Dubai: Kuwait has revealed that members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards allegedly attempted to infiltrate a strategically important island in the Gulf, exposing what authorities described as a hostile operation amid soaring regional tensions. The accusation by Kuwait of an Iranian link to the incide»»»

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles is famous for its sun, sand and surf, celebrity sightings, and an endless variety of food and entertainment. It’s set to become a World Cup site again. The 1994 men’s final was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which also hosted the 1999 women’s final. Los Angeles is hos»»»

Dubai: In defiance of international pressure and growing condemnation from Gulf states, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has declared that the Strait of Hormuz is no longer merely a narrow maritime passage but part of a vastly expanded “strategic operational zone” stretching hundreds of kilometres across»»»

Dubai India’s biggest medical entrance examination has been cancelled after alleged paper leak claims triggered a nationwide controversy and a multi-agency investigation. Meanwhile, the probe widened further after NDTV reported that alleged ‘mastermind’ Manish Yadav had been detained in Jaipur as i»»»

Seoul's Unification Ministry said Tuesday it will provide government funds to support civic groups planning to cheer at a women's football match featuring a North Korean team. In this March photo, North Korean player Kim Kyong Yong is seen during a match with China in Sydney. Photo by Dean Lewis/EP»»»

Dubai Ten weeks into the Iran war, the ceasefire that once appeared to offer a path away from a wider regional conflict is now, in Donald Trump’s words, “on life support”. The US president’s blunt dismissal of Iran’s latest response to Washington’s peace proposal — calling it “stupid” and “a piece »»»

Dubai: Iran’s wartime internet blackout, now in its 73rd day, is spiralling into a full-blown economic crisis, with layoffs mounting, businesses shutting down and millions facing growing hardship under war, sanctions and digital isolation. Internet watchdog NetBlocks describes the backout as the lo»»»

Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries will jointly develop electric-powered advanced air mobility aircraft as South Korea pushes to compete in the global urban air transportation market International military delegates chat with exhibitors next to a FA-50 multirole fighter jet model de»»»

When it comes to plastic-related particles and chemicals, people often feel helpless and overwhelmed. Plastic contamination feels so pervasive, inevitable and frustrating, especially since the research is limited on how to reduce your exposure. That’s why a new randomized controlled trial published»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest response to a US ceasefire proposal has pushed the fragile Gulf truce back to the brink, raising fresh fears of renewed military escalation, shipping disruption and another spike in global oil prices. Trump called Tehran’s response “totally»»»

Dubai’s outdoor season doesn’t last forever and right now it's in that final stretch before the city shifts indoors for the summer. The weather is still just about holding up for sunset walks, picnics, playground stops and last-minute outdoor plans that don’t immediately feel like a mistake. But it»»»

Dubai: UAE property buyers are taking longer to make decisions as regional uncertainty weighs on sentiment, with nearly 45% of market participants still planning to buy a home within the next 12 months. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bigger signal for buyers is th»»»

Dubai: Tehran’s prolonged internet blackout is no longer just cutting Iranians off from the outside world — it is now creating what critics describe as a two-tier digital system dividing the country into privileged insiders and millions trapped behind censorship walls. More than two months into Ira»»»

Dubai: Israeli warplanes striking an Iranian naval facility on the Caspian Sea in March may have signalled something far bigger than a military raid. The attack on Bandar Anzali — hundreds of miles north of the Strait of Hormuz — exposed what Western officials increasingly see as a critical wartime»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre presented Nrityanjali - ‘Wednesday Fiesta’ Celebration of Indian Arts and Culture on Wednesday, at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured an array of vibrant dance performances reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic traditions of India, presented»»»

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape. The ceremony took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanat»»»

Dubai: Wealthy collectors are turning more selective in the luxury investment market, with rare art, high-demand watches and assets with strong provenance drawing attention after two years of correction across collectible categories, according to Knight Frank. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa replaced several government officials and ministers on Saturday, including his own brother, in a partial government overhaul, state media reported. The new appointments, announced by Syria’s official SANA news agency, include former Homs governor Abdul Rah»»»

Dubai: Global wealth creation has accelerated despite geopolitical uncertainty, higher interest-rate concerns and uneven economic growth, with 89 new ultra-high-net-worth individuals created every day over the past five years, according to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

KHARTOUM: In an overcrowded camp in Sudan’s Blue Nile state, Awatif Awad has been fighting to keep her five children alive as the region becomes a new front line in the country’s three-year war. “We are only given one meal a day,” she said by phone from the camp, home to thousands of people who had»»»

“After Orbán here comes another Hungarian nationalist who cannot contain himself. It is clear that the annexation of southern Slovakia to Hungary is still the primary objective of Hungarian politics,” this is how Slovak sports minister Rudolf Huliak commented on Péter Magyar’s fondness for the expr»»»

Dubai: Oil prices held above $100 a barrel on Friday, even as Brent headed for a deep weekly loss, with traders weighing President Donald Trump’s claim that the Iran ceasefire remains in place against fresh military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

In this photo released Friday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) inspects a munitions factory where a new 155mm self-propelled gun-howitzer system is being produced. It will be deployed at the southern border this year, state media said. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, May 8 (UPI) -- North Korea plans t»»»

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company reported lower first-quarter revenue and profit after regional uncertainty in March reduced trip volumes across its taxi and limousine businesses, interrupting a strong start to the year driven by fleet expansion and steady mobility demand. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Friday morning, putting jewellery buyers and investors back on watch after a volatile start to May that has already seen sizeable day-to-day swings across local rates. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain»»»

