Dubai: Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the US and Iran gathered momentum on Wednesday, with mediators reporting progress towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil and shipping routes. The latest developments are being closely watched in the UAE, where»»»

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has challenged the constitutionality of provisions in the 2026 State Budget Act, referring to a freeze of the minimum wage and hours-based calculation of the length of service, the Ombudsman’s office said. In her request, the Ombudsman has asked the Constitutional Court»»»

The Constitutional Court has opened proceedings following a request by the Ombudsman to review the constitutionality of provisions in the Transitional and Final Provisions of the State Budget Act of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2026, on the grounds that they are inconsistent with the principles of »»»

Millions of Shiite Muslims observed the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage Tuesday in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, under the shadow of ongoing regional tensions and fears of another round of escalation in the U.S.-Iran war. Arbaeen is held 40 days after Ashoura, which commemorates the killing of Imam Hus»»»

An Israeli military probe published Wednesday said that friendly fire may have killed an Israeli settler during a deadly clash with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank last month. The violence in the Palestinian village of Tell in the northern West Bank in late July left four Palestinians and tw»»»

Dubai: Planning a holiday could expose travellers to more than just flight delays and lost luggage. Cybersecurity experts are warning that scammers are increasingly targeting people booking flights, hotels and transport online, using fake websites and apps that mimic trusted travel brands to steal »»»

New York: A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket was believed to have unintentionally crashed into the Moon on Wednesday, a collision that posed no danger to Earth but is expected to leave behind a lunar crater. While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lu»»»

British mathematician Norbert Wiener, who founded the field of cybernetics in the 1940s, may deserve a place alongside artificial intelligence founders Alan Turing and John von Neumann. FRANCE 24 revisits this overlooked visionary who was also one of the first to warn against the automation of soci»»»

Gulf News is continuing its strong growth story with initiatives and projects that will take the brand to the next level. We are now looking for Abu Dhabi-based journalists to help in the next stage of our plans. We need dynamic, enthusiastic and digitally-savvy reporters who will produce great, un»»»

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has challenged the constitutionality of provisions in the 2026 State Budget Act, referring to the freezing of the minimum wage and the calculation of length of service, the Ombudsman’s office said. In her request, the Ombudsman has asked the Constitutional Court to decl»»»

SEO is no longer just about improving Google rankings. Brands now need visibility across traditional search results, AI Overviews, and conversational tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. The best agencies are responding by combining technical SEO, content, authority building, digital PR a»»»

Medical innovations rarely begin with a fully formed treatment ready for hospitals and clinics. Behind every new medicine, diagnostic test or medical device is a long process involving research, testing, regulation and ongoing evaluation. While the journey can take years, each stage plays an import»»»

Dubai: Traffic through Dubai’s Salik toll gates began recovering during the second quarter, with a gradual rebound in April and May followed by volumes returning to almost near-normal levels in June. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The recovery came after traffic slowe»»»

MANILA: The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has begun talks with Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones to support investment flows between Southeast Asia and Gulf countries in sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals and the circular economy. The meetings took place following last week»»»

"The Russian Export Center (REC, VEB.RF Group) has expanded its overseas network by opening an official representative office in Brazil. The office is located in Rio de Janeiro and is headed by Anton Kaunov," the REC press release stated. The new division is designed to accelerate the entry of Russ»»»

RIYADH: Qatif’s central fish markets have witnessed heightened trading activity following the launch of the 2026 shrimp fishing season, with fresh shipments arriving daily at wholesale auctions and supply expected to surge in the coming weeks. Shrimp remains one of the Kingdom’s most popular seafoo»»»

ROKA Development launches ROKA Quality Certificate, an instrument through which the quality of a home becomes a written, verifiable commitment supported by extended warranties. The concept gives homebuyers greater security after purchase, clarity over the components covered and a simpler framework »»»

Arab Finance: Gulf Canadian Real Estate Investment (CCRS) has approved the sale of its land portfolio in New 6th of October City, comprising 15 plots, according to a bourse filing. The company’s shareholders approved the decision during the ordinary general meeting (OGM) on April 27, 2026. The plot»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to Al Satwa, Al Quoz, and Mirdif, taking the total number of areas covered across the emirate to 20 as demand for the app-based transport service continues to grow. The expansion has been aimed at giving resid»»»

Greece's fast-track visa scheme for Turkish citizens visiting Aegean islands has become a successful tool for boosting tourism and supporting local economies, the Burgas Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday. Known in Turkiye as "kapi vizesi" (visa at the border), the programme has bee»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​The Ministry of Public Health has launched an electronic system for controlled medicines for travellers, enabling passengers arriving in or departing from Qatar to apply for a prior permit to carry controlled medicines for personal use, track the status of their application, and recei»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye’s ruling alliance submitted a draft law to ‌parliament on ‌Wednesday meant to ​achieve ‌peace with ⁠the ​Kurdistan Workers ⁠Party (PKK) in part by protecting many former militants from prosecution, and suspending prison sentences for many of those convicted of membership. The bill, »»»

Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny and Defense Minister Michel Menassa on Wednesday made a field visit to southern Lebanon, including the towns of Qaqaaiyet al-Jisr and Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, to assess the extent of damage inflicted by Israel’s attacks on infrastructure, roads and brid»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Notición.co (@noticion.co) Aug. 4 (UPI) -- A screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day at a movie theater in Colombia was evacuated when the room filled with a foul, flatulent odor. A video recorded at the Cine Colombia cinema inside the Plaza Bocagrande sh»»»

