BUSAN: Chile’s Joaquin Niemann outlasted American Talor Gooch in a playoff to win LIV Golf Korea on Sunday, as Bryson DeChambeau fell just short with a final-day charge. Niemann birdied the par-4 first extra hole at Asiad Country Club in Busan after a sublime approach shot to claim his first win of»»»

The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of the Al Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers and the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by settlers under the protection of Israeli police, desc»»»

SIDOARJO: Harwati clasped her hands and offered a prayer on the edge of a sludge lake on the Indonesian island of Java, as dozen of residents gathered to mark two decades since mud volcano eruptions began displacing thousands. On May 29, 2006, the earth in the Sidoarjo district of East Java provinc»»»

Dubai: Bahrain’s Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of 41 suspects accused of belonging to a network linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in one of the Kingdom’s largest recent terrorism-related investigations. Prosecutors said the suspects were questioned and remand»»»

Egypt has uncovered a rare archaeological cache containing a near complete funerary assemblage, possible gold jewellery and ritual objects at the ancient Heliopolis necropolis in Cairo, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said on Sunday. The discovery was made by an Egyptian archaeological miss»»»

Jerusalem: A suspected vehicle ramming attack in the south of the Israeli-occupied West Bank wounded two teenage girls on Sunday, Israeli medics and the military said. Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom said its medics evacuated the two girls to a hospital in Jerusalem. “Paramedics are tre»»»

Jerusalem: A suspected vehicle ramming attack in the south of the Israeli-occupied West Bank wounded two teenage girls on Sunday, Israeli medics and the military said. Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom said its medics evacuated the two girls to a hospital in Jerusalem. “Paramedics are tre»»»

Dubai: As Dubai Police marks 70 years since its establishment, Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, reflected on a remarkable journey that transformed a small local force operating from Naif into one of the world's most advanced and innovative»»»

Dubai: Returning Hajj pilgrims arriving through Dubai airports were greeted with a special passport stamp bearing the message “The UAE Welcomes the Return of Pilgrims” as part of an initiative launched by Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to celebrate their home»»»

Omani customs authorities have seized more than six kilograms of marijuana concealed in the luggage of a passenger arriving at Muscat International Airport, as the Sultanate continues its efforts to combat drug smuggling. Customs officials said 17 packages of marijuana weighing a total of 6.179kg w»»»

In Peru, hundreds of demonstrators marched through Lima on Saturday to protest against Keiko Fujimori’s candidacy and her family's political dynasty. They fear that, if elected, she will continue her father’s authoritarian regime. Keiko Fujimori came out on top in the first round of the presidentia»»»

Saudi Arabia will begin issuing Umrah visas for the new Umrah season from today, May 31, marking the start of preparations for the 1448 AH season following the conclusion of this year's Hajj. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the visa issuance and the arrival of international pilgrims for the new»»»

BusinessPortugalSpace race: Why Portugal is reaching for the starsJochen FagetA spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation? https://p.dw.com/p/5EMFPGermany's ATMOS Space Cargo company aims to land its Phoenix transport »»»

Fifteen-year-old Sofia Ilteryakova of Russia secured her first European Championships medal by winning gold in the hoop event with a score of 29.900 points. The competition took place in Bulgaria, where Russian athletes competed under their national flag and anthem. The team’s participation almost »»»

Dubai: From a modest force established in 1956 to a globally recognised model of smart policing, Dubai Police is celebrating seven decades of safeguarding communities, embracing innovation and helping shape Dubai’s rise as one of the world’s safest cities. As the force commemorates its 70th anniver»»»

Paris, France: Four-time former champion Iga Swiatek endured a miserable birthday as she was eliminated from the French Open fourth round on Sunday by Marta Kostyuk. The Polish third seed went down 7-5, 6-1 to the 15th seed from Ukraine. Kostyuk, the Madrid Open winner, moved into the quarter-final»»»

Saudi Arabia is building a large scale waste processing city south of Mecca as part of efforts to strengthen environmental services and support the growing needs of the holy city and surrounding pilgrimage sites. The project, known as the Waste Processing City, is being developed on an area of 8.5 »»»

Dubai: Saudi authorities have arrested 8,090 people for violating residency, labour and border security regulations during nationwide inspections carried out over the past week, the Ministry of Interior said. The ministry said joint operations conducted from May 21 to 27 resulted in the arrest of 4»»»

Sidoarjo, Indonesia: Harwati clasped her hands and offered a prayer on the edge of a sludge lake on the Indonesian island of Java, as dozen of residents gathered to mark two decades since mud volcano eruptions began displacing thousands. On May 29, 2006, the earth in the Sidoarjo district of East J»»»

Ballots for the first round of Colombia's presidential election open Sunday, as candidates with radically diverging visions for the future face off. The vote, seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, comes 10 years after Colombia signed an historic peace pact w»»»

PARIS: Iga Swiatek’s 25th birthday celebrations turned sour at the French Open on Sunday as the former champion lost 7-5 6-1 to Ukrainian 15th seed Marta Kostyuk, her bid for a fifth title ending just when she had looked to be rediscovering ‌her rhythm. There ‌was little to separate ‌the ⁠duo in th»»»

DUBAI: British Moroccan model Nora Attal swapped the runway for a new advert campaign this week. The fashion favorite posed for British online fast-fashion and beauty retailer ASOS, showing off a series off summer-ready looks. In a short video for ASOS, shared on the retailer’s social media pages, »»»

