MOSCOW: More than 390 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, the Russian capital’s mayor said Tuesday, hours before Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump. “Between 8:30 p.m. (1730 GMT) and 6:30 a.m., more than 390 drones were flying toward the »»»

DUBAI: US actress Zendaya wore Saudi couture label Ashi Studio to the Los Angeles premiere of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” this week, marking her second outing of the month in the brand. The actress arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Look 18 from “A Different Skin,” the label’s Fall/Winter 2026 couture»»»

TOKYO: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture ‌on ‌Tuesday, the Japan ‌Meteorological ⁠Agency said. A tsunami ⁠warning for a wave measuring 1 meter was issued ‌after ‌the earthquake, ‌the JMA ‌said. The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake ‌w»»»

The German government has pledged tougher security laws following a deadly vehicle and machete attack blamed on a known jihadist militant near Berlin's Pride parade. The attacker on Saturday ploughed a rented minivan into a crowd before slashing away at people with a machete, killing a 65-year-old »»»

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq issued a stark warning to Saudi Arabia, cautioning that any “foolish action would trigger a severe retaliation”, as it dismissed Riyadh’s accusations over recent attacks on oil facilities as baseless and politically motivated. “We issue a clear warning to the Saudi re»»»

Dubai: When Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey came out, shot exclusively in IMAX 70mm, a format the UAE doesn't have (yet), we were all asking the same question: so where do we actually watch it? For movies in the cinema most of us book by convenience. Which mall is closest, which showtime works, whi»»»

Bulgaria's Golden Sands Resort will host the Senior Leadership Team Meeting of TUI Group, one of the world's leading tour operators, from September 24 to 26, the Tourism Ministry reported Tuesday. A total of 155 TUI senior managers are expected to attend. Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov held an onli»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) recognized 12 participants who successfully completed the Training Course for Instructors, based on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Model Course 6.09, dur»»»

Doha: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Qatar Social Work Foundation to support the Social Researcher Award. Under the agreement, DAAM will provide financial support for the organisation and launch of the award, which aims to promote a culture of »»»

Dubai: Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub is on track to complete its Sky Support Complex by the end of the third quarter of 2026, adding new warehouse, office and commercial space for aviation companies operating in Dubai South. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The land»»»

The United Nations' human rights chief has said that Israel must end its occupation of large areas of southern Lebanon and halt the demolition of homes, days before Lebanese and Israeli officials are set to hold another round of direct talks. Volker Türk spoke to The Associated Press as he wrapped »»»

An exterior view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, The Netherlands, on March 11, 2025. Chad on Monday announced its formal withdrawal from The Hague. File Photo Robin Utrecht/EPA-EFE July 28 (UPI) -- Chad has announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, d»»»

Tunis, July 28 (TAP) – The weather, on Tuesday, will be partly cloudy across the country.Winds will blow from the north over the northern and central regions and from the east in the south. They will be relatively strong along the eastern coastline,...»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The 2026-27 Qatar Stars League (QSL) season is set to unveil a fresh chapter, with clubs finalizing their coaching line-ups and intensifying pre-season preparations ahead of the August 20 kick-off. While most clubs have opted for continuity by retaining their head coaches, three teams »»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre has crossed 10,000 active companies for the first time, while its plan to become an AI-native financial centre is expected to generate 25,000 jobs and add Dh12.9 billion in economic value. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The »»»

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, issuing a tsunami alert. The tremor also measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan's own Shindo scale of shaking, the agency said. Related Topics:China»»»

The 2026 Public Social Insurance Budget Act and the 2026 National Health Insurance Budget Act were gazetted on Tuesday. They were adopted by Parliament on July 22. The total amount of revenues and transfers received under the public social insurance budget for 2026 is EUR 15.265 billion, including »»»

Infinia Advanced Elektronik has become the latest company in the queue for a Borsa Istanbul initial public offering (IPO) to file for bankruptcy protection, according to local media reports. The engineering company, previously known as Infinia Muhendislik, received the court ruling for the process »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Angelo Scalzone secured a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026 yesterday, finishing runner-up after a closely contested final against American William Hinton. Scalzone produced an outstanding performance throughout the final, staying level wi»»»

The EU is considering abandoning its practice of bundling Russia sanctions into large, all-or-nothing packages in favour of smaller, thematic ones, the Financial Times reported, after Greece’s veto delayed the bloc’s 21st sanctions package and left it weaker than before. The sanctions are becoming »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Peru HE Keiko Fujimori, on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.»»»

The value of sales reported by online stores in Romania increased by 4% in the first six months of 2026 year-on-year, while the number of orders remained constant, according to a specialised survey published on Tuesday.MerchantPro data show that sales of electronics, gadgets and accessories are up »»»

The acting Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Tanczos Barna, asked the European Commissioner for Animal Health and Welfare, Oliver Varhelyi, for flexibility in applying the conditions for the export of sheep, in order to facilitate the transition period and Romania's gradual return to t»»»

The turnover volume in the trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles increased in the first five months of the year, both as a gross series, by 0.8%, and as an adjusted series depending on the number of business days and seasonality, by 1.9%, compared with the same period in 2025, according to data p»»»

Most Romanians choose to spend their holidays in Romania, typically on breaks lasting three to four days, and prefer to organise their trips themselves rather than use travel agencies, according to a survey conducted by CEC Bank in partnership with banking comparison website FinZoom.ro and publishe»»»

