Greece's fast-track visa scheme for Turkish citizens visiting Aegean islands has become a successful tool for boosting tourism and supporting local economies, the Burgas Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday. Known in Turkiye as "kapi vizesi" (visa at the border), the programme has bee»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​The Ministry of Public Health has launched an electronic system for controlled medicines for travellers, enabling passengers arriving in or departing from Qatar to apply for a prior permit to carry controlled medicines for personal use, track the status of their application, and recei»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye’s ruling alliance submitted a draft law to ‌parliament on ‌Wednesday meant to ​achieve ‌peace with ⁠the ​Kurdistan Workers ⁠Party (PKK) in part by protecting many former militants from prosecution, and suspending prison sentences for many of those convicted of membership. The bill, »»»

Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny and Defense Minister Michel Menassa on Wednesday made a field visit to southern Lebanon, including the towns of Qaqaaiyet al-Jisr and Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, to assess the extent of damage inflicted by Israel’s attacks on infrastructure, roads and brid»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Notición.co (@noticion.co) Aug. 4 (UPI) -- A screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day at a movie theater in Colombia was evacuated when the room filled with a foul, flatulent odor. A video recorded at the Cine Colombia cinema inside the Plaza Bocagrande sh»»»

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- A Florida restaurant is inviting guests to disrobe on the first Monday of every month for a "Nude Dining Experience." Maurad Ali, chef and owner of the C.L.A.S.S. Soiree Steakhouse in Hollywood, came up with the idea of the monthly event as a means of attracting attention to the eat»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has warned residents to be wary of fake part-time job offers circulating on social media and messaging apps after uncovering a case in which a young man unknowingly allowed fraudsters to use his bank account to move stolen funds. The warning follows an investigation by the Crime»»»

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) is continuing work on the development of Kalba's ring road as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the emirate's road network, improve traffic flow and support urban growth. The project includes widening a 5.8-kilometre section of the road, adding »»»

New Delhi: Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, scientists say climate change i»»»

Tunis, Aug. 5 (TAP) - The state of affairs in the occupied Palestinian territories, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank took centre stage as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held a talk with Palestinian...»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has launched an electronic system for controlled medicines for travellers, enabling passengers arriving in or departing from Qatar to apply for a prior permit to carry controlled medicines for personal use, track the status of their application, and receive the p»»»

A foreign citizen has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of attempting to bribe a police officer. The capital’s Main Department of Internal Affairs reported. According to the department, a fight involving foreigners broke out near a karaoke club on Abdrakhmanov Street on August 2. Three men were»»»

Twenty state and municipal employees from Kyrgyzstan will travel to Japan for training under the JDS scholarship program funded by the Government of Japan. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ulan Mamatkanov met with the scholarship recipients. He noted that developing human capital, modern»»»

ZUBIN POTOK - The so-called "Kosovo Police" detained a Serb man at the Brnjak administrative crossing on Tuesday, after which he was placed in 48-hour custody following a hearing, his attorney said. Milos Delevic said his client, identified as D V, had been arrested on suspicion of committing the c»»»

Protesters in New York display photos of Jeffrey Epstein ahead of a bail hearing at Manhattan Federal Court in July 2019 after his arrest on sex-trafficking charges. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The new Labour administration of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham»»»

Gabrovo and Veliko Tarnovo municipalities signed a strategic partnership agreement here on Wednesday to jointly prepare Gabrovo's bid for the European Capital of Culture 2032 title, with Veliko Tarnovo serving as a regional strategic partner. The memorandum was signed on Master Kolyu Ficheto's brid»»»

The incident in Bansko is deeply concerning not only because of its shocking and repulsive antisemitic nature, and not only because it targeted children, but also because it raises yet another question about Bulgaria's international reputation as a reliable and safe country, GERB-UDF MP and former »»»

In 2025 Bulgaria was the country with the largest proportion of population which admits to smoking or using tobacco products daily. Approximately one in four Bulgarians has smoked or used electronic cigarettes, nicotine pouches or tobacco heating devices in the past year, whereas in the EU this was»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: A third soldier is in critical condition following the explosion in Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon 05-08-2026 14:47 PM Latest»»»

GENEVA: UN rights chief Volker Turk said Wednesday he was “alarmed” by the surge in executions in Iran since March, with the death penalty being used by Tehran to “instil fear.” “Since March 19, 2026, at least 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 individua»»»

JERUSALEM: An Israeli military probe published Wednesday said that friendly fire may have killed an Israeli settler during a deadly clash with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank last month. The violence in the Palestinian village of Tell in the northern West Bank in late July left four Palestin»»»

Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation is reshaping regional and global trade flows. Its position between Asia, Europe, and Africa gives the Kingdom a strategic advantage, while Vision 2030 has turned that geography into a long-term logistics and industrial strategy. Supported by the National Indus»»»

The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The w»»»

It's a fight between two Democrats over who will be the party's choice to try and win Michigan's Senate seat in November. But it is also bigger than that. The primary pits progressives against moderates – and is seen as a moment of reckoning for the Democratic Party on how to proceed in swing state»»»

What had been billed as a defining test of the Democratic Party's direction ​turned into an election-night cliffhanger, with progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed clinging to a narrowing lead over the US Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's US Senate primary. Story by Antonia Kerrigan.»»»

