Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies as search for remaining 6 climbers continues on Broad Peak
Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbe»»»
Etihad flight from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi returns after take-off due to technical issue
Abu Dhabi: An Etihad Airways flight travelling from Karachi to Abu Dhabi returned to its departure airport shortly after take-off on Friday, July 31, after the airline identified a technical issue. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline confirmed that flight EY299»»»
The question that brought me back to my ‘why’
Yes, it’s that time of year. I’m about to fly back to the UK for a couple of weeks and with that comes the usual pre-travel chaos. I’m sure you all know the feeling. I’ve started creating lists about the lists I have yet to complete. I haven’t been back to ‘Blighty’ for a year as I’ve been so busy »»»
Saudi gold market to outshine regional peers: World Gold Council
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is poised to outperform other Middle Eastern gold markets in the coming months as resilient domestic demand and rising investor interest offset weaker jewelry consumption, according to the World Gold Council. The Kingdom’s gold market is benefiting from a growing shift toward i»»»
Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success
LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»
Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success
LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»
Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies as search for 10 missing climbers continues on Broad Peak
Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbe»»»
10 Palestinians, Including Four Children, Injured as Israeli Settlers Raid Nablus Towns
Ten Palestinians, including four children, were injured during a raid by Israeli settlers and occupation army forces targeting the Junaid neighborhood west of Nablus, the Palestinian Red Crescent said on Friday, as renewed clashes erupted in the area. Dozens of settlers, escorted by Israeli militar»»»
Media Review: July 31
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»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports constant activity of Israeli unmanned aerial aircraft over Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant activity of Israeli unmanned aerial aircraft over Beirut’s Dahiyeh 31-07-2026 11:00 AM Latest News »»»
Israeli occupation forces torch farmlands in southern Lebanese village of Mais Al-Jabal, Al-Manar correspondent reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces torch farmlands in southern Lebanese village of Mais Al-Jabal, Al-Manar correspondent reports 31-07-2026 11:49 AM»»»
Anthropic's AI Model Hacks 3 Real Systems During Training
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US artificial intelligence lab Anthropic said an internal investigation revealed that its Claude AI model had hacked into real-world systems on three occasions during training. Anthropic reviewed over 141,000 test runs of its Claude models after its rival, OpenAI, disclosed s»»»
Onager returns to Saudi deserts after 100 years with landmark birth
JEDDAH: The birth of an onager foal in Saudi Arabia after more than a century marks a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to restore native species and revive ecosystems that once shaped the Arabian Peninsula. “There is something profoundly beautiful about an animal once sung of by poets in th»»»
Thousands lose water supply in Hungary as Paks output is cut and red warnings are issued
Hungary is facing mounting pressure from an unprecedented heatwave, with thousands of residents temporarily left without drinking water, water restrictions introduced in several municipalities, and the Paks Nuclear Power Plant forced to reduce electricity production as the Danube reaches record-low»»»
Parliament Adopts Rules for Selecting SJC Members from Its Quota
On Friday, Bulgarian lawmakers approved by 180 votes in favour, with no votes against and eight abstentions, the procedural rules governing the conditions and procedure for electing members of the Judges Chamber and Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the quota of the Nat»»»
Spain Deploys Military to Ceuta Border as Thousands of Illegal Migrants Enter
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 20,000 migrants have crossed the land border into the autonomous Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa without encountering resistance from Moroccan security forces, a Spanish newspaper reported, citing law enforcement sources. After the bulk of the migrants had already»»»
Iran FM Warns of Israeli False-Flag Plots after Unclaimed Drone Attack in Egypt
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has affirmed that Egypt is an important friend and partner in the region whose security is of utmost importance to the Islamic Republic, while calling on all parties to remain vigilant against Israeli plots and false-flag operations designed to undermine regi»»»
What UAE families paid for summer camps in 2026: Dh125 to Dh5,000
As the school holidays will draw to a close this month, thousands of children across the UAE are packing away football boots, paintbrushes and science kits after another summer spent at camp. For many families, these programmes have become less of a childcare solution and more of an annual traditio»»»
He stole Dh75,000. CCTV caught more than one crime