The war with Iran has prompted many economies to reevaluate their energy needs and strategy. In Europe, several countries are considering reviving the use of nuclear power. Sweden, Belgium, and Italy are among those rolling back previous restrictions, while France and the UK are spearheading new nu»»»

Dubai: UAE consumers should continue to find daily essentials such as dairy, poultry, eggs, edible oils and fresh produce available despite pressure on regional shipping and supply routes, according to Falal Ameen, Group CEO of Ghitha Holding. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

Dubai: Defying international law governing global waterways, Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack. According to a document seen by CNN, Tehran has introduced new rules for vessels seeking passage through the strategic wa»»»

Panama City: Around 1,500 ships and their crews are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade in the strait of Hormuz, the secretary general of the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) said in Panama on Thursday. The war in the Middle East, unleashed February 28 by Israel and the Un»»»

Dubai: Nearly 10 weeks into the Iran war, proposals continue to move back and forth between Washington and Tehran through Pakistani mediators, yet no final breakthrough has emerged — highlighting the widening gap between America’s military power and its ability to force a decisive political outcome»»»

Dubai: The UAE will establish an advanced chiplet design and assembly facility under a strategic agreement between Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and Lockheed Martin, marking a new step in the country’s push to build local capability in advanced microelectronics. Sign up for our daily busin»»»

Dubai: IHC reported a near doubling of first-quarter profit after tax, supported by stronger operating performance, higher investment income and gains across its diversified portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi-based investment company said profit a»»»

National Intelligence Service chief Lee Jong-seok (C) attends a plenary session of the intelligence committee at the National Assembly in Seoul on Thursday. Pool photo by Yonhap North Korea has significantly tamped down its hostility toward South Korea in its recently revised constitution, while ma»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Thursday morning, extending a strong rebound that has taken 24K gold back near Dh570 a gram after a sharp rise earlier in the week. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for ou»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s paid parking network added about 49,000 spaces in the first quarter of 2026, taking Parkin’s total portfolio to 258,000 spaces across public, developer and multi-storey parking facilities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The increase was announced in Par»»»

Dubai: TA’ZIZ has secured $2 billion in financing for the UAE’s first world-scale methanol plant, moving one of Abu Dhabi’s major industrial projects closer to production and strengthening the country’s push to build more chemicals and manufacturing capacity at home. Sign up for our daily business »»»

Long before Zoom, I was already losing at digital chemistry games. I didn’t grow up in the time of online learning as such, but I do recall a certain science teacher in sixth grade who march us into a room with a projector and fire up an interactive computer-learning programme where we had to solve»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s economic priorities have not changed despite the pressure placed on oil, shipping, business costs and investor sentiment by the US-Israel-Iran conflict, according to a senior official at the Dubai Economic Development Corporation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Dubai: The United States appears to be moving closer to accepting Iran’s phased roadmap for ending the war with Iran, marking a major shift in Washington’s position after weeks of military escalation, failed pressure tactics and growing fears over the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The diplomatic pivot b»»»

Dubai: The United States has announced the phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, with diplomatic responsibilities for Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province set to shift to the US Embassy in Islamabad, according to statements from the State Department reported by Dawn and Geo News. The State»»»

Dubai: TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding have signed a strategic collaboration agreement for about $10 billion in planned chemicals investment in Abu Dhabi, in a move aimed at expanding local manufacturing and reducing reliance on imported industrial materials. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

Dubai: Oil prices dropped below $100 on Wednesday as traders responded to signs that the US and Iran could be moving closer to a framework agreement to pause the conflict and reopen a path to wider negotiations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude was down 9.93»»»

Türkiye has unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile, which officials say will significantly boost the country’s long‑range strike capability. The missile, named Yildirimhan, was presented at the SAHA 2026 defense industry expo in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to local media reports. »»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has abruptly paused “Project Freedom” — a newly launched American operation aimed at helping commercial ships stranded by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz — after rising fears the mission could spiral into a wider military confrontation with Tehran. The operat»»»

Dubai: South Africa has confirmed that a rare strain of hantavirus capable of spreading between humans was detected in a passenger evacuated from a stricken Atlantic cruise ship after three people died in the outbreak. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said preliminary tests identified the Andes str»»»

Dubai: The Iran war is rapidly reshaping global diplomacy ahead of next week’s high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Beijing increasingly caught between its strategic ties with Tehran and mounting US pressure to help defuse the Hormuz crisis. Ir»»»

Dubai: A Dh400 million beachfront land deal in Dubai has set a new benchmark for the city’s super-prime residential market, with three adjacent freehold plots in Jumeirah Coastline acquired in one of the most significant private coastal land assemblies in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business»»»

Dubai: A fire broke out at an under-construction building near Al Habtoor Grand in Dubai Marina early on Wednesday morning, with smoke visible from around 7.30am. The Dubai Civil Defense Operations Room received a report of the incident at 07:06 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Al Marsa Fire Station was »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices rose by more than Dh11 on Wednesday morning, taking local rates to their highest level so far this month. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety was priced at Dh560 a gram at 9.17 am, compared with Dh548.50 on Tuesday. The 22-kara»»»

Several years before Mondrian and Kandinsky were believed to have pioneered visual abstraction, a young Swedish woman named Hilma af Klint produced a series of strikingly original artworks that were way ahead of their time. Long hidden away from the world in a secret vault, her major work, the “Pai»»»