JERUSALEM: Israel wants new and more ambitious US-brokered talks with Lebanon after carrying out deadly strikes targeting Hezbollah, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. The Israeli strikes against Hezbollah “should jumpstart the talks and make them much more serious,»»»

Cases of infectious disease, including gastroenteritis, have been reported among migrants in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta since the mass influx from neighboring Morocco occurred in late July. Spain’s National Institute for Health Management (INGESA) confirmed that gastroenteritis has brok»»»

The office of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Hezbollah violated the ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers in the Ali al-Taher area in south Lebanon, seriously wounding three of them. It said the Israeli military responded by striking the Hezbollah headquarters which»»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), headed by Assistant Commander for Administration and Supply, Staff Brigadier Mubarak Sherida Al Kaabi participated in the ceremony announcing that the Search and Rescue Team affiliated with the General Directorate of Civil Prote»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan-Saudi Business Council is set to hold a high-level meeting in Amman later this month, hosted by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), with active participation from business leaders, investors and economic sector representatives from both nations.The upcoming gathering serves as »»»

Israel wants new and more ambitious U.S.-brokered talks with Lebanon after carrying out deadly strikes targeting Hezbollah, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. The Israeli strikes against Hezbollah "should jumpstart the talks and make them much more serious, not do t»»»

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was illuminated in the colours of the Indian flag on Saturday night as the UAE joined Indian nationals in celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day. The world’s tallest building glowed in saffron, white and green, offering a striking display of friendship and goodwill towards I»»»

QUSRA, West Bank: Israeli settlers attacked municipal crews attempting to restore water and electricity to three besieged Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra on Saturday, while Israeli forces detained four workers, according to the village’s mayor, Abdul Azim Wadi. The crews were di»»»

Bogotá, Aug. 15 (SANA) Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Saturday that Colombians consider the occupied Syrian Golan to be Syrian territory, not Israeli territory. Petro said on X that Colombians, like most of the international community, consider the Golan to be Syrian territory rather»»»

Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has called upon the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to consistently apply the principles of transparency and consultation in a manner that preserves its credibility and strengthens trust among its members. QFA also emphasized the importance of adhering »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the “Islamic Republic of Britain,” as the country’s new Labour government weighs taking measures against Israel.Speaking on an Israeli Army Radio podcast on Friday, Netanyahu criticized the British media’s coverage of Israel, while c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: Israeli Occupation’s Continued Attacks on Lebanon Will Be Met With an Appropriate Response 15-08-2026 18:14 PM Hezbollah Stateme»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and international agenda issues with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on August 18, with documents expected to be signed, the Kremlin said on Saturday. "The leaders will discuss prospects for deepening Ru»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has called upon the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to consistently apply the principles of transparency and consultation in a manner that preserves its credibility and strengthens trust among its members. QFA also emphasized the importance of adhering »»»

Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby on Friday pardoned the jailed ex-prime minister and leader of Chad’s main opposition party Succès Masra, along with eight other party leaders. Masra had been serving a 20-year sentence, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and inciting a massacre, in what Human »»»

The Warsaw Stock Exchange ended Friday, August 14, 2026, on a stronger note, with most major stocks gaining and banks leading the market. mBank was the top performer, rising 1.81%, followed by Bank Pekao at 1.65%, PKO BP at 1.52% and Erste Bank at 1.41%. PZU, LPP, Orlen, Alior Bank, CD Projekt, Gru»»»

Hungary is overhauling the senior leadership of several key organisations within the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) group, with changes announced at Visit Hungary, the Kisfaludy Tourism Support Management Company and the organisation overseeing Hungary’s participation in EXPO 2027. The changes were»»»

JEDDAH: When a video of a disabled Muslim man defending a mosque in Nepal began circulating on social media, he could hardly have imagined that his moment of courage would eventually take him to Makkah to perform Umrah. The story dates back to late January, when a widely circulated video showed a M»»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh is in talks with Oman to deepen cooperation in research and advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and biotech, as Dhaka seeks partners to help expand its strategic industries. With more than 40,000 graduates from science, technology, engineering and mathematics ev»»»

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India’s decades-long Maoist insurgency was nearing its end but warned that the country now faced a new battle against what he called “dimagi Naxals,” or people who align with the movement’s ideology. In his address to the nation o»»»

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra have huddled inside their homes for days on end, unable to leave because of the threat posed by Israeli settlers. The Israeli military, which over the past three years has displayed staggering military and intelligence capabilities from Beirut»»»

Two Russian pollsters put trust in Vladimir Putin at 69% and 73.3% this week, steady readings a month before September's State Duma election. The Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) found that 69% of Russians trust Putin and 70% think he is doing his job well as head of state, in a survey of 1,500 peop»»»

The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is set to return home after spending 266 days on deployment, including 200 days in a combat zone, Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao said. The carrier’s prolonged deployment has come under scrutiny following reports of low morale and mental health concerns»»»

The United States is urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn Israeli settlers who have besieged Palestinian homes in Qusra, while France is calling for their arrest and prosecution. As residents remain cut off from food and other supplies, settler violence is putting fu»»»