Sharjah: A man has been sentenced to one year in prison and deportation after being convicted of stealing Dh75,000 from a shared accommodation and attempting to carry out another theft, with both incidents uncovered through CCTV footage. The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court sentenced the defendant to si»»»
Thousands enter Spain's Ceuta from Morocco as Madrid deploys troops to secure the border
Dubai: Spain has deployed soldiers to its North African enclave of Ceuta after a massive influx of migrants crossed from neighbouring Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and prompting an urgent security response. Spanish officials said troops would reinforce police and border guards to help mai»»»
Prescription-only Mounjaro sold online? Sharjah court convicts three in crackdown
Sharjah: Three people have been convicted in Sharjah after authorities uncovered an unlicensed operation selling prescription-only Mounjaro injections through social media. The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court found two defendants guilty of selling medicines without a licence and practising pharmacy wit»»»
GERB-UDF Criticize Bulgarian Foreign Policy Concerning Iran in Declaration
In recent days, Bulgaria has found itself drawn into a diplomatic sequence that has called into question the manner and ability of the Bulgarian State to defend its own decisions, GERB-UDF Floor Leader Daniel Mitov said in a declaration on behalf of his Parliamentary Group. The declaration was prom»»»
Renowned Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche
Skardu, Pakistan: Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where he was leading a climbing expedition, the country's alpine club said. "The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that st»»»
Oil companies are expected to reap big profits because of US-Iran conflict
Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report raking in large spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages. The conflict, now in its sixth month, halted most shipping through the»»»
Sniffer dogs search mall wrecked after Japan quake
KUMAMOTO, Japan: Sniffer dogs in Japan helped rescuers Friday make a final sweep of a shopping mall wrecked by an explosion after a big earthquake, as the death toll from the tremor three days earlier hit 35. “At the Aeon mall, 11 people were pulled out as of last night (Thursday), among them seven»»»
Former AC Milan captain Franco Baresi, one of Italy’s most acclaimed defenders, dies at 66
MILAN: Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan captain who was one of Italy’s most acclaimed defenders, has died. He was 66. His death was announced on Friday by Milan, the soccer club where he spent his entire 20-year playing career. No cause of death was given. “The entire history of AC Milan is in te»»»
Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles remain
President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remained to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory. The White House announcement comes nine months after a U.S.-»»»
Ex-Ukrainian minister says anti-corruption drive led to dismissal
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has claimed he was dismissed because reforms to overhaul military procurement and tackle entrenched interests within the ministry triggered a backlash. Fedorov was removed by Vladimir Zelensky earlier this month after just six months in office as pa»»»
UAE prepares 150 Emirati scholarship students for studies abroad
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has held an orientation forum for 150 Emirati students preparing to begin their studies abroad under the National Scholarship Programme. Held under the slogan “From the UAE to the World… Determination and Ambition,” the forum intro»»»
17 injured after a learner car driver lost control and crashed into a crowded café
Egypt: Seventeen people were injured after a woman learning to drive lost control of a car and crashed into an outdoor café at a tourist resort in Egypt's Ain Sokhna, authorities said, leaving customers scrambling for safety. The incident occurred at the La Sirena tourist village on the Red Sea coa»»»
Renowned Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche
SKARDU, Pakistan: Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where he was leading a climbing expedition, the country’s alpine club said. “The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that st»»»
Imagine getting a call saying your Dh2m necklace has been found. That's exactly what happened in Dubai
Dubai: A phone call from Dubai Police is not one most tourists expect after returning home. For some, it has brought relief that a cherished possession thought to be lost forever had been found. For others, it has come as a complete surprise, with officers informing them they had misplaced an item »»»
Progressive Bulgaria Began Delivering on Campaign Promises from Day One, Floor Leader Says in End-of-Session Declaration
Progressive Bulgaria began delivering on its campaign promises from the first day in office, the party's Floor Leader, Petar Vitanov, said in a declaration marking the end of Parliament's current session ahead of the August recess. "The past three months are only the beginning, and there is no room»»»
Four children from Kyrgyzstan undergo surgery in South Korea - | 24.KG
Four children with severe congenital heart defects returned to Kyrgyzstan after successfully undergoing free cardiac surgery in South Korea. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health, the humanitarian program began on May 29. A visiting team of qualified doctors from Gil Hospital (Inc»»»
Trump announces Gaza agreement on disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal
Washington, July 31 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that a new agreement had been reached to advance his plan for ending the war in Gaza, including the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Agreement details Trump said»»»
Zendaya shows off jewels by Lebanese label amid Arab fashion run
DUBAI: US actress Zendaya turned to an Arab label yet again at this week’s premiere of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in London, showing off jewels by Lebanese brand Mouawad. The star wore the Mouawad Majestic earrings and ring. “Together, the creations showcase 46.55 carats of D–F color, FL–VS2 clari»»»
ADGM will rank property brokers using deals, training and customer feedback
Dubai: Property buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in Abu Dhabi Global Market will have a new way to identify high-performing brokers after the financial centre activated its Broker Classification Framework. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The»»»
The fastest way to end the US-Iran War isn’t more missiles: It's sharing the Strait of Hormuz
Wars often end not because one side wins decisively, but because both sides discover they have more to gain from stability than perpetual escalation. If there is one place where that logic applies today, it is the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which one-fifth »»»
Tisza holds commanding lead over Fidesz despite weeks of political controversy, according to new poll
Hungary’s governing Tisza Party has maintained its commanding lead over Fidesz despite several weeks of heated political debates, according to the latest opinion poll by the Republikon Institute. The survey suggests that recent domestic political controversies have had little impact on voter prefer»»»
BMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany's auto industry cull?
TradeGermanyBMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany's auto industry cull?Nik MartinBMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share. DW recaps the major reforms German automakers are pursuing to safeguard their future. https://p.dw.com/»»»
Boy falls into coma after electric shock in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A boy has fallen into a coma after being electrocuted on a street in Bishkek. He is currently in the intensive care unit of the City Children’s Emergency Hospital. The medical facility told 24.kg news agency that the 9-year-old child was admitted on July 26. «He was brought in unconscious and not b»»»
Saudi Arabia to host next three ACL finals
Doha: Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host of the next three editions of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL) finals after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee approved the country’s provisional hosting rights yesterday. Saudi Arabia has staged the first two editions of»»»
Qatar handed tough 3×3 basketball draw at Asian Games
Doha, Qatar: Qatar were handed challenging groups in the men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball competitions following the draw for the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, with the men’s team set for a Gulf derby against Bahrain. The Asian Games will take place from September 19 to October 4. In the men’»»»
Bahrain top Gulf U-18 qualifiers in Doha, Qatar secure silver
Doha, Qatar: Bahrain completed a perfect campaign with four consecutive victories to emerge champions of the Gulf U-18 qualifiers in Doha, while Qatar came second in the five-team competition. Both Qatar and Bahrain earned qualification for the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup which will be held in Ahmedabad, In»»»
Esports World Cup 2026 set to crown 4 champions in Paris
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»»»
Defense Minister: Bulgaria Will Keep Flying MiG-29s Until F-16s Are Ready
Bulgaria will continue operating its MiG-29 fighter jets to protect its airspace and meet its NATO obligations until the new F-16 Block 70 aircraft become fully operational, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said in a written response to a parliamentary question. The response, published on the Nati»»»
2PointZero H1 net profit reaches Dh7.7 billion after investment gains
Abu Dhabi: 2PointZero Group reported net profit of Dh7.7 billion for the first half of 2026, supported by Dh2.2 billion from its operating businesses and one-off gains across its investment portfolio, including SpaceX and Anthropic. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - »»»
A purge against Orbán-era billionaires could begin this autumn (Day 80 of the Tisza government in Hungary)
A few months ago, we launched our series in which we provided weekly summaries of the news from Hungary’s election campaign. The series continues so that we can report on developments following the historic election and on the steps taken by the new Tisza government. This week, we cover the followi»»»
Confusion reigns after Trump’s US-Saudi nuclear condition
Since the 1970s, Robert Einhorn has played a prominent role on arms control and nuclear non-proliferation in the United States, either as a federal employee or as a think tank expert. Now a senior fellow at Brookings, he was previously a State Department Assistant Secretary for Non-Proliferation an»»»
How UAE small businesses survive and thrive during summer
Dubai: When temperatures rise and many UAE residents pack their bags for summer holidays, some businesses prepare for quieter days. But for a growing number of small business owners, summer is not simply a slow season, it is a test of strategy, resilience, and creativity. Across various sectors, en»»»