Nedumbassery (Keralam), India: Amid widespread destruction caused by flash floods in Nepal, a 36-member group of Malayalis who were caught in the disaster narrowly escaped and returned to Nedumbassery. The group travelled around 100 kilometres from the Nepal border and crossed the border before rea»»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a yellow code warning for heavy rainfall in seven regions of Bulgaria on Sunday. The warning is in effect for the regions of Vratsa, Montana, Sofia Region, Sofia City, Pernik, Kyustendil and Blagoevgrad. According to the NIMH wea»»»

Arab Finance: The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources denied reports claiming that the quota of subsidized fertilizers supplied by producers to the Agriculture Ministry had been cut as of August, as per a joint statement. Both ministries »»»

Servicemen from Russia’s Zapad Battlegroup upgrade strike UAVs daily at a field workshop near the line of contact near Krasny Liman in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry says in a statement. The MoD underscores that one of the key areas of work is converting drones to fiber»»»

NEW YORK: More than 8,000 fans packed the Grandstand at the US Open last year to witness Alex Eala rally from down 5-1 in the third set to upset 14th-ranked Clara Tauson. The crowd went crazy, waving Filipino flags to celebrate the comeback. Eala is now up to a career-best 18th in the world, and at»»»

NEW YORK: The US Open looks more open than ever, and top-seeded Alexander Zverev says the absence of Jannik Sinner and questions surrounding defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as he returns from injury do little to enhance his own status as favorite. “I feel like I’m one of the 128 players that are »»»

Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said that measures proposed by the US Department of the Treasury concerning Banque Misr’s operations in the UAE are limited to its Dubai branch and its USD transactions with correspondent banks, according to a statement. The Financial Crimes Enforcement»»»

Although the conflict in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is far from over, analysts are already rushing to declare what lessons should be learned from it. An emerging genre of security policy articles highlights the various logistical and tactical shortcomings of the US operation against Iran: a lack»»»

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has summoned Ukraine’s ambassador after two Turkish-operated vessels were attacked in the Black Sea, raising concerns over the safety of civilian shipping in the waterway. The incidents occurred earlier this week off the Russian port of Tuapse. On Wednesday, the cargo s»»»

Finland’s decision to abandon its policy of military non-alignment after joining NATO “not only fails to strengthen its national security but, on the contrary, significantly increases the risks for it in this area,” Artem Studennikov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s First European Depart»»»

First major revision in 16 years would strengthen wartime use of civilian technology, industry and personnel Members of the People’s Liberation Army during the flag lowering ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CCP) amid the celebrations of t»»»

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains completely closed. Claims by the US that ships can pass freely are "absolutely not true," Gharibabadi said. "If any ship passes through it, it is definitely with the coordination and permission of Iran."Iran»»»

Venezuelan state revenues under the oil development agreement with the United States could reach approximately $209 billion, or approximately $19 per barrel produced and sold, the country's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, said. "In specific terms, this means that for every barrel produced and s»»»

A number of factors indicate that the United States is seriously considering the use of nuclear weapons in the European theater of military operations, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, Andrey Belousov, said. "Speaking about this danger, it is impossible not to note that Washingto»»»

Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE have largely normalised, but passengers travelling today could still face delays and cancellations on some Gulf and international routes as airlines continue to navigate regional security concerns. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai are operati»»»

Britain doubles down against RussiaRussia has already warned the UK of “consequences” for Ukraine’s use of British-made drones to strike Russian civilian infrastructure. These words were clearly lost on British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who arrived in Kiev on Monday to mark the 35th anniversary »»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nearly 3,000 people were still missing on Sunday with 691 confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. The figures are likely to change, which is not uncommon in the chaos after a major disaster. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf Ne»»»

In July 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 675 thousand. The number of unemployed persons was 222 thousand, and the unemployment rate stood at 4.5%. In the period May–July 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 651 thousand, 29 thous»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: The number of people missing in the catastrophic flood that sliced through the border area between Nepal and Tibet neared 3,000 on Sunday, as rescuers scoured deep, leg-sucking mud for survivors. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.T»»»

SYDNEY: Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena surged to a record-breaking victory in the men’s race at the Sydney Marathon on Sunday. In perfect conditions, Gobena won the hotly contested men’s race in two hours four minutes and 42 seconds more than a minute and a half quicker than the previous record on the hi»»»

NUWAKOT, Nepal: As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal — China border entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities were still finding survivors and transporting them to safety.At relief centers, families of missing people waited anxiously for news of »»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Alia Al-Hallaq’s son Mohammed was nine when he was killed by an Israeli army bullet last October, but the Palestinian homemaker still speaks of herself as a mother of five, not four. “I still haven’t accepted the idea of the loss. I often sit in the courtyard of t»»»

Dubai: Temperatures could climb to 49°C in inland parts of the UAE on Sunday, with humid conditions overnight raising the prospect of fog or mist before a more unsettled spell brings possible rain from Tuesday. The National Centre of Meteorology forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, »»»

Share: UNIFIL departs with Lebanon’s gratitude as a new international mission helps the Lebanese Army restore sovereignty, implement peace and facilitate Israel’s withdrawal. The next international presence in southern Lebanon should strengthen the Lebanese Army, facilitate Israel’s withdrawal and »»»

A 97-year-old woman has become a symbol of hope after footage of her dramatic rescue from beneath the rubble of a care home following Nepal’s devastating flash floods went viral. Guna Maya Bohara was pulled alive after rescuers spent several hours searching through the debris on the first day of th»»»