Mark Lynch, who challenged Lindsey Graham in South Carolina’s recent Republican US Senate primary, hopes to take the seat that the late GOP politician left empty, he has told America Now on RT. Lynch portrayed himself as a conservative outsider capable of breaking the state’s decades-long pattern o»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE face a shifting picture this week, with a new mandatory health form for India-bound passengers, fresh flight cancellations in Saudi Arabia, and airlines across the Gulf and beyond continuing to adjust schedules amid ongoing regional tensions. Here's a fu»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police's Air Wing rescued an Emirati citizen who became stranded in the mountainous Wadi Shah area at an altitude of 2,000 feet and airlifted him to a government hospital for medical assessment. Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Abdullah Ali Al Shehi, Head of the Air Wing Department at Ras Al»»»

Dubai: Fans in the UAE can rejoice as Vijay's much-awaited swansong Jana Nayagan is set to hit cinemas across the Emirates on July 23, with the film also releasing in its uncut version in overseas markets such as the UK. The UAE release comes after months of uncertainty surrounding the film's certi»»»

A 33-year-old German man wanted in connection with a shooting that left a victim critically injured in Cologne has been arrested in Budapest, following close cooperation between Hungarian and German law enforcement authorities. The suspect, identified only by the initials K. M. A., had been the sub»»»

Residents across the region are facing renewed uncertainty Wednesday as the conflict between the United States and Iran intensifies, disrupting regional air travel, threatening commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and prompting fresh security advisories. The latest escalation follows th»»»

Manila: A series of earthquakes off the coast of Claveria, Masbate has raised concerns among residents. Philippine volcanologists say the activity is consistent with an "earthquake swarm" — which they describe as a "natural phenomenon". Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app no»»»

Elon Musk appears in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 30, 2025. He paid out millions through his America PAC to Wisconsin voters in 2025. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission has sent two complaints to pros»»»

A woman shows her T-shirt featuring a photo of El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, in San Salvador, El Salvador, in June. He has been on office more than two years into his second consecutive term, July 14 (UPI) -- El Salvadoran leader Nayib Bukele was nominated by his party to seek a third six-»»»

The true ​number of ​Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo is at least double, ​and ‌possibly four ⁠times, the official tally, ‌the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Official figures hold that the fever has infected nearly 2,000 people since mid-May. The World Health Organizatio»»»

A report published by Cambridge University features in-depth interviews with dozens of former members of Nigeria’s Boko Haram explaining how the jihadist group has used artificial intelligence to improve its ability to carry out terror attacks since 2023. Experts say they are unlikely to be the onl»»»

Manila: A flyover constructed during former Public Works Secretary Mark Villar's tenure has stalled a major Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension project in Las Piñas. This has forced the Filipino taxpayers to pay more than ₱4 billion in penalties to a private concessionaire and drawing criticism from»»»

President Emmanuel Macron holds a national tribute in Nice on Tuesday for the victims of a deadly jihadist attack 10 years ago in the southern French city. Later Tuesday, the French football team will observe a minute of silence ahead of their World Cup semi-final in a commemoration to the 86 victi»»»

A Hungarian police investigation has been launched after a father of two was left in a coma following a police operation in Százhalombatta, a town around 30 kilometres south-west of Budapest. The man’s family alleges that officers repeatedly used an electric stun device against him and assaulted hi»»»

France marks the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 Nice Bastille Day truck attack. The attacker, Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, drove his truck into a crowd along the “promenade des Anglais" who had gathered to watch fireworks - killing 86 people. While Bouhlel was killed by police on the same night, eig»»»

My previous columns looked at how foreign buyers can own property in Hungary without any investor scheme, and which Budapest districts define the city’s premium tier. This third piece is written for a narrower audience: families and individuals for whom a home is not only a place to live but a stor»»»

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday putting a ban on permits newm giant data centers in the state. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday putting a moratorium on building large data cent»»»

New York: New York became the first state in the nation to impose a moratorium on the construction of data centers Tuesday, a striking setback for artificial intelligence companies that politicians once courted for investment but have now triggered public fears about energy prices and water use. Go»»»

Building on the strategy successfully tested during the capture of Konstantinovka, Russian forces are now isolating the Odessa region - using drone and missile strikes to cut off fuel and military supplies to the front, military expert and retired colonel Anatoliy Matviychuk tells Sputnik. Latest s»»»

A violent confrontation between a hundreds-strong crowd and draft officers trying to detain military-age men in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv last week is just the latest in a growing number of attacks on military personnel charged with conscripting people to the front. A draft riot broke out »»»

France's annual July 14 military parade this year featured aircraft from 11 European countries and around 500 troops from Coalition of the Willing allies that have pledged to help with Ukraine’s post-war security in a showcase of support for Kyiv. The event marked President Emmanuel Macron’s last B»»»

Tensions across the Gulf have escalated after missile attacks on UAE-linked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets, flight disruptions and new travel advisories. The developments have heightened concerns over regional security, global energy supplies and t»»»

