The Security Committee in Mahra Governorate announced that the relevant authorities at the Sarfit border crossing detained a leading figure in the Houthi militia, wanted by security authorities, while he was attempting to leave the country for the Sultanate of Oman on the evening of Monday, July 7, 2025.
The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which will increase pressure on steel producers worldwide and threaten to escalate his trade war.
Saudi Al-Hilal FC has been eliminated from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense FC from Brazil in the quarterfinals. The match was held at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
BAKU-AZERBAIJAN: Bulgaria, Azerbaijan Sign Declaration of Strategic Partnership
[08/05/2024 02:33]
SOFIA-SABA
Presidents Rumen Radev of Bulgaria and Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan signed a declaration on strategic partnership between the two countries in Baku on Wednesday.
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) reported that the Bulgarian head of State is on an official visit to the country at the invitation of his Azerbaijani counterpart.
Other documents of bilateral interest for strengthening the cooperation between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan were signed, according to BTA.
These include a Joint Operation Agreement between Bulgaria Air and the Azerbaijani national air carrier AZAL. Also a Memorandum of Understanding between the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan and Asarel Investment.
One more Memorandum of Understanding between the Bulgarian innovation Ministry and the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan for cooperation in the field of technological innovations was signed too.