Greek police arrest man after British woman's body found in suitcase - UPI.com
Tourists visit the Pathenon at the Acropolis archaeological site in Athens on July 8, 2015. Greek police announced Sunday they have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of British woman whose body was found stuffed into a suitcase. File Photo by Dimitris Michalakis/UPI | License Photo Au»»»
Revealed: When Dubai's shared housing law with fines of up to Dh1 million takes effect
Dubai: Dubai's new law regulating shared housing, which carries fines of up to Dh1 million for repeat violations, will officially come into force this month, Dubai Municipality has exclusively confirmed to Gulf News. Law No. (4) of 2026, issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,»»»
Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza amid new violence
Israeli strikes on Gaza hit multiple residential buildings and killed at least 13 people, authorities said Sunday, despite Hamas saying it agreed to the latest stage of a deal to end the war. Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a plan championed by US President Donald Trump that includes provisions »»»
Oil prices fall nearly 5% after US announces new Iran talks
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices tumbled $4 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking to reach a quick deal that would halt Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures slid $4.08, or 4.64 percent, to $83.85 by 2352 G»»»
Turkey takes Russian firefighting jets while sanctions leave Spain's grounded
Russia has sent two Be-200 amphibious firefighting aircraft to Turkey following a request from Turkish authorities, as wildfires burn across the country, the Daily Turkic reported on July 30. The gesture is only possible because Turkey, a Nato member, has consistently declined to join Western sanct»»»
Turkey takes Russian firefighting jets while sanctions leave Spain's grounded
Russia has sent two Be-200 amphibious firefighting aircraft to Turkey following a request from Turkish authorities, as wildfires burn across the country, the Daily Turkic reported on July 30. The gesture is only possible because Turkey, a Nato member, has consistently declined to join Western sanct»»»
Turkey takes Russian firefighting jets while sanctions leave Spain's grounded
Russia has sent two Be-200 amphibious firefighting aircraft to Turkey following a request from Turkish authorities, as wildfires burn across the country, the Daily Turkic reported on July 30. The gesture is only possible because Turkey, a Nato member, has consistently declined to join Western sanct»»»
Explosion reported near tanker off Oman coast, crew safe: UKMTO
Muscat: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion in close proximity to a tanker off the coast of Oman on Sunday. According to UKMTO, in an X post at 4.37am on Monday (August 3, 2026) the incident occurred approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. I»»»
35 ships forced to turn back as US blockade chokes Iranian ports
Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here The US military has redirected 38 commercial vessels as part of the renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to the latest figures reported by the command amid continued enforcement operations in the regio»»»
Capital One bank cites money-laundering probe to justify closing Trump Organization accounts
Capital One Financial on Friday defended its decision to close more than 300 Trump-affiliated bank accounts back in 2021, stating that it did so after a money-laundering review. The disclosure marks the first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to US President Donald Trump»»»
IMF disburses $188 million to Jordan after approving latest reform reviews
AMMAN — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed $188 million to Jordan following the successful completion of the fifth review of the Kingdom's economic reform programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).The »»»
ASE profits surge 14.3% in H1 2026 — CEO
AMMAN — Listed companies on Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) on Sunday reported a "strong" financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by broad-based sector expansion, surging trading volumes and robust foreign investment.Net profits attributable to shareholders for listed companies rose by »»»
US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump has pulled back from plans for major new strikes on Iran, in his latest climbdown after weeks of threatening to hit Tehran hard. The president said late Saturday that the US would hold off, provided a deal can be reached quickly. It follows a phone call with Saudi Crown Pr»»»
Tanker off Oman reports explosion near vessel: monitor
DUBAI: The master of a tanker off the coast of Oman has reported hearing an explosion near the vessel, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center reported Sunday.“The vessel and crew are all reported as safe,” said the UKMTO. The master is the highest-ranking person on an oil tanke»»»
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to ‘step back’
WASHINGTON, United States: Pop star Ariana Grande has dropped out of what would have been her debut appearance in London’s West End, the show’s producers said Sunday, as a representative for the singer said she wants to take a “step back” from the public eye. The 33-year-old Grande had been slated »»»
Trump says US support for Japanese yen a ‘signal of friendship’
WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the United States had intervened to support the Japanese yen, calling the move a “signal of friendship” that would financially benefit the US and world economy. The Financial Times reported on Friday that the US Treasury had»»»
Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35
