Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has introduced a smart home vehicle impoundment system allowing motorists to keep impounded vehicles at their homes instead of designated traffic facilities, under an electronically monitored scheme. Under the new mechanism, a tracking device approved by the Gen»»»

US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US and Israel would pause planned strikes on Iran has eased fears of an immediate escalation, but uncertainty remains after Tehran rejected key claims about a proposed deal. Meanwhile, OPEC+ has agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels a»»»

US President Donald Trump's posts on his Truth Social platform can move markets with a few keystrokes. Starting Saturday, for a fee of $100,000 a month, Wall Street traders can access his "Truth API" service to have high-speed access to the president's announcements about economic policy and g»»»

Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight killed at least nine people after hitting several residential buildings, local authorities said on Sunday. Seven people were also killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, a day after Hamas said it had agreed to the latest deal on ending the war. Gaza civil defence of»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has agreed to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Egypt, expanding its presence in one of the group's core regional markets and strengthening its position in Egypt's consumer banking sector. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h»»»

At least three people have been killed and 21 wounded after a homemade explosive device was detonated at a restaurant in Moscow, Russian officials said late Saturday. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called the attack a “brutal terrorist act” but did not say who he thought was responsible.  An exp»»»

The Ukrainian armed forces carry out daily attacks on Energodar (Enerhodar) and the area around the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Sunday. "Over the past week, the situation around the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and in Ener»»»

RIYADH: A humanitarian aid convoy from Saudi aid agency KSrelief has arrived in the Gaza Strip carrying food baskets as part of a campaign to support the Palestinian people. The Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, KSrelief’s partner in Gaza, immediately began distributing the aid to thousands of»»»

Budapest: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced Sunday the shutdown of the country's sole nuclear power plant after record-low water levels in the Danube river forced its first halt in 44 years. The move marks the latest stage in an energy crisis triggered by prolonged drought and extreme»»»

Moscow: Ukraine attacked multiple regions of Russia on Sunday, killing at least eight people, Russian officials said. Some of the strikes hit hundreds of kilometres from the front line, according to authorities. Both Moscow and Kyiv have upped attacks on each other in recent months, as US-led talks»»»

RIYADH: OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day in September as the group continues to adjust output while supporting market stability. The decision was taken during a virtual meeting of the seven OPEC+ countries that had previously announced additional volu»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - There is no agreement between Iran and the United States to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, it will remain closed as long as US military action against the Islamic Republic continues, the Fars news agency reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter. »»»

Ceuta: At least 72 people died during the mass influx in recent days of migrants into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday. Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain’s north African te»»»

The Pentagon is planning to transfer leadership of the Germany-based NATO command coordinating military aid to Ukraine to another member of the military bloc as Washington continues to scale back its military presence in Europe, Politico reported on Friday, citing an unnamed NATO official. Ukraine »»»

TAIF: Mamoun Amr Al-Kabbani became the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb champion on Saturday after the third and final round concluded at the Aqabat Al-Muhammadiyah in Al-Shafa, Taif. Organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, and managed by Bakhashab Motorsport in partne»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued to expand in June, with total bank credit rising 7.3 percent year on year to SR3.42 trillion ($912 billion) and overall bank deposits increasing 8.9 percent to SR3.13 trillion, official data showed. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central »»»

JEDDAH: If traditional Egyptian home-cooked dishes are what you’re after, Tante at Jeddah Vibes Mall on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street is the place to go. Tante, which means “aunt,” was established by the well-known Egyptian comedian Ashraf Abdel Baky. The first impression of the trending spo»»»

Dubai: The UAE accounts for around 57 per cent of Boeing's aircraft order backlog in the Middle East, underlining its position as one of the US planemaker's most important global markets as the country's airlines continue to expand their fleets. According to Boeing's latest 2026 data, the UAE has m»»»

Dubai: Russian tourist arrivals to the UAE are expected to exceed one million by the end of the summer season, driven by expanding direct air links and sustained demand for the Gulf destination, according to the Russian Union of Travel Industry. The industry body said the UAE continues to rank amon»»»

Dubai: Visitors from the UAE remained the largest source of international arrivals to Oman during the first half of 2026, highlighting the continued strength of regional travel to the sultanate, official data showed. Statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) s»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will use threats from the United States as a ground to increase the country's combat readiness, Iranian Defense Minister Majid Ebn-e-Reza said on Sunday. "Although the enemy's recent statements are part of a psychological and cognitive warfare campaign, we consider every thr»»»

China: The roar of engines fills the night air in China's Chongqing city as tourists awkwardly clamber onto gleaming motorbikes and cling to muscular drivers to star in personalised videos. Teams of sellers hawk their filming services to passersby, many of whom have been drawn to the city and its c»»»

RIYADH: With the World Cup dominating the summer, many transfers went under the radar from across the world. But one done deal tells the story of where the Saudi Pro League is heading next. Al-Hilal beat several European clubs to the signature of West Ham’s winger Crysencio Summerville in a deal wo»»»

Ceuta, Spain: At least 72 people died during last week's mass influx of migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday. Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain's north African te»»»

Surabaya, Indonesia: An Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday, killing five people and leaving another 41 missing after some jumped overboard, search and rescue officials said. A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, said the regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency, which provi»»»

