Istanbul: Hundreds of Turkish firefighters on Thursday battled to contain wildfires spreading near key tourist regions on the country's Mediterranean coast. Authorities expressed particular concern over fires around the city of Antalya and the Aegean sea resorts of Fethiye, where flames gathered ne»»»

JERUSALEM: Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas is progressing toward a deal involving the decommissioning of its weapons, sources familiar with the ongoing talks with mediators in Cairo told AFP on Thursday. A Hamas source added, however, that they were still in the process of making amendments to »»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday demanded a bar on foreigners who express "hate" toward the Latin American country. The decree published by the presidency -- which requires parliamentary approval -- would bar or expel foreigners deemed to have "spread or incited»»»

Six of the Tu-95MS strategic bombers that took part in today’s deadly and devastating raids against Ukrainian towns and settlements took off from the Olenya base in the Murmansk region. At least eight people were killed and more than 50 injured in the Russian attacks on 30 July. Residential buildin»»»

DUBAI: The UAE Women’s U-19 team made history at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday as they confirmed their qualification for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 with a thrilling one-run win over the hosts. The win in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2026 comes at the»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Ankara on Thursday for an official visit to Turkiye, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and senior officials, the Lebanese National News Agency reported. Aoun was received at Ankara Military Airport by Tu»»»

Ankara: Turkiye announced the deployment of five F-16 fighter jets and their crews to Estonia as part of a NATO air policing mission. The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated in a press release that, "within the framework of NATO's enhanced air policing mission, the deployment of five F-16 fighter je»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesian nationals have filed a criminal complaint against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, their lawyer said on Thursday, as he seeks a probe over his clients’ reports of torture and illegal detention by Israel forces. The nine men, including activists and journalists, were p»»»

Nairobi: Fifteen elephants found dead over the past month in one of Kenya's best-known wildlife parks were likely poisoned by cyanide, possibly from pesticides used on nearby farms, wildlife officials said Thursday. The deaths occurred in Amboseli National Park near the Tanzanian border, home to so»»»

The Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) representing the Arab Group and Maldives on the Executive Board, Mohamed Maait, anticipates the transfer of the seventh tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program with Egypt, alongside the second tranche under the Resilienc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended the week down 1.11 percent, shedding 111.79 points from last week's close to finish at 9,920 points. The decline was driven by losses across five sectors, while the transportation and banking and financial services sectors posted gains. Financ»»»

Dubai: Dubai Holding has published "A Legacy of Growth", its first Impact Report, offering a data-driven assessment of the group's contribution to Dubai's economic and social development over the past two decades. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.T»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has launched a new digital service, "Report to Us", through the government's unified Sahel application, allowing workers and employees to report suspected violations of labour laws directly via their smartphones as part of efforts to strengthen wo»»»

The Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced the temporary closure of the left lane on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road (E11) heading towards Abu Dhabi in the Al Dhafra region. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The closure will take effect on Fri»»»

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new 820-metre pedestrian and cycling bridge linking Al Mamzar and Al Khawaneej via Al Nahda, expanding the emirate's non-motorised transport network and improving connectivity between key residential and recreational areas. The bridge connect»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior; Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya); and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani attended Thursday the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of students in the Master of Law and Ma»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its public programme for August 2026, featuring a dynamic lineup of indoor workshops, family-friendly activities, youth initiatives, cultural celebrations and sporting experiences taking place across its network of museums and creative centres throughou»»»

Washington: Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Donald Trump's approval rating on Iran has fallen slightly since last month, according to a new AP-NORC poll. The results are a stark repudiation of the Republican president's approach to the conflict, which h»»»

Water levels in the Danube are at historic lows, and the current situation is one of force majeure, unprecedented in recent decades. It is a severe blow to shipping, which has virtually ground to a halt, Ivan Zhekov, Director of River Supervision - Ruse at the Maritime Administration Executive Agen»»»

Residents of Krushari Municipality staged a protest against proposed wind farm projects on Thursday, briefly blocking the Dobrich–Krushari road with tractors and other agricultural machinery. The demonstration, organized by the Byalata Lyastovitsa Association, was prompted by ongoing investment pla»»»

Former US Coronavirus czar Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a state investigation after declining to answer questions during a US Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19 and the government’s handling of the pandemic. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the probe after Fauci invoked his F»»»

Tehran: Mediator Pakistan insisted on Thursday that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing, even as Washington carried out a "heavy wave of strikes" on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan. The last two days have seen Saudi Arabia join the US in striking m»»»

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova held a phone conversation with her Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi on Thursday. Regarding the deployment of US tanker aircraft in Bulgaria, Petrova stressed that no direct military action related to the conflict in the Middle East would be carried o»»»

Former Wall Street lawyer and federal prosecutor Jay Clayton has been confirmed as the next US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) despite having no traditional intelligence background, following his nomination by President Donald Trump. Following US Senate approval in a 51-47 vote on Tuesday, »»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka's Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has suspended fishing activities in several sea areas until further notice because of strong winds and rough seas, a senior official said Thursday. The suspension covers sea areas from Kankesanthurai through Mannar to Kalpitiya and »»»

