TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament has begun work on a bill on the Strait of Hormuz, the head of the security committee said on Tuesday, as fighting flared between Washington and Tehran over the strategic waterway.“Last night, coinciding with the downing of US drones, the ‘Strategic Action for the Security »»»

ARBONNE-LA-FORET, France: France on Tuesday battled two fires that scorched over 1,900 hectares in a forest south of Paris on Monday, as police arrested two people suspected of arson. Fires raging in the Fontainebleau forest since Sunday afternoon had burned through more than 1,900 hectares by Tues»»»

BANGKOK: The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday. More than 70 people were injured, with 24 of them still in critical condition, according to a statement by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar »»»

Doha, Qatar: Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani succeeded in firmly establishing the concept of cultural and humanitarian diplomacy for the State of Qatar, said Prof. Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi (pictured), Chairman of the Board of Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogu»»»

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has sent an opinion to National Assembly Chair Mihaila Dotsova and the Chair of the Education and Science Committee, Dimitar Zdravkov, regarding the bill to amend and supplement the Preschool and School Education Act, the Ombudsman's press office said. In her opinion, D»»»

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday that it had prevented an attack with FPV drones planned by the Ukrainian Security Service, targeting a strategic defense enterprise in the Moscow Region. MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - "In the course of efforts to counter the Ukrainian special»»»

The Bucharest Court of Appeal on Monday ruled in favor of the six defendants in the Bihor illegal care home case, revoking the judicial control measures previously imposed on them. The court also rejected the DIICOT prosecutors’ request for a preventive measure. The ruling is ...»»»

The Railway Reform Authority (ARF) and the Romanian-French Association TTL Planning SRL - Systra have signed the contract for the acquisition of the scheduled train service around the major cities in Romania, ARF announced on Monday in a press release.The project is co-financed by the European Unio»»»

Inflation reached its peak in May began to decline toward 6% by the end of the year, close to the target of 5.5% assumed by BNR according to an analysis made by the Employers’ Confederation Concordia on the basis of the data of the National Institute for Statistics (INS), regarding the annual rate »»»

The slowing down of inflation in June confirms the starting of a disinflation trend but it is not the end of inflationary episode and going towards the target of 2.5% of the National bank is still a long process, considers Flavius Valentin Jakubowicz, vice-chairman of the Association of Financial-B»»»

The annual inflation rate could continue to fall in the second half of the year to around 6% at the end of 2026, but the risks generated by the developments in energy prices, the geopolitical context and possible fiscal changes remain high, economic consultant Adrian Negrescu said."The downward tre»»»

Electricity (+59.97%), rent (+43.29%) and diesel fuel (+28.16%) topped price increases in Romania in June 2026, year-over-year, while potatoes (-14.47%), fresh fruit (-9.48%) and corn (-5.49%) became the cheaper, according to an analysis published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (»»»

Annual inflation rate falls to 10.42% in June from 10.85% in May, with services rising by 13.67%, non-food goods by 12.29% and food goods by 5.75%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Monday."The consumer price index in June 2026 compared with May 2026 was 100.»»»

Senate President ,the liberal Mircea Abrudean, maintains that Romania cannot afford to waste any more time on political disputes, as reforms must be adopted to access European funds and strengthen budgetary balance."Instead of calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan (who, in any »»»

UDMR President Kelemen Hunor announced on Monday that, during the consultations at Cotroceni, he had proposed an "armistice" government, as a "comfortable" majority could not be found."It was a Zen atmosphere, so to speak. In the first part, we discussed the bills that need to be approved during an»»»

Social-democrat chairman Sorin Grindeanu (PSD) stated on Monday that no names for the position of prime minister were discussed during the consultations at Cotroceni with President Nicusor Dan.When asked at Parliament whether Alexandru Nazare's name had been discussed, Grindeanu replied that there »»»

Romania fully respects the sovereignty and the right of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova to democratically decide their future, the Romanian Embassy in Chisinau stated. The message was conveyed in the context of recent statements made by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to C»»»

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will pay a state visit to the Republic of Moldova on July 20, followed by a state visit to Romania over July 23 - 25, the Embassy of India in Bucharest announced."The two state visits highlight India's deepening engagement with Europe and reaffirm its determi»»»

Romania has provided information regarding several individuals suspected of carrying out cyberattacks through the Noname platform, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.With acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu participating in the Foreign Affairs Council meeting, the legal validity of Romani»»»

Ukraine must be able to negotiate peace from a position of strength, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, after participating in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris.According to him, Romania's immediate priority remains ensuring freedom of navigation and protecting trade routes in»»»

Romania strongly condemns hostile cyber activities carried out by groups controlled by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation targeting European Union member states, NATO allies and their partners, including Romania, President Nicusor Dan conveyed on Monday.The head of state stresse»»»

Dear readers, We are back with a new issue of the Secrecy Tracker – your regular update on what the EU institutions prefer to keep under wraps. I am Nikolaj Nielsen, a reporter at EUobserver, who has for years struggled to gain access to EU documents. I wrote this newsletter with the help of EUobse»»»

Dubai: UAE passengers faced flight cancellations on Tuesday after Yemen’s Houthis targeted Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, disrupting services connecting the city with the UAE and other parts of the kingdom. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a massive retaliatory missile and drone offensive against critical US military installations in Bahrain including the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet and an American-operated outpost in Jordan, marking a sharp escalation in Tehran’s respons»»»

