Mourners filed through Damascus on Friday, a day after an explosive device set off in a cafe in the Syrian capital killed nine people. The funeral procession in the normally bustling Midan neighborhood carried the coffins of three of the blast victims. Another 20 were wounded in the explosion at a »»»

BusinessGermanyRight-wing AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transitionAstrid Prange de OliveiraGermany's right-wing AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy. https://p.dw.com/p/5GT7YSaxon»»»

Under two cross-border cooperation programmes aimed at strengthening territorial cohesion, EUR 14 million will be invested in development of business, municipalities and the non-governmental sector in settlements along Bulgaria's border with Serbia and North Macedonia. The funding is provided under»»»

Share: Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq before a meeting at the Élysée Palace in Paris on June 29 with French President Emmanuel Macron © Michel Euler, AP After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small»»»

New Delhi: India has asked Meta to hold off launching its username feature on WhatsApp in the world's most populous country, citing concerns over fraud and impersonation, media reports said Thursday. The move comes as authorities in India grapple with a spike in cybercrime, with scammers exploiting»»»

BELGRADE - Speaking to Tanjug after a recent successful visit to Libya, Serbian Minister of Internal and External Trade Jagoda Lazarevic said on Friday Serbia would boost its cooperation with the country in various areas and that the goal was to get Serbian companies involved in numerous large-scal»»»

Hungarian political analyst Gábor Török has delivered a strict assessment of Fidesz, arguing that the party’s failure to renew itself following its election defeat could prove “almost as tragic” as the result itself. Writing on Facebook, Török said the absence of both new leadership and fresh polit»»»

Israel and Lebanon signed a framework deal last week to end months of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Hezbollah's opponents, including Samir Geagea and Sami Gemayel welcomed the deal. So did President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam who had already vowed to extend the state's auth»»»

BusinessGermanySick leave: Why German workers can't get enoughNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWW»»»

On September 25, 2022, Giorgia Meloni made history by becoming the first female leader of an Italian government, with a powerful personal story – that of a child from a deprived neighbourhood of Rome reaching the summit of power thanks to her popularity. Three and a half years later, the honey»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces' attacks on civilians demonstrates a complete lack of any moral principles, Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova said on Friday, commenting on Ukraine's attack on a city market in the Zaporozhye region and the bombing of a car in the Ku»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany’s deindustrialization and economic decline began with the terrorist attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Russian president’s special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Friday. "Germany's deindust»»»

TUNIS, July 3, 2026 (TAP) – Spring 2026 in Tunisia marked a return to climatic conditions closer to seasonal norms, with a slight temperature surplus of 0.3°C, according to the Seasonal National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The average temperature...»»»

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Saturday that Iran’s enemies would “take to their graves” the hope of seeing the Iranian nation surrender, as mourners gathered for the funeral procession of the country’s martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed »»»

The Zionist enemy continued on Friday carrying more attacks on the various Lebanese towns and villages. In this regard, Al-Manar correspondent reported an Israeli drone raid on Siddiqin town in South Lebanon. Another drone dropped a stun grenade on Mansouri town in South Lebanon, the reporter added»»»

Tokyo: Japan announced a draft cabinet order Friday to raise the fees for foreign nationals' residence status changes and renewals to up to 75,000 yen (about 466 U.S. dollars) from the current 6,000 yen. The new fees charged to foreign nationals when they change temporary residence status and exten»»»

Bulgaria recorded the lowest unemployment rate in the European Union in May 2026, with just 2.9% of the labor force out of work, according to the latest figures released by the European Statistical Office. The result placed Bulgaria ahead of every other EU member state, while unemployment across th»»»

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has described Indonesia as one of Belarus' most important partners in Southeast Asia following bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, Antara writes. Speaking after their meeting at the Merdeka Palace on July 2, Lukashenko sai»»»

Abu Dhabi: Louvre Abu Dhabi is introducing its “New Highlights and Discoveries Tour” for the summer season, a 45-minute journey through the museum’s four wings, featuring a curated selection of new acquisitions and major loans introduced to the museum this year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Dow»»»

Baghdad: In the heart of old Baghdad, legendary movie theatres stand abandoned and shrouded in dust, bearing witness to Iraq's once-vibrant cultural scene. A few kilometres away, director Ali al-Bayati oversees his camera operators as they adjust their lenses for a scene in his upcoming horror film»»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said Thursday it is "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO, less than a week before a NATO summit in Ankara. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "They were not there for us!!!" and Washington's re»»»

For years, Uzbekistan's financial system remained largely defined by cash, long queues at bank branches and limited access to modern financial services. Today, the country is pursuing one of the region's most ambitious fintech agendas, combining regulatory reforms, digital infrastructure and state-»»»

Singapore: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour HE Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani met today with Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Singapore HE Stanley Loh. The meeting explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of labour market poli»»»

Singapore: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour HE Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani today held a series of technical meetings with officials from the Ministry of Manpower and relevant authorities in the Republic of Singapore. During the visit, Her Excellency met with officials from the W»»»

