Bengaluru parents, younger sister murdered; daughter, boyfriend arrested
Bengaluru: A woman and her live-in partner have been arrested for allegedly murdering her parents and younger sister in a shocking triple homicide that has stunned Bengaluru, police said on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Shweta and her boyfriend Kenneth. Investigators believe the kill»»»
Almost omnipotent body to be created by Péter Magyar
PM Péter Magyar has talked about as much as HUF 60 trillion (approximately €169 billion) oligarchs close to previous premier Viktor Orbán could win on public procurements during the 16 years of the Orbán-era through rigged public procurement and dubious dealings. The proposed new authority, however»»»
QNA launches Social Media Monitoring and Analysis Training program
Doha: Qatar News Agency (QNA) launched a training program titled "Monitoring and Analyzing Social Media," as part of the QNA Training Center's 2026 training plan. The three-day course aims to develop participants' abilities in monitoring and analyzing content published on social media platforms, se»»»
India startup head Kunal Shah appointed as new WhatsApp boss
Mumbai, India: Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah to be the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app's massive user base. The announcement, made Monday night, was accompanied by news that Meta would also lead a $900 million funding round in »»»
Social Partners Discuss Draft Amendments to Labour, Social-Security, Health Legislation
Bulgaria's National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) is meeting on Tuesday, the Government Information Service said. The social partners' agenda includes draft amendments to labour, social-security and health legislation: revisions to the Labour Code, to the Social Insurance Code and to th»»»
Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM says
JERUSALEM: A former Israeli prime minister acknowledged on Tuesday that Israel had smuggled Starlink Internet receivers into Iran to help anti-government protesters, though he said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government failed to follow through on the plans. Naftali Bennett, who served as »»»
Deadly Philippine school shooting planned in advance, say police
Tacloban, Philippines: Two teens who allegedly killed three fellow students in a rare Philippine school shooting planned the attack in advance, police said Tuesday, revealing one had trained at a firing range. Determining a motive, however, remained a work in progress, with bullying cited as a fact»»»
UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint
Paris, France: UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for faster action on global warming, challenging AI firms to "come clean" about their environmental footprint and warning that fossil fuels were driving climate and energy crises. As Europe bakes under a second heatwave in as many months, Gute»»»
Egypt approves 2026/27 budget, economic development plan
RIYADH: Egypt’s budget for the next fiscal year has received final approval by the country’s House of Representatives, along with the Economic and Social Development Plan and the medium-term plan through 2029/30. Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk explained that the budget targets revenues of approxim»»»
Wikipedia won’t let AI edit articles, cofounder says
LONDON: Wikipedia does not trust artificial intelligence enough to let it play a direct role in editing articles on its platform, cofounder Jimmy Wales told AFP on Monday. The problem of AI “hallucinations” — in which fabricated output is confidently presented — has been reduced with newer AI model»»»
Macroeconomic Stability in Russia Ensured - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The macroeconomic stability in Russia is ensured, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "The stability of the Russian economy is ensured, macroeconomic stability is absolutely guaranteed, and no one doubts this," Peskov told reporters, commenting on the impact of volat»»»
Diplomat says any attacks on Lebanon a 'red line' for Iran
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, affirmed Tuesday that the resumption of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program is contingent upon the implementation of five points outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the role of the International Atomic Energy»»»
Almost all of Spain under heat warnings
Madrid: Nearly all of Spain was under a heat alert on Tuesday, with parts of the south and north of the country placed on the highest warning level as a heatwave grips most of western Europe. National weather agency AEMET issued red alerts -- a warning for "extraordinary danger" -- for areas around»»»
King of Thailand receives credentials of Qatar's Ambassador
Bangkok: King of the Kingdom of Thailand HM Maha Vajiralongkorn received the credentials of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Thailand HE Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Sada. HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin H»»»
Europe's defense ambitions get reality check
BusinessEuropeEurope's defense ambitions get reality check Srinivas MazumdaruEuropean countries have been trying to scale up and integrate their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts. https://p.dw.com/p/5FoZ6Europe's de»»»
UAE e-invoicing countdown begins: New deadlines, rules and risks explained
Dubai: The UAE's e-invoicing rollout is moving from planning to execution, with new guidance from the Ministry of Finance and expert analysis highlighting that many businesses may still be underestimating the scale of change required. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now »»»
From pause to purpose: How this Lebanese mother found a new path in the UAE
