UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites - UPI.com
South Korea's delegation, including UNESCO Ambassador Kim Ji-hee (R), applauds as Turkey is selected as the next host country at the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday»»»
Qatar’s 2nd place global ranking in labour market indicator reflects success of government policies
QNA Doha Qatar has achieved a new global milestone by ranking Second in the labour market index according to the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The rank reflects the strength of the national economy, the efficiency of the labour market and its ability to attract and retain talent in line »»»
EU delegation, Zerohundred bring diplomacy closer to communities
Ashraf Siddiqui The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, in partnership with Doha-based Italian creative agency Zerohundred, is adopting a new approach to public diplomacy by placing culture, creativity and shared experiences at the heart of community engagement. Moving beyond tr»»»
QC helps 380 families in Bangladesh build livelihoods
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented an economic empowerment project in Bangladesh to support vulnerable families by providing income-generating assets and helping them build stable and self-reliant lives. The project benefited 380 families, or around 1,900 people. Beneficia»»»
Gaza’s lighter shortage turns making tea into test of endurance
LONDON: Palestinians in the embattled Gaza Strip once flicked a lighter or pushed a button to make tea. Now, brewing a single cup can take mother of four Maysa Yousef nearly an hour as wartime shortages turn a simple flame into a luxury. As Israel’s war in Gaza grinds on, shortages of gas, a near-t»»»
Cyprus’ ethnic split must be resolved to stabilize a tumultuous region, UN chief says
NICOSIA, Cyprus: Resolving Cyprus’ ethnic division is “absolutely crucial” for stabilizing a turbulent region where persistent conflicts have the potential to escalate, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday. Guterres made a rare, two-day visit to Cyprus to underline his commitment to»»»
Sexual harassment of female Palestinian detainee revealed
LONDON/RAMALLAH: A female Palestinian prisoner, in a testimony documented by the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs following a visit by her lawyer to Israel’s Damon Prison, revealed that she was subjected to serious abuses since her arrest and through her detention. The detainee said»»»
Cyclosporiasis cases rise to more than 18,000, spread to 45 states - UPI.com
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters are shown in Atlanta. A report by the CDC said Wednesday that the number of suspected cyclosporiasis cases has risen to more than 18,000. File photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE/ July 29 (UPI) -- The number of suspected cyclosporiasis ca»»»
EU needs 'Team Enlargement' coalition to drive next expansion push, think-tank says
The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, including the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries, a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said. The rep»»»
Senate passes Graham's “hellish sanctions” package during Zelenskiy's trip to Washington in coup for Bankova
The US Senate passed the “sanctions from hell” package advanced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham on July 29 with an overwhelming majority of 86 to 12 in favour, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in attendance. Zelenskiy was in Washington to visit US President Donald Trump to consolidat»»»
How two wars and El Nino could fuel world hunger
Food SecurityGlobal issuesHow two wars and El Nino could fuel world hungerNik MartinThe wars in Ukraine and the Middle East haven't yet crippled global food supplies. Add a powerful weather pattern like El Nino, however, and the risks multiply. https://p.dw.com/p/5HoFlSupplies of rice — consumed by»»»
Netanyahu Proposed Hiking US Military Aid to $16Bln Under Renegotiated MoU - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested to President Donald Trump a renegotiated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security assistance for Israel where Washington would hike the contribution to $16 billion, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing officials. Accordi»»»
UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in July, mirroring US Fed move
Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced late Wednesday it has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.65%. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.This CBUAE decision was taken following the U»»»
Syrian authorities seize 186,000 captagon pills in Afrin
LONDON: Syrian authorities on Wednesday arrested two drug traffickers and seized 186,000 captagon pills during an operation in the Afrin area of Aleppo province in the north of the country. The Drug Enforcement Department said that authorities seized the pills from 186 bags with a combined weight o»»»
Baladna reports H1 2026 results with surges in all financial and operational indicators
Doha, Qatar, 29th July 2026: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar’s leading dairy and juice company, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026. The Company delivered continued growth in revenue and profitability, supported by the strong performance of its core business, r»»»
Labor risks rise
The Bureau of Information and Economic Cycles (BIEC) has raised concerns over Poland's labor market after its July Labor Market Index (WRP) increased to 77.7 points, signaling a greater risk of rising unemployment in the months ahead. Although the registered unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in June, »»»
Healthcare funding gap
Poland's chronic underinvestment in healthcare may be contributing to more than 10,000 avoidable deaths each year, according to experts cited in a new report highlighting the economic and human cost of insufficient health spending. The analysis argues that limited funding has led to longer waiting »»»
Israel bombs mosque in Gaza, says it was a weapons depot - UPI.com
Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque following an Israeli air strike in Gaza, Tuesday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said at least four people were killed in Israeli attacks across the territory on Tuesday. Photo by Mohammed Saber/EPA July 29 (UPI) -- The Israeli military on Wednesday accus»»»
China hails CXMT debut as challenge to global memory chip leaders - UPI.com
Record Shanghai listing fuels semiconductor ambitions, though company still trails South Korean and U.S. rivals technologically A large screen shows the latest stock exchange and economy data in Shanghai, China, 15 June 2026. Photo by ALEX PLAVEVSKI / EPA July 28 (Asia Today) -- China's successful »»»
Continue the Change's Ribarski: We Shouldn't Be Focusing on Restoring Old Defence Equipment
"We should not focus on restoring old defense equipment," MP Radoslav Ribarski of Continue the Change party told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday. He was commenting on the Ministry of Defence's request for a possible purchase of MiG-29 aircraft for spare parts. "We are for real modernization »»»
Fire incidents fall amid stronger safety compliance: Civil Defense officials to QNA
Doha: Qatar's General Directorate of Civil Defense has intensified fire prevention efforts during the summer season, focusing on public awareness campaigns and compliance with safety requirements to reduce risks to lives and property. Despite increased awareness, officials said some unsafe practice»»»
EU needs 'Team Enlargement' coalition to drive next expansion push, think-tank says
The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, including the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries, a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said. The rep»»»
EU needs 'Team Enlargement' coalition to drive next expansion push, think-tank says
The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, including the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries, a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said. The rep»»»
US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday issued another round of Iran-related sanctions, taking aim at Iran’s efforts to “monetize the Strait of Hormuz” with designations of 10 entities and eight more tankers, the US Treasury Department said. Six of the entities targeted for sanctions were based»»»
Public executions in Iran spark anti-regime protests
The Islamic Republic publicly executed two Iranian protesters in Isfahan at dawn on July 28. Several hundred people gathered near a stage set up in the city’s Alikhani Square, but instead of cheering the execution, they chanted slogans against the police, prompting anti-riot units to disperse the c»»»
Paks nuclear reactor unit shut down as Danube reaches record-low water levels
Hungary has begun shutting down one of the four reactor units at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant after the Danube reached exceptionally low water levels, highlighting the growing impact of the country’s prolonged heatwave and severe drought. The operator, MVM Paks Nuclear Power Plant Ltd., announced o»»»
'Climate change is really here: We should seize this crisis moment to create a new momentum'
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, Climate Scientist and Professor at the Universities of Louvain and Liège in Belgium. Europe's latest heatwave is further evidence of a structural transformation of the continent's climate, warns Professor van Ypersele. His central argumen»»»
The Fed faces interest rate decision as Dow drops 400 points - UPI.com
Chair of the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh looks on during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the Federal Reserve's semi-annual monetary policy report at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on July 15. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- The stock»»»
Despite praise, Chad to withdraw from the International Criminal Court
Chad announced that it is withdrawing from the Rome Statute and, therefore, from the International Criminal Court, as several other countries in the Sahel region have done. In an official statement, Chad’s government criticised the ICC’s alleged partiality, arguing that most of its investigations h»»»
Firefighter 'morale remains high' despite heatwave coming to France's blazing southwest
In the southwest of France, temperatures are expected to go over 40 degree celsius just as firefighters have managed to stabilise the mass blazes in the forests of the Gironde region. They are expecting the heatwave to set fires going again but 'morale remains high', says FRANCE 24's Carys Garland,»»»
Nepal's tiger numbers rise 20 percent to an estimated 429
The number of tigers in Nepal has risen by roughly a fifth over the past four years, wildlife officials say, strengthening the Himalayan nation's reputation for conservation. But as the number of tigers in the wild has risen, the number of tiger attacks on humans has increased with it. Nepal'»»»
Syrian crews extinguish Latakia forest fire sparked by mine-clearing blast
LONDON: Syrian Civil Defense teams extinguished a large forest fire on Tuesday in Latakia province after more than 10 hours of work in what firefighters described as extremely hazardous conditions. The blaze began in the village of Kabineh during a mine-clearing operation by Syrian Defense Ministry»»»
Russia charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with 'promoting terrorism' - UPI.com
Telegram fouinder and CEO Pavel Durov was the target of a international warrant issued by Moscow which wants him on charges the app was used to organize terror attacks in Russia. File Photo by Nick Lubushko/Wikipedia Commons July 29 (UPI) -- Russia issued an international arrest warrant Wednesday f»»»
Kyrgyzstan hit by highest number of mudslides in decades amid glacier melt
Amid the climate crisis and glacier melt, mountainous Kyrgyzstan recorded 348 mudflows in the first half of 2026, the highest total in 30-40 years. Eight people lost their lives in the local disasters. The number of mudslides is also nearly five times the roughly 70 recorded in the same period of 2»»»