Emirates NBD is giving new-to-bank customers a compelling reason to begin their banking relationship with one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, through an exclusive cashback offer designed to reward customers who open and personally fund their account. Under the limited-time Mega Cashbac»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev met with the Chairman of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in Tehran. The meeting took place as part of the farewell ceremony for the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Al»»»

Officers from the Economic Police Department of the Plovdiv Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry and the State Agency for National Security, under the supervision of the Plovdiv District Prosecutor's Office, following an investigation, uncovered a suspected organized criminal group, prosec»»»

Air Arabia Group has announced new opportunities for aspiring aviation professionals through an upcoming cabin crew recruitment drive across Jeddah and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, opening doors for candidates seeking to build a career in the aviation industry. The initiative is aimed at candidates seek»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is sending its highest-performing Emirati airport trainees on an international summer deployment for the first time, giving UAE Nationals hands-on experience at some of the airline’s busiest overseas stations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.T»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, stepped down from the job on Friday, just four days af»»»

The United States has unveiled a special commemorative passport to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, combining a redesigned travel document with plans to modernise and digitise much of the passport application process. The limited-edition passport, which will be available fr»»»

Tunis, July 3 (TAP) – A Tunisian-Algerian forum on investment and bilateral trade between the governorate of Gafsa and Algeria's Tébessa region resulted in a series of preliminary business agreements and the announcement of strategic projects aimed...»»»

A new National Housing Strategy is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, it was announced Friday during a meeting between Deputy Regional Development and Public Works Ministers Pavleta Pelovska and Desislava Georgieva and the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty»»»

Two years after clinching the silver medal, Egypt achieved a flawless performance to secure the gold at the IHF Wheelchair Handball World Championship. With a decisive 2:0 (6:1; 12:6) victory over the United States of America, Egypt finally claimed the title on home soil. During the inaugural champ»»»

Paris, France: Madonna released her fifteenth album on Friday, "Confessions II", with many critics calling the 16 tracks of feel-good club vibes and classic dance music sounds her best release in decades. The Queen of Pop, 67, has reunited with British producer Stuart Price, whom she worked with fo»»»

DUBAI: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, has committed to delivering the return of V8 engines to the FIA Formula One World Championship ahead of this weekend’s Pirelli British Grand Prix. The FIA president will be in attendance at Silverstone for one of the sport’s most historic races, wh»»»

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela: Speaking in a hushed voice, Rosa López recalled how she had to sidestep the rows of bodies lying under a harsh sun as she helped her daughter search for her missing husband. Even her years working as a nurse did not prepare her for the sight of the dozens of dead wrapped in sh»»»

In these transactions, AI agents browsed products, selected items and initiated purchases, acting within consumer-defined parameters. Visa connects banks, merchants and AI systems via its network to enable secure, authenticated agentic transactions in line with European regulatory requirements. The»»»

New Delhi: Indian officials said Friday they had taken down two smartphone apps following reports that some e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down, exploiting a security gap in the budget vehicles. Many e-rickshaws, the battery-powered version of the popular mode of transportation in India, often »»»

Was I wrong? I supported the suspension of Russian clubs and teams from international football and rugby competition, even though I saw the cost meted out to players, clubs, fans, and people who work tirelessly to promote both sports at the grassroots level. My reasoning was solid. It was about pro»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Friday with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad and a delegation of the German development bank KfW to discuss implementation of ongoing projects whereby the KfW is supporting Serbia in the energy transition »»»

Dubai: The UAE has reaffirmed that delivery riders cannot be compelled to work during the country's midday summer work ban, while expanding a nationwide network of more than 12,000 air-conditioned rest areas to protect workers from extreme heat. According to Al Bayan newspaper, the Ministry of Huma»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to keep their full attention on the road, warning that even brief distractions, particularly in slow-moving traffic, can lead to serious collisions and carry financial penalties. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Central Operations Sector is»»»

PPC Group’s upgraded ratings by CDP reflect the Group’s continuous progress in integrating sustainability criteria into its strategy and operations, while simultaneously strengthening the trust of investors and other stakeholders. Maintaining the “B” score in Climate Change confirms PPC Group’s con»»»

Senior defense officials of Iran and Turkey discussed regional security developments and ways to expand bilateral defense cooperation, with Iran’s caretaker defense minister emphasizing Tehran’s lack of trust in the US regarding the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.In a telephone conversat»»»

Drillcube has officially opened its EMEA regional hub in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), establishing an in-region base to support underground mining operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Drillcube is Australia's underground mining one-stop-shop. The company replaces a mine's f»»»

However, one of the recurring characteristics of the Romanian M&A market remains the low level of transparency regarding transaction values. In the first half of 2026, the transaction value was not disclosed for 69% of announced deals, slightly above the historical average of 67%. In terms of trans»»»

Kyrgyz model Temirkhan Zulkharov made his debut at Paris Fashion Week, becoming the first representative of the country to take part in a show within one of the world’s leading fashion events. His debut took place on June 24 during a show by the French brand Egonlab, which presented its Spring/Summ»»»

Tunis, July 3 (TAP) – The Technical Textile Centre (CETTEX) has commissioned a Kaizen Digital pilot line at its Technology Resource Centre in Monastir, introducing a Japanese continuous improvement approach that leverages digital technologies to...»»»