The US Justice Department has reached a tentative plea agreement with an ex-intelligence officer suspected of faking a classified CIA assignment to steal more than $40 million in government-provided gold bars as “work-related expenses.” David Rush, who once worked as a senior CIA official with top-»»»

Priyanka Tamang tells Gulf News about the August sighting that nearly ended the search Dubai: Over two months after Jiku disappeared from Al Mushrif in Abu Dhabi, the reward for his safe return has doubled to Dh30,000, after a Dubai businesswoman who heard his story added Dh15,000 of her own. Speak»»»

JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a co-operative, safe and inclusive framework for artificial intelligence (AI) use among BRICS countries, local media reported Sunday. The South African Broadcasting Corporation, citing Ramaphosa's remarks at the 18th BRICS Summit »»»

Milestone supports UAE industrial growth and economic diversification Abu Dhabi: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial transformation, has approved more than Dh30 billion in cumulative financing since 2021, achieving its five-yea»»»

Damascus, Sep.13 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received on Sunday Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, in Damascus in the presence of Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. The meeting focused on ways to enhance relations between Syria and Türkiye and included an exchange o»»»

AMMAN — Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce Chairman, Khalil Haj Tawfiq, said on Saturday that an upcoming Jordan-EU Investment Conference is a key milestone in advancing economic relations between the Kingdom and EU nations, and forging deeper economic partnerships that go beyond the scope of tr»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) and the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation, exchange expertise and align work frameworks in accordance with the legislation governing the two institutions.The MoU was signed »»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC), with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), launched recently an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Code for listed companies, aimed at strengthening corporate governance, sustainability and resilience and enhancing Jordan’s»»»

Associate Professor Stoyanka Cherkezova is the vice-presidential candidate who will run alongside presidential candidate Ivan Hristanov in the Оctober 25 elections, Hristanov said in an interview with bTV on Sunday. The former caretaker agriculture minister in the Gurov cabinet announced his presid»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Civil Defense said Sunday that the threat had abated in Khamis Mushait and Abha in the southwestern part of the Kingdom following an alert issued by the National Early Warning Platform warning of a potential threat. Posting on the X platform, the Civil Defense stated that residents in»»»

As Sweden heads into a closely fought election, the far right is gaining ground by tapping into concerns over crime and security, issues that some voters increasingly associate with migration. On FRANCE 24, Stockholm University sociologist Zeth Isaksson said the movement has also softened its image»»»

Tehran raises costs for Washington as widening conflict creates fresh bargaining power Dubai: Iran is blockaded, heavily sanctioned and under enormous economic pressure. Yet after months in which Washington appeared to be tightening the screws, Tehran may have found a way to claw back leverage — by»»»

Hainan HAIKOU: More than 31,000 people have been evacuated from at-risk areas in south China's Hainan Province as persistent heavy rain battered parts of the island. As of 750 p.m. Sunday, 31,564 people had been relocated, though no major disasters were reported, according to the provincial committ»»»

Share: Photo illustration – Captagon flows toward the Arab Gulf, while the profits flow back to finance Hezbollah’s weapons and wars. Nearly 450,000 Captagon pills have reportedly been seized in recent Syrian operations. The shipments have not yet been publicly tied to Hezbollah—but the group’s his»»»

DOHA: Team Qatar by Iron Lynx secured a major victory in the Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone, Round 5 of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS), taking first place in the LMGT3 category with the #62 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3. The team, supported by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), claime»»»

A group of 40 Hungarians was evacuated from Milna on the Croatian island of Brač as a major wildfire continued to threaten coastal areas. Hundreds of people were moved to safety overnight, while a 76-year-old woman was reported to be in critical condition. Hungarian authorities say they have no inf»»»

Granite-built mosque unearthed during fourth excavation season in Baha Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has discovered a mosque dating to the first century of the Islamic calendar at the Al Maallamah site in the southwestern Baha region, shedding new light on the Kingdom’s early Islamic ar»»»

Behgjet Pacolli’s company, Mabco, has formally accused the Albanian government in an arbitration proceeding of seeking to terminate its concession for Vlora International Airport and transfer the project to Israeli businessman Ron Yeffet. The allegation is contained in a legal filing submitted by M»»»

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems. Dario Amodei, the head of AI company Anthropic, called on Saturday for the pace o»»»

As AI leaders warn that the technology is advancing faster than our ability to control it, Donald Trump has dismissed some of those concerns as exaggerated. On FRANCE 24, AI philosophy professor Raphaël Millière said this summer's real-world AI security incident shows the risks are no longer hypoth»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed critics of artificial intelligence (AI) who warned firms to slow down development, branding them "negative" forces. The comments came soon after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced his company will not go public this year, citing safety concern»»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Exchange's main benchmark index closed lower on Sunday, falling 142.70 points to finish at 10,864.57, with a total trading value of SAR 3.8 billion. Trading volume reached 187 million shares, with shares of 42 companies advancing, while 221 companies saw their shares decline. Also»»»

Russia is fighting to ensure that every nation has equal access to medicines, food, energy, and the opportunity to receive an education and use the latest technologies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. The President sent a video address to the participants of the International Youth Festival.»»»