Trump tells Fox: US to hit Iran ‘hard’ after Jordan base attacks
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US military will hit Iran “hard” after a missile attack against US bases in Jordan, Fox News reported.“We’ll be hitting them hard. They’re going to get a beating,” Fox’s correspondent quoted Trump as saying, adding that the US president used »»»
Aoun says wars only bring destruction and poverty
President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday stressed that wars lead to no positive outcome and only bring “destruction to countries and poverty to their people.” "Hence our emphasis on the necessity of adopting diplomacy. Wars end in only two ways: either both sides realize their inability to end the confli»»»
Research institute warns PM Péter Magyar risks 'wearing himself out'
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has dismissed criticism from political think tank Political Capital after it argued that his greatest political risk is his own constant public presence and communication style. The debate follows the publication of Political Capital’s latest analysis, which argues that »»»
Watch: British man eats 15 fish sticks in one minute to break world record - UPI.com
July 28 (UPI) -- A British man used his kids' favorite food to break a Guinness World Record when he ate 15 fish sticks in one minute. Nathan Davies, 32, recently won more than $130,000 on the TV game show The 1% Club, and he told host Lee Mack that the next goal on his agenda was to break a Guinne»»»
Nepal's tiger numbers climb 20 percent to estimated 429: survey
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's tiger population has risen by roughly 20 percent in the past four years to an estimated 429, officials said on Wednesday, a conservation milestone despite challenges from human-wildlife conflict. The latest nationwide survey found tiger numbers had increased from 355 in 20»»»
AI age screening in UK risks classing child refugees as adults: Rights groups
LONDON: Age-detection systems powered by artificial intelligence that are used to screen migrants arriving in Britain use flawed and racialized models, rights groups and charities have warned. The facial age-estimation technology risks endangering children, they said, warning that Black children, i»»»
Interdepartmental Council to Oversee Future National Children's Hospital Project
An interdepartmental council chaired by Health Minister Katya Ivkova will be set up shortly to oversee and coordinate the National Children's Hospital project, which the government considers to be of national importance, Ivkova told a briefing on Wednesday. Ivkova said the council would include sev»»»
US-Saudi alliance invests $5bn to build oil refinery outside Strait of Hormuz
RIYADH: A Saudi-US alliance has entered the final stage of selecting a host country for a $5 billion integrated refinery and energy export corridor project. This project aims to create a strategic energy export platform that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, Asharq Bloomberg has reported. The alliance»»»
Tel Aviv Hires Trump’s Ex-Campaign Chief to Flood AI Ecosystem With Pro-Israel Content: Report
‘Israel’ spent tens of millions of dollars on a digital influence campaign designed to shape how artificial intelligence systems respond to questions about the Gaza war, according to a report published Tuesday by Drop Site News. Brad Parscale, President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, and h»»»
Netanyahu praises 'excellent' meeting with Trump in first since Iran war
US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington D.C on July 28 as Netanyahu flew over for the funeral of US Senator Lindsay Graham. It was the first time the two have met in person since launching their joint war against Iran in February. Despite rumours o»»»
Bahri H1 profit surges 421% as SAL posts double-digit earnings growth
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Shipping Co., known as Bahri, reported a more than fivefold jump in profit in the first half of 2026, while SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co. posted double-digit growth thanks to rising cargo demand. Bahri posted a net profit of SR4.89 billion ($1.30 billion) for the »»»
Boulos says US won't allow Iran to keep Hezbollah active in Lebanon
U.S. President Donald Trump’s advisor on Arab affairs, Massad Boulos, has said that “Iran wants Hezbollah to remain active in Lebanon.” “We will not allow that,” he added. “Sustainable peace requires sovereign governments, not terrorist proxies, to practice full control over their territories,” Bou»»»
“We want this to be a place for second chances": Inside Dubai's new animal shelter
Dubai: Rows of curious cats peer through their enclosures, some playful, others cautious, each waiting for a new home. At Dubai Municipality’s recently opened animal shelter in Warsan, nearly 100 cats are currently being cared for, rehabilitated and prepared for adoption as authorities step up effo»»»
Predictability and reforms key to attracting further U.S. investment to Romania, says AmCham
AmCham Romania’s latest analysis of Romania–U.S. economic relations, based on updated indicators on bilateral trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation, shows continued expansion of economic exchanges and sustained U.S. investment flows, particularly in technology, business services, and advanced»»»
Better fares, bigger city breaks: European cities Romanians are choosing this summer
The figures suggest that Romanian travelers continue to seek the best value when planning their summer holidays, with many of the cities recording the strongest passenger growth also benefiting from lower ticket prices. “This summer, Romanian travellers are proving to be both price-conscious and in»»»
Bulgaria Sets Presidential Election for October 25
Bulgaria's next presidential election will be held on October 25, according to a decision reached during the regular meeting of parliamentary group leaders in the National Assembly. If no candidate secures the required majority in the first round, a runoff vote will take place on November 1. The da»»»