USS George Washington begins five-day Da Nang visit one day after Russian naval vessels leave Cam Ranh The USS George Washington (CVN-73) nuclear-powered aircraft carrier docks at a naval base in Busan, South Korea. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA July 30 (Asia Today) -- The nuclear-powered aircraft ca»»»

Macro-Advisory Limited has issued its annual mid-year compilation of the best business, political and general interest books published in 1H26, covering the twelve states in the Eurasia region plus Iran and Afghanistan. The document also includes the updated Recommended Reading list for the region »»»

Macro-Advisory Limited has issued its annual mid-year compilation of the best business, political and general interest books published in 1H26, covering the twelve states in the Eurasia region plus Iran and Afghanistan. The document also includes the updated Recommended Reading list for the region »»»

At the initiative of Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov, a working meeting has been held in Parliament to discuss possible solutions for the operations and future of Information Services AD, with representatives of Bulgaria's IT sector taking part. Although Innovation and Digital Transformati»»»

Dubai: Many UAE expatriates frequently travel to Oman for work, family visits, or holidays. With popular tourist destinations like Musandam and Salalah, Oman is a top choice for short getaways. If you are a UAE resident, you may be eligible for either a visa on arrival or a GCC resident eVisa - bot»»»

Most of the world’s fastest-growing megacities will soon be in Africa. Many cities across East Asia and Latin America have grown quickly over the last few decades. Since 1950, São Paulo’s population has grown sixfold. Shanghai’s nearly tenfold, Our World in Data  (OWID)  reports. This rap»»»

LABOUR MARKET SHIFT According to a signed commentary in Capital.bg (“The Labour Market Is Beginning to Turn”), after several years of exceptionally strong demand for workers, Bulgaria's labour market is beginning to show signs of cooling. So far, these changes have translated into fewer job adverti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Football Federation has unveiled a new visual identity and officially adopted the name Gulf Football Federation, replacing its previous title, the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation. The federation said the rebranding reflects its core values of trust, dynamism and modernity»»»

DUBAI: With the 2026 Esports World Cup halfway through, the next few days will see four champions crowned, with the OWCS Midseason Championship, Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s Mid Season Cup, and Street Fighter 6 concluding in week four. With 10 to»»»

Wildberries warehouse in Ryzan was hit by Ukrainian drones on July 29 and burnt to the ground.  A Ukrainian drone strike hit a Wildberries logistics warehouse in Ryazan overnight on July 28-29, forcing the company to evacuate the site and halt deliveries. The destruction of Russia’s biggest re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) is set to host Managing Director of Hamad Medical Corporation H E Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi, in the fourth episode of Podcast AlTanmiya, to discuss the readiness of Hamad Medical Corporation and its role in Qatar’s comprehensive development jou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) organised an introductory meeting with representatives of associations and private institutions to familiarise them with the National Platform for Voluntary Work and outline its services and mechanisms for utilisation. According to a»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for August 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh3.60 per litre, compared to Dh3.40 in July, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.49 per litre, against Dh3.29 last month. E-Plus »»»

Manila: The Philippines has launched three new interoperable digital-payment services designed to make it easier for consumers and businesses to move money between banks and e-wallets, automate recurring payments and handle larger real-time business transactions. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and»»»

Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE could face fewer repetitive identity checks when opening or updating financial accounts in India under an upgraded central Know Your Customer system expected to begin rolling out in August 2026. Known as Central KYC 2.0, the framework will allow participating fi»»»

Dubai: A clinic visit that stretched from 11 am until 3.30 pm gave two Dubai entrepreneurs the idea for a healthcare technology business designed to reduce the time doctors, pharmacists and patients lose to outdated systems. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c»»»

The US Treasury Department late on Thursday announced the imposition of sanctions on six entities and individuals across China, India, Russia and Iran for providing sales, logistics and commercial support to Mahan Air, the Iranian airline long accused of ferrying personnel, weapons and equipment fo»»»

Closer ties between Astana and Beijing are transforming Kazakhstan from an East-West transit corridor into a regional platform for the deployment of Chinese technologies. Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp (Nasdaq: FRHC) and its founder, Timur Turlov, are among the most visible beneficiaries of thi»»»

July 30 (UPI) -- UNESCO added 25 World Heritage sites during its annual committee meeting in Busan, South Korea, this week, with Brazil's Amazonia Theaters becoming Latin America's only new addition. It joins a regional collection that includes some of the world's most recognizable cultural and nat»»»

Dubai: e& reported double-digit revenue growth for the first half of 2026 as its subscriber base expanded sharply across domestic and international markets, while the telecom and technology group continued reshaping its investment portfolio through asset sales. Get updated faster and for FREE: Down»»»

Dubai: A group of UAE-based Syrian entrepreneurs have launched what they describe as Syria's first integrated super app, bringing together hotel bookings, transport, lifestyle services and digital payments on a single platform. This comes as the country's tourism sector begins rebuilding after year»»»

EU sanctions on Russia have backfired, leaving Spain's best Russian-built Kamov Ka-32 firefighting helicopters grounded as severe wildfires burn across southern Europe, reported Berliner Zeitung. Spain can no longer maintain the aircraft, the newspaper said, because sanctions on their manufacturer »»»

DUBAI: For years, Mosaad “Msdossary” Aldossary has been one of the defining names in EA Sports FC. After winning the FIFA eWorld Cup in 2018 and reaching the final again the following year, he helped establish the Middle East and North Africa as a region capable of producing world-class talent. His»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket’s expanded outlet at Ezdan Mall Al Gharafa will be inaugurated today, July 30.With the aim of making shopping more convenient and offering customers a wider variety of high-quality products, Safari has expanded its department store to the first floor and is set to co»»»

