Long-term investors are central to the Government’s economic policy, Deputy Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Krasimir Yakimov said at Mihalkovo’s 70th anniversary, the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry’s press service said on Saturday. Yakimov attended the opening of new pr»»»

RIYADH: Startup and investment activity across the Middle East and Africa gained momentum over the last seven days, with new funding rounds, expansion plans and strategic transactions spanning artificial intelligence, consumer goods, climate technology, agri-fintech and digital media. Gulf Cooperat»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has introduced a fleet of lightweight electric bikes to support sanitation engineers working across residential areas, in a move aimed at improving waste collection, easing field operations and reducing the physical strain of outdoor work during the summer months. The new »»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has set out the passenger categories eligible for fare discounts and exemptions under its Passenger Charter, offering half-price tickets for children, discounted travel for senior citizens and free journeys for infants as the UAE prepares for the wider rollout of passenger ra»»»

DALLAS: After a week in which Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan fielded repeated questions about Australia’s physical advantages and Mohamed Salah’s fitness, it felt fitting that the Pharaohs’ biggest match on the world stage since 1934 began with the two captains — 175 cm Salah and the Socceroos’ 2-mete»»»

The ideas in the US Declaration of Independence remain a moral guide amid global challenges, President Iliana Iotova said in an Independence Day address to US President Donald Trump, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Saturday. The 250th anniversary of US independence is a reason for confide»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump claims that Washington gave Iran a "week off" for the funeral of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei. "We knocked the hell out of Iran. They're dying to settle. They want to settle so badly. We gave them a week off for a funeral beca»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) access to Iranian facilities depends on negotiations between the United States and Iran, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told RIA Novosti. "This access has not been possible so far. But here, I think we need to be aware of the f»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and the US are capable of finding effective solutions to the most complex global and regional problems by building an honest dialogue, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a congratulatory letter on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of independence of the Uni»»»

Washington, United States: A heat wave threatened America's July 4th celebrations, World Cup matches and power grids as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States on Friday. Around 160 million Americans were under either major or extreme heat warnings as the country prepared to mar»»»

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a "Panenka" as they beat A»»»

Washington: America turns 250 on Saturday — a landmark birthday that coincides with a time of deep national division and a president determined to seize the festive center stage. The independence anniversary also comes in the middle of a brutal heatwave that has placed some 160 million Americans un»»»

Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision. Beach, 22, headed to the tournament as number two to seasoned Socceroos shot-st»»»

Lampedusa, Italy: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy’s Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders. The Catholic Church’s first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump ov»»»

FRIA, Guinea: Kazaliou Balde’s parents started worrying about him when as a small child he avoided eye contact and had difficulty communicating. First, the family in the West African nation of Guinea turned to a traditional healer who suggested protective amulets. Then, as the boy dragged himself a»»»

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a "Panenka" as they beat A»»»

Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision. Beach, 22, headed to the tournament as number two to seasoned Socceroos shot-st»»»

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain. 1 of 4 | A rare historic copy of the Declaration of Independence written in Thomas Jefferson's hand is on display at the New York Public Library on July 2, 2019. On July 4,»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the US Federal Reserve to adopt a more hawkish monetary policy under its new Chair, Kevin Warsh, with interest rate decisions likely to remain driven by incoming economic data amid persistent inflationary pressures and elevated inflation expectations. »»»

Washington, United States: America turns 250 on Saturday. The independence anniversary also comes in the middle of a brutal heatwave that has placed some 160 million Americans under major or extreme heat warnings, playing havoc with planned parades and block parties in towns and cities across much »»»

Dubai Police has issued a safety warning on the dangers of stopping in the middle of the road due to breakdowns, fuel shortage, or tyre failure, following a serious multi-vehicle crash on Jebel Ali Road. The incident involved a vehicle and three buses after one bus came to a sudden halt in a live l»»»

Lima: Peru's president-elect Keiko Fujimori on Friday said a "new chapter" was beginning as the highest electoral authority confirmed her narrow victory. The formal declaration of Fujimori's win brings one of Peru's tightest leadership contests of all time to a close and ushers in the Andean nation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Are you considering relocating to Hungary, applying for a job in Budapest or simply curious about the country’s labour market? One question is asked more than almost any other: How much can you earn in Hungary? The answer depends largely on your profession, qualifications and location. While Hungar»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated US President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. The corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin website. Russia and the United States — as the two largest nuclear powers — "bear spec»»»

Taipei: Taiwan's coast guard said Saturday it had deployed two vessels to track Chinese ships off the island's east coast, where China says it is conducting "law enforcement patrols". China asserts that Taiwan is part of its territory and claims legal jurisdiction over waters surrounding it, which »»»

Yangon: An earthquake rattled Myanmar's commercial hub of Yangon on Saturday morning, with residents reporting light tremors.»»»