Romania's tourism and HoReCa sectors should not have to bear the full brunt of the drop in consumption, and I hope that next year we will once again grant the incoming tourism bonus, Irineu Darau?the interim Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism?stated on Wednesday duri»»»

The 'Avram Iancu' International Airport in Cluj-Napoca reached, on Wednesday, the figure of two million passengers since the beginning of the current year, an increase compared to the similar period last year.The director of the Cluj airport, David Ciceo, declared, on the occasion of an anniversary»»»

The two airports of the Bucharest City have reported a record number of 8.46 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, up 5.08%fro the same period of 2025, the Bucharest National Airports Corporation (CNAB) announced ."The Bucharest National Airports Corporation consolidates its status as»»»

Young Romanians (78% of Generation Z representatives and 85% of Millennials) said they cannot afford to own a home, significantly above the global averages of 51% and 40%, respectively, a challenge that is substantially shaping their career path, according to Deloitte Global Gen Z and Millennial Su»»»

Doha: Qatar’s continued their impressive run in the Gulf Qualifiers for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship with a commanding 81-53 victory over Kuwait yesterday, strengthening its position at the top of the standings alongside Bahrain with four points. The hosts delivered another dominant performance »»»

BELGOROD (Sputnik) - A drone of the Ukrainian armed forces struck a passenger bus in the city of Shebekino in Russia's Belgorod Region, injuring 19 people, acting Governor Alexander Shuvaev said on Tuesday. "This morning, a Ukrainian drone struck a civilian bus in Shebekino... Nineteen civilians we»»»

DUBAI: Three new champions have been crowned in Week 3 at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, with thousands of Club Championship points distributed, and millions in prize money awarded.esport Week three had Teamfight Tactics kick off the action, before a doubleheader of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and EA»»»

Grammy-winning singer Carly Simon has revealed that she is living with Parkinson’s disease, saying she decided to share her diagnosis after years of staying out of the public eye. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Speaking publicly for the first tim»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship. The meeting comes as both face growing pressures at home. Netanyahu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), an independent, internationally recognized carbon standard in the Global South, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhutan’s Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC), the country’s designated national authority for Article 6 o»»»

Haiti's electoral council has scheduled the country's first presidential election in a decade for December 13, with a runoff planned for late February, after postponing an earlier timetable due to security fears. The vote remains contingent on improved security and funding, as widespread gang viole»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, hovering around one-week lows amid hopes for ‌a resolution in the US-Iran war, while subdued flow through the Strait of Hormuz and further supply disruption risks underpinned the market. Brent crude futures were down 50 cents, or 0.57 percent, at $87.86»»»

Years ago, gaming was considered a relatively unknown pastime but today it is a multimillion-dollar industry for professionals with its own Esports World Cup. This year the tournament has prize money of over SR280 million ($75 million), drawing more than 2,000 players from over 100 countries, and a»»»

On July 28, 2010, a plane flying in intense fog and rain to Islamabad crashed in the Himalayan foothills near its destination, killing all 152 people aboard. 1 of 8 | A woman reacts after a passenger plane crashed in the Margala Hills on the outskirts of Islamabad on July 28, 2010. File Photo by Sa»»»

In the village of Szalonna, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, two large Slovak Roma families living in deep poverty have appeared seemingly out of nowhere. According to local rumour, the mayor of Košice purchased houses for them in order to “be rid” of the families and proceed with demolishing a near»»»

The transport system in Bulgaria is in a state of critical instability and on the verge of a systemic collapse, the Road Safety Institute said in an analysis published on Tuesday. The analysis is based on data on road traffic accidents in the country for the period from July 1 to 26. During the per»»»

Romania's Defence Employers' Organisation (OPIA) is reaffirming its support for the investment and development guidelines undertaken by the German concern Rheinmetall in Romania, according to a press release of the organisation issued on Monday."In a European security context that requires the acce»»»

Romania still faces the risk of a sovereign credit rating downgrade, although the government has presented "strong arguments" for maintaining the country's current rating, acting Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Monday."The Finance Ministry has presented all the data at its disposal, inclu»»»

The presidential adviser, Radu Burnete stated on Friday that the discussions between the political parties regarding the pay law will be resumed next week and as there is a compromise between the four parites, it is possible to organize another extraordinary session of the parliament where this dra»»»

Romania cannot afford to have European investments and funds blocked by the PSD’s toxic political manoeuvring, the National Liberal Party stated on Monday, emphasising that it rejects the PSD’s accusations and that the government led by Ilie Bolojan has exercised its powers in accordance with the C»»»

The President of the Senate, liberal Mircea Abrudean considers that, as things are now, it is unlikely that the pay draft law will be included on the agenda for this extraordinary session, adding that there is no problem if there is another extraordinary session, as this draft law must be adopted.H»»»

The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) has asked the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies to ensure that the parliamentary procedure on the public-sector pay bill is carried out in strict compliance with the Constitution, warning of "serious doubts" about the validity of steps already taken."»»»

Social-democrat (PSD) MPs will not vote on the legislative proposal regarding the consolidation of certain normative acts in the field of integrity unless the bill is restored as it was sent to the European Commission, MP Radu Marinescu, former Minister of Justice, informed on Monday."PSD will not »»»

Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean said legislation adopted by the upper house on Monday as part of the outstanding package of laws required under Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) would help secure more than EUR 3 billion in EU funding."The Senate today adopted, during »»»