WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the US on exchange programs. The ann»»»

On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian resistance organizations launched an attack out of the Gaza Strip and into Israel under the code name “Al-Aqsa Flood.” Israeli and Western mainstream media and politicians rapidly labelled this a massive act of terrorism and flooded the world with tal»»»

These are the conclusions of the first national study evaluating the impact of a financial education program by comparing the general population with program participants before the program began and 12 months after its completion. The study was launched by Banometru to mark its 10th anniversary. T»»»

After years of strong growth, Romania’s residential property market saw a decline in the first half of 2026, but according to a report by Colliers, the figures are not pointing to a major correction. Bucharest, the country’s largest market, has recouped much of the decline seen at the start of the »»»

From course choices to overseas study, find answers and advice under one roof Students, parents and graduates exploring university courses, postgraduate qualifications or study-abroad opportunities can meet education providers and get their questions answered at Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi on Octob»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s land transport sector recorded 10,447 transactions during the first nine months of 2026, marking an increase of nearly 13% compared with the same period last year. Land Transport Affairs recorded 9,265 transactions during the first nine months of 2025, meaning activity in the c»»»

For residents of Israel’s Gaza Envelope, the Hamas-led attack of October 7, 2023, was not an abstract national trauma. Communities close to the Gaza border were among the first to come under assault, and residents spent hours locked in safe rooms, hiding from gunmen and rocket fire. Three years lat»»»

The FBI tracked the movements of Donald Trump’s wife and teenage son and monitored the phone contacts of one of his closest aides during its investigation of him prior to his return to the White House, newly declassified documents have revealed. The disclosures are fueling accusations from the Whit»»»

After reports that a lab technician’s death was possibly linked to pneumonic plague in Russia, US officials said they are closely watching the situation. The lab technician is a 28-year-old woman who worked at the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East, which was set up i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s advanced desalination infrastructure provides households with access to high-quality municipal water, yet bottled water remains a popular choice among residents. A new study by Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) examin»»»

VENICE,: The opening in US theaters of the “NAZA” documentary, in which Israeli military insiders describe what they say was the reckless killing of civilians in Gaza, is likely to rekindle the searing debate over America’s military support for Israel ahead of congressional elections. Israel’s wart»»»

Donald Trump and major tech leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta and other tech companies gathered for a meeting at the White House to reach a deal on what Trump described as an “AI constitution” to ensure that frontier models do not pose catastrophic, unintended risks. In the cours»»»

Some of the world’s wealthiest nations agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from their reserve stockpiles over the next four months in an effort to rein in runaway fuel prices. That amounts to around one day’s worth of global oil demand and includes a “frontloaded sub»»»

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council countries recorded the highest value of outward workers’ remittances globally in 2025, with transfers reaching about $161 billion, official data showed. The figure rose 13.6 percent from 2024, marking a second consecutive year of growth after remittance outflows dec»»»

TEHRAN: Huge billboards on the walls of Tehran mocking US President Donald Trump and depicting American drones under the boot of an Iranian soldier are providing a chronicle of Iran’s war with the United States and Israel. AFP got rare access to a team producing the billboards with anti-US messagin»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye will convene the top committee of their joint defense pact in Riyadh next week to review a surge in Houthi attacks on the Kingdom, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday. The meeting of the Strategic Political Def»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye will convene the top committee of their joint defense pact in Riyadh next week to review a surge in Houthi attacks on the Kingdom, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday. The meeting of the Strategic Political Def»»»

Heureka Group, Europe’s largest group of comparison shopping sites and shopping advisors, closed another solid fiscal year, recording higher revenue and cash flow while continuing to invest in the development of its platforms across Central and Eastern Europe. At the same time, Compari.ro, the Grou»»»

GENEVA: Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced Friday that he will quit the government at the end of the year, in a sudden move after more than a decade of ministerial service. Switzerland’s presidency rotates annually among the seven members of the government, called the Federal Council, of which »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Hamburg Higher Regional Court announced on Friday that it had decided not to allow the operators of the Nord Stream gas pipelines to participate as victims in the trial, which will consider the case of former Ukrainian armed forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov. "By decisions date»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian entrepreneur Konstantin Malofeev said on Friday that the US authorities appropriated $10 million from his accounts, and $5.4 million of that amount was transferred to the armed forces of Ukraine. Earlier in the day , the Investigative Committee of Russia announced the ini»»»

ORA will advocate for religious support ‘at the highest level of the Department’ Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs, the latest of his faith-related reforms at the Pentagon. He announced in a speech Wednesday that the office will help offer “first»»»

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs, the latest of his faith-related reforms at the Pentagon. He announced in a speech Wednesday that the office will help offer “first-class religious support” and will report directly to him. “Our department is, yo»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but headed to heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections. Trump’s travel to Texas and Oklahoma kicked off what the president sa»»»

DUBAI: Intensifying summer heat and accelerating climate change is a problem faced by every city in the world. Perhaps nowhere is it as destructive to everyday life than in the Arab world, where even before any notable global warming, summer temperatures can reach unbearable levels. It is a problem»»»