The Sudanese army on Sunday struck a traditional court in western Darfur with drones, killing 35 people and wounding others, a rights group said. The Emergency Lawyers, which has documented abuses by both the army and its rival paramilitaries throughout the three-year conflict, said the strike hit »»»
Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference
SAO PAULO: What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was confirmed on Sunday by his Workers’ Party as the 80-year-old leader faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October’s elections. It will be his seventh race for the top j»»»
Hundreds flee Tigray into Sudan after fighting flares near border
KHARTOUM: Hundreds of Ethiopians from the northern Tigray region have crossed into neighboring Sudan over the past two days, fleeing fighting near the border, Sudanese security and medical sources told AFP. The influx comes as Sudan itself remains engulfed in a brutal war between the army and the p»»»
Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new “disastrous” strikes against the Islamic republic to pursue a deal.“Obviously, they don’t want to be attacked. They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming,»»»
Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening
President Donald Trump said late Saturday that he would halt new planned attacks on Iran pending renewed talks to wind down the war and revive stalled cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. It was the latest in a pattern of announcements the US president has made to first threaten massive stri»»»
Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes
US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new "disastrous" strikes against the Islamic republic to pursue a deal. "Obviously, they don't want to be attacked. They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming," Trump tol»»»
Vatican appoints administrator for Rabat archdiocese
RABAT: The Vatican has appointed an administrator to provisionally govern the Archdiocese of Rabat while it investigates Archbishop Cristobal Lopez Romero, who stepped aside after AFP revealed allegations of sexual assault. According to a statement from the 74-year-old cardinal, seen by AFP, Vatica»»»
No: 150, 2 August 2026, Regarding Israel's Attacks on Gaza
Israel’s killing of more than 30 civilians in Gaza and its targeting of health facilities, immediately after an agreement was reached on a roadmap intended to advance the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, has once again demonstrated that the Netanyahu government has no genuine intention of pur»»»
Sen. Moreno says embattled ex-son-in-law Miller unfit for Congress - UPI.com
Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, broke his silence on the issue Sunday and said domestic abuse charges leveled at his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, makes Miller unfit to hold office. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Sen. Bernie Moreno on Sunday said his former son-in-l»»»
Iran has plan ready for responding to potential attacks on infrastructure: Report
Tehran:Iran has prepared an "extensive" plan for responding to potential attacks on Iranian infrastructure, the country's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday. Tasnim cited a senior security official as saying that Iran has prepared an "extensive" plan in response to US media's recent»»»
Halting of new Google Earth AI feature
Washington: Google announced the halting of a new feature in Google Earth that allows AI-generated image creation such that as satellite after only 48 hours of its launch. The decision came following concerns expressed regarding the creation of fake imageries on top of real maps and images and shar»»»
Iran’s Pezeshkian: US peace memorandum remains cornerstone of foreign policy, urges enforcement
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the US and Iran in June was the product of collective decision-making by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and will serve as the foundation of the country’s future foreign relations, the Iranian President said early on Monday. Iranian President»»»
beIN SPORTS scores record 6.2 bn viewership for FIFA World Cup 2026
QNA Doha beIN SPORTS, the region’s leading sports broadcaster, recorded a cumulative viewership of 6.2 billion across the 39-day FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, according to independent audience measurement by Ipsos. The network said in a press statement that fans across the Middle East and North A»»»
QC backs rehabilitation of Gaza children with prosthetic limbs in Jordan
Tribune News Network Amman As part of its continued humanitarian response for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Qatar Charity (QC) is supporting the “Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Limb Fitting” project implemented by the Restoring Hope Society (RHS) in Jordan and Gaza. The initiative aims to help chi»»»
PHCC launches breastfeeding awareness drive
Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign to mark this year’s World Breastfeeding Week observed at the beginning of August under the theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” The campaign»»»
Brazil’s Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches fourth term bid
SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign. A titan of the Latin American left, Lula is seeking a fourth»»»
Brazil’s Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches fourth term bid
SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign. A titan of the Latin American left, Lula is seeking a fourth»»»
Six Israelis detained over alleged assault on Armenian monastery in Jerusalem
LONDON: Six Israelis were detained on Sunday after allegedly attacking the entrance of the Armenian Patriarchate’s St. James Monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m., according to an X post by Jerusalem-based Armenian reporter Kegham Balian, who said the group gather»»»
