The mayors of four central Budapest districts have jointly called on the Hungarian government to take immediate action to tackle what they describe as the capital’s worsening public safety situation. Tamás Soproni (District VI), Péter Niedermüller (District VII), András Pikó (District VIII) and Kri»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar, in association with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Indian Sports Centre (ISC), and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC), held a community condolence meeting to pay tribute to the late Father Amir H »»»

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle, stepping down after overseeing a rapid expansion of drone warfare capabilities and military reforms during Russia's full-scale invasion. Ukrainian Defence »»»

The Greek Parliament has approved a military cooperation agreement with Bulgaria that will allow a Greek military formation to receive support for conducting maritime patrol aviation missions over the Black Sea. The agreement, signed between the defense ministries of Greece and Bulgaria, is part of»»»

RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has announced that Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, the most decorated and influential player in League of Legends history, has been named a Game Ambassador for the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup through 2028. His career has elevated him to national hero status in t»»»

Amid deteriorating regional conditions and faltering US-Iranian understandings, Lebanese people fear that Hezbollah may once again launch a new round of war in support of Iran. This follows the party’s previous interventions, including its 2023 campaign backing Gaza and its retaliation for the late»»»

ASTYPALAIA: Seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea have declared drought emergencies this year to preserve water as climate change makes summers hotter and rainfall more erratic. Now, authorities are wondering ​if it will rain next year to sustain the thousands of tourists who strain the supply of w»»»

Dubai: Dubai carrier flydubai is pressing ahead with its expansion in Thailand, doubling its daily flights to Bangkok from July 18 as travel demand between the UAE and Southeast Asia continues to climb despite recent geopolitical uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

The value of payments made to project beneficiaries in the energy sector funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) in 2026 exceeded EUR130 million, with the total cumulative payments since the start of the program reaching EUR342.77 million, the Ministry of Energy announced in»»»

Fuel prices in Romania remained significantly below the European Union average for most of the period between March 1 and June 30, 2026, both in terms of retail prices including taxes and prices excluding taxes, according to the Romanian Competition Council, which is monitoring price developments f»»»

Rompetrol Rafinare marks on Thursday the 50th anniversary of the first foundation pillar poured for the Petromidia refinery, a moment that launched the construction of Romania's largest refining complex and a long-term contributor to the country's energy stability.According to the company, on July »»»

The return on Hidroelectrica shares?listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) under the ticker symbol H2O?has reached 141% three years after listing, driven by record investments, according to a company press release sent on Monday."Three years after listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB)»»»

Romania's recent energy price surge has exposed one of the country's and Europe's main economic vulnerabilities: dependence on fossil-fuel imports, researches from the Romanian Economic Monitor (RoEM) - a project of the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration (FSEGA) of the Babes-B»»»

In the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period of 2025 the fuel prices rose significantly, with diesel recording the steeper increase, however demand remained strong, particularly in March, despite the higher prices, President of the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI) Dumitru Chis»»»

The first solar electricity transaction in Romania, carried out on the market dedicated to this product, launched by Romanian Commodity Exchange (BRM) on March 2, 2026, was concluded between two Romanian companies.According to a press release from the Romanian Commodity Exchange, the transaction ai»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces hit defense industry complex enterprises in Kiev involved in the production of drones, infrastructure facilities in the ports of Odessa (Odesa) and Yuzhny as a result of group strikes carried out at night, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "»»»

NEW DELHI: India ‌has ordered shipowners, ship managers and recruitment companies not to deploy the country’s seafarers on vessels ​undertaking trips through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed fighting in the region. India is the world’s third-largest supplier of seafarers, with more than 300,000 sa»»»

NEW YORK: The International Criminal Court warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday of the likelihood of new atrocities being committed in Sudan’s Darfur region, urging member states to act immediately to prevent a repeat of the mass crimes that first prompted the court’s intervention two decade»»»

DUBAI: The UAE’s Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi has been shortlisted in the Completed Buildings – Culture category at the 2026 World Architecture Festival, alongside 18 other projects from around the world. The festival, which recognizes outstanding architectural achievements from across the gl»»»

Beirut: Lebanese political figures have praised the legacy of the Late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing his leadership as instrumental in elevating Qatar’s regional and international standing while underscoring his longstanding support for Lebanon during pivotal moments»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prominent media personalities, political analysts, academics and writers from across the Arab world and beyond have paid glowing tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as the visionary architect of modern Qatar whose leadership transform»»»

The Israeli military said it killed three Hezbollah members in south Lebanon, shortly after U.S.-sponsored Israel-Lebanon negotiations were held in Rome. "Earlier today, IDF soldiers identified three armed Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Beit Yahoun, located within the Security Zone in southern»»»

Dubai: The UAE is advancing new air cargo targets, digital trade systems and national logistics initiatives aimed at moving goods more efficiently and strengthening supply chains. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The UAE Logistics Integration Council reviewed progress o»»»

On July 16, 1945, the first test of the atom bomb was conducted at a base near Alamogordo, N.M. 1 of 6 | Scene from the first atomic bomb test 0.016 second after explosion at the Trinity site on a secret base on July 16, 1945, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The viewed hemisphere's highest point in this»»»