WBJ spoke with Monika Szelenberger, Director of Leasing and Asset Management and a member of the Management Team at Adgar Poland, about rising labor and fit-out costs, shifting tenant expectations, workplace strategy, and how AI could reshape the future of office space WBJ: The past few years have »»»

New AP-NORC poll shows economic dissatisfaction weeks before US midterm elections Washington: Americans are deeply frustrated with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy and rising prices, with most panning his performance and blaming his policies as higher costs threaten his party's chan»»»

Americans are deeply frustrated with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy and rising prices, with most panning his performance and blaming his policies as higher costs threaten his party's chances in November. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research »»»

Bipartisan Bill to Block Chinese Cars Faces Post-Election Roadblock WASHINGTON: Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators struggled to seal an agreement, virtually guaranteeing that the bill will have to wait until after th»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a "damn good" AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. A day later, however, it stopped answering some political questions. "Hello, America. Whatever you need fr»»»

Full purchase price and buyback terms determine how far the metal must rise to break even Dubai: Gold prices can rise and you can still lose money when selling your jewellery. For UAE residents and tourists buying with future resale in mind, making charges can absorb a substantial part of any gain.»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a “damn good” AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. A day later, however, it stopped answering some political questions. “Hello, America. Whatever you need fr»»»

Moving from traditional poly mailers to a more sustainable alternative may seem straightforward, but finding the right supplier can quickly become complicated. Brands have to navigate environmental claims, certification requirements, minimum order quantities, customization options, and material spe»»»

A household with solar panels can charge a battery from surplus generation. Another might buy cheaper electricity overnight and use it later. Both strategies shift energy, but the cost of charging is different, so their savings should not be calculated in the same way. For UK households, solar batt»»»

Most healthcare organizations don’t fail compliance audits because they ignored the rules. They fail because the rules kept changing and nobody noticed in time. Healthcare compliance platforms exist to close that gap, but picking the wrong one means your team is still tracking policy updates in spr»»»

Most healthcare organizations don’t fail compliance audits because they ignored the rules. They fail because the rules kept changing and nobody noticed in time. Healthcare compliance platforms exist to close that gap, but picking the wrong one means your team is still tracking policy updates in spr»»»

LONDON: Prince Harry’s children have been stalked by “certain European paparazzi” while at school in the English countryside, his spokesperson said on Wednesday, describing their conduct as an “extraordinarily reckless” intrusion into the family’s privacy. The incident was the latest security issue»»»

Moving from traditional poly mailers to a more sustainable alternative may seem straightforward, but finding the right supplier can quickly become complicated. Brands have to navigate environmental claims, certification requirements, minimum order quantities, customization options, and material spe»»»

No single topic dominates Wednesday’s print media. The top news in online media and TV morning shows is that a businessman has been shot dead in Plovdiv (South Central Bulgaria), as well as that Greece will return the remains of Bulgaria's Tsar Samuel to Sofia. HOME AFFAIRS Segabg.com reports that »»»

Iran’s meme followed Abbas Araghchi’s meeting with UN chief Antonio Guterres Iran has used a popular Bollywood character to take a swipe at the United Nations, with the Iranian Embassy in India sharing a meme comparing the world body to two very different fictional characters. The embassy posted th»»»

US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State g»»»

Government-sourced answers diverge from Trump on the 2020 election, third term and climate Washington: The Trump administration has lauded its revamped website America.gov as a way to simplify Americans’ access to information and services scattered across a plethora of agency sites, but President D»»»

A transgender New York Times executive allegedly killed by his in-laws over the weekend in California was facing child-abuse charges amid a bitter family battle, newly reported court documents have revealed. Jonathan McKinsey, 40, director of engineering for NYT Games, was gunned down on Saturday a»»»

Within Dubai, traffic is mixed. E44 has slow-moving sections around its central junctions Motorists heading home from Dubai to Sharjah are facing a slow evening commute, with the latest Google Maps updates showing heavy traffic on the main routes into Sharjah, but a noticeably easier journey on sev»»»

President Donald Trump has focused on remaking Washington in his second term, from blades of grass on the White House lawn to new monuments around the city. He regularly directs the presidential helicopter to fly over his projects, surveying his changes from above. No modern president has done more»»»

Three-day event to guide students on degrees, careers, AI and global study paths Gulf News Edufair Dubai has unveiled a comprehensive seminar agenda tackling key questions around higher education, career choices, global study pathways, professional qualifications, AI and the transition from school »»»

OVERVIEW On Tuesday, Bulgarian media focus on proposed tax changes, the new minimum wage mechanism and the finance and economy measures of the government in general. ECONOMY In an interview for Bulgarian National Television’s morning programme Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova sai»»»

Teens share what they think they would gain and lose by stepping away from social media Dubai: Social media has become deeply woven into the daily lives of teenagers, from keeping up with friends and school activities to following news, discovering opportunities, and simply passing time. But what w»»»

Judge rules Trump administration can't tie counterterror funds to election demands HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania: A federal judge on Monday blocked the authority of President Donald Trump’s administration to withhold some federal counterterrorism funding from states that don’t meet its election administ»»»

The Trump administration released new fuel economy standards Monday that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. Fuel economy requirements set out how far new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline. The change furthers »»»