One-time gene replacement therapy expands access to precision treatment for eligible children, adolescents, and adults living with spinal muscular atrophy Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has become the first hospital in Qatar to administer Itvisma™ (onasemnogene abeparvov»»»

GlobalizationMiddle EastAs US-Iran war rages, who's risking the Strait of Hormuz?Gianna-Carina Grün | Farah BahgatThough Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway. https://p.dw.com/p/5HpPSNot as p»»»

Egypt ranked first in Africa for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fourth consecutive year, recording inflows of $15.5 billion, while also placing second among Arab countries, reflecting investors’ confidence in the Egyptian economy and the country’s economic reform program, Minist»»»

The market capitalisation of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), including the Regulated Market and the Multilateral Trading System (MTS), exceeded EUR 100 billion (RON 537.7 billion) for the first time at the end of 2025, with growth continuing into 2026, according to the ninth edition of PwC Roma»»»

RIYADH: Mobile Telecommunication Co. Saudi Arabia, also known as Zain KSA, reported a net profit of SR405 million ($108.06 million) in the first half of this year, representing an 84.09 percent rise compared to the same period in 2025. In a Tadawul statement, the company attributed the rise to a 3 »»»

Companies are increasingly using operational efficiency as the primary source of funding for investments in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, moving beyond its traditional role in managing economic uncertainty and financial discipline, according to the 2026 edition of Horváth’s Cx»»»

Tuesday's media coverage is dominated by the emerging presidential race, with President Iliana Iotova's candidacy continuing to generate political reactions and speculation about possible endorsements. Other leading stories include the investigation into the death of businessman Vladimir Yankov in »»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev commented on the increase in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan. According to him, the rise in retail prices is linked to an increase in the purchase price of fuel. «Purchase prices,» Amangeldiev said in response to a question from 24.kg »»»

Riyadh: From playing football with boys in schoolyards to pursuing her dream of leading Saudi Arabia to its first FIFA Women’s World Cup, Seba Tawfiq has emerged as one of the faces of a generation transforming women’s football in the Kingdom. A professional footballer whose journey has mirrored th»»»

 A three-member household in Bulgaria now needs a net monthly income of €1,491 to meet basic living expenses, while a single working adult requires €828, according to new data released by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) for the second quarter of 2026. The figu»»»

The Continue the Change party tabled two bills to amend the Pre-school and School Education Act, relating to virtue education and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, the party's press service reported on Tuesday. The bills were finalized following discussions with a range of experts»»»

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban are facing a challenge from at least four different armed groups in the country’s northeastern Badakhshan Province. Two have attacked Taliban positions in the province since mid-July. The Taliban claim at least one of the groups is supported by Pakistan, but the conflic»»»

Nearly 500,000 people were tested for viral hepatitis in Kyrgyzstan in the first half of 2026. These data were presented at a press conference by employees of the Republican Center for the Control of Hemocontact Viral Hepatitis and HIV. Of these, more than 235,000 people were tested for viral hepat»»»

The U.S. State Department confirmed Monday that the next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome on August 4 through 6, as Israel prepares to withdraw from two "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani first announced the next round of US-medi»»»

Four Siemens trains will enter service when a 3-kilometre extension of Sofia Metro's Line 3 beneath Gen. Vladimir Vazov Boulevard opens, Sofia Municipality said on Tuesday. Mayor Vasil Terziev inspected the newly completed section ahead of the state acceptance commission's inspection. The eastward »»»

Doha, Qatar: Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have discovered a genetic molecule that could provide new approaches to treating certain types of breast cancer. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. The discovery is the result of a multi-year collaborative effort l»»»

The German government has pledged tougher security laws following a deadly vehicle and machete attack blamed on a known jihadist militant near Berlin's Pride parade. The attacker on Saturday ploughed a rented minivan into a crowd before slashing away at people with a machete, killing a 65-year-old »»»

Bulgaria's Golden Sands Resort will host the Senior Leadership Team Meeting of TUI Group, one of the world's leading tour operators, from September 24 to 26, the Tourism Ministry reported Tuesday. A total of 155 TUI senior managers are expected to attend. Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov held an onli»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2026-27 Qatar Stars League (QSL) season is set to unveil a fresh chapter, with clubs finalizing their coaching line-ups and intensifying pre-season preparations ahead of the August 20 kick-off. While most clubs have opted for continuity by retaining their head coaches, three teams »»»

The EU is considering abandoning its practice of bundling Russia sanctions into large, all-or-nothing packages in favour of smaller, thematic ones, the Financial Times reported, after Greece’s veto delayed the bloc’s 21st sanctions package and left it weaker than before. The sanctions are becoming »»»

Young Romanians (78% of Generation Z representatives and 85% of Millennials) said they cannot afford to own a home, significantly above the global averages of 51% and 40%, respectively, a challenge that is substantially shaping their career path, according to Deloitte Global Gen Z and Millennial Su»»»

Haiti's electoral council has scheduled the country's first presidential election in a decade for December 13, with a runoff planned for late February, after postponing an earlier timetable due to security fears. The vote remains contingent on improved security and funding, as widespread gang viole»»»

In the village of Szalonna, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, two large Slovak Roma families living in deep poverty have appeared seemingly out of nowhere. According to local rumour, the mayor of Košice purchased houses for them in order to “be rid” of the families and proceed with demolishing a near»»»

Food-related health warnings have become increasingly frequent in recent years, to the point where maintaining a diet free of contaminants can seem almost impossible. So what’s the best way to limit your exposure, and will there ever be a way to fully remove these harmful pollutants from our blood?»»»