The OTP Group’s expansion in Uzbekistan is not just about acquiring a bank, but also about transforming an entire banking model. During the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026), we spoke with Ádám Szentpéteri—acting CEO, deputy CFO, and Chief Transformation Officer of Ipoteka Bank, a»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices posted a modest increase on Tuesday morning, although rates remain near the lowest levels recorded this month following a steep decline over the past week. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign u»»»

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that he will not recognise the legitimacy of Hungary’s new president following Parliament’s approval of the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, which allows the head of state to be removed from office under certain circumstances. The constitutional»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

July 13 (UPI) -- A golfer on a British Columbia course captured video of a bear stealing a bag of clubs from a golf cart and carrying it away. The video, posted to Reddit by user MedicalFun7, shows a bear taking a golf bag off a cart at Golden Eagle Golf Club in Pitt Meadows and dragging it off the»»»

The two visits of former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Budapest may have been far more than academic engagements, according to a bombshell report by The New York Times. Citing American, Iranian and former Israeli officials familiar with the matter, the newspaper claims the conferences ho»»»

RIYADH: Saudi esports fans are being invited to share the excitement of the Esports World Cup live from the SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City at special weekend watch parties that will be held for the duration of the seven-week tournament. Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, the events run »»»

RIYADH: Middle East and North Africa venture funding showed signs of deeper stress in the first half of 2026, with startup investment falling 22 percent year on year to $1.35 billion while deal count dropped 41 percent to 214 transactions, the lowest half-year total since at least 2022, according t»»»

RIYADH: The journey may have ended for all eight Arab nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the tournament will remain ingrained in the memories of Arab fans who supported each nation as one of their own. The JAX District Coca-Cola Fan Zone has been one of the prime spots to watch the World Cup i»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday during his annual speech to the military services – his last as president – on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday. The increase in defence budgets since Macron took office in 2017 with a focus»»»

A fast-moving wildfire that  has so far scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest southest of Paris may have been "intentionally set", French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday. The fire prompted France to deploy two firefighting Canadair planes from the country's south »»»

AMSTERDAM: The European Commission said on ​Monday it had launched an initiative with 15 partners to deliver €883.6 ‌million ($1 ‌billion) ​in ‌aid ⁠to ​Gaza. It said the "Team ⁠Gaza Initiative", launched at the Palestine Donor Group meeting ⁠in Brussels, ‌would ‌support ​ongoing and ‌planned early»»»

The Heritage Club has announced the launch of its new AI-powered web application, designed to make it easier for luxury watch owners to access immediate liquidity through a seamless, technology-first experience. The company entered the UAE market last month as the region’s first premium purchase an»»»

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council has announced the winners of the ICC Development Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding programs, initiatives and performances driving the game’s growth around the globe. This year’s winners were selected from the regional nominees announced in June, recog»»»

Hungary will deepen its cooperation with Serbia and Italy while taking a more active role in supporting the Western Balkans’ European future, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said after a series of high-level meetings in Rome. During her visit to the Italian capital, Orbán held talks with Serbian Forei»»»

On July 13, 1985, musicians and celebrities gathered at arenas in London and Philadelphia to hold a 16-hour Live Aid concert, raising more than $125 million in famine relief for Africa. 1 of 5 | Singer Bob Geldof, pictured in 2005 at the Live 8 Concert in Hyde Park in London, organized the benefit »»»

"We are not persecuting people; we are dismantling a system while building a democratic one, lawfully, through constitutional means," the health minister wrote on Sunday in a post titled "On the Eve of Tomorrow's Basic Law Amendment." Zsolt Hegedűs wrote: “over the past sixteen years, not only a go»»»

DOHA: To book a spot in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, England pulled off something in Miami that no defence had even come close to achieving: nullifying Erling Haaland. In a 2–1 victory after extra time, the hero was Jude Bellingham, who netted both goals to complete the turnaround. The striker, »»»

Using 32.3 billion forints (just under 90 million euros) in EU funds, construction work on the ring tram line between Szent Gellért tér and Budafoki út — along the riverside section in front of the Budapest University of Technology and the Infopark — will begin in autumn. Transport Minister Dávid V»»»

Dubai: With football fever gripping homes, schools, academies and community pitches across the UAE, more children are lacing up like their World Cup heroes and more adults are dusting off boots they haven't worn in years. But orthopaedic surgeons in the UAE say the surge in enthusiasm is bringing a»»»

JERUSALEM: He has led multiple wars, outlasted several American presidents, and watched his political obituary written — only to be shredded — more times than any other leader in modern Israeli history. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces an international arrest warra»»»

LONDON: Israel is scrambling to counter a new battlefield threat after Hezbollah’s growing use of fiber-optic drones — a weapon many experts say has fundamentally changed modern warfare — exposed a dangerous gap in its defenses. Cheap, difficult to detect and immune to electronic jamming, the drone»»»

If you are moving to Budapest with your family, one of your main concerns will be securing a place for your child at the right school. Britannica International School hopes the information below will help you make the best choice for your child and your family. Collaborative post The needs we have »»»