The Ambassador of Qatar to Spain H E Dr. Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi recently defended his doctoral dissertation titled Strategic Partnership between Russia and China: The Impact on the Two Countries’ Policies toward the Middle East (2013–2023); at the College of Political Science, Cairo University,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket’s expanded outlet at Ezdan Mall Al Gharafa will be inaugurated today, July 30.With the aim of making shopping more convenient and offering customers a wider variety of high-quality products, Safari has expanded its department store to the first floor and is set to co»»»

The morning routine may look like a picture of health: A multivitamin with breakfast, vitamin D because 'everyone needs it', iron because of tiredness, calcium for stronger bones, zinc for immunity and perhaps a beauty supplement for the hair and nails. Each bottle appears to have a clear purpose, »»»

Arab Finance: Misr El-Gedida has secured Gold Certification under the Green Pyramid Rating System (GPRS) for the first phase of its Jadinah development in New Heliopolis, making it the first sustainable residential project in Egypt to receive the certification, as per a disclosure. The certificatio»»»

Dubai: In one year, Dubai alone added more than 330,000 residents, taking its population to 4.58 million. This growth is driving the development of new residential communities, commercial districts and leisure destinations, changing how people move between their homes, workplaces and daily activiti»»»

Dubai: DP World has opened its first multi-client third-party logistics warehouse in Saudi Arabia, adding storage and distribution capacity for businesses supplying the Kingdom’s consumer, retail and industrial markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 15,250 square»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying between Dubai and Italy will have more options this winter after flydubai increased flights to Naples and announced additional services to Milan-Bergamo in response to growing demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai-based airline has »»»

In Kyrgyzstan, law enforcement officers detained 12,077 people for various crimes for six months. This is 13.5 percent more than in January — June 2025 (10,636 people). The National Statistical Committee reported, citing data from the Prosecutor General’s Office. Increase in female crime and profil»»»

Dubai: Indian travellers planning a trip to Dubai can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets for At the Top, Burj Khalifa online, making it easier to plan their visit before arriving in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new payment opti»»»

PARIS: The Esports World Cup 2026 will conclude with the Counter-Strike 2 Championship final at Paris’ historic Accor Arena, where one of esports’ most iconic titles returns to one of its most celebrated venues, crowning the Club Champion and bringing the world’s largest esports and gaming event to»»»

President Donald Trump on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment to writer E. Jean Carroll. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment awarded »»»

Wildberries in Kyrgyzstan held a working meeting with the Ministry of Economy and representatives of Kyrgyz associations of garment workers, light industry, and sellers. The press service of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. During the meeting, the parties discussed compensat»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As temperatures rise during the summer months, the incidence of certain gastrointestinal diseases increases due to conditions that promote the growth of bacteria in food and water. Leaving food unrefrigerated or consuming food and beverages from unreliable sources further »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone calls on Tuesday with his counterparts from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions. During the calls, the ministers reaffirmed the importance of protecting freedom»»»

The Supreme Court of the United States is shown June 29 in Washington, D.C. Public approval of the Supreme Court is at a record low, a new Gallup poll said Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- Americans' approval of the job performance of the U.S. Supreme Court has dro»»»

Nearshoring, e-commerce growth, and the need for more secure supply chains are strengthening Poland’s position in Europe’s industrial real estate market. According to REINO IO Logistics CEO Dorota Latkowska, Poland benefits from its strategic location, EU and NATO membership, skilled workforce, tra»»»

Demand for care for older people and people with disabilities is growing as Bulgaria’s population ages, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Tuesday. She spoke at a meeting of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Deinstitutionalization of Care for Older People and Peopl»»»

The Hungarian passport is ranked alongside those of Croatia, Poland, South Korea and Malta as one of the world’s most powerful travel documents. But how does a country rise ever higher up the rankings — and what explains Hungary’s success? Hungary’s passport remains highly prized Many people assume»»»

On a sweltering summer day at the Humanoid Robot Data Training Center in Beijing's Shijingshan district, a humanoid robot extends its arms, slowly picks up a medicine box, adjusts its orientation and places it in a designated spot. Simple as the task may seem, it must be practiced repeatedly and st»»»

Kigali: Rwanda's Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT) has announced the decision to phase out 2G and 3G mobile network technologies. The nationwide switch-off of 3G services is scheduled for June 30, 2027, followed by the retirement of 2G services, according »»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, and the University of New Haven Riyadh have signed an agreement to support and develop gifted students at the secondary and university levels. The memorandum of understanding aims to expand aca»»»

RIYADH: The Heritage Commission recorded 55 violations involving cultural heritage sites and artifacts across several regions of the Kingdom during the second quarter of 2026 as part of its efforts to protect archeological and heritage sites and promote compliance with heritage laws and regulations»»»

China pushed back Tuesday against claims of overcapacity in the world's second largest economy, ahead of the release of results of a U.S. probe on the matter that could result in new tariffs. Massive capacity in a slew of Chinese industries, from automaking to solar panels, cement and steel manufac»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund has signed a cooperation agreement with Human Resources Management and Development Co. aimed at employing, training and empowering 5,500 Saudi citizens. The agreement reflects cooperation between the public and private sectors to enhance inves»»»

Dubai: A ticket number inspired by a friend's birthday has turned into a lucky charm for a Kerala expat living in the UAE. Linto Jos Mechery, a 56-year-old sales manager who has called the UAE home for the past 30 years, has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket's third weekly e-draw for July. The prize has m»»»

The EU’s sanctions on Russia have left Spain without access to advanced firefighting equipment amid an unprecedented wildfire emergency, with record blazes overwhelming parts of southern Europe. Fast-moving fires near Madrid, Bordeaux, and Valencia have forced more than 360,000 people to evacuate o»»»