Hungary’s emergency operation to raise the Danube’s water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant has produced its first encouraging result, even before the two barges being sunk in the river have reached the bottom. The two 80-metre barges were positioned across the Danube as part of the emergency»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates condemned what it described as an Iranian attack on a vessel linked to ADNOC as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, saying no injuries were reported. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Saturday that the incident violated a UN Security Council »»»

The US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) has a new commander, with Rear Adm. Thomas Donovan taking over from Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers as the Iran war continues to reshape the US military’s focus in the Middle East. Donovan assumed command during a change-of-command ceremony in Tampa, Flo»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of her country's Independence Day. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.His Highness Sh»»»

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Indonesia over an earthquake that struck the country, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply»»»

Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see light rain this weekend, with the best chance coming on Sunday across northern and eastern areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Saturday itself is expected to remain largely dry. Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times »»»

Dubai, UAE: United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil giant ADNOC said Saturday one of its vessels came under attack in the Hormuz strait, the latest incident in the waterway at the centre of the US-Iran conflict. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) "confirmed that one of its vessels was attacke»»»

From a personal message by Dubai's Ruler about the value of family time to a new visa offer for Indian tourists, several stories captured readers' attention this week. Other major developments included Dubai's announcement of a public holiday for the Prophet Mohammed's Birthday, new travel options »»»

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia prepares to host Expo 2030, the experience of Osaka 2025 offers lessons on how the Kingdom can turn the six-month event into longer-term economic and business opportunities. Expo 2030 Riyadh is expected to attract more than 42 million visits from 197 countries across a site »»»

United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil giant ADNOC said Saturday one of its vessels came under attack in the Hormuz strait, the latest incident in the waterway at the centre of the US-Iran conflict. Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait, a vital shipping route for global energy supp»»»

Iran on Saturday fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian". Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of»»»

Arab Finance: The consolidated net profits attributable to the shareholders of Telecom Egypt rose by 46.68% to EGP 15.266 billion in the first half (H1) of 2026 from EGP 10.407 billion in H1 2025, according to the financial results. The company generated operating revenues valued at EGP 59.215 bill»»»

RIYADH: Global financial institutions are rapidly expanding across the Gulf as market reforms and economic transformation programs reshape the region into one of the world’s fastest-growing capital markets. The shift is particularly visible across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with wave of regional hea»»»

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been grappling with dismal conditions for months during the US-Israeli war on Iran, amid mounting reports of severe exhaustion, supply shortages, and mental-health problems among crew members. The problems have sparked an uproar among crew members’ families and prompted »»»

RIYADH: The latest wave of startup activity across the Middle East and North Africa spanned new funding rounds, regulatory approvals and product launches in construction technology, gaming, financial services, insurance, education and digital healthcare. Companies are directing fresh capital toward»»»

On the auspicious occasion of the 80th Independence Day of India, I extend my heartiest greetings to Indians in the UAE. I also take this opportunity to express our gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-Presi»»»

A second vessel operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening, August 14, just a day after two ADNOC-affiliated ships were struck in the same waterway. The back-to-back incidents highlight the escalating risks facing commercial shippi»»»

The US-Iran conflict remains centred on the Strait of Hormuz, with tensions rising after President Donald Trump said he could declare the strategic waterway US territory. Iran has rejected the claim and said the strait will remain under its authority. For UAE residents, the developments continue to»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have sent separate cables of condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, state news agency SPA reported on Friday. King Salman expressed his deepest condolences and sincere s»»»

LONDON: It is almost 11 months since US President Donald Trump, standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Sept. 29, 2025, unveiled his 20-point peace plan for Gaza. It was, said the president, a “big day, a beautiful day, potentially one of the greatest days»»»

Walk the lobby of any five-star hotel in Dubai or Abu Dhabi and you will find a workforce under unprecedented pressure. Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030, a pipeline of major sporting events, and the legacy of Expo are generating sustained demand for hospitality talent at a scale the region has nev»»»

DAKAR: Authorities in eastern Libya under military commander Khalifa Haftar helped secure the release of an American missionary held hostage held by a Daesh affiliate in West Africa’s Sahel region, escorting him to freedom through Libya, five sources told Reuters on Friday. Four of the sources said»»»

ADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening, August 14. No injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under control. The company said it remains committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of seafarers, while supp»»»

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates state-owned oil company said one of its vessels came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on Saturday. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Comnpany (ADNOC) “confirmed that one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the eveni»»»

Palestinian residents of the West Bank village of Qusra have been ordered to leave their homes after a days-long siege and repeated attacks by Israeli settlers, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declaring the area a closed military zone in what it claims is a move to protect civilians. In an int»»»

For nearly a week, Israeli settlers have been surrounding homes in the West bank village of Qusra in a coordinated offensive to force Palestinian residents from their homes in order to seize new land. Palestinian Amin Rahal and his three brothers haven't gone to work in weeks, instead taking turns »»»