Danish fish fossil cliffs set to gain UNESCO status
Nykøbing Mors, Denmark : Two Danish coastal cliffs where palaeontologists have uncovered 55-million-year-old fossils of prehistoric wildlife are likely to gain World Heritage status as UNESCO’s committee meets in South Korea. They have for decades been known for what UNESCO terms “exceedingly well-»»»
Budget Committee Approves Bulgaria's 2026 Budget After 12-Hour SessionOpinions
Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee approved the 2026 State Budget Bill at second reading following an extraordinary session that stretched for more than 12 hours, completing its review of the legislation after debating dozens of proposed amendments. During the marathon meeting, lawmakers exa»»»
KOICA Alumni Association holds second knowledge sharing seminar on AI - | 24.KG
On July 21, 2026, the 2nd Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination Seminar on the theme «Utilizing AI for Digitalization in the Kyrgyzstan Government» was held at the Innovation Center. The seminar was organized by the KOICA Alumni Association in the Kyrgyz Republic with the support of the KOICA Office »»»
Oil extends gains on fresh Mideast supply risks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as fears of further supply disruptions intensified after US forces struck Iranian military targets for the 11th straight night, while oil tankers made U-turns in the Red Sea after warnings by Iran-backed Houthi militia. Brent crude futures rose $1,»»»
Flying today? Check the full list of UAE and regional cancellations
Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE to Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and several international destinations face a fresh round of cancellations, with airport listings showing disrupted services across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and major Gulf hubs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balan»»»
Baqaei: Hosting Iran’s Enemies is a Sign of Ingratitude Toward Past, a Lack of Foresight
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that hosting Iran’s enemies and colluding with them to stoke conflict against Iranians is a sign of ingratitude for the past and a lack of foresight. In a post on his X account, sharing a photograph of Iranian specialists who had traveled to Kuwait »»»
On This Day, July 22: Longest total solar eclipse of 21st century - UPI.com
On July 22, 2009, millions of people across Asia sought vantage points to view a rare 6 1/2-minute total solar eclipse, longest of the 21st century. 1 of 3 | A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 44th Fighter Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, releases a flare over Okinawa, Japan, Jul»»»
GERB Chair Calls on President to Convene National Security Council to Discuss Allowing US Military Aircraft in Bulgaria
Addressing GERB-UDF MPs in a video that was livestreamed on his Facebook webpage on Wednesday, GERB Chair Boyko Borissov called on President Iliana Iotova to convene the Consultative Council on National Security in order to have a discussion on the Council of Ministers' proposal to have US aerial r»»»
Iran says it hit radar sites in Kuwait as US strikes continue
DUBAI: Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) said on Wednesday it had struck several radar systems in Kuwait as part of its latest retaliatory operation against the United States. Iranian state media also reported fresh US strikes in several provinces early Wednesday. The IRGC said it targeted an early»»»
Hungary submits landmark bill to open Communist-era secret service files
The Hungarian government has submitted a new bill to Parliament that would pave the way for the most comprehensive disclosure yet of Communist-era state security files, fulfilling what it describes as a promise left unfulfilled since the country’s democratic transition more than three decades ago. »»»
UAE passport’s historic 20-year journey: From 35 to 188 visa-free destinations
The UAE passport has climbed to second place among the world's most powerful travel documents, marking the biggest rise in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index. The July 2026 index, based on exclusive IATA Timatic data, shows Emirati passport holders now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arriv»»»
Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger
SINGAPORE: Vessel crossings via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as security concerns lingered amid ongoing attacks by the United States and Iran. A total of three commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from four the previous day, Kpler data sho»»»
In Bulgarian mountains, local doctor still on call at 90
Skrat, Bulgaria: Doctor Kiril Apostolov shows no sign of being short of breath as he climbs a steep street in the mountain village of Skrat in southwestern Bulgaria, medical briefcase in hand, despite his advanced age. Apostolov turned 90 in May but still scales the same hill almost every day to vi»»»
US estimates cost of war in Iran at $37.5 billion as it renews strikes on Tehran
The United States renewed its strikes on Iran, where an air raid alert was triggered Wednesday in Tehran, after US President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with the war, the cost of which is skyrocketing for Washington. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth estimated on Tuesday that the w»»»
Investment project for glass production implemented in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
On July 22, Chairman of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan Ravshanbek Sabirov visited the construction site of Glass Center joint venture of KU LLC in the village of Novopokrovka. The working visit was held as part of monitoring investment projects aimed at strengtheni»»»
Parking spaces for people with disabilities to be created in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Additional spaces for people with disabilities will be created in municipal parking lots of Bishkek. This instruction was given by Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev, the City Hall reported. District administrations, together with the municipal enterprise City Road Transport Infrastructure, will check all m»»»
50% tariffs Trump is imposing on Canada: What to know
