Rome: Roma took a huge step towards returning to the Champions League by beating local rivals Lazio 2-0 on Sunday in a feisty derby which finished with both teams down to 10 men, while Napoli won 3-0 at Pisa to secure a top-four spot. Roma's players pose ahead the Italian Serie A football match bet»»»

How worrying is the global Ebola emergency? 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty ImagesHealthcare workers pictured during a previous Ebola outbreak in Uganda in 2022 The outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is concern»»»

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported today that Numisma Bank pledged to supply record amounts of cash dollars to it in its Second Phase of cash injection to the Libyan market. The pledge came during the hosting by Naji Issa, the CBL Governor, of senior officials from Numisma Bank last Tuesday (»»»

Malé, Maldives: An international dive safety group sent experts to the Maldives on Sunday to join a multinational recovery effort after five Italians and a rescue diver died in the Indian Ocean tourist destination's deadliest diving disaster, an official said. The five Italians drowned while in a d»»»

Incheon, South Korea: A North Korean women's football team landed in the Republic of Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the isolated country to its southern neighbour in eight years, to play in the Asian Champions League semi-finals. Naegohyang Women's FC -- which means »»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he will no longer recommend the United States as a destination for his children to study or work, citing what he described as a worsening “social climate” in America. Speaking at a Catholic youth conference in Wuerzburg on Friday, the conservative leader sa»»»

LONDON: Wes Streeting’s ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in UK politics. But if anyone was unaware, it’s now official — the former health secretary announced on Saturday his intention to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “We need a proper contest with the be»»»

The International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026), the biennial event dedicated to the national security and civil defence sectors, has announced the launch of five new flagship events as part of its ninth and largest edition to date, set to take place from May 19 to 21 »»»

Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday "to facilitate" the peace talks between Iran and the United States that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire, Iranian media reported. "Mohsin Naqvi arrived today in the Islamic Republic of Iran on an official two-day visit as part of Pa»»»

Dhoa Qatar: Abderrahman Samba and Bassem Hemeida claimed another Qatar one-two in the men’s 400m hurdles as the hosts enjoyed another day of strong performances to strengthen their grip on top spot at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday. With more medals coming in athletics, shooting, table tenni»»»

Also Read: Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi enters final day – your last chance to explore courses and careersAlso Read: Strong start for Edufair Abu Dhabi as students explore study pathways More than 1,700 students from schools across the UAE visited Gulf News Edufair over two days, as the event, open »»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev expressed his gratitude to Dara for the inspiration after the artist won this year’s Eurovision contest. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he said: “Today, a wonderful and talented Bulgarian team won Eurovision and filled our eyes with tears of joy and pride.” "Let’s »»»

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Abu Dhabi: As demand for integrated, lifestyle-focused communities accelerates across the GCC, developers are being pushed to rethink traditional residential models in favour of more connected and experience-driven environments, said Carlos Wakim (pictured), CEO of Bloom Holding, on the sidelines o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Naseem Healthcare has announced a major expansion of services at Naseem Medical Centre Al Khor, introducing comprehensive specialty, super specialty, and aesthetic healthcare services under a new “All Day, Every Day” operational model. Strategically located in one of Qatar’s fastest-gr»»»

Dubai: For Rudra Thapa, the UAE was never part of a long-term plan in the beginning. The Nepali expat arrived in the country in 2013 as a singer for a musical programme. But what he experienced during those few days would eventually shape the course of his life. “After the event was completed, I st»»»

By Burcin Gercek ANKARA — Guney was once a water-rich village fed by 50 springs in Turkey's western Usak province, but since a gold mine opened 20 years ago, they have all dried up."Before, you only had to drill 60 metres to find water," said Ugur Sumer, environmental activist and resident of Guney»»»

Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath is facing deportation proceedings from France, as his presence in the country is now considered a “serious threat to public order” by authorities, his lawyer said on Friday. The activist, a co-founder of the Urgence Palestine organisation, had been detained in Egypt»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi later today on Sunday evening to sight the moon of Dhu Al-Hijjah, the Islamic month during which Muslims perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the religious affairs ministry said. Pakistan launched its pre-Hajj flight operation»»»

The starting point for our opposition work is that this was Hungary’s most successful period of the past hundred years, the most successful 16 years of Hungarian civic development. A Christian, national constitution, full employment, average income quadrupled, a migrant-free country, independent go»»»

Still figuring out university plans? Unsure about scholarships, careers, or even which course fits your future? Today is the final opportunity to explore study options, speak to universities and get answers directly from experts as Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi wraps up its two-day run at Radisson Bl»»»

Dubai: Bandi Bhageerath Sai, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has been arrested in a POCSO case after allegedly admitting during questioning that he sexually assaulted a minor girl, according to the Cyberabad Police. The arrest came hours after the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha has announced the official opening of its newest experience, the ‘Serenity Pool’, an elegant, adult-only sanctuary designed for guests seeking tranquility, privacy, and refined leisure, elevating the resort facilities to new heights. Designed as»»»

Authors: Lorraine Daston and Katharine Park “Wonders and the Order of Nature” is about the ways in which European naturalists from the High Middle Ages through the Enlightenment used the passion and its objects to envision themselves and the natural world. Monsters, gems that shone in the dark, pet»»»

RIYADH: A record-breaking number of venture capitalists are investing in Saudi Arabia’s thriving business environment, with the technology sector proving especially attractive, industry leaders have told Arab News. According to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s latest annu»»»

