Dubai: There’s a refreshing lack of cynicism when Regé-Jean Page talks about his love for a good romantic comedy and and that’s exactly what drew him to it You, Me & Tuscany, out in UAE cinemas today on April 9. “My initial reaction was relief at reading a romantic comedy that cared about the roman»»»

Head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, Ravshanbek Sabirov, met with representatives of A-CAR (Chuan Yi LLC), the agency’s press service reported. According to the statement, the parties discussed prospects for investment cooperation in the automotive sector, including the supply and »»»

Dubai: In the UAE, a new kind of economy is flourishing, one powered not just by money, but by generosity. Small businesses have been turning their success into support for local communities, who have been both their customers and partners in giving. What started as simple forms of assistance have »»»

German-Bulgarian solar photovoltaic developer Sunotec said on April 7 it has secured a structured equity investment from funds managed by Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities unit to support its expansion across Europe. The»»»

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle reacted Tuesday night to President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week cease-fire in the conflict with Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week cease-fire in the wa»»»

Australia's most decorated living soldier will remain behind bars after his legal team did not seek bail following his arrest over multiple alleged war crimes, local media reported on Wednesday. Police on Tuesday arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes in connecti»»»

The euro zone's private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand - a key gauge for economic health - falling for the first time in ‌eight months, a survey showed on Tuesday. The S&P Global euro zone Comp»»»

Originally from Pakistan and now proudly based in Doha, Haider Ali is making his mark in Qatar’s thriving real estate sector as a Leasing Agent with NelsonPark Property LLC, one of the country’s most trusted and award-winning real estate agencies. Before relocating to Qatar, Ali built a solid found»»»

Dubai: After headliner Kanye West was denied entry into the UK to headline Wireless Festival, organisers have now announced that its 2026 event will be cancelled. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.According to The Independent, the cancellation comes»»»

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump is pursuing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting in federal elections, both with an executive order and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act that is being mulled by U.S. Congress. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Preside»»»

Melbourne: Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday. Police have not confirmed the name of the 47-year-old former sol»»»

Ben Roberts-Smith pictured in March 2022 outside federal court in Sydney during a defamation trial in which he unsuccessfully sued three former Fairfax group newspapers for carrying articles implicating him in war crimes in the Afghanistan war. File photo by Dan Himbrechts/EPA-EFE April 7 (UPI) -- »»»

Dubai: “I never mentioned a name! If someone assumes I’m speaking about them, that’s their problem.” At his villa in Jumeirah, seated at his dining table, Dubai Bling reality show star and UAE businessman Ebraheem Al Samadi is exactly what you expect: larger-than-life, disarmingly warm, and entirel»»»

Dubai: When Alia Bhatt took on hosting duties at a recent Bollywood awards night in Mumbai, it should have been a mic-drop moment ideally. A mainstream Bollywood A-lister and a woman commanding the stage solo? That’s not just rare, it’s refreshing. Such privileges are often bestowed to male superst»»»

Meerimbek Koichumanov, Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, met with representatives of the German company Lenus Health GmbH, led by Sam Azimi, and the German Global Trade Forum Berlin, including Eberhard J. Trempel, Head of China Forum Berlin, and Natallia Lenchanka, Repres»»»

Dubai: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, in a recent podcast, called out the constant over-sexualisation she faces by the Indian paparazzi. She says it's invasive and there's never any consent in how images of women are captured and circulated. In a candid conversation on the Raj Shamani Podcast, Ka»»»

David Smith, Guardian's Washington bureau chief, is our guest.»»»

Illegal land use has been uncovered in Toguz-Toro district of Jalal-Abad region, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, the foreign-owned company Avrora-Tour LLC, headed by a foreign national identified as L.Zh.Zh., unlawfully occupied a land»»»

Dubai: When Elon Musk began positioning SpaceX for what could be a record-breaking IPO, the headline figure—up to $75 billion—drew the most attention, but the proposed listing is shaping up as much as a referendum on Musk’s broader strategy as it is on the company itself. Get updated faster and for»»»

Dubai: Advocate Mohammed Siyad has withdrawn from representing Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith in an alleged attempted sexual assault case, following mounting backlash over his association with the film’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). Ranjith, who was recently arrested in connection with the cas»»»

Dubai: Legendary Franco-Lebanese pianist Omar Harfouch, fresh from performing in some of the world’s most powerful rooms, is a man on a mission in Dubai. A few days ago, he had played for Pope Francis at the Vatican, and just before that, his Concerto for Peace was staged at Mar-a-Lago, the estate »»»

The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war in Ukraine to multiple bouts of pressure and insults from US President Donald Trump, who has questioned its core mission and threatened to seize Greenland. But it is the US-Israeli war with Iran, thousands »»»

US President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval during her role as US attorney general, replacing her with his former personal attorney Todd Blanche. US President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his attorney&nb»»»

US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after months of strained relations and named his former personal lawyer to serve as the acting chief of the Justice Department. Pentagon ​chief ​Pete Hegseth has asked the ​U.S. ‌Army ⁠Chief ‌of Staff ⁠Randy George to step ​down»»»

Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC has been granted subsoil use rights for Taldy-Bulak deposit in Talas region. The corresponding order was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the document, the company is authorized to develop the Taldy-Bulak gold and copper deposit covering 178.6 hectares an»»»