Washington: President Donald Trump has reached back to the Great Depression for an obscure trade weapon he can use to wallop Canada again. Trump on Monday announced 50% tariffs on some Canadian products, ratcheting up tensions with one of the closest U.S. allies. The move threatens to push prices h»»»
Andy Biggs claims victory in Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary - UPI.com
Rep. Arizona Andy Biggs was poised Tuesday night to win the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- Rep. Andy Biggs, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump who supported efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, claimed victor»»»
Bulgarian Households Among Least Indebted in the EU as Northern Europe Leads in DebtOpinions
Bulgarian households remain among the least indebted in the European Union, according to the latest Eurostat data. Household debt in Bulgaria represents 28% of the country’s gross domestic product, placing it among the lowest levels in the bloc. Only seven EU countries report a lower household debt»»»
Angela Merkel will launch the book “Freedom. 1954-1921 Memories” in Bucharest, in September
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel will launch her book “Freedom. 1954-1921 Memories” in Bucharest, on September 1st. According to a Tuesday press release by Litera Printing House, the event will take place at the Romanian Athenaeum, at 7.00 p.m. under the form of a public dalgue between Merkel»»»
Cadastre blockage comes at a time of recovery of the residential market
The cyber-attack that took out of operation the systems of Romania's National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Advertising (ANCPI) occurred amidst a sustained recovery of the residential market, and the effects are spreading throughout the economy, real estate consultants believe."After a diffic»»»
BraveX Aero and Romaero to roll out first airframe for unmanned platforms in September
The companies BraveX Aero and Romaero will produce in September this year the first aircraft structure for the BraveX-1, one of the company's unmanned platforms now in production, shows a press release sent on Tuesday.BraveX Aero is also expanding its own production capacity with a new hall that wi»»»
PM Bolojan: Black Sea gas extraction is turning Romania into the EU's largest gas producer
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday that offshore gas extraction in the Black Sea is turning Romania into the largest gas producer in the European Union, and thanked representatives of Romgaz and OMV Petrom for keeping to the project timetable."Yesterday, Romgaz and OMV Petrom compl»»»
EBRD grants 25 million euros for electrification of Constanta South Container Terminal
The UAE-owned multinational company DP World and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a loan agreement of up to 25 million euros to support the electrification of operations at the Constanta South Container Terminal, owned by the Emirati company.The EBRD financing»»»
AmCham firmly demanding timely completion of PNRR, continuation of reforms
The AmCham American Chamber of Commerce in Romania firmly demands that the timely completion of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the continuation of reforms, the correction of twin deficits, and strategic economic development take precedence in the responsible exercise of any polit»»»
Court Upholds Suspension of PNL Congress Convocation Order
The Bucharest Court of Appeal heard on Tuesday the appeal filed by the National Liberal Party (PNL) against a Bucharest Tribunal ruling that suspended the party’s decision to convene the Extraordinary Congress at which Ilie Bolojan’s new leadership team was elected. The Court of Appeal rejected the»»»
PNL ready for extraordinary parliamentary session
Liberal Mircea Abrudean, the Senate President, announced on Tuesday that PNL was ready for an extraodinary parliamentary session organized next week for the adoption of the remaining legislation of PNRR, pointing out it was an important stake for Romania, and party responsibilities should be up to »»»
AUR will not be able to make any political understanding with PSD as long as Grindeanu is president
Petrisor Peiu, the leader of AUR (opposition) senators, told Sorin Grindeanu, the president of PSD, that AUR would not make any political agreements with PSD as long as the latter was head of the party. “If political ridicule had a name, it would be Sorin Grindeanu. After getting his party out of g»»»
Deputies Chamber decided to convene the Standing Bureau on Wednesday
Speaker of the Deputies Chamber Sorin Grindeanu said that he has decided to convene the Standing Bureau on Wednesday with an extraordinary session to follow after July 27."I have decided to convene a meeting of the Standing Bureau of the Chamber of Deputies for tomorrow, during which I will request»»»
Senate: Permanent Bureau on Wednesday to summon extraordinary session over July 27-31
The Permanent Bureau of the Senate will meet on Wednesday, 11.00 a.m. to summon an extraordinary session over July 27-31. The Senate will send certifying institutions two draft laws needed to fulfill PNRR conditions. Then, the bills, together with reports of specialised commissions will be debated »»»
President Dan: State institutitions on alert to clarify circumstance of incident involving LPG tanker Gas Lisbon
State institutions will establish the circumstances surrounding the serious incident involving the LPG tanker Gas Lisbon, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday.In a Facebook post, the head of state said that during the night from Monday to Tuesday, the Liberia-flagged LPG tanker Gas Lisbon was stru»»»
No signs of plague detected among marmots in Chui region — Ministry - | 24.KG
Specialists have found no signs of plague among marmots in Chui region, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan reported. The inspection was conducted with the participation of representatives from the Veterinary Service, the National Academy of Sciences, »»»
Sidra Medicine advances precision nutrition research
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is advancing the future of maternal and child healthcare through groundbreaking research in precision nutrition. The studies demonstrate how a mother’s diet during pregnancy can influence not only pregnancy outcomes but also the long-term h»»»