Doha, Qatar: On behalf of Government and people of India and Prime Minister H E Narendra Modi, India's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs H E Kiren Rijiju extended heartfelt condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on July 14, 2026, on the sad demise of Father Am»»»

Doha: Embassies of Qatar abroad received an outpouring of condolences from mourners who extended their deepest sympathies following the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. In Jakarta, President of Indonesia H E Prabowo Subianto offered condolences at the headquarters of th»»»

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz told his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth early Thursday that Israel is determined to keep its forces in "security zones" it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Katz's office said the two men spoke overnight and the minister "e»»»

Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a stark warning to Washington on Thursday, declaring any US military move in the Strait of Hormuz a “red line” and threatening sweeping, intensified strikes across the region if American threats are carried out. Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghar»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports shelling by Israeli Merkava tank which targeted Beit Yahoun with multiple rounds 16-07-2026 09:30 AM Latest »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari institutions are continuing to strengthen their presence across international markets through strategic investments that support innovation, economic diversification, and long-term sustainable growth. With a focus on sectors that are shaping the future of the global economy, Qat»»»

Romania's social security spending in 2024 increased by 23.2% year-on-year, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) reported on Wednesday.Social security (including the administrative costs of social security plans) amounted to RON 325.723 billion, an increase of 23.2% from the previous year. Th»»»

Narrowing the structural deficit is not a theoretical option but an immediate necessity to keep up the favourable perception of investors, the stability of the exchange rate, as well as to decrease the financing costs of the entire economy, Leonardo Badea, first deputy governor of the National Bank»»»

Romania's current account deficit stood at 11.425 billion euros in the first five months of 2026, compared with 12.075 billion euros in the January-May period of 2025, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informed on Wednesday.Within the current account, the goods balance recorded a deficit that was »»»

Romania could not avoid increasing taxes and duties due to the high budget deficit, says the president of the Fiscal Council, Daniel Daianu, who believes, however, that next year, there will be no need for new taxes and the economy could grow by over 2%.Daianu, who participated on Wednesday in the »»»

President of the Save Romania Union (USR) Dominic Fritz announced that he met with US Ambassador to Romania Darryl Nirenberg, whom he discussed with the current political situation and the rule of law."Darryl Nirenberg, the US ambassador to Romania, is not a career diplomat. He worked for the US Co»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Wednesday that adopting the NRRP laws is "vital" for Romania, stressing that the bills entering parliamentary debate reflect negotiations with the European Commission and must be declared compliant by Brussels for the milestone to be considered met.He unde»»»

Snap elections could be a solution if they resulted in a new government, but opinion polls indicate the same "three camps," PSD Senator Radu Oprea stated on Wednesday."From my point of view?and this is a personal opinion?snap elections could have a positive aspect; when there is social tension, the»»»

The survey, made at the command of the Socio-Democrats shows a high level of discontent against the political and economic situation, a majority which does not want Ilie Bolojan any more at the head of the government and a significant advance of AUR in voting options. Eight out ...»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated, on Wednesday, in Kyiv, that the current political crisis needs to end as soon as possible, and that Romania needs to have a Government with full powers."I don't want to make predictions, I think Romanians are waiting. (...) Last night, coming here, I had discussions wi»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated on Wednesday in Kyiv that, following the drone incident in Constanta, there is "direct contact" between the Romanian and Ukrainian authorities on this issue."Following that event, some things happened. First of all, there is a direct contact that was not at that time fo»»»

President Nicusor Dan had, on Wednesday, a bilateral meeting with his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic on the margin of the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe Summit which took place in Kiev."I had a good discussion today with President Vucic. (...) We agreed to strengthen the ties between our countr»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday in Kyiv that Romania reaffirms its support for the international recognition of Ukraine's de facto borders and territorial integrity.President Nicusor Dan is attending the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit."Today, the Ukrainian people are defending their histor»»»

President Nicusor Dan had on Wednesday in Kiev a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, among the discussions topics being early warning for drone incidents. "I met today in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Ukraine–Southeast Europe Summit, during»»»

A day after Prime Minister Rumen Radev declared that Bulgaria was not part of the "Coalition of the Willing," Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova signed the Kyiv Declaration, which recognizes the coalition's role in supporting Ukraine and expresses Bulgaria's readiness to strengthen its participatio»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Casualties reported in Israeli strikes targeting vicinity of Gaza port: Palestinian media 16-07-2026 09:40 AM Latest News Urgent News Leban»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Parliament resumes legislative sessions today to advance draft laws and proposals 16-07-2026 09:37 AM Latest News Urgent News Leba»»»

Hungary’s opposition Fidesz parliamentary group has called on Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Minister for Economy and Energy István Kapitány to take immediate action to protect consumers from rising fuel prices, while also demanding greater transparency over the country’s strategic fuel reserves. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Whenever the wife of Spain right-back Pedro Porro asks their nearly one-year-old son how his father celebrates his goals, little ‘Pedrito’ plops down on the floor and raises his very small fist. Unfortunately, a small fever prevented Pedrito from being at Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces sweep southern Lebanese town of Al-Khiam with machine-gun fire: Al-Manar reporter 16-07-2026 09:28 AM Latest News»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain arrived in North America carrying the weight of expectation. As the reigning UEFA European champions and blessed with one of the most gifted generations in world football, La Roja were widely tipped to go all the way. Yet the road to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final has featured its»»»