Thirteen Indian crew rescued from MT El Gaia; embassy tracks rescue efforts The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday confirmed that one Indian seafarer is missing after an attack on commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman. “We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gai»»»

Speaking on Nova TV on Sunday, President Iliana Iotova said she would decide within the next few days whether to convene the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS). On Saturday, reporters asked her whether she might convene the Council following further explosions at EMCO depots, and Iot»»»

Jakarta: Six people have died and 130 remain missing after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia, Indonesian authorities said on Sunday, as search and rescue teams continued efforts to locate those unaccounted for. The Indonesian search and rescue agency said in a statement that its teams »»»

Riyadh: Qatar swimming champion Nada Mohamed Wafa has been elected Chairperson of the Athletes Committee of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) at the Association's General Assembly meeting in Taif, Saudi Arabia, attended by representatives of its member countries. Wafa's election refl»»»

More than 70,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an offensive to seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with many escaping to Aden and around 1,400 crossing into neighbouring Djibouti. The UN and IOM warn the new displacement wave is worsening an already dire»»»

Fighting is escalating in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi forces seized strategic territory around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting counterstrikes by government forces and reported Saudi air raids. The Houthis also claimed attacks inside southern Saudi Arabia and threatened to disrupt shipping th»»»

From monochrome to colour, royal sea adventure lights up Instagram Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, is known for both his adventurous spirit and his photography. Today, he shared both with his followers and fans.»»»

Staff at public broadcaster Radio France began a two-day strike on Sunday over the appointment of Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief at far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles. Unions accuse Sapin of promoting far-right ideas ahead of next spring's presidential election, while manageme»»»

The BRICS summit in New Delhi ended with a joint declaration calling for greater Global South influence in global governance and urging restraint in the Middle East. The gathering also served as a platform for one-to-one diplomacy, with leaders holding a series of bilateral meetings aimed at easing»»»

Russian forces have continued striking railway infrastructure facilities in western Ukraine used to transport military cargo from Europe, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Sunday. "Strikes continue on railway infrastructure facilities in the western regions of Ukraine used to transport mi»»»

The stakes are high in Sweden's general election, with the far right poised to enter government for the first time. TV4 News journalist Markus Karlsson-Bourrioux explains how opinion polls shifted from a comfortable centre-left lead to a tight race over the summer, and how far-right ideas have gain»»»

Madrid: Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished clear of Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Lando Norris (McLaren) and is now 81 points ahead »»»

Doha, Qatar: Some indicators of Qatar's real estate market declined last week, the 37th week of 2026, according to data from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat). The data, published on the authority's account on X, showed that the total value of sale contracts last week, from Sept. 6 to 1»»»

Doha: The sixth edition of the Seashore Phoenix Games 2026 is witnessing strong participation in its women’s competitions, which began today and continue until tomorrow at Aspire Ladies Hall. More than 150 female athletes are taking part in the competitions according to the media relations speciali»»»

Hungarian shoppers are becoming more cautious about ordering from Temu, Shein and AliExpress after new EU customs rules made low-value purchases from outside the bloc more expensive. PwC Hungary says shopping habits are already shifting, while some European marketplaces are beginning to benefit. Th»»»

Iran is set to meet Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz Dubai: Diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz, fresh attacks in the region and disruptions to energy supplies are among the latest developments as the Iran war continues. For UAE residents, the key areas to watc»»»

Paris, France: France's interior minister on Sunday urged caution as authorities investigated the derailment of a train that injured 44 people, amid questions over whether the incident could have been an act of sabotage. The train, carrying 186 passengers, derailed on Friday between the Normandy ci»»»

Tunis, Sept. 13 (TAP) - August 2026 ranked as the hottest August in Tunisia since 1950, with an average temperature of around 32.3°C, 3.4°C above the normal climate average of 28.9°C. According to the August 2026 monthly climate bulletin issued...»»»

The festival’s third day is packed with lectures, excursions, concerts and cultural events, giving thousands of participants a chance to discover Russia and the Urals and share their own cultures. Participants are touring the EXPO Center, attending educational sessions and enjoying performances of »»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation's AI-powered digital assistant, BOTaina, has earned five Gold Awards at the 2025 MENA Stevie Awards – an achievement that highlights QF's expanding abilities in digital innovation. BOTaina was recognized for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, implementation, and techn»»»

Leaders reaffirm deep-rooted ties as Jordanian monarch arrives in Abu Dhabi King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in Abu Dhabi today on a fraternal visit to the UAE. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah»»»

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market rose by 100 Syrian pounds compared with Saturday, according to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management on Sunday.The authority said the selling price of a gram of 21-karat »»»

Oman's consulate in Mumbai warns hospital and intensive care costs can be high Dubai: Oman has urged its citizens travelling to India, particularly students, to obtain comprehensive health insurance covering their entire stay amid an increase in cases requiring medical treatment and hospital care. »»»

Trump dismisses significance of Gulf-Iran meeting on regional security US President Donald Trump said Sunday he does not "care" about a proposed meeting between Iran and Gulf states to discuss the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing American conflict with Tehran. "I don't care. That's up to them," th»»»

Vratsa Mayor Kalin Kamenov Saturday identified education, agriculture and high technology as key areas for expanding cooperation with China. He spoke to the Bulgarian News Agency after he took part in an official Bulgarian delegation to China. According to Kamenov, during talks with representatives»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha will host an online information session on its Executive MBA programme on Tuesday, September 22, offering professionals an opportunity to learn more about the programme and its approach to leadership development. The session, titled "Lead with Impact: Discover the HEC P»»»

UAE presidential adviser says deterrence gives diplomacy credibility and strength Dubai: A meeting, which was held between Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reflects the UAE's approach of combining deterrence with diplomacy»»»