Bulgarian News Agency 2m

Deputy PM Hristov Comments High Salaries in State-run Companies, Closure of Secret Files Commission, BOTAS Agreement

Salaries at state-owned companies should be adjusted downward, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television on Saturday. According to him, remuneration at some state enterprises is unrealistically high. He argued that current pay levels are based on flaw»»»

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The Peninsula 3m

Floods and landslides kill at least 44 in Bangladesh

Dhaka: As many as 44 people were killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh, while more than one million people were left stranded in the affected areas. Bangladesh's Ministry of Disaster Management said the floods swept through seven districts, disr»»»

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Gulf News 5m

Sheikh Abdullah voices solidarity with Qatar, Jordan over Iran attacks

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held separate telephone calls with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, and Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prim»»»

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Sputnik 8m

China's Long March Rocket Achieves Breakthrough With New LNG-Derived Methane Fuel

The Long March-10B, which successfully completed a sea-based net recovery on Friday, used high-purity methane fuel made from liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the first time. The methane fuel achieved 98.7% purity, with the entire supply chain secured domestically, and was refined from over 1,000 ton»»»

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Arab News 17m

What We Are Reading Today: ‘Black Holes and Baby Universes’

Author: Stephen Hawking In his 1993 book “Black Holes and Baby Universes,” Stephen Hawking offers a collection that feels part memoir, part science lesson, and part invitation to wonder about questions that are still unresolved. Instead of building one long argument, the book moves through essays t»»»

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TAP 27m

Tunisia and Russia celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Tunis, July 11, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia and Russia are celebrating, July 11, the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. An occasion that recalls a history of cooperation in various fields, initiated in 1956 shortly after...»»»

The Peninsula 27m

Syrian President meets Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Damascus: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa met on Saturday with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi. During the meeting, HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed HH the Amir Shei»»»

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TAP 38m

Water-related complaints reach unprecedented level in Tunisia in June 2026

Tunis, July 11, 2026 (TAP) - With the start of the summer season, citizen alerts over water-related issues have reached an unprecedented level. In June 2026 alone, around 423 reports were reported on the Tunisian Water Observatory’s platform...»»»

TAP 38m

Tourism revenues exceed TND 3.35 billion in H1 2026 (BCT)

Tunis, July 11 (TAP) - Cumulative tourism revenues reached approximately TND 3.352 billion during the first half of 2026 (through June 30), marking an increase compared with the same period last year.According to the Central Bank of Tunisia's daily...»»»

Arab News 41m

Investing in health is investment in nation’s future

RIYADH: For decades, healthcare has largely been viewed through the lens of expenditure, with discussions focused on the growing financial pressures facing health systems. But that perspective is changing. Countries best positioned for long-term prosperity increasingly recognize that health is a st»»»

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UPI 52m

Suspect in Widdecombe killing released, search continues - UPI.com

Ann Widdecombe was slain in her home on Wednesday. A man was arrested Friday, but on Saturday police announced he had been released and is no longer a suspect. File Photo by Vickie Flores/EPA July 11 (UPI) -- A man arrested in the attack and killing of British former Member of Parliament Ann Widdec»»»

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Arab News 53m

Investing in health is investment in nation’s future

RIYADH: For decades, healthcare has largely been viewed through the lens of expenditure, with discussions focused on the growing financial pressures facing health systems. But that perspective is changing. Countries best positioned for long-term prosperity increasingly recognize that health is a st»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Heatwave fuels 127 fires in Algeria, 1 still burning

Algiers: A persistent heatwave sweeping across large parts of Algeria has fueled dozens of vegetation fires, with firefighting crews responding to 127 blazes over the past 24 hours, the country's Civil Protection Department said Saturday. Sixty-three agricultural fires have been fully extinguished,»»»

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Arab News 1h

Heatwave forces Tour de France organizers to shorten stage nine

BERGERAC, France: Sunday’s stage nine of the Tour de France will be shortened by 30 km (18.64 miles) due to heat risks, race organizers said on Saturday, though it will retain its originally planned start and finish points. The stage from Malemort to Ussel, which was originally scheduled ‌for 185.5»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

CBE explains rationale for holding interest rates steady for third consecutive meeting

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) explained the rationale behind its decision to leave key policy interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting, saying the move reflects its assessment of recent inflation developments and the outlook since its previ»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt, Türkiye push to restore US-Iran negotiations to avoid military escalation

Egypt and Türkiye have called for intensified joint efforts to restore the negotiation track between the United States and Iran to reach a final diplomatic agreement and prevent the risk of regional military escalation. The stance was agreed during a phone call on Saturday between Egyptian Minister»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Four-bank consortium extends EGP 4bn syndicated loan to Ora Developers Egypt

A consortium of four of Egypt’s leading banks has arranged a EGP 4bn syndicated loan for Ora Developers Egypt to finance the remaining construction works at the ZED El Sheikh Zayed development, increasing the total financing provided for the project to EGP 9bn. The banking consortium comprises Banq»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Saib Bank signs EGP 300m financing agreement with Erada Finance to support MSMEs

Saib Bank has signed a medium-term financing agreement worth EGP 300m with Erada Finance to expand funding for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reinforcing its efforts to increase financial inclusion and support private sector growth. Afdal Naguib, CEO and Managing Director of saib Bank»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Syrian president receives Al Khulaifi

DAMSCUS: President of the Arab Republic of Syria HE Ahmed al Sharaa received Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi. During the meeting, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of His Highness t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Atletico sign midfielder Hjulmand from Sporting

MADIRD: Atletico Madrid announced Saturday the signing of Danish international defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon. The 27-year-old has joined the 2020/21 La Liga champions on a contract that will run until 2031. In a statement on their website, Atletico praised the Dane’s “ph»»»

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Arab News 1h

Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say

DUBAI: Russia hopes by mid-July to have a commercial logistics hub up and running in one of two berths at the naval base it leases in the Syrian port of Tartous, while keeping a military presence at the other, Syrian officials told Reuters. The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods includin»»»

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Arab News 1h

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25. His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the pa»»»

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Arab News 1h

Klopp reaches ‘understanding’ to take over as Germany coach

PARIS: The German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Saturday that it was close to an agreement with Jurgen Klopp for him to become the new Germany coach. However, before the 59-year-old makes his return to the touchline, the DFB said it still needed to secure the approval of his current employ»»»

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Arab News 1h

England rebounds from South Africa loss by crushing 14-man Fiji 73-8 in Nations Championship

LIVERPOOL: England mollified their critics for a week after smothering a dismal Fiji by a record 73-8 in Nations Championship rugby on Saturday. Relevant questions about England’s lineup, tactics and attitude after the hammering from world champion South Africa in Johannesburg last weekend were pac»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Saudi, Pakistani Foreign Ministers discuss regional updates

Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar went over the latest regional developments, amid rising tensions. During their call on Saturday, both sides expressed the need to support mediation efforts, h»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

South Korean to complete deliveries of tanks early

Hyundai Rotem expects to complete deliveries of 116 additional K2GF tanks to Poland ahead of schedule, with production continuing at its Changwon plant. Poland’s second K2 contract, worth $6.5 bln, covers 180 tanks and 81 support vehicles, including recovery, engineering, and bridge-laying variants»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h