Landmark Group announces winner of the ‘Shukran Millionaire – Shop & Win’ campaign in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, proudly announced the winner of its highly successful “Shukran Millionaire – Shop & Win” campaign in Qatar, reaffirming its commitment to rewarding customers and creating exceptional shopping experiences The gran»»»
Ministry of Awqaf concludes intensive Quranic course in Madinah; honours outstanding students
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, has concluded its intensive Quranic course in Madinah, held from July 2 to 13, 2026, with the participation of 30 Qatari students from the Al Noor Quranic Educational Centre and A»»»
Day 8 of Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial: NBI says it has 'persons of interest' in alleged threat against Marcos
Manila: The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte entered its 8th day on Tuesday (July 21) with investigators revealing they have identified "persons of interest" in the probe into Duterte's alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., one of the key issues under Article IV of »»»
Kyrgyzstan’s Interior Ministry stops large marijuana shipment from Thailand - | 24.KG
Employees of the State Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, together with Severnaya Railway Customs Office, have disrupted a channel for supplying marijuana from Thailand to Kyrgyzstan. According to the Interior Ministry, the drugs were smuggled into the country t»»»
Operating hours of Karkyra-Avtodorozhny checkpoint extended - | 24.KG
The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that, following joint discussions with the Kazakh side, a decision was made to extend the operating hours of Karkyra-Avtodorozhny checkpoint on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh section of the state border. Due to increased passenger traffic and in order to»»»
Al Rawabi wholesale division launches ‘Shop & Win QAR100,000 Worth Gifts’ campaign
Doha, Qatar: Al Rawabi Wholesale Division, the FMCG wholesale arm of Al Rawabi Group of Companies, has officially launched its ‘Shop & Win QAR100,000 Worth Gifts’ campaign, a three-month customer rewards initiative offering shoppers the opportunity to win 100 exciting prizes worth a total of QR100,»»»
Egypt’s auto sales rise 18.2% YoY in May 2026: AMIC Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt’s automotive sales increased by 18.2% year on year (YoY) to approximately 16,900 vehicles in May 2026, compared to 14,300 vehicles in the same month of 2025, according to the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). Month-on-month (MoM), sales grew by 10.3% from 15,330 vehi»»»
Qatar promotes youth empowerment at Gulf-Moroccan forum
Doha: The Ministry of Youth and Sports participated in the Moroccan-Gulf Forum on the Economic and Social Empowerment of Youth, hosted by Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco. The forum brought together a number of officials, experts, and representatives of youth-related organisations from the Gulf Coope»»»
Awqaf Ministry trains 120 Imams on responsible parenting and youth protection
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Institute of Dawah and Islamic Sciences, has organised a specialised educational seminar titled ‘Knowledge Pathway for Imams 2026’ under the theme ‘Parenting… A Responsibility’, as part of its efforts to enhance»»»
WCM-Q webinar discusses advanced treatment for chronic acid reflux
Doha, Qatar: An advanced, minimally invasive, incisionless procedure for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was the topic for discussion at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. The procedure, called transoral endoscopic fundoplication (TIF), involves»»»
Forecast: Precipitation in Central Asia to exceed normal levels in 2026–2027 - | 24.KG
The MoveGreen team has prepared an analytical review of the El Niño climate phenomenon, examining its potential impact on weather patterns and natural hazards in Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan. On June 2, 2026, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that conditions for the »»»
Qatar students attend fourth session of Arab Parliament for the Child
Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated with a student delegation in the fourth session of the Arab Parliament for the Child (APC), which was hosted by the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates recently, alongside student delegations from various Arab countries. The Qatari student delegation inclu»»»
QNL, Institute of Arabic Manuscripts explore boosting cooperation
Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts held an extensive virtual meeting yesterday to explore prospects for cooperation in various fields related to Arabic manuscripts and manuscript studies. This comes as part of their efforts to strengthen joint initiatives to »»»
Qatar Rail marks World Chess Day with successful fourth Chess Open
Doha: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with the Qatar Chess Association, announced the conclusion of the fourth edition of the Qatar Rail Chess Open, which was held from July 17 to 20 this year, in conjunction with the celebration of World Chess Day, observed annually on July 2»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s poultry imports surge by half as livestock exports decline - | 24.KG
Foreign trade in live animals and livestock products in Kyrgyzstan has shown significant changes. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in the first five months of 2026, the country recorded an increase in imports of livestock and poultry, while export supplies declined. Where »»»
Attorneys’ Admission Committee holds meeting
Doha: The Attorneys’ Admission Committee met yesterday under the chairmanship of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, to discuss the items on its agenda. During the meeting, three new lawyers took the legal oath after completing their train»»»
PM responds as prosecutors move against Fidesz server centre
According to Fidesz's own statement, investigators carried out a search and seizure today in connection with servers belonging to Viktor Orbán's party. "We are waiting for the prosecutor's office to brief us!" wrote Prime Minister Péter Magyar on his Facebook page on Tuesday. In a comment attached »»»