EGP 15.330trn in May. Data released by the CBE showed that the money supply declined to EGP 4.492trn in June, compared with EGP 4.502trn a month earlier. Curren»»»

Abu Dhabi: Shoppers at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, one of Abu Dhabi's busiest shopping destinations, were met with an unexpected sight on Saturday as UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was seen walking through the mall alongside a group of senior officials. Videos shar»»»

BANGKOK: A schoolgirl died from critical wounds Saturday after a student opened fire at a h igh school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, bringing the death toll from the attack to at least eight people. The 14-year-old opened fire at around 10 a.m. Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in»»»

Nahla Khalifa woke on April 15, 2023, to the sound of artillery in Omdurman. She could not have known that the war that sent her and her five children scrambling under beds and tables would upend even the most basic aspects of their lives: food, water and medicine. At first, the family survived on »»»

ELCHE, Spain: Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte will play for Spanish team Elche this season in what is the Argentinian playmaker’s fourth loan spell since joining the Premier League club in January 2023. The 21-year-old Buonanotte, who signed with Brighton from Rosario Central, was loaned to »»»