Dubai: At one point in her life, Claudia El Haddad pressed pause on a decade-long career in finance. There was no dramatic exit, no sudden change of direction, just a decision to step away from her role as a chief accountant to raise her children. What she did not realise then was that the pause wo»»»
Romania secures full PNRR grant allocation after latest talks with European Commission
In an extraordinary meeting on Monday, the Romanian government adopted a memorandum giving the Ministry of Investments and European Projects a mandate to finalise the adjustment of Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), following technical talks with the European Commission. Interi»»»
RoCapital IFN launches Wonga digital lending brand in Romania
RoCapital IFN, a company with more than 12 years of experience on the local financial services market and part of the KRUK Group, has launched the international Wonga brand in Romania. The launch brings to the local market a digital consumer lending model developed in Poland, where Wonga ranks seco»»»
PM Radev Presents Bulgaria's 2026 Science Olympiad Teams with National Flag
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev presented the country's 2026 science Olympiad teams with the national flag here on Tuesday. "It is an honour and a genuine pleasure to be among some of Bulgaria's brightest minds. Your achievements are proof that talent, hard work, and perseverance can turn dre»»»
Russia says US drifting from role as ‘objective mediator’ in Ukraine war
MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday said the United States was no longer trying to be an “objective mediator” in its efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine war, launched by Moscow’s offensive in 2022. US-led talks on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II remain effectively frozen as Presiden»»»
Israeli gunfire kills one in south Lebanon: state media
BEIRUT: Israeli machine gun fire killed one person and wounded two others on Tuesday in southern Lebanon, state media reported, despite a reduction in hostilities there following the declaration of a new ceasefire. “A young man was killed and two others were wounded” when Israeli soldiers “opened f»»»
Schools plan to close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave
London, United Kingdom: Multiple schools in England were shutting early Tuesday and set to remain closed for two more days with a heatwave expected to set new records in the UK as it spreads across Europe. The UK's meteorological office issued an extremely rare red heat warning -- only issued once »»»
Eco-activist walks from Karakol to Bishkek to promote tree planting - | 24.KG
Eco-activist Andrei Panaev has set off on a walking journey from Karakol to Bishkek to draw public attention to environmental issues and the need for greening initiatives across the country. According to Panaev, the campaign is being held under the slogan of preserving a shared future and developin»»»
Tourism investors urged to act before KSA’s ‘competitive advantage’ window closes
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has called on global investors and developers to come and explore tourism and hospitality projects in the Kingdom, as the current window of competitive advantage will not remain open indefinitely. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh on Ju»»»
Old Dubai Zoo site in Jumeirah to house homes and makeover begins with 710-m walk through memory
Dubai: For nearly 30 years, Puerto Rico-born artist Solimar Miller has called Dubai home. She remembers visiting the old Dubai Zoo in Jumeirah shortly after she arrived in 1997. Back then, it was one of the city's few attractions, before the Burj Al Arab rose from its scaffold and before Jumeirah b»»»
Hungary passes anti-graft measures, eyeing EU funds
Budapest: Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday approved anti-corruption measures, part of new Prime Minister Peter Magyar's sweeping reform drive and aimed at helping the country get billions of euros in withheld European Union funds. The EU announced late last month it would unlock more than 16 billion »»»
Romanian companies face stricter liquidity test as insolvencies increase
The rise in the number of insolvencies in Romania reflects a more demanding market and a natural selection of vulnerable companies, rather than the emergence of a generalised economic crisis, according to an analysis by Cătălin Guriță, lawyer and insolvency practitioner, founding partner of GMCID. »»»
Deadly Philippine school shooting planned in advance, say police
TACLOBAN, Philippines: Two teens who allegedly killed three fellow students in a rare Philippine school shooting planned the attack in advance, police said Tuesday, revealing one had trained at a firing range.Determining a motive, however, remained a work in progress, with bullying cited as a facto»»»
New Sharjah-Oman route promises faster, cheaper cargo movement
Sharjah: Sharjah’s new integrated logistics corridor with Oman has cut cargo transit time from about three months to 35 days, while trucks using approved routes from Oman through Sharjah will be exempt from toll gate fees across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»
Russian Air Defense Systems Shot Down 5 Storm Shadow Missiles - MoD
Russian air defense forces destroyed five Storm Shadow cruise missiles and 462 drones of the armed forces of Ukraine in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Air defense systems shot down 13 guided aerial bombs, five UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles and 462 aircraft-type »»»
Oman considers social media ban for children under 16 amid push to strengthen online child protection
Oman is considering banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms and has launched a public consultation on draft regulations designed to strengthen child protection in the digital environment. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said the consultation seeks fe»»»
Competition Council authorises Pavăl Holding’s acquisition of Carrefour Romania