Members of the Seventh Grand National Assembly, former National Assembly speakers and MPs from the 52nd National Assembly will take part in a round table titled "35 Years of the Modern Constitution", Parliament's press centre said. National Assembly Chair Mihaila Dotsova will open the forum. Earlie»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday that plans by President Donald Trump to impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would turn the United States into a “pirate” state. Trump vowed earlier to reinstate a blockade of Iran’s ports on the»»»

July 14 (UPI) -- A U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in central Louisiana, federal authorities said. Little information about the Monday incident has been made public. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed in a statement that one of its deputies was killed»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Union of the Comoros HE Azali Assoumani arrived in Doha on Tuesday to offer condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by D»»»

The Indian Embassy in the UAE has confirmed the death of an Indian seafarer following missile attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah and Mombasa B, in the Strait of Hormuz. “We condole the tragic loss of an Indian seafarer in the attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah and Mombasa B. We are closely monitori»»»

Bulgaria is strengthening its reputation as the most budget-friendly tourist destination in the European Union, according to the latest comparative price data. The figures show that the country has the lowest overall consumer price level among EU member states, while accommodation and restaurant se»»»

Arab Finance: Danish shipping group Maersk has resumed a new shipping service across the Red Sea as part of its plan for a gradual return to transiting the Suez Canal, according to a statement. The group said it will resume full operations of its WAF6 service, which connects the Middle East, the Me»»»

OSLO: More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their soccer team a heroes’ welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a massive national celebration. A 2-1 extra-time defeat by England on Saturday brought Norway’s historic run to a»»»

The latest North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit has come and gone in the Turkish capital of Ankara, with headlines dominated predictably by US President Donald Trump, who lashed out at his allies for not supporting him against Iran. Prior to the event, he said he considered not attendin»»»

If the president of the republic is forcibly removed from office, Hungary has the right to resist. And we will do so — reads a Facebook post published by Viktor Orbán following Monday's final vote by the National Assembly on the Basic Law amendment. “We will never recognise the violent methods of t»»»

The Hungarian National Assembly carried out the will of the voters by adopting the seventeenth amendment to the Basic Law, the Prime Minister said at an extraordinary press conference at the Parliament building on Monday evening, following the final votes in parliament. Péter Magyar announced that »»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Hungary had entered a new constitutional era after parliament approved the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law with a two-thirds majority on Monday, describing the vote as the fulfilment of the mandate given by voters in April. Péter Magyar held a press conference»»»

ATLANTA: Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England — he will finally get the chance in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal. Messi won his 200th cap for the Albiceleste in the group-stage victory against Al»»»

President Iliyana Yotova will present the President's Honorary Plaque to the Bulgarian athletes who competed at the Down Syndrome World Championships, which was held under her auspices, the President's Press Secretariat said. Nearly 400 athletes from 27 countries took part in the World Championship»»»

Dubai: Motorists across Dubai are experiencing a mixed start to Tuesday, July 14, with pockets of heavy congestion reported in the southern and northern parts of the emirate, according to live traffic data. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai So»»»

US Central Command said American forces completed another five-hour strike raid against Iran on July 13, targeting sites in Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa and Bandar Abbas as part of the four-month-long US aggression against Iran. CENTCOM claimed the strikes hit Iranian coastal defens»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched a multi-phase retaliatory operation after new US attacks on Iranian coastal bases, Tasnim reported. According to the IRGC, the escalation followed an IRGC Navy operation to stop two violating ships that were endangering navigation in the Strait»»»

A deadly blaze swept through a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, late on Sunday, leaving at least 28 people dead and dozens more critically injured, the authorities have reported. According to eyewitness accounts the fire originated near the bar’s music stage and quickly spread, with many customers getting»»»

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, during a mass funeral march near Azadi Square in Tehran on July 6, 2026. File Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military attacked Iran for a third co»»»

Manila: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched a three-day flash sale running from 15 to 17 July 2026, offering travelers up to 50% off domestic base fares and up to 40% off international base fares. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe promotion co»»»

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on Tuesday, as part of ongoing operations aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping. The five-hour mission, which ended at 10:15pm ET, targeted sites in Bushehr, Ch»»»

Dubai : Amid regional tensions linked to the recent US-Iran conflict, Dubai Police’s AI-powered maritime operations centre played a key role in protecting the emirate’s coastline, coordinating emergency responses and ensuring uninterrupted maritime activity. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News»»»

Manila: A regional trial court (RTC) has issued an arrest warrant against lawyer Levito Baligod, counsel for the group of alleged former aides of fugitive ex-congressman Zaldy Co, after finding probable cause to proceed with two counts of cyber libel filed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Lau»»»

WASHINGTON: A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published US-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, US lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups. The case of Youlin Chen, »»»

Slovakia was not the only NATO state that refused to participate in the bloc’s latest military aid package for Ukraine, the country’s president, Peter Pellegrini, has said. During the summit in Ankara, Türkiye last week, NATO members pledged to provide Kiev with €70 billion ($80 billion) in militar»»»

The space between stars just got a little sweeter. Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars. Sugar does more»»»