President of the Republic of Maldives H E Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has received the credentials of H E Hamad bin Mohammed Al Dosari as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to the Republic of Maldives. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Ta»»»

The opposition leader Sali Berisha arrived at Parliament on Thursday alongside Democratic Party lawmakers Klevis Balliu and Belind Këlliçi, entering through a side entrance after police sealed off the main entrance due to an ongoing protest outside the legislature. The demonstration, now in its 54t»»»

Romania’s retail real estate sector is undergoing a profound structural rebalancing as robust domestic capital and institutional funding step in to drive consolidation amid macroeconomic headwinds. Facing a revised 2026 GDP growth forecast adjusted downwards to 0.1% and the European Union’s highest»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has appointed Pavel Todorov Gaydarov as a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the President's Press Secretariat said on Thursday. Born on April 1, 1979, Gaydarov graduated in Law from Sofia's University of National and World Economy in 2003. In 2005, he obtai»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) HE Dr Rania Al Mashat, who is currently visi»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), in Cholpon-Ata. During the meeting, the parties discussed the further development of cooperation within the OTS, the implementation of previously reached agreements, a»»»

Andreea Cotiga, head of the leasing office at CPI Romania, talked to BR about the shifting demands in the Bucharest office market. The group is leveraging its 280,000 sqm portfolio, maintaining an occupancy rate exceeding 92% across central hubs while allocating over 10% of space to specialised med»»»

HEADLINES Thursday’s media coverage is dominated by Parliament’s authorization of the temporary deployment of up to eight US aerial refuelling aircraft and 250 military personnel at Bezmer Air Base. Trud reports on the vote, while Nova TV, bTV and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) examined the po»»»

Jordan said on Thursday that it had intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, as Tehran responded to U.S. airstrikes by hitting Washington's allies in the region. The Jordanian army said in a statement it had intercepted three missiles on Thursday morning, while a fourth landed in an uninhabited are»»»

Doha: The Qatar Cultural Center for the Blind organised a cultural seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence: Between Assistance and Reliance,” aimed at raising awareness about the optimal use of AI tools and their conscious and responsible application. Mohammed Shafi’ Al Fahida, a member of the cent»»»

MALE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives HE Iruthisham Adam met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of the Maldives HE Hamad bin Mohammed Al Dosari. During the meeting, cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.»»»

TOKYO: More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo — the highest number since records began 16 years ago, emergency services said Thursday. The figure was released as Japan sweltered in a heatwave that has killed at least 14 people over the past»»»

RIYADH: Ahead of the start of the 2026 Taif Racing Season on Friday, the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has announced the upgrade of the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Cup for Purebred Arabians to Group 3 status. This year’s race, which will take place on Sept. 25, received the new classification from the »»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan (MFA), together with the country’s Embassy in Germany, has begun clarifying the circumstances of the situation involving citizens of Kyrgyzstan who traveled to Germany through programs organized by Samara Academy. According to the Foreign Ministry, the »»»

A 20-year-old woman has died after giving birth to a baby in Ton district of Issyk-Kul region. According to the Internal Affairs Department of Ton district, a report of the death of a woman born in 2006 was received from the district hospital on July 22 at 1:25 p.m. Preliminary information indicate»»»

RIYADH: The International Islamic Trade Finance Corp., a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, has signed a $100 million financing agreement with Hamkorbank of Uzbekistan, marking the largest standalone Islamic trade finance deal granted to a bank based in the country. The ITFC explained th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Powering everything from electric vehicles and artificial intelligence to advanced defence systems, critical minerals are fast becoming the world’s new strategic resource. As geopolitical tensions intensify and supply chains become increasingly concentrated, access to these minerals is»»»

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcements during his first 24 hours on the job underscore the political and financial challenges he faces as he tries to jump-start the country's sluggish economy. Burnham, from Britain's left-leaning Labour Party, faces restive voters seeking relief from the »»»

TUNIS, July 23 (TAP) – President Kaïs Saïed chaired a high-level meeting at Carthage Palace on Wednesday to discuss the prolonged water and electricity outages affecting several regions, as well as the recent wave of wildfires. The meeting brought...»»»

Rep. Jim Raskin on Wednesday referred former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for investigation. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 23 (UPI) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, one of President Donald Trump's staunchest allies and head of the GOP-led House Jud»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the National Programme for Developing the Statistics System in the UAE, a sweeping initiative aimed at modernising the country's economic data framework to better reflect the r»»»

Dubai: The conversations that will shape the future of Arab media began with a step forward, quite literally. Before the region’s leading media figures gather in September for the Arab Media Summit 2026, over 350 journalists, content creators, influencers and industry professionals have come togeth»»»

Bulgaria's Maritime Administration will carry out an inspection around the oil tanker Kairos, anchored in Burgas Bay, following reports of possible marine pollution near Pomorie and Burgas' Sarafovo borough, the Transport and Communications Ministry said on Thursday. The press release reads that pa»»»

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have forged a new agreement that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman formally signed the nuclear cooperation agreemen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has stressed the importance of adhering to approved technical requirements and specifications when carrying out electricity and water installations, emphasising that compliance is essential to ensuring the safe, reliable and ef»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Nasir bin Abdullah Al Misnad Mosque Centre in Al Khor is continuing its 2026 “Our Summer, Our Way” programme, offering a comprehensive mix of educational, faith-based, sports and recreational activities aimed at nurturing young students during the summer break. Organised by the Min»»»

Doha, Qatar: As temperatures remain high during Qatar’s summer, fitness coach Faisal Bouhaza has urged people to take extra precautions when exercising outdoors, stressing that proper hydration, electrolyte replacement and adjusting workout intensity are essential to prevent heat-related illnesses.»»»