A senior Trump administration official on Tuesday said an agreement to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as "today or tomorrow", fuelling hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough despite Iran's public denials that it is negotiating with Washington. A top US official s»»»

Dubai: Rain has begun falling in the Bada Zayed area of the Al Dhafra region on Wednesday, as the UAE experiences convective cloud activity across several parts of the country. According to a weather update shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), convective clouds are expected to affect»»»

Dubai: You have seen the videos this past week. Rain, in August, in a country running near 50C inland. The obvious question is how, and the better one is why there and not where you are standing. The answer starts about six thousand kilometres away, in the ocean off Madagascar, where the southwest »»»

An IED explosion near an Israeli force in the town of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon left several casualties that were transferred to the hospital, according to Zionist media outlets. The Israeli media reported that two soldiers were killed and seven were wounded from the 55th Brigade following th»»»

The incident in Bansko is deeply concerning not only because of its shocking and repulsive antisemitic nature, and not only because it targeted children, but also because it raises yet another question about Bulgaria's international reputation as a reliable and safe country, GERB-UDF MP and former »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Two soldiers were killed and seven were wounded from the 55th Brigade following the IED explosion inside a booby-trapped bui»»»

In tonight's edition: Ghana's parliament cracks down on the sale or repurposing of land used to grow the country's most important crop, cocoa. Also, DR Congo is set to open its largest ever Ebola treatment facility. Plus a deeply moving Rwandan movie ramps up action across the country's cinema»»»

Taiwan on Wednesday launched its annual "Han Kuang" military exercises. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has ramped up military pressure on the island in recen»»»

First published in Deník N. The European Commission is preparing new rules for agricultural subsidies that would significantly affect the Czech Agrofert holding, which prime minister Andrej Babiš transferred to a trust fund at the end of February. And it is precisely he who could co-decide on their»»»

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a challenge to develop improved umbrellas for pilgrims and Umrah performers, inviting innovators, designers, developers, and specialized organizations to submit innovative, practical concepts. The initiative aims to improve the experience of pilgr»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Social Affairs has instructed cooperative societies to terminate the employment of all workers aged 70 and above within 30 days as part of efforts to accelerate the Kuwaitisation of jobs in the sector. The ministry directed cooperatives to complete the required legal pro»»»

Sharjah Civil Defence has commissioned three new firefighting and rescue vehicles to strengthen emergency response capabilities across the emirate, as part of efforts to improve operational readiness and public safety. The authority said the vehicles have been equipped with the latest specialised t»»»

Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded 44 more overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday. In recent weeks, both sides have increased long-range attacks, with Russia more than doubling its use of missiles in July. On Tuesday»»»

At least two people were killed and a dozen more wounded in a Russian strike on Kyiv overnight. For several weeks, the Ukrainian capital has been the target of Russian missile and drone attacks that its air defences have struggled to repel. Ukraine has also increased its long-range attacks on Russi»»»

The condition of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who sustained serious stab wounds in an attack in Northern Cyprus remains critical but stable, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Related news Kyrgyz woman seriously injured in knife attack in Northern Cyprus According to the at»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The delivery of new personnel to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has become a deadly task because of the mining of roads in Energodar by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Wednesday. Ukrainian drones throw »»»

The country has spent days anxiously awaiting news of whether the entire Paks nuclear power plant will have to be shut down, or whether Unit 2, which produces 240MW, can continue operating at reduced output. While the signs are now encouraging, the Russians nevertheless appear to have decided this »»»

More than 1,250 Palestinians have been martyred in Gaza Strip since the ceasefire agreement took effect on October 11, 2025, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health, as Israeli occupation forces continue to violate the terms of the fragile truce. In its daily statistical report »»»

The current low level of the Danube River is not causing problems with the water supply of settlements along the river in Bulgaria, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works on Tuesday. The Ministry said water levels in all shaft wells along the »»»

Rabat: President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within FIFA, over his »»»

In Kyrgyzstan, it is proposed to expand the list of organizations authorized to verify citizens’ data through the State National Passport Registry. A draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution has been submitted for public discussion. These organizations will be able to check whether a passport is valid»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric spoke by phone with Romanian counterpart Oana Țoiu on Tuesday to discuss the current situation on the Danube River, caused by exceptionally low water levels, as well as possibilities for coordinated action by the two countries to mitigate the impact on navigation,»»»

ISLAMABAD: Search teams backed by military helicopters recovered the bodies of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and three other missing climbers on Wednesday, bringing the number of bodies recovered from Broad Peak to seven nearly a week after an avalanche swept away a 10-member int»»»