An Egyptian woman died after falling from the ninth floor of a residential building in Cairo into the building’s shaft, where a handbag was found beside her body after an alleged attempt to rob her friend’s apartment. The bag contained gold jewellery, foreign currencies and electronic devices worth»»»

Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor. The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in an operation in Gaza on Tuesday. A relative of Odeh confirmed his death to Reuters and said the funeral would take pla»»»

The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Borislav Sarafov as Director of the National Investigation Service and as Deputy Prosecutor General. Sarafov announced his resignation earlier on Wednesday. “Today I submitted a request to the Prosecuto»»»

Indonesia has secured access to bargain-priced Russian oil, thanks to a combination of its recent entry into BRICS and sustained diplomatic efforts by its government, according to Satya Widya Yudha, a member of the National Energy Council of the Republic of Indonesia. "Indonesia has gained the oppo»»»

Air defense units in the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea downed more than 20 Ukrainian drones early on Wednesday, with Ukraine also using Storm Shadow missiles, the city’s governor said on Telegram. There were no injuries, according to preliminary data, Mikhail Razvozhayev said, addin»»»

DUBAI: The Iranian consulate in Hyderabad, India, mocked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he shared photos of himself visiting the Taj Mahal during a recent trip to India. Rubio, who toured the marble mausoleum with his wife Janet as part of a four-day visit, described the Taj Mahal as “one »»»

London's firefighting service said Wednesday it was responding to a fire in Golders Green, a neighbourhood home to a large Jewish community targeted in recent months by a number of arson attacks. Several UK media outlets reported the fire was impacting a Jewish supermarket, Kosher Kingdom, with ima»»»

RIYADH: Global fertilizer prices are projected to rise more than 30 percent in 2026 from 2025 levels, with urea prices expected to climb even faster as conflict-related shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz tighten global supply. According to a report by Oxford Economics, prolonged cons»»»

EU officials were guarded on the prospect of closer relations with the UK amid growing speculation that London wants to reverse much of the Brexit process. Relations with the UK were high on the agenda at a meeting of the EU’s general affairs council in Brussels on Tuesday (25 May) and, ahead of th»»»

DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid made a surprise appearance at the Victoria’s Secret casting call in Miami this week, joining the nationwide search for a new generation of runway models ahead of the brand’s 2026 fashion show. The supermodel was spotted at Dadeland Mall, where aspir»»»

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) was forced to apologise yesterday on behalf of Libya’s commercial banks after the sudden disruption to electronic payment services. The CBL confirm that services have been restored to normal. However, there were still further reports of the card payment system not wo»»»

Oil major Total Energies said on Wednesday it would extend its policy of capping fuel prices at its French service stations through the month of June as the Middle East crisis continues. The company said it would ⁠keep the price ⁠caps, first announced in March, at €1.99 ($2.32) per liter for gasoli»»»

FOREIGN POLICY Dnevnik.bg reports that Prime Minister Rumen Radev is visiting France and Belgium on Tuesday for talks with European and NATO leaders. The government press service says Radev is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris before travelling to Brus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to celebrate Eid Al Adha today with thousands of worshippers expected to gather for Eid prayers at mosques and prayer grounds across the country, while a packed calendar of family-friendly events and cultural activities promises a festive atmosphere throughout the holiday.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has urged people to slaughter their Eid Al-Adha sacrifices only at designated abattoirs, stressing that the measure is essential to protecting public health and ensuring the safety and quality of meat consumed during the festive season. In a public awarenes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Many pilgrims from Qatar praised the extensive efforts by the Qatari Hajj Mission and the high-quality services provided during this year’s Hajj season, as they performed the standing at Arafat, the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage, following their stay in Mina on the Day of Tarwiyah. P»»»

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at multiple locations across Kerala linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his family members and associates as part of its probe into the controversial CMRL-Exalogic financial transactions case. The coordinated se»»»

Samsung union members on Wednesday signed a deal securing massive annual bonuses – averting a major strike in South Korea where Samsung Electronics alone accounts for around 12.5 percent of gross domestic product. Global demand for the memory chips that power AI data centres has turbocharged S»»»

Dubai: A Singapore court sentenced Byju Raveendran, founder of BYJU'S, to six months in prison for contempt after he allegedly failed to comply with court orders linked to disclosure of his assets, according to a Bloomberg report. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

China is restricting overseas travel for leading AI specialists from companies including Alibaba and DeepSeek, as Beijing pushes for greater self-reliance in artificial intelligence, robotics, and semiconductors, Bloomberg has reported. Citing anonymous sources, the outlet claimed on Tuesday that C»»»

BENGALURU: Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday ‌as investors assessed ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, and awaited comments from Federal Reserve officials for monetary policy clues. Spot gold was down 0.3 percent at $4,493.43 per ounce, as ​of 08:45 a.m. Saudi time. US gold futures for Ju»»»

Konstantin Prodanov, chair of the Temporary Committee on Budget and Finance from “Progressive Bulgaria,” said the country should not delay issuing new state debt, pointing to a tight fiscal environment and growing financing needs in the coming months. Speaking on bTV, he described Bulgaria’s public»»»

Dubai: Italian climber Leonardo Avezzano carried a kite made in the colours of the Palestinian flag to the summit of Mount Everest, in a symbolic effort to highlight the suffering of children in Gaza. The kite featured handwritten messages and dreams from Palestinian children affected by the ongoin»»»

On May 27, 2006, an earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Java, killing approximately 5,000 people and leaving an estimated 200,000 homeless. 1 of 7 | Men carry an injured woman to a bus after an earthquake rocked in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 27, 2006. File Photo by Himawan/EPA O»»»

