MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A bulk carrier hauling military cargo to Ukraine was hit by attack drones in the northwestern Black Sea, Russia's Defense Ministry reported Tuesday. Russian firepower continued to hammer Ukrainian ports and naval vessels used to support the Ukrainian military, the MoD stressed. "»»»

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has shut 31 pet shops, bird markets, livestock outlets and plant nurseries during the first half of the year as part of a nationwide inspection campaign to enforce environmental and animal welfare regulations. The ministry said it carried out 30 joint »»»

Saudi Arabia is set to witness its first total solar eclipse in 77 years on August 2, 2027, in a rare astronomical event expected to draw scientists, photographers and skywatchers from around the world. The eclipse will be the first to pass over the Kingdom since 1952, when a total eclipse, remembe»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Islamic knowledge services, improve religious guidance and provide wider access to trusted Shariah information in Qatar and abroad. The ministry highlighted its experience during a»»»

The state administration of Issyk-Kul district announced a tender for the lease of three state-owned land plots for a period of 49 years. A one-hectare plot of land near the village of Kosh-Kol is being offered for the construction of a concrete and sand-and-gravel production plant. The annual leas»»»

The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic kept the discount rate at 12 percent. The decision took effect today, July 28. «Global economic trends against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East continue to impact inflation in the Kyrgyz Republic. Price fluctuations in global food»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar participated in T100 London, one of the world’s leading triathlon events, held from July 24 to 26, showcasing Qatar’s preparations to host the T100 Triathlon World Championship Final. The participation featured an interactive Visit Qatar activation, offering visitors an opp»»»

Dubai: Tech giant Apple regained its crown as the world's most valuable company on Monday, edging past chipmaker Nvidia. Apple's market value climbed to about $4.94 trillion, topping Nvidia's roughly $4.83 trillion. Investors have increasingly viewed Apple's restrained capital spending as a strengt»»»

MADISON, Wisconsin: A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in office basements as fierce winds splintered homes, scattered twisted metal across a highway and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. There were no reports of f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 12th Session of the International Maritime Organization’s Implementation of IMO Instruments Sub-Committee (III 12), held at the IMO in London from July 20 to July 24, 2026. The III 12 focused on flag, port, and coasta»»»

In preparation for the 6th World Nomad Games, the national 40-day march Caravan of Unity (Birimdik Kerbeni) continues its journey through the regions of Kyrgyzstan. After passing through Leilek and Batken districts, the participants departed Batken for Kadamdzhai district. A farewell ceremony was h»»»

Dubai: Cristiano Ronaldo has conquered football, built a billion-dollar brand and broken countless records. Now, the Portuguese icon is setting his sights on Hollywood. The Al-Nassr captain is making his scripted television debut with Day 1s, a football drama that has already assembled an A-list li»»»

It started as an internet joke. Then it became a movement. When the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) first appeared on social media as a satirical political experiment, few expected it to evolve into a youth-led campaign demanding answers from the government. But as thousands of students gathered at Del»»»

Argentina's oil industry continues to gather momentum, posting record crude production in May as development of the vast Vaca Muerta shale basin fuels one of the fastest-growing energy expansions outside North America. Official data from Argentina's Ministry of Economy showed oil production reached»»»

The UAE has launched the world's first fully integrated artificial intelligence-powered judicial platform, marking a new step in its drive to modernise the justice system and expand the use of AI across government services. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first winners of the Golden Dates Basket Competition have been announced at the 11th Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif, with Al Taher Farm taking first place in the Shishi category and earning a prize of QR7,000. Asaat Al Raai Farm secured second place and received QR5,000, while »»»

Construction of three residential complexes in Batken region has been suspended due to violations of safety and site improvement requirements at construction sites. According to the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control, several sites lacked required construction site fencing, »»»

A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024 to lift Japan's low birth rate, according to official data. TOKYO Enmusubi went live in September 2024 after a survey found that around 70 percent of people interested in marriage »»»

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. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here."Betw»»»

Ambassador of Qatar to the United Kingdom H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani and other officials with Qatari graduates during the honouring ceremony.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) in collaboration with Visit Qatar, has organised the “Stay Healthy” initiative as part of the Qatar Toy Festival 2026, held under the “Hello Summer” campaign. The initiative builds on the Authority’s previous participation in children’s summer camp at th»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a law tightening liability for illegal hunting ,fishing and the aquatic animals hunting. If poaching causes significant damage, violators may face a fine ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 soms or imprisonment for up to two years. Illegal hunting or fish»»»