The Competition Council has authorised the transaction through which Pavăl Holding intends to take over Carrefour Group’s operations in Romania, namely Carrefour România S.A., Supeco Investment S.R.L., Bringo Magazin S.R.L., and Columbus Active S.R.L., according to a press release. Although the act»»»
Israeli Enemy Forces Breach Ceasefire Anew, Attack Civilians in Southern Lebanon
A series of Israeli attacks were reported across southern Lebanon on Tuesday, in violation of the ceasefire reached in the weekend, according to field reports by Al-Manar correspondents. In Haddatha, Israeli occupation forces opened fire on residents during a burial procession that was being escort»»»
MIDAR, Majid Al Futtaim to develop $3.1B mixed-use project in New Cairo’s Mada City Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egyptian master developer MIDAR and Emirati-owned lifestyle conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim have signed a strategic partnership to develop a mixed-use urban project in New Cairo's Mada City, with an initial development value exceeding $3.1 billion, as per a statement issued by the Egypt»»»
Innovation Ministry to Create Advisory Council of Robots
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev announced plans to establish an advisory council of robots at the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation during a discussion on whether Bulgaria can become Europe's innovation and artificial intelligence hub at Webit 2026 in Sof»»»
One killed, 2 wounded as Israeli forces open fire on civilians in Nabatieh al-Fawqa
Israeli forces opened fire Tuesday on civilians in Hadatha and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in south Lebanon, killing one person and wounding 2 others. Israeli soldiers also fired stun grenades in Kfartebnit and Barasheet, while drones overflew Beirut’s southern suburbs, Tyre, and multiple areas across southe»»»
Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with Downing Street in his sights
London: The man who appears destined to be Britain's next Labour prime minister received a hero's welcome in parliament on Monday, after incumbent Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Veteran politician Andy Burnham, fresh from his UK by-election victory last week, was sworn in as an MP. Afterwa»»»
Prime Minister receives Dutch Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tom Berendsen, today in Doha.During the meeting, the relations of cooperation between the two countries were review»»»
SCNS fines migrants and their employers millions of soms - | 24.KG
From June 1 to 10, on-site inspections were conducted in Kyrgyzstan at construction sites, sewing workshops, and other facilities where foreigners are employed. According to the State Committee for National Security, 922 reports were drawn up under Article 431 of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on »»»
Kyrgyzstan plans to borrow $304 million for new railway project - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh a draft law on ratification of an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China on a concessional loan to finance Kyrgyzstan’s share in China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway project. The document is proposed for expedited co»»»
Super acquires Cluj-based Crafting Technologies to launch Romanian tech hub
Super has announced that it will acquire Crafting Technologies, a Romanian company based in Cluj-Napoca, as part of its plan to develop its first technology hub in Romania. The new centre in Cluj will complement the work of more than 900 technology specialists across Super’s offices in Croatia, Spa»»»
Light attack drone drops stun grenade in the outskirts of Bar’ashit southern Lebanese town: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondnet in southern Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces open fire on residents in Haddatha during a burial procession escorted by the Lebanese Army - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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3 Palestinians martyred, 20 others wounded in Gaza in last 24 hours: Health Ministry in Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli occupation forces open fire on a Civil Defense team from the Islamic Health Society and civilians while they were retrieving bodies from rubble in Nabatieh Al-Fawqa: Al-Manar correspondent in southenr Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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AI-driven health searches raise new challenges for healthcare systems – EY report
Consumers are increasingly using artificial intelligence and digital channels to make health decisions and access healthcare services, from requesting tests and prescriptions to self-diagnosis and treatment, according to the EY Global Consumer Health 2026 report. The report is based on a survey of »»»
‘Destructive’ fossil fuels behind energy and climate crises: UN chief
PARIS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for the world to act with “far greater urgency” to limit global warming, warning that fossil fuels were driving twin climate and energy crises. “On the surface, these crises may seem separate. But they share the same destructive force: Fos»»»
Ransom note claims US TV star’s mother died after disappearance: media
LOS ANGELES: A ransom note connected to the disappearance of US television host Savannah Guthrie’s mother said she had died, US media reported on Monday. Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona in the early hours of February 1. Security camera footage released by authoritie»»»
Over 9,100 residents evacuated, schools suspended as rainstorms hit SW China
Guiyang: More than 9,100 residents have been evacuated in southwest China's Guizhou Province, as torrential rains have lashed multiple parts of the province since Monday, authorities said Tuesday. Among the affected areas, the city of Duyun in the Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qiannan ordere»»»