Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has recorded significant growth in the use of alternative penalties and measures to imprisonment for minor offences and misdemeanours, reinforcing a rehabilitative and corrective approach that supports offenders' reintegration into society while s»»»

A military ceremony and wreath-laying at the Sailor Monument in Burgas Sea Garden marked the 147th anniversary of the Bulgarian Navy on Wednesday. The event was attended by Bulgarian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, regional and municipal officials, representatives of the Interior Minist»»»

Paris, France: The Musee de Grenoble in France's Isere department has stepped up security measures following a robbery attempt involving two individuals who tried to break into the museum's northwestern wing by smashing a window. However, a security guard remained focused and responded immediately »»»

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Shaping the future of energy goes far beyond technological advancements; it is defined by leaders who can convert uncertainty into opportunity, balance innovation with resilience, and construct organisations prepared for a fundamentally transformed world. As Distribuție Oltenia accelerates its tran»»»

Damascus, Aug. 5 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh welcomed Tuesday the positive assessment issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding continued momentum in Syria’s economic recovery, improved growth and fiscal performance. In a post on his Facebook page, Barnieh sa»»»

SINGAPORE: Shipping traffic at the key Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints of the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab El-Mandeb was little changed on Tuesday from the previous day, ship-tracking data showed. Eight vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, including five tankers and three bulk carriers, ship»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said on Wednesday that they attacked a Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu, in the Red Sea, as the rebels pressed on with their declared maritime blockade of the kingdom. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.This was the eighth Saudi»»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Wednesday they had targeted a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea as part of an ongoing maritime blockade in retaliation of Saudi blockade, warning of further escalation against Saudi shipping routes. In a statement, the Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier Gener»»»

Mexico City: Mexican authorities said Tuesday they dismantled four clandestine oil refineries and seized almost a million liters (6,300 barrels) of petroleum derivatives. For years organized crime gangs in Mexico have engaged in fuel smuggling, siphoning hydrocarbons from the pipelines and installa»»»

Every year, up to 70 percent of young people of conscription age in Kyrgyzstan are found unfit for military service. A draft concept for the development of the pre-conscription training system for youth until 2030, submitted for public discussion, says. According to the authors of the document, thi»»»

Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off commercial rights to the World Cup. The FIFA president has been the subject of a torrent of criticism, and no small »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco stands to benefit from a post-war surge in oil demand as buyers rebuild depleted inventories once the conflict ends, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ziad Al-Murshed said. Demand is likely to rise because of the “urgent need” to replenish inventories drawn d»»»

Jordan Football Association President Ali bin Hussein launched a public attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, accusing him of “blackmail” and claiming FIFA offered to help solve the kingdom's problems in exchange for his endorsement. Bin Hussein alleged that FIFA verbally communicat»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined the mechanisms for recruiting domestic workers in the UAE, either through licensed recruitment agencies or via direct recruitment without an intermediary. The ministry explained that each recruitment method involves d»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday, while Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help bring an end to the war. Trump was asked by reporters traveling with him in California ab»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed and pushed back on a recent deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Netanyahu's remarks cast more doubt on the deal to disarm Hamas, which was seen »»»

Paris, France: Scientists plan to use a total solar eclipse that will be visible in Spain next week as a rare chance to learn more about the stormy, unpredictable nature of our star. When the Moon blots out the Sun on August 12, teams will leap into action studying its magnetic field, atmosphere an»»»

Washington, Aug. 5 (SANA) Oil prices fell more than 5% at settlement on Tuesday, reaching their lowest levels in three weeks after statements indicating progress in diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran reduced concerns over possible disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of »»»

For Cecile Roukoz, a lawyer whose brother died in the Beirut port explosion six years ago, accountability remains a priority. Families of victims of the port blast gathered Tuesday on the sixth anniversary of the catastrophe, demanding answers and accountability in a country long plagued by officia»»»

Dubai: For many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), leaving college behind was a sacrifice made to provide a better future for their families. Years later, many have built successful careers overseas but never had the chance to complete a degree. A new government programme aims to change that. The Ph»»»

The political storm surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin's alleged remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan has intensified, with actor-politician Khushbu Sundar launching a blistering attack on the former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister. Calling his comments "vulgar, crude and crass," Khushbu in an intervie»»»

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised on Tuesday night following a police response at his Miami home, after members of the public raised concerns over content he had livestreamed on TikTok. What happened Emergency vehicles were seen outside Hilton's residence in Miami on Tuesday evening a»»»

1 of 3 | The Democratic primary for Michigan’s Senate seat between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens is just one of Tuesday’s key races to watch. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Democratic primary race between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens for a Michiga»»»

Shipping in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River has not been suspended, but only a limited number of vessels continue to operate due to restrictions caused by low water levels, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River (EAEMDR) said. As of August 5, the water le»»»

DOHA: The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University's College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with Al Jazeera Media Institute, has concluded two professional diploma programs: the Digital Media and AI-Supported Content Creation Diploma and the Live Television Broadcasting Diploma. B»»»

RIYADH: The European Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia said economic relations between the EU and Saudi Arabia are entering a new phase of expansion, driven by new partnerships, more European companies entering the Kingdom’s market, and deeper investment commitments, as the chamber seeks to broad»»»

More than 800,000 people displaced by war in Lebanon have begun returning to their hometowns following a lull in violence amid the Israel-Hezbollah war, the United Nations said. The announcement late on Tuesday came as Lebanon and Israel began a new round of U.S.-sponsored talks in Rome aimed at en»»»

Cobalt hydroxide exported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to China between 2000 and 2024 may have contained an estimated 2,000–5,000 tonnes of uranium, according to a peer-reviewed study developed alongside an investigation by Lighthouse Reports and the Financial Times. The quantitative e»»»

A delegation from Afghanistan’s Taliban-controlled Ministry of Agriculture has arrived in Moldova after obtaining visas under circumstances that the Moldovan government says it is investigating, prompting questions over how the visit was authorised, according to Free Europe. Moldova does not recogn»»»