MANILA: (Reuters/AFP) — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ​said on Thursday that the United States had kept its end of a deal ‌with Iran ‌but ​Tehran ‌had ⁠kept ​reneging on ⁠agreements while suffereng tremendous losses.“These people make deals and then they ⁠break it almost immediately ‌or ‌they d»»»

MANILA: The Philippines accused China’s coast guard of firing water cannon and using a “dangerous maneuver” on Thursday to block vessels bringing aid to Filipino fishermen near a disputed South China Sea reef. The incident took place near Scarborough Shoal, hours before Manila hosted a regional sec»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Visual Arts Commission has concluded the 2025–2026 edition of its Art Bridges initiative, bringing to a close a year-long international exchange program designed to strengthen ties between the Kingdom’s visual arts sector and creative communities around the world. The initiati»»»

The US has compromised its national interests by waging wars on Israel’s behalf, conservative journalist and podcaster Tucker Carlson told RT’s Olga Bataman and Tara Reade. In the latest episode of East Meets West with Olga and Tara, aired on Wednesday, Carlson accused President Donald Trump of bet»»»

The number of measles cases reported across the US this year has climbed to 2,295, the highest annual total since 1991, according to Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Measles is a highly contagious viral respiratory disease that was officially eliminated in the US in 2000 following a successful mass »»»

Washington is controlled by a “closeted gay mafia” largely made up of Republican politicians, former US President Joe Biden’s scandal-plagued son, Hunter, has claimed, alleging that “everybody knew” late Senator Lindsey Graham was gay. Longtime Russia hawk Lindsey Graham died earlier this month at »»»

The rule of Vladimir Zelensky has been a catastrophe for Ukraine, and that is how it will be remembered once the dust of relentless info war campaigns in his favor – and against his critics – settles. While the corruption of the Zelensky regime is stupendous, that fact – sad as it is – is not what »»»

The White House is withholding $400 million in military aid for Kiev approved by Congress, US Senator Dick Durbin has said. The funding, allocated by lawmakers in January, will not be available until at least 2029, Durbin said during a hearing on Wednesday. The money is part of the Ukraine Security»»»

Thunderstorms and wind are expected in Bishkek and Chui region over the next three hours and in the evening. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), southwesterly wind could reach speed of 15-20 meters per second. Residents and visitors to the capital are urged to exercise caution »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov in Cholpon-Ata on July 23. The two sides discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation and prospects for expanding collaboration in key areas. According to the presidential press service, the head of stat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Orphans Care Center (Dreema), one of the centers under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, in cooperation with Mwani Qatar, concluded the “Little Captain” programme, which aimed to introduce children to the maritime and logistics sector in the State of Qatar through a»»»

SkipCash, one of Qatar's leading digital payments companies, today announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB), marking a significant milestone in the company's growth journey and reinforcing its long-term vision of building the next generation »»»

Two Chinese-operated oil tankers carrying nearly full cargoes of crude were on course on Thursday (July 23, 2026) to pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait a day after two Saudi-owned ships were attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Bloomberg reported. Ship-tracking data showed the Xin Long Yang nearin»»»

TUNIS, July 23 (TAP) – The weather, on Thursday, will be partly cloudy across most regions, with locally thundery cells accompanied by scattered showers expected to develop over the western highlands of central Tunisia in the afternoon.According to...»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said early Thursday they had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes. The Houthi attack in the Red Sea threatened to open a new »»»

Doha: China has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, stability and deeper defence cooperation with Qatar and the Gulf region as it marked the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Speaking at a reception commemorating the occasion yesterday, the Ch»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Sports and Youth, in cooperation with Saif Al Ghariya Youth Center, organised the “You Can Do It 2026” event on Tuesday at the Saif Al Ghariya Youth Camp. Fifty young people from youth centers and committees, aged 14-18, participated. The event programme included a diverse ran»»»

Doha: Widam Food, a Qatari public shareholding company and the main operator of Al Wakrah Central Abattoir and private abattoirs in the country, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Qatar Livestock Society (Anaam). The MOU aims to market livestock products from Qatari breeders by»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Centre for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), one of the centres affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, participated in the first session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva from July 12 »»»

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait. As Iran's chokehold over the strait drags on and oil prices surge, countries across the Gulf are planning to spend»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the opening of applications for its Nuclear Engineering Programme under the Government Overseas Scholarship Programme for the 2026–2027 academic year, as part of efforts to develop highly qualified national professionals in o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar returns for its second edition as the presenting partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2026, taking place from 28 July to 1 August in West Sussex, United Kingdom. Visit Qatar’s partnership with one of the most prestigious fixtures in the British fl»»»

the peninsula DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced that registration is now open for the Grade Improvement Service for successful General Secondary School Certificate students from the 2025-2026 academic year, allowing eligible students to sit for second-round examinat»»»