Magyar forces out president and rewrites the constitution in one night
The Hungarian National Assembly carried out the will of the voters by adopting the seventeenth amendment to the Basic Law, the Prime Minister said at an extraordinary press conference at the Parliament building on Monday evening, following the final votes in parliament. Péter Magyar announced that »»»
PM Péter Magyar: Government is carrying out the will of voters
Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Hungary had entered a new constitutional era after parliament approved the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law with a two-thirds majority on Monday, describing the vote as the fulfilment of the mandate given by voters in April. Péter Magyar held a press conference»»»
Messi takes on England for a place in the World Cup final
ATLANTA: Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England — he will finally get the chance in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal. Messi won his 200th cap for the Albiceleste in the group-stage victory against Al»»»
UAE traffic update: Delays reported near Dubai South, DWC and Sharjah Border this morning
Dubai: Motorists across Dubai are experiencing a mixed start to Tuesday, July 14, with pockets of heavy congestion reported in the southern and northern parts of the emirate, according to live traffic data. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai So»»»
Iran's Retaliatory Strikes Hit US Military Assets Across Region — IRGC
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched a multi-phase retaliatory operation after new US attacks on Iranian coastal bases, Tasnim reported. According to the IRGC, the escalation followed an IRGC Navy operation to stop two violating ships that were endangering navigation in the Strait»»»
Hormuz fighting intensifies as U.S. attacks Iran, Iran strikes tankers - UPI.com
Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, during a mass funeral march near Azadi Square in Tehran on July 6, 2026. File Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military attacked Iran for a third co»»»
PAL launches 3-day flash sale: Up to 50% off flights — book before cut-off date
Manila: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched a three-day flash sale running from 15 to 17 July 2026, offering travelers up to 50% off domestic base fares and up to 40% off international base fares. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe promotion co»»»
What happens inside Dubai’s Maritime Operations Centre?
Dubai : Amid regional tensions linked to the recent US-Iran conflict, Dubai Police’s AI-powered maritime operations centre played a key role in protecting the emirate’s coastline, coordinating emergency responses and ensuring uninterrupted maritime activity. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News»»»
Philippines: Court orders arrest of lawyer Baligod for Zaldy Co witnesses over cyber libel case filed by agriculture chief
Manila: A regional trial court (RTC) has issued an arrest warrant against lawyer Levito Baligod, counsel for the group of alleged former aides of fugitive ex-congressman Zaldy Co, after finding probable cause to proceed with two counts of cyber libel filed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Lau»»»
China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests
WASHINGTON: A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published US-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, US lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups. The case of Youlin Chen, »»»
Several NATO states refused to provide military aid to Ukraine – Slovak president
Slovakia was not the only NATO state that refused to participate in the bloc’s latest military aid package for Ukraine, the country’s president, Peter Pellegrini, has said. During the summit in Ankara, Türkiye last week, NATO members pledged to provide Kiev with €70 billion ($80 billion) in militar»»»
EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery
BRUSSELS: The European Union has coordinated efforts to raise 900 million euros ($1 billion) in pledges of aid for Gaza's rebuilding following two years of Israeli bombardment that left much of the Palestinian enclave in ruins, a senior EU official said Monday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Down»»»
Ukraine and allies set up coalition to tackle Russia ballistic missile threat
Ukraine and key Western allies on Monday announced an air-defence coalition that would include jointly developing a new anti-ballistic missile system as an alternative and cheaper solution to the U.S. Patriot system. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Ukraine.»»»
Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the fastest-growing one in history, and new challenges keep emerging even as work begins on a study of two badly needed treatments for a type of Ebola that currently has none. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h»»»
Why everyone loves UAE hotel breakfast buffets — from live stations to endless spreads
You barely utter the word breakfast buffets and there’s half a dozen excited voices, describing meat platters, different types of breads, salmon specialities and so on. In short, a never-ending, bottomless list of food items that sound straight out of an Enid Blyton fever dream. The joy of a buffet»»»
Democratic members of US Congress visit Cuba and compare US energy embargo to ‘silent Gaza’
HAVANA: Four Democratic members of US Congress who traveled to Cuba this weekend described the energy embargo imposed on the island by US President Donald Trump as turning the island into a “silent Gaza.” The US implemented the energy embargo in January after the capture of Venezuela’s then-Preside»»»
Iraq’s prime minister seeks big energy investments on US trip
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali Al-Zaidi, aims to secure major US investment in his country’s oil, gas, and power sectors during a visit to the White House this week, after the Iran war hammered crude output and state finances. Iraq’s government is increasingly focused on diversifying inte»»»
Summer holidays - making memories, not just passing time
As schools close their doors for the summer and children eagerly embrace the freedom of long-awaited holidays, parents often find themselves grappling with an important question: How do we ensure that summer becomes meaningful and memorable rather than merely a prolonged break from routine? Growing»»»
US Embassy in UAE issues fresh security alert: Here's what has changed
The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai have cancelled all consular appointments from July 13 to July 15 due to the ongoing regional security situation. In a security alert issued on Monday, the US Mission to the UAE said people with appointments during this period should »»»
US-Iran War: What UAE residents need to know today (July 14) as Gulf tensions escalate
The United States and Iran are once again trading military blows after a fragile diplomatic breakthrough collapsed, raising fresh concerns for Gulf residents over regional security, air travel, shipping and energy supplies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»
Dollar's grip on global reserves slips to lowest level this century
The US dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen to its lowest level this century, underlining a slow-moving long-term de-dollarisation by central banks to diversify away from the world's dominant reserve currency. The process is going to take some time as the greenback remains »»»
OBITURY: US senator Lindsey Graham, Russia hawk and champion of Iranian regime change, dies at 71
Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senior senator and foreign policy hawk who was one of Ukraine’s most vocal supporters in the US administration and a leading advocate of regime change in Iran, suddenly died on the evening of July 11 at the age of 71 from a “brief and sudden illness”, his office a»»»
Dubai tourism Q4 outlook improves with hotels expecting stronger occupancy, festive demand and travel recovery
Dubai: Hotels in Dubai are preparing for a stronger fourth quarter, with demand expected to build from August and gather pace through the festive season, supported by returning international travellers, the city’s events calendar and government measures aimed at easing pressure on the hospitality s»»»
US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month
Washington: The US military’s official tally of deaths in the Iran war has risen to 14 service members, with the death of a Navy pilot in a helicopter crash in early July in the Arabian Sea. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe number of wounded tro»»»
Trump’s cease-fire effectively collapses as he orders a new blockade and tolls – Ya Libnan
Share: After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal. President Trump’s much-touted cease-fire with Iran effectively collapsed on Monday as he ordered the reinstatement of a »»»
Sailor dies after UAE ships attacked in Hormuz, defense ministry says
RIYADH: A crew member has died after UAE ships in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked, the UAE defense ministry said early Tuesday. The ministry said the ships were in Omani territorial waters. “The attack resulted in the death of one Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa tanker and the injury of ei»»»
US judge voids Donald Trump 'improper' $1.8 billion settlement with IRS
A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns, ruling the lawsuit was filed for an "improper purpose." The agreement had granted Trump, his family and business broad protections from tax audits following their $10 bi»»»
UAE condemns Iranian attack on 2 national oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned and denounced Iran’s aggressive attacks targeting the national oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, after the vessels were struck by two cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters. Get »»»
Key type of sugar found near center of Milky Way galaxy - UPI.com
The Artemis II crew captured this photo of the Milky Way. Scientists said Monday that they've discovered erythrulose, a sugar also found in raspberries, in a gas cloud near the center of the galaxy. Photo by NASA/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Scientists have discovered erythrulose, a type of»»»
France’s secret weapon: the conversations nobody else hears
NEW YORK: France’s march to the World Cup semifinals has been powered by the goals of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, but the players believe an equally important part of their success has been forged away from the cameras, in hotel rooms and private conversations without the coaching staff. Di»»»
Let this go and you tell all armed groups sovereignty can be defied, says Yemeni envoy to UN
NEW YORK CITY: Unauthorized Iranian flights to Houthi-held Sanaa Airport amount to a “real test of the principles upon which the international system is founded,” Yemen’s permanent representative to the UN, Abdullah Saadi, told the Security Council on Monday He warned that failure to act would embo»»»
Security Council members rally behind Saudi Arabia, denounce Iran’s role in Houthi escalations
NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Monday to address escalations in and around Yemen, with member states lining up to condemn Iran’s alleged support for the Houthis, and to express solidarity with Saudi Arabia after the militia launched ballistic missiles at the Kin»»»