Johnson & Johnson said Monday that it has reached a proposed $5.5 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits alleging its talcum-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. File Photo by Dan Peled/EPA July 28 (UPI) -- U.S. healtcare giant Johnson & Johnson said it has reached a proposed $5.5 billion settl»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved regulations on the implementation of the Government Accelerators program, under which state agencies will carry out reforms within 100 days. The program has been operating in Kyrgyzstan since 2023. The Cabinet has now established a unified procedu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in Hadatha, shelled Al-Qantara and Halta with artillery rounds: Al-Manar corresp»»»

Argentina's oil industry continues to gather momentum, posting record crude production in May as development of the vast Vaca Muerta shale basin fuels one of the fastest-growing energy expansions outside North America. Official data from Argentina's Ministry of Economy showed oil production reached»»»

Deepfakes and other AI-generated content must be labelled from Sunday (August 2, 2026), as the European Union's sweeping artificial intelligence transparency rules kick in. The goal? To make sure Europeans immediately know whether the online content they see is real or fake. The EU's comprehensive »»»

Dubai: Fertiglobe shareholders could receive a dividend of at least $150 million for the first half of 2026 after the company more than doubled its quarterly adjusted earnings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The proposed distribution, equivalent to 6.73 fils per share»»»

Dubai: After months of conflict, disruption to Gulf shipping and repeated threats to regional energy infrastructure, the Middle East has entered a fragile diplomatic pause. While no major US airstrikes have been reported against Iran in recent days, regional tensions remain high and security author»»»

KPMG Australia has stopped bidding for new Victorian government contracts as scrutiny intensifies over allegations that employees misused confidential client information to secure business. According to media reports, KPMG will not participate in new Victorian government tender processes until Sept»»»

After months of war, disruption to Gulf shipping and repeated threats against regional energy infrastructure, the Middle East has entered a fragile diplomatic pause. While no major US airstrikes have been launched against Iran in recent days, the crisis remains far from over. Get updated faster and»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US State Department confirmed Monday that the next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome on August 4 through 6, as Israel prepares to withdraw from two “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani first announced »»»

Yemen's internationally-recognised government on Monday said it is ready for any escalation with Houthi rebels after the Iran-backed group launched attacks and a maritime blockade targeting Saudi Arabia. Fears are growing that renewed fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen may»»»

Maritime traffic patterns diverged sharply this week across two of the world’s most critical shipping lanes in the Middle East, with markedly fewer vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz while activity remained robust through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to ship-tracking data. Between July »»»

Oil prices tumbled early overnight on Monday and into Tuesday as the United States and Iran paused tit-for-tat strikes, helping most stock markets climb at the start of a week packed with corporate earnings and central bank decisions. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app no»»»

African technology startups raised $1.44bn in the first half of 2026, broadly unchanged from a year earlier, but the number of disclosed transactions fell sharply as investors concentrated capital in fewer, larger companies. Funding increased by 1.4% from $1.42bn in the first half of 2025, while th»»»

Public discourse increasingly casts Central Asia as shedding Russian influence – through decolonisation, a pivot to China, or a push for greater sovereignty – but the reality on the ground is far messier, Riddle Russia's Dan Storyev argues in a commentary that sets out the decoupling case only to s»»»

Public discourse increasingly casts Central Asia as shedding Russian influence – through decolonisation, a pivot to China, or a push for greater sovereignty – but the reality on the ground is far messier, Riddle Russia's Dan Storyev argues in a commentary that sets out the decoupling case only to s»»»

Putin’s 27 July decree sets the total authorised strength of the Russian Armed Forces at 2,426,130 posts, including 1,535,000 military personnel. The remaining roughly 891,000 posts are civilian and other non-uniformed personnel - the sixth such increase since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine beg»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has opened four specialised cotton thread production workshops in the Republic of Mali, benefiting women from four cooperatives. The initiative forms part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and support sustainable liveliho»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has announced the launch of the third edition of the Cyber Security Youth Camp 2026 organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MoSY). The camp will r»»»

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that it seized nearly $9 million in counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI.. | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that it seized nearly $9 million in counterfeit FIFA World Cu»»»

UNITED NATIONS: US diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke Monday at the United Nations, accusing America’s close European ally of “disingenuous grandstanding” for criticizing the Trump administration’s human rights record. The surprise move during a UN Security Council meeting on U»»»

LONDON: The UK is blocking the evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza, The Guardian reported on Monday. The Home Office’s position comes despite the Foreign Office declaring its readiness to arrange departures from the war-torn Palestinian enclave. Last September, the Home Office said»»»

Former prime minister Viktor Orban used his annual address at the Baile Tusnad summer university in Romania to outline Fidesz's strategy after its April election defeat, calling on supporters to organise a broad "national resistance" movement against what he described as the increasingly authoritar»»»

German anatomist Gunther von Hagens stands next to plastinated human bodies on display in the exhibition "Body Worlds and The Cycle of Life" in Warsaw, Poland, on Dec. 1, 2018. File Photo by Jacek Turczyk/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Gunther Von Hagens, the inventor of the method of preserving the human bo»»»

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias from Iraq targeting oil facilities and Riyadh on Monday, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed separate drone strikes on the kingdom's oil infrastructure. The attacks mark a renewed escalation involving Saudi Arabia despite a re»»»

A dense blanket of smoke has hung over Bordeaux since last Friday as a massive wildfire burns its way through southwestern France. As the flames creep closer to the city, FRANCE 24 met residents stunned by the scale of the disaster and fearful of what comes next. The streets of Bordeaux on Sunday b»»»