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- A Florida restaurant is inviting guests to disrobe on the first Monday of every month for a "Nude Dining Experience." Maurad Ali, chef and owner of the C.L.A.S.S. Soiree Steakhouse in Hollywood, came up with the idea of the monthly event as a means of attracting attention to the eat»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has warned residents to be wary of fake part-time job offers circulating on social media and messaging apps after uncovering a case in which a young man unknowingly allowed fraudsters to use his bank account to move stolen funds. The warning follows an investigation by the Crime»»»

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) is continuing work on the development of Kalba's ring road as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the emirate's road network, improve traffic flow and support urban growth. The project includes widening a 5.8-kilometre section of the road, adding »»»

New Delhi: Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, scientists say climate change i»»»

Tunis, Aug. 5 (TAP) - The state of affairs in the occupied Palestinian territories, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank took centre stage as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held a talk with Palestinian...»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has launched an electronic system for controlled medicines for travellers, enabling passengers arriving in or departing from Qatar to apply for a prior permit to carry controlled medicines for personal use, track the status of their application, and receive the p»»»

A foreign citizen has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of attempting to bribe a police officer. The capital’s Main Department of Internal Affairs reported. According to the department, a fight involving foreigners broke out near a karaoke club on Abdrakhmanov Street on August 2. Three men were»»»

Twenty state and municipal employees from Kyrgyzstan will travel to Japan for training under the JDS scholarship program funded by the Government of Japan. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ulan Mamatkanov met with the scholarship recipients. He noted that developing human capital, modern»»»

ZUBIN POTOK - The so-called "Kosovo Police" detained a Serb man at the Brnjak administrative crossing on Tuesday, after which he was placed in 48-hour custody following a hearing, his attorney said. Milos Delevic said his client, identified as D V, had been arrested on suspicion of committing the c»»»

Protesters in New York display photos of Jeffrey Epstein ahead of a bail hearing at Manhattan Federal Court in July 2019 after his arrest on sex-trafficking charges. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The new Labour administration of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham»»»

Gabrovo and Veliko Tarnovo municipalities signed a strategic partnership agreement here on Wednesday to jointly prepare Gabrovo's bid for the European Capital of Culture 2032 title, with Veliko Tarnovo serving as a regional strategic partner. The memorandum was signed on Master Kolyu Ficheto's brid»»»

The incident in Bansko is deeply concerning not only because of its shocking and repulsive antisemitic nature, and not only because it targeted children, but also because it raises yet another question about Bulgaria's international reputation as a reliable and safe country, GERB-UDF MP and former »»»

In 2025 Bulgaria was the country with the largest proportion of population which admits to smoking or using tobacco products daily. Approximately one in four Bulgarians has smoked or used electronic cigarettes, nicotine pouches or tobacco heating devices in the past year, whereas in the EU this was»»»

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Qatar's LNG Crisis Deepens: Why Europe's Gas Market Faces Another Shock - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive CommitteeScientific CommitteesResearchInternational Advisory GroupCo-op»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: A third soldier is in critical condition following the explosion in Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon 05-08-2026 14:47 PM Latest»»»

GENEVA: UN rights chief Volker Turk said Wednesday he was “alarmed” by the surge in executions in Iran since March, with the death penalty being used by Tehran to “instil fear.” “Since March 19, 2026, at least 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 individua»»»

JERUSALEM: An Israeli military probe published Wednesday said that friendly fire may have killed an Israeli settler during a deadly clash with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank last month. The violence in the Palestinian village of Tell in the northern West Bank in late July left four Palestin»»»

Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation is reshaping regional and global trade flows. Its position between Asia, Europe, and Africa gives the Kingdom a strategic advantage, while Vision 2030 has turned that geography into a long-term logistics and industrial strategy. Supported by the National Indus»»»

The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The w»»»

It's a fight between two Democrats over who will be the party's choice to try and win Michigan's Senate seat in November. But it is also bigger than that. The primary pits progressives against moderates – and is seen as a moment of reckoning for the Democratic Party on how to proceed in swing state»»»

What had been billed as a defining test of the Democratic Party's direction ​turned into an election-night cliffhanger, with progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed clinging to a narrowing lead over the US Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's US Senate primary. Story by Antonia Kerrigan.»»»

As a consequence of the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have soared. The profits of the industry's biggest companies have also skyrocketed, and US President Donald Trump believes they're making far too much money. He's calling on them to lower prices. With the midterm »»»

A senior Trump administration official on Tuesday said an agreement to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as "today or tomorrow", fuelling hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough despite Iran's public denials that it is negotiating with Washington. A top US official s»»»

Dubai: Rain has begun falling in the Bada Zayed area of the Al Dhafra region on Wednesday, as the UAE experiences convective cloud activity across several parts of the country. According to a weather update shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), convective clouds are expected to affect»»»

Dubai: You have seen the videos this past week. Rain, in August, in a country running near 50C inland. The obvious question is how, and the better one is why there and not where you are standing. The answer starts about six thousand kilometres away, in the ocean off Madagascar, where the southwest »»»