‘Final before final’: France face Spain in first heavyweight semi showdown
AFP Dallas (United States) Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown. The reigning European champions and Didier Deschamps’ French team face off at the AT&T Stadium in Arli»»»
Trump: Deal still possible, 'we had a deal 2 days ago'
President Donald Trump said late on Monday he still believes a negotiated agreement with Iran is possible, even as the United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iranian targets and tightened pressure on Tehran by reinstating a blockade on Iranian ports. Speaking to reporters i»»»
Oil rockets nearly 10% as US-Iran conflict escalates, fueling fears of global supply shock
Global oil prices surged nearly 10% on Monday, their biggest one-day gain in years, after the US military intensified operations against Iran and announced tougher maritime measures around the Strait of Hormuz, stoking fears of a prolonged disruption to one of the world's most important energy corr»»»
One person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state lawmaker says
One person was killed in Maine in a fatal shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the speaker of the Maine House of Representatives said Monday. The incident came days after an ICE officer shot and killed a man at a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. A person was killed on Mo»»»
Venezuela’s smallest refinery restarts catalytic cracker, workers say
VALENCIA, Venezuela: Venezuela’s smallest refinery, the 146,000-barrel-per-day El Palito in the country’s central region, has restarted its fluid catalytic cracker (FCC), key for producing motor fuel, four workers said on Monday. The refinery has been reactivating its operational units slowly in »»»
Trump tells Congress Iran war has resumed with new 60-day War Powers clock
US President Donald Trump has formally told Congress that Washington is once again at war with Iran, Politico and the New York Times reported on Monday. The US House of Representatives previously attempted to limit Trump’s war powers, arguing that he lacked congressional approval for the February 2»»»
Israel’s ex-Mossad spy chief met Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to groom him as Iran’s new leader
LONDON: The former president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, met former Mossad spy chief David Barnea in Budapest, Hungary, in 2024 and 2025 as Israel attempted to groom the hardline politician to become the new Iranian leader in the event of regime change in Tehran. The plan failed, the New York Tim»»»
ICE agent shoots and kills a motorist in Biddeford, Maine, Sen. Angus King says
BIDDEFORD, Maine: A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have used deadly force. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told him the agent opened fire»»»
Iraqi couple jailed in Germany for enslaving Yazidi girls
MUNICH, Germany: A German court on Monday jailed an Iraqi couple who were members of the Daesh group for keeping two girls from the Yazidi minority as slaves. The man, previously partially named by prosecutors as Twana H. S., was given a life sentence, while his wife Asia R. A. was handed a term of»»»
Will the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement ease the agony of south Lebanon’s displaced?
BEIRUT: Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced by months of conflict have begun returning to their homes in the country’s south after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington on June 26 that brought hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah to a halt. A more limited return »»»
Parasite outbreak reaches 2,800 in U.S., causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea - UPI.com
More than 2,800 cases of cyclospora infection have been reported in Michigan and Ohio on Monday, state health officials report. Image courtesy of UPI July 13 (UPI) -- More than 2,800 cases of cyclospora infection have been reported, largely concentrated in Michigan, state health officials reported »»»
Defense, Justice departments to target press leaks - UPI.com
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a ceremony July 2 with the National Guard at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. Hegseth announced Monday that his department is working with the Department of Justice to "identify and prosecute" people over press leaks. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»
Palestinian ministry says Israeli forces kill man at barrier
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Israeli forces on Monday shot dead a Palestinian worker as he attempted to climb over a barrier separating Jerusalem from the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. The Ramallah-based ministry reported that 30-year-old Naser Kaabneh “was killed »»»
Prominent journalist jailed on return to Morocco
RABAT: A prominent Moroccan journalist and critic of the kingdom’s government was set to appear before a prosecutor on Monday for “spreading false information” after his arrest upon return to the country from Spain, his wife told AFP. Ali Lmrabet, 66, is a leading figure in Morocco’s independent pr»»»
Lebanon says detained Daesh commander
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanese authorities said Monday they had detained a Syrian commander from the Daesh group, as Damascus investigates an Daesh-linked cell accused of bombings during a visit by France’s President Emmanuel Macron. In a statement, Lebanon’s internal security forces said they arrested »»»
British counter-terrorism police take over probe into slain ex-MP Widdecombe - UPI.com
British officials say the suspect in the death of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe was not known to anti-terrorism agents as the counter terrorism police have taken over the investigation Monday. File Photo by Vickie Flores/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- British officials said the suspect in the death of forme»»»
UK unveils plan to ban Iran Revolutionary Guards: ministry
LONDON: The UK government announced plans on Monday to ban Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a series of attacks against the Jewish community. “Anyone found supporting or assisting these groups will now face u»»»
Nigeria oil output hits six-year high, above OPEC target
ABUJA — Nigeria's crude production reached a 74-month high last month, authorities said over the weekend, hitting an average of 1.56 million barrels per day, or 104 per cent of its OPEC quota.Africa's largest oil producer has increased production in recent years in part by cracking down on theft wh»»»