Madinah continues to attract visitors during the summer vacation with its religious, cultural, and historical landmarks, alongside entertainment venues and experiences that combine worship, learning, and exploration of the city’s heritage. The Prophet’s Mosque remains the city’s central landmark, s»»»

Today’s Germany is a grim, unhappy place. Thirty-six years after West Germany’s take-over of the former East Germany (polite term: re-unification), which was supposed to herald a golden age of national fulfilment, citizens are in a very foul mood. According to Ipsos, one of Germany’s go-to pollster»»»

The recent burst of illegal migration into Spain’s Moroccan exclave of Ceuta was, above all, a sensational media event produced for political effect. It will have lasting consequences, but not in terms of who ended up where: Of the about 50,000 migrants who suddenly, as if on command, stormed Ceuta»»»

Interviewed on bTV on Sunday, Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev said that a joint right-wing presidential candidate of the Democratic Bulgaria coalition and GERB is currently out of the question. GERB know this very well, and they are fully aware of the reasons why, Mirchev said. "Given that yo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relatio»»»

Jeddah: Kitesurfing is growing in popularity among marine sports in Saudi Arabia, driven by the natural advantages of its coastlines, particularly along the Red Sea. The sport combines surfing and paragliding, with riders using a kite to harness wind power and propel the board. It requires balance,»»»

Two people have died during this year’s Ozora Festival in central Hungary, including a 45-year-old American man whose death is being investigated by police and a 39-year-old woman who suffered sudden cardiac arrest. According to the Fejér County Police Headquarters, the fatal incident involving the»»»

Dubai: Oman's Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has urged consumers to stop using the ZWILLING ENFINIGY Pro 1.5-litre electric kettle immediately after identifying a potential defect that could pose a burn risk. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone call with HE Dr. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the call, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, holds phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the call, they reviewed the cooperation relation»»»

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA) Companies participating in Motor Show 2026 in Damascus said the exhibition has provided an opportunity to showcase the latest automotive technologies, strengthen business partnerships and expand their presence in the Syrian market. Representatives of local and international »»»

Jakarta: Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry with 271 people on board caught fire while at sea on Sunday, search and rescue officials said. The captain reported the fire as the vessel sailed from Indonesia’s second-largest city, Surabaya in East Java, to Ma»»»

RIYADH: Oman awarded projects worth 734 million Omani rials ($1.9 billion) and issued new tenders valued at 365 million rials in the first seven months of 2026, as the sultanate stepped up infrastructure and public service investment. The Public Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content sai»»»

Pakistan’s battle against terrorism cannot be won through security operations alone, with the country’s military leadership warning that weak governance remains a central challenge threatening national stability and security, said military spokesperson. Director General Inter-Services Public Relati»»»

GERB will discuss the presidential election in September, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Sunday during the party's New Minds Political Academy. He was responding to a journalist's question about a comment by Democratic Bulgaria co-leader Ivaylo Mirchev that GERB and the right-wing parties woul»»»

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC has established a new well delivery performance standard, routinely drilling well sections exceeding one mile in length within a single day in some of the UAE’s most complex carbonate rocks, including 6,428 feet drilled in 24 hours. The achievement reflects ADNOC’s commitment to op»»»

Under the patronage of Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, governor of the Qassim Region, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors has been selected as the main sponsor for the Buraydah International Dates Carnival 2026. Toyota Hilux has been named the official car of the carnival. The signing c»»»

London, Aug. 2 (SANA) OPEC+ is expected to approve a production increase of about 188,000 barrels per day from September before pausing further output hikes, according to sources, completing the reversal of the alliance’s voluntary production cuts agreed in 2023. Reuters, citing sources familiar wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Six-year-old Qatar resident Al Ameen bin Ahammed Danish has achieved an extraordinary milestone by setting multiple world records for speed painting, becoming one of the youngest artists to earn recognition from five international record organizations. The Grade 2 student at Scholar In»»»

Jakarta: Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry with 271 people on board caught fire while at sea on Sunday, search and rescue officials said. The captain reported the fire as the vessel sailed from Indonesia's second-largest city, Surabaya in East Java, to Ma»»»

The death toll among migrants trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco has reached 90, according to Spanish media reports citing sources. Spanish authorities have recovered 74 bodies, while Moroccan officials have retrieved 16 others.The crisis erupted in late July, when Ceuta expe»»»

The EU is on course to miss its flagship Digital Decade target of employing 20 million information and communications technology (ICT) specialists by 2030, according to a new Eurofound report. Missing the target by around five million workers raises questions whether Brussels is doing enough to tac»»»

Chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) Ahmed al-Wakil described the new public shop licensing system as a “historic opportunity” to integrate informal businesses into the formal economy, urging traders and business owners to take advantage of government incentives to r»»»

Russian air defense forces have destroyed 1,158 fixed-wing drones and six aerial bombs over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Air defense forces shot down six guided aerial bombs, a US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system missile, and 1,158 fixed-wing unmanned ae»»»

Dubai: Rain is expected to return to parts of the UAE from Monday and continue for four consecutive days, with the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting afternoon showers over eastern and southern regions that could extend to some inland areas. The NCM said the unsettled conditions are b»»»