During my stay at Six Senses Southern Dunes resort, one of Red Sea Global’s destinations, I explored the Pool Bar & Grill, a Latin American restaurant overlooking the main pool with views stretching toward the surrounding dunes. The space is thoughtfully designed, featuring natural marble tables an»»»

During my stay at Six Senses Southern Dunes resort, one of Red Sea Global’s destinations, I explored the Pool Bar & Grill, a Latin American restaurant overlooking the main pool with views stretching toward the surrounding dunes. The space is thoughtfully designed, featuring natural marble tables an»»»

MUNICH: Bayern ‌Munich keeper Manuel Neuer refused to comment on Saturday on the reports that he could be a surprise addition to Germany’s World Cup squad, but did not rule out a possible international comeback. The 2014 World Cup winner, who retired from the national team after Euro 2024, enjoyed »»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered condolences on the passing of Amna Ahmed Mohammed bin Arar Al Dhaheri during a visit to the family’s residence in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the family of the deceased and pray»»»

The international community must take a more active approach to the plight of displaced Palestinians and the Israeli occupation of their land, Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani said on Friday. Iravani made the appeal on the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a term used in the»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed and the Australian Deputy Prime Minister discussed cooperation between the two countries, as wel»»»

A rescue diver died of decompression sickness while diving for the remains of four Italian divers killed in the Maldives. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 16 (UPI) -- A rescue diver has died after an attempt to recover the bodies of four of the five Italians killed on a scuba diving»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Secretariat is effectively ignoring daily Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and the killing of Russian citizens by Ukrainian forces, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on S»»»

Hezbollah issued on Saturday a statement on the 43rd anniversary of May 17 Agreement to warn the Lebanese Authority against similar deviant moves through talk of a “full and comprehensive” peace agreement with the Israeli enemy. Hezbollah also completely rejected any American or non-American foreig»»»

Barcelona: Alex Marquez claimed Catalunya MotoGP sprint victory on Saturday, while Marco Bezzecchi was able to protect his overall lead. Spanish Ducati-Gresini rider Marquez, who triumphed at the Spanish Grand Prix in April, finished just 0.041sec ahead of Pedro Acosta, who started on pole, and thi»»»

MORONI: One person has been killed and five injured in clashes between protesters and security forces on the Comorian island of Anjouan, as unrest over fuel price hikes spreads across the archipelago. “The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Mutsamudu informs the public that a tragic event occurred today»»»

Israel said Saturday it had killed Hamas armed wing chief Ezzedine Al-Haddad in an airstrike in Gaza the previous day, describing him as a key architect of the October 7 attacks. Since Hamas's October 7, 2023 cross-border assault, the Israeli military and intelligence services have waged a campaign»»»

A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said Saturday. "It can now be confirmed that the stranded humpback whale near Anholt is the same whale that was previously stranded in Germany »»»

Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday "to facilitate" the peace talks between Iran and the United States that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire, Iranian media reported. "Mohsin Naqvi arrived today in Iran on an official two-day visit as part of Pakistan's ongoing efforts»»»

Tehran: Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday "to facilitate" the peace talks between Iran and the United States that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire, Iranian media reported. "Mohsin Naqvi arrived today in the Islamic Republic of Iran on an official two-day visit as pa»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday officially confirmed the elimination of the head of the military wing of Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip. "This is a significant operational achievement by the IDF, led by the Southern Command, IDF intelligence, the Israe»»»

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), launched the Museum of Digital Art (MODA), a landmark addition to Dubai’s cultural landscape and the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies. Get updated »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s push to expand female participation in sports began in 2017, when physical education was introduced in girls’ public schools for the first time. The following year, stadiums previously restricted to men were opened to women and families, marking a broader shift in access unde»»»

Degrees alone no longer guarantee employability, industry leaders and university experts agreed during a panel discussion at the second day of Gulf News Edufair 2026, as employers increasingly prioritise adaptability, practical exposure and cross-functional skills over academic credentials alone. S»»»

The era of choosing universities purely for prestige may finally be fading. At Gulf News Edufair 2026 in Dubai, education experts made one thing clear: students today are asking harder, smarter and far more practical questions about studying abroad. During a panel discussion titled High-impact degr»»»

For Palestinians May 15th is a date etched into their souls. Nakba, literally means ‘catastrophe’ in Arabic. For Palestinians on this day in 1948, the day after the State of Israel was declared, the destruction of their homeland began. While Israelis celebrated the birth of their nation, hundreds o»»»

DUBAI: “Once Upon A Time In Gaza,” from Palestinian directors Tarzan and Arab Nasser, has won Best Film at the 10th Critics’ Awards For Arab Films, Deadline reported. Set in Gaza in 2007, the story follows a student and a restaurant owner who begin to sell drugs while delivering sandwiches. Things »»»

Singapore: Football fever is getting a tail-wagging twist in Singapore as fans count down to this year's FIFA World Cup in June. Sportswear giant Adidas is giving pet lovers in the city-state a novel way to show team spirit -- football shirts for their four-legged friends. The company's first pet c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia views the quasi‑indifferent response of Western countries to Russia’s tests of the Sarmat missile system with irony, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Saturday. On Tuesday, Commander of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces Sergei Karakayev reported to »»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Health reported last Thursday (14 May) that its Minister, Mohamed Al-Ghouj, oversaw the ‘‘strategic event’’ in the largest reopening at 13 model clinic complexes (the “Golden Complexes”) in several cities and regions. The Ministry said this step aims to bring ab»»»