DHAHRAN: Do all roads really lead to Rome? In the newly released “Solo Mio,” which hit Saudi cinemas over the weekend, you get a one-way ticket to find out. The story starts at a US school, where 50-something-year-old goofy fourth-grade art teacher Matt Taylor (Kevin James) proposes — in Italian — »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and open the»»»

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy has died in southern India’s Kerala state after an autopsy confirmed he was subjected to physical assault, triggering the arrest of his mother and her live-in partner and sparking public outrage in the area. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app n»»»

Bulgaria will need to tighten spending, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Nova TV on Sunday, commenting on President Rumen Radev's statement that the European Commission is expected to launch an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria on June 3. Efremova said such a p»»»

Dubai Police have returned a lost bag containing $20,000 in cash and 150 grams of gold to an Arab traveller who was hours away from boarding a flight to Saudi Arabia. The black bag, which also contained various foreign currencies, multiple mobile phones, and official personal documents, was discove»»»

Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults enter contracts, manage assets, resolve disputes and seek compensation. Federal Law No. 25 of 2025»»»

US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and open the S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s consumers increasingly turned to online shopping and delivery platforms during Eid Al-Adha holidays, driven by convenience, time savings, and the growing availability of digital services. Many residents told The Peninsula that they order for gifts, clothing, electronics, perfum»»»

US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons. Trump has said his priorities for any deal include stopping Iran from any nuclear weapon development and re-opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. "The one guarantee that I have to have is»»»

Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults enter contracts, manage assets, resolve disputes and seek compensation. Federal Law No. 25 of 2025»»»

LOS ANGELES: In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city’s history. Now, one of those politicians has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang’s plea, entered in federal c»»»

CARACAS: Venezuela’s Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the opposition candidate who was recognized by the United States and others as the actual winner of the 2024 election against Nicolas Maduro, called Saturday for a new vote. The 76-year-old former diplomat, who is living in exile in Spain, also express»»»

PARIS: Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end to her Roland Garros title defense on Saturday. The fourth seed was defeated in the third round 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 by the 28th seed after being a break up in the deciding set. “I think I’ve had»»»

Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes during Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw. In Draw No. 260530, the winning numbers selected from the Days section were 30, 9, 31, 16, 5, and 23. The winning number from the Months section was 12. Additionally, three lucky»»»

Damascus: Syria's commission for missing persons said Saturday that the children of dentist Rania al-Abbasi, who disappeared with their parents more than a decade ago under former president Bashar al-Assad, were likely dead. The fate of the children, unknown for years, became a symbol for the pligh»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s commission for missing persons said Saturday that the children of dentist Rania Al-Abbasi, who disappeared with their parents more than a decade ago under former president Bashar Assad, were likely dead. The fate of the children, unknown for years, became a symbol for the plight o»»»

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Edi Rama during the Democratic Party’s National Assembly on Saturday, accusing the government of corruption and pledging that the opposition would continue pursuing what he described as the “Balluku file.” Addressing par»»»

Paris: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her pursuit of a first French Open title by easing past Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 in the French Open third round on Saturday. The Belarusian top seed ripped through the first set in 29 minutes. Sabalenka let her momentum drift at the start of the second se»»»

PARIS: Russian Diana Shnaider beat Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova at the French Open on Saturday in a match overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 23rd-ranked Shnaider won 7-5, 6-1 to go into the fourth round after the build-up to the match had been dominated by Oliynykova, who is ranke»»»

1 of 6 | Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring hold redacted documents from the Epstein files outside of a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing Friday. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi gave closed testimony on the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files»»»

ATHENS: Before North America, World Cup magic made a stopover in Greece. Players battled and bonded not at the mega-stadiums of Mexico, Canada and the United States, but on practice fields squeezed into urban neighborhoods of Athens. There were no luxury suites or grand arenas — just a local soccer»»»

Dubai: Filipinos looking for jobs overseas are being urged to exercise caution before accepting employment offers found on social media, as Philippine authorities warn that illegal recruiters continue to target aspiring overseas workers online. In an advisory, the Philippine Department of Migrant W»»»

Warsaw: Old folktales from across two continents came back to life with a twist thanks to a partnership between Emirati and Polish artists. The Polish version of Folktales Reimagined sees old stories from the UAE and Poland interpreted by artists from their opposite country, adding a new dimension »»»

Paris, France: Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, in the French Open third round on Saturday. On Court Suzanne Lenglen, the Japanese star once again made an eye-catching entry, wearing a gold jacket and a voluminous»»»

Police in Budapest detained several foreign and Hungarian nationals on Friday ahead of the weekend’s Champions League final, the Budapest Metropolitan Police Headquarters said on its website. Fan Zone – Heroes’ Square, Budapest. Photo: Halil Sağırkaya/Anadolu British and Portuguese fought with each»»»

Paris, France: For the women stars, whose dress sense has drawn as much attention as their playing style, the French Open fashion spotlight moves Saturday to the court named after the embodiment of tennis chic, Suzanne Lenglen. On the men's side, 17-year-old Moise Kouame will try to prolong his whi»»»

French intellectual Edgar Morin has died at the age of 104, his wife said Saturday. The World War II Resistance member dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance. Outside of France he was best known as the inventor of "cinema verité" for his 1961 doc»»»

Parliamentary elections in Malta began on Saturday as voters cast their ballots in elections likely to secure a record-setting fourth term for the Labour government, according to opinion polls, despite concerns about over-construction and corruption in the tiny Mediterranean nation. Preli»»»