In a statement on Wednesday, National Investigation Service chief and Deputy Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov said that he has tendered his resignation. “Today I submitted a request to the Prosecutors College of the Supreme Judicial Council asking to be prematurely relieved of my duties as Direc»»»

Washington: Qatar will base their FIFA World Cup campaign in Santa Barbara, California, with the national team set to train at Westmont College after FIFA confirmed team base camps for the 2026 tournament. The Qatar squad will stay in the coastal Californian city during the expanded 48-team World C»»»

Romania’s citizens consider corruption to be the country’s main problem, according to 27.8% of respondents, as shown in an INSCOP survey. In addition, 48.2% of those interviewed believe that the priority over the next six months should be increasing wages and pensions, while 33.7% point to tax cuts»»»

Over a third of Romanians (36%) consider that debts are the most difficult financial topics to discuss, while one out of three persons (30%) mention that the income level is taboo, a recently published opinion poll shows. Data collected by Reveal Marketing Research, upon XTB request, point out the »»»

Romania's budget deficit fell to 1.17% of GDP after the first four months of 2026, down from 2.9% in the same period last year, representing a correction of more than 32 billion lei, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Tuesday.'We cannot build a house if its foundations are weak, and we canno»»»

Samsung Electronics union members on Wednesday approved a deal with management securing massive annual bonuses after threatening a major strike, as the global artificial intelligence boom causes the South Korean chip giant's profits to soar. It means that around 78,000 employees from the company's »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar began the Dublin leg of their World Cup journey yesterday as they entered the final phase of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a friendly against Ireland marking the first stop on Al Annabi’s road to football’s biggest stage. Head coach Julen Lopetegui trimmed his pr»»»

CARACAS: Venezuela freed eight army officers on Tuesday jailed on charges of plotting to overthrow former president Nicolas Maduro, the latest political prisoners to walk free after the autocratic leader was toppled. Venezuela has released hundreds of political prisoners since US forces captured Ma»»»

BEIJING: Oil prices pulled back from recent highs on Wednesday, erasing some of ​the previous day’s 4 percent gain as traders sought ‌clarity on complex negotiations between Iran and the US after renewed hostilities set back efforts to reopen the Strait ​of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $1.42, o»»»

Hungary’s holiday home market around Lake Balaton is experiencing a huge transformation. While prices remain sky-high in the country’s most prestigious resort towns, fresh data shows the once-booming Balaton Uplands are losing momentum, the southern shore is rapidly catching up with the north, and »»»

In a significant move to bolster its energy sector, Egypt has announced plans to amplify its daily natural gas production by approximately 30% by the end of 2025. This strategic initiative aims to elevate production levels from the current 4.6 billion cubic feet to an impressive 6 billion cubic fee»»»

A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger's luggage, it has been revealed, according to BBC. Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt to London Luton landed in the Italian capital on Tuesday night as a “precaution.” The airline said the c»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran, just days after insisting that his administration and Tehran had “largely negotiated” a settlement but with the negotiations still in a state of flux. As he»»»

VIENTIANE: Rescuers were “racing against time” on Wednesday to extract seven people trapped in a flooded cave for a week in Laos, a specialist diver involved in the operation said. “If all the possible safety matters can be met today, we are considering a final search dive into the last chamber to »»»

The Justice Department is suing ULCA in connection to a pro-Palestinian encampment that was erected in April 2024 during the height of Israel's war in Gaza. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 27 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors are suing the University of California, alleging civil rights»»»

A 26-year-old pregnant woman died after allegedly falling from a building in northeast Delhi’s New Mustafabad area, with police launching an investigation as family members alleged foul play and demanded justice. According to Delhi Police, officers at Dayalpur Police Station were informed on the ev»»»

The US Navy is quietly assisting commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran negotiations remain uncertain, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Citing US military officials, the newspaper said a Greek supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil was guided by the US»»»

First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMayeni JonesJohannesburg BBCRudolph is leaving South Africa after 10 years because of recent protests Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 ci»»»

Manila: A sweeping network of railways, ports, bridges, power projects and digital infrastructure across Luzon is emerging as one of the Philippines’ most ambitious economic transformation efforts in decades. At the centre of the push is the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), a trilateral initiative la»»»

US President Donald Trump’s regular social media announcements hint at an imminent deal between the United States and Iran that would open the Strait of Hormuz, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio adding to the expectations with his comments while visiting India, but Iran has suggested that a de»»»

Plans by the United States to press on with Gaza’s rebuilding and governance in areas not controlled by Hamas offer a glimmer of hope for the people of this war-shattered territory, even though considerable challenges lie ahead. The decision comes after the international Board of Peace, headed by U»»»

DHARAMSALA: Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama prayed as the leader of the elected goverment of Tibetans in exile was sworn in for a second term on Wednesday. The India-based Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) — condemned by China as “nothing but a separatist political group” — is a key ins»»»

KABUL: When landlocked Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan started fighting late last year and their border crossings closed, Afghans turned to their western neighbor, Iran, for an alternate to Pakistan’s major shipping hub of Karachi. They rerouted shipments through Iran’s port of Bandar Abbas, b»»»

Buggenhout: A train traveling at high speed hit a minibus crossing a railway in Belgium on Tuesday, killing four people, including two children, and badly injuring five other children in what officials called one of the worst rail accidents in the country's history. It appeared that the minibus dro»»»

Ahead of his state visit to Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin published an article titled “Russia–Kazakhstan: An Alliance in the Heart of Eurasia” in the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper, outlining key areas of bilateral partnership. Key points from Putin’s article:Putin praised Kazakhst»»»

MONGBWALU: Unlike other residents of Mongbwalu, a town at the heart of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest devastating Ebola outbreak, Laureine Sakiya believes that the blood-letting virus exists after seeing some of her neighbors die. Already suspicious of the Congolese state followi»»»