Boris Azarenko is a Russian entrepreneur and co-founder of Vesper, a Moscow-based developer of high-end residential property. With a background in finance, Azarenko held senior positions in banking and corporate investment before moving into premium residential development, where he has helped shap»»»

Polls ahead of the Hungarian elections point to an opposition victory, but players behind the scenes expect Prime Minister Viktor Orban to come out on top. Others say it’s a scenario ripe for a Kiev-style ‘color revolution’. READ MORE: Battle for Hungary: EU attacks on Orban are a sign of worse thi»»»

Dubai: XBASE Virtual Assets Broker & Dealer Services LLC, operating as Relm and a subsidiary of XBD Group, has received its full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license authorises Relm to operate as a regulated virtual asset»»»

Dubai: Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken a key step toward what could become the largest stock market debut in history, after confidentially filing for an initial public offering in the US. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company submitted draft registration documents t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Racing returned to Al Rayyan Racecourse after a fortnight and the highlight of the day did not disappoint as Dubawi Spectre stole the show to claim the Al Jassasiya Cup in a nail-biting finish last evening. The six-year-old gelding, owned by Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, bided his ti»»»

Dubai: When universities across the UAE moved classes online or went hybrid, the challenge wasn’t just academic continuity, it was keeping thousands of students emotionally steady through an uncertain time. At Zayed University, Assistant Provost for Student Affairs Jane Tatterton says the solution »»»

Dubai: While several Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan haven't openly praised Dhurandhar 2, there's one global star who has robustly celebrated the box-office juggernaut. And that's Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ranveer Singh's co-star from hits like Bajirao Mastani, Gunday and Dil »»»

Dubai: When you think of the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, the first image that comes to mind is often a live concert: lights flashing, music reverberating through thousands of fans, and the thrill of a packed crowd. But understandably, in uncertain times due to regional conflict, the iconic venue is p»»»

Daniyar Malabekov has been appointed Acting Mayor of Kok-Zhangak, Suzak district state administration reported. He was born in 1988 in Bazar-Korgon district of Jalal-Abad region. In 2011, he graduated from the University of Economy and Entrepreneurship with a degree in accounting and auditing. He w»»»

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on March 31 warning that it would target US technology and AI companies it accused of facilitating "terrorist operations" against Iranian citizens, naming 18 firms as potential targets. »»»

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on March 31 warning that it would target US technology and AI companies it accused of facilitating "terrorist operations" against Iranian citizens, naming 18 firms as potential targets. »»»

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on March 31 warning that it would target US technology and AI companies it accused of facilitating "terrorist operations" against Iranian citizens, naming 18 firms as potential targets. »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 31: Donald Trump fumes at the Supreme Court as its judges prepare to hear arguments in a constitutional case over his 2025 executive order on birthright citizenship. Also, the Financial Times alleges that Pete Hegseth sought to make investments in defence companie»»»

The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against a Colorado state law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ minors, siding with a Christian therapist who challenged it on the grounds of free speech. At issue is the constitutionality of a 2019 Colorado law that prohibits licensed practitioners from condu»»»

Three former FBI agents have filed suit against FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi and their departments for firing them based on perceived political affiliation. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit against FBI »»»

Bangkok: Microsoft announced Tuesday it plans to invest more than $1 billion in cloud and AI data centre infrastructure and operations in Thailand over the next two years. As demand for artificial intelligence heats up, tech giants are racing to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia, attract»»»

Dubai: The BBC’s decision to sack Scott Mills relates to a 2016 police investigation into “serious sexual offences” against a teenage boy, according to a Mirror report. Mills was questioned by police under caution but the case was dropped because of a lack of evidence. However the news outlet claim»»»

Kyrgyzstan will increase electricity generation from renewable energy sources and small hydropower plants to 1.2-1.5 billion kilowatt-hours in 2026. Deputy Energy Minister, Nasipbek Kerimov, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architectu»»»

A broker for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to make a big investment in major defense companies in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on »»»

Dubai: The closing moments of the Dubai World Cup 2026 weren’t filled with drones, fireworks or pop spectacle. Instead, the Meydan racecourse on Saturday fell into a rare moment of stillness as Lebanese singer Amanda Maalouf delivered a powerful orchestral rendition of a beloved Emirati song. Backe»»»

Pete Hegseth's Morgan Stanley broker contacted BlackRock in February about a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense ETF — shortly before the US launched strikes on Iran, the Financial Times reported. Pete Hegseth's broker contacted BlackRock about a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense »»»

Dubai: Seasoned radio presenter Scott Mills is no longer employed by the BBC, confirmed the broadcaster, after allegations concerning his personal conduct emerged. In a brief statement, according to The Guardian, the corporation said it would not comment on individual cases but confirmed that Mills»»»

An investment agreement for the construction of a cement plant in Chui region has been signed in Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers announced. The document was signed on March 30 between the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and SHENFENG ZET CEMENT LLC. The project envisages the construction of »»»

Dubai: Dubai South has awarded a Dh2 billion contract to develop multiple phases of its HAYAT residential community, marking a key step forward for the large-scale project. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai South Properties, the real estate de»»»

Hong Kong: Desperate to help his sick dog, one Australian man went down the ultimate ChatGPT research hole, using artificial intelligence to design a personalised experimental treatment and finding top scientists to administer it. Paul Conyngham's months-long quest to fight his rescue mutt Rosie's »»»