Baltic countries have been enabling Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik. Russia has verified data that Latvia and other Baltic countries have "provided their air corridors for Ukrainian drones striking civilian infrastructure in our cou»»»

Dubai: For four years, a family in India held on to the hope that one Big Ticket entry could change their lives. That moment has finally arrived on July 3, when Kanika Arora, a 43-year-old housewife, won the Dh25 million grand prize in Big Ticket's live series 288 in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to Gulf New»»»

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Air quality readings after the fire at a waste processing facility in Sofia's Lyulin borough are very good and have improved over the past 24 hours, Sofia Municipality Climate, Energy and Air Directorate Director Marin Marinov said at a briefing on Saturday. Marinov said the air is currently clean,»»»

Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC is working on launching direct air service between Bishkek and Shanghai. The company said discussions on opening the new route were held with one of China’s largest airlines, China Eastern Airlines. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC continues efforts to expand its internationa»»»

New Jersey, United States:Raphinha resumed training with Brazil's World Cup squad on Friday as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain. The Barcelona forward has not played since sustaining the injury in the first half of Brazil's 3-0 group-stage win over Haiti on June 19. Brazil opened t»»»

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In the summer of 2026, Germany is a punch-drunk country reeling from harsh knocks, many of which are self-inflicted. In the short term, it has just suffered a humiliating defeat at the UN General Assembly, where it was punished for Berlin’s brazen arrogance, political provincialism, and last but no»»»

Recent opinion polls make clear that the populist One Nation Party has experienced a dramatic surge in popularity amongst Australian voters in the past few months. Last week, Newspoll – Australia’s most respected and accurate political opinion poll – disclosed that One Nation was the most popular p»»»

Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate in Bishkek and Chui region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. Thunderstorms are possible within the next hour and throughout the day in the capital and surrounding region. Strong westerly wind is also forecast, with speed reaching 15–20 me»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved amendments to the regulations governing the Department for Biodiversity Conservation and Specially Protected Natural Areas under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision. The document significantly expands the department’s »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved regulations governing the opening and maintenance of individual investment accounts, as well as rules for providing investment advisory services in the securities market. Under the resolution, citizens will now be able to open individual investmen»»»

Egypt's pharmaceutical industry continues to strengthen its position as one of the country's leading industrial sectors, driven by rising domestic demand, expanding manufacturing capacity, and growing export performance. In 2025, the market recorded strong financial growth, while local production m»»»

US President Donald Trump said the US “gave Iran a week off” as he made a pointed remark amid developments in Tehran, where preparations were underway for a state funeral linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Trump’s comment, delivered in a speech on Friday, was widely interpreted as a swip»»»

On July 4, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. Americans will honor the Founding Fathers, the Continental Army, and France’s decisive contribution to victory over Britain. But one foreign power that also helped shape the fate of the young republic has largely dis»»»

Kansas City, USA: Colombia saw off Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias's early goal to show for their superiority. Now they can »»»

A gasoline shortage in Russia has started to impact countries in Central Asia, Bloomberg reports. As reported, Kyrgyzstan has appealed to neighboring countries for assistance in maintaining stable fuel supplies. In Uzbekistan, gasoline prices have surged sharply. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan has tightened»»»

JALUD, West Bank: Palestinian Mohammad Salameh was building a home for his family in the Israeli-occupied ​West Bank, where his recently engaged son was meant to start married life. Instead, before construction was complete, a group of Israeli settlers seized the property. Video filmed earlier in t»»»

The 250th anniversary of American independence is unfolding against a backdrop of political polarisation and an intense heat wave affecting millions across multiple states, as celebrations get underway nationwide on Saturday. The signing of the Declaration of Independence — one of history’s most ce»»»