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur struck in Ohio hit-and-run crash - UPI.com
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run accident in Toledo. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized on Sunday after being struck in a hit-and-run acciden»»»
Friends of the Environment Center concludes "Summer of Sustainability 2026" program
Doha: The Friends of The Environment Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, concluded its "Summer of Sustainability 2026" program after a month filled with knowledge, innovation, and practical experiences that contributed to instilling an environmental culture and promoting susta»»»
Jerusalem police probe assault on Arab bus driver amid surge in attacks
LONDON: Police in Jerusalem opened an investigation on Sunday into an overnight attack on an Arab bus driver who was allegedly beaten unconscious by Jewish teenagers, Israeli media reported. The driver, identified as Moatasem Al‑Qaq, began his shift Saturday night and stopped at a red light at the »»»
Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan
Tehran: Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his country and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, saying»»»
Moroccan families desperately search for loved ones after deadly Ceuta crossing
Fnideq, Morocco: Dozens of Moroccans gathered on Sunday in the town of Fnideq, desperately seeking news of their loved ones who were among the thousands who swam across the nearby border to the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week. Aldellatif, an agricultural worker in Moulay Bousselham, about 135 »»»
Egypt weighs transferring ownership of state holding companies to cut public debt
The Egyptian government is evaluating proposals to transfer the ownership of several public sector holding companies and their subsidiaries in an effort to maximise economic returns and reduce public debt. The initiative falls under the second edition of Egypt’s State Ownership Policy Document (202»»»
Egypt launches lease-to-own industrial land scheme to ease investment costs
Egypt’s Ministry of Industry has launched a new lease-to-own system for industrial land through the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform, aiming to reduce the upfront financial burden on investors and accelerate industrial investment. The ministry said the new mechanism is designed to provide greater »»»
Hundreds of flights canceled in Canada as flight attendants strike - UPI.com
WestJet said the strike affects some 250,000 guests booked to fly over the three-day weekend, one of Canada’s busiest travel times during the year. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Hundreds of flights were canceled in Canada on Sunday after flight attendants at the cou»»»
These were the most-watched FIFA World Cup matches in Hungary
Never before in the history of the FIFA World Cup have there been as many matches as there were in 2026. A total of 104 matches were played, most of which Hungarian viewers could watch on M4 Sport, while a few matches were broadcast on the Duna World channel due to overlapping events at the end of »»»
Tourists slowly return to French bay opposite huge wildfire
Arcachon, France: The sun shone bright on a southwestern French beach Sunday as some holidaymakers returned after a massive wildfire ripped through nearby pine forests for more than a week. A few people strolled along the seafront and colourful parasols dotted the sandy beach in the town of Arcacho»»»
Abdullah Al Kuwari re-elected President of Arab Union for Camel Racing
Doha: The General Assembly of the Arab Union for Camel Racing has re-elected Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Kuwari as president of the Union and chairman of the Board of Directors by acclamation. This came during the Assembly's virtual meeting, which was convened with the participation of representatives»»»
Albania Opens Review of Candidates for Next Prosecutor General
Albania's High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) has begun the formal review process to select the country's next Prosecutor General, following the closure of the application period on August 1. The council now has 45 days to verify the credentials and eligibility of all candidates who submitted their ap»»»
Helicopters collide while battling wildfires in Greece, killing 2 - UPI.com
A Danish pilot and a Greek crew member died when two helicopters collided while attempting to put out a fire in Porto Germeno, a seaside village northwest of Athens on Sunday. Photo by Orestis Panagiotou/EPA Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Two firefighting helicopters collided midair as they battled wildfires in G»»»
Juventus seal moves for Alajbegovic and Kolo Muani
Rome: Juventus signed Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegovic on a five-year deal from Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday and brought back French striker Randal Kolo Muani for a second spell at the club. The 18-year-old Alajbegovic played in all four of Bosnia and Herzegovina's matches at this summer's World Cu»»»
Iran foreign ministry says close to deal with Oman on Hormuz route
Tehran: The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry said on Sunday that Tehran and Muscat were close to reaching a deal on a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, separate from the existing corridors. "We are now going to reach an understanding on a route acceptable to both sides -- neithe»»»
Moscow mayor calls restaurant bombing 'terrorist attack' - UPI.com
A Russian law enforcement car stands in front of the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow, where a bomb killed three people on Saturday. Photo by Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA Aug. 2 (UPI) -- The mayor of Moscow on Sunday called a deadly restaurant bombing in his city a day earlier a "terrori»»»