Ukrainian emergency workers assess the site of a Russian missile strike on a market in Kyiv on Thursday. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA July 30 (UPI) -- At least eight people were killed and 50 injured overnight in Ukraine in a major Russian airborne assault targeting Dnipropetrovsk province, Kyiv a»»»

Dubai: Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated with fresh military strikes and retaliatory attacks disrupting air travel across the Middle East. The latest round began after the US struck Iranian targets following Tehran's attack on a base housing US troops in Jordan. Explosions have been r»»»

Doha: Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company's (Qatari public shareholding company) net profit declined by 49.6 percent during the first half of 2026 to reach QAR 31.12 million, compared to net profit of nearly QAR 61.82 million during the same period of 2025. In a statement published on the Qatar »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - As long as Israel's territorial expansion continues, the Middle East will not be able to achieve stability, Scottish political activist and former UK Ambassador to Uzbekistan Craig Murray told RIA Novosti on Thursday. "Israel now occupies much more territory than it did two years»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions from US senators over 100 times during his three-hour-long testimony on the COVID-19 pandemic, The New York Times has reported. On Wednesday, Fauci invoked his right under the Fifth Amendment of»»»

TABUK: Rangers at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve have completed their 50,000th patrol since operations began across the 24,500 sq. km marine and terrestrial conservation area, officials announced to mark World Ranger Day. The milestone highlights the rapid growth of the reserve’s cons»»»

Marseille: Hollywood star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal have evacuated their French home near the southeastern town of Brignoles after a fast-moving wildfire broke out nearby, authorities said Thursday. Over the past week, France has been battling some of the country’s worst »»»

DUBAI: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is the most somber, inward-looking outing yet for Marvel’s friendly neighborhood hero, and Destin Daniel Cretton (“Short Term 12,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Wonder Man”) proves an unexpectedly perfect fit for this tonal swerve. Long praised for»»»

Lebanon's judiciary postponed a Thursday hearing for former central bank governor Riad Salameh over alleged embezzlement after he failed to show up due to illness, a judicial official told AFP. Salameh, who headed the central bank from 1993 to July 2023, is accused of having amassed a fortune durin»»»

Dubai: Spinneys will increase its ownership of its Saudi Arabian business to 70 per cent after agreeing to acquire an additional 20 per cent stake from Abdul Mohsen AbdulAziz Al Hokair Holding Group for SAR18 million, as the Dubai-based retailer expands its presence in one of its fastest-growing ma»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Airport Authority has honoured five passengers whose suggestions led to improvements in airport services, highlighting the growing role of customer feedback in shaping the travel experience. The winners were recognised under the Authority’s long-running ‘Because We Care’ programme,»»»

Dubai: Banks in the UAE deferred repayments on Dh13.5 billion worth of loans for more than 135,000 customers under a Central Bank support package introduced earlier this year, helping businesses and individuals affected by regional disruptions while the country's banking sector continued to strengt»»»

Dubai: Mashreq reported a record first-half profit before tax as strong growth in lending, customer deposits and fee income helped the UAE lender navigate a challenging regional environment. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The bank said profit bef»»»

Cairo, Egypt: The Damietta Port Authority announced today that all ship arrivals and departures at the port are proceeding normally and operating at full efficiency, following a fire that broke out on a regasification vessel and a storage vessel in the port, caused by a drone. In a statement issued»»»

The EU has launched a call for tenders to fund up to seven AI Gigafactories to train AI technologies as part of a greater bid for European tech sovereignty. The term Gigafactory was spun out of Tesla’s own massive electric vehicle battery plant, which the EU will adapt to produce advanced AI proces»»»

Dubai: e& reported double-digit revenue growth for the first half of 2026 as its subscriber base expanded sharply across domestic and international markets, while the telecom and technology group continued reshaping its investment portfolio through asset sales. Get updated faster and for FREE: Down»»»

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Kyrgyzstan to participate in the informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the President of Azerbaijan. According to the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan, the meeting will be held in Cholpon-Ata in Issyk-Kul»»»

Seoul: The World Heritage Committee wrapped up its 48th session in Busan, Republic of Korea, with the addition of 25 new sites to UNESCO's World Heritage List. At the close of its ten-day meeting, in which Qatar participated, the committee announced that the UNESCO World Heritage List now comprises»»»

Bulgaria has recorded a significant increase in road fatalities for the first time in three years, demonstrating the need for the executive and legislative branches to take swift and adequate measures to reduce traffic accidents, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) MP Kalin Stoyanov said at a br»»»

The Bulgarian government has declared two companies from the Lukoil group as objects related to national security in an effort to maintain state control over key fuel operations and prevent possible disruptions on the energy market. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Ind»»»

DOHA: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from July 12 to 23 reached QR748,483,214. Meanwhile, the total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for the same period »»»

I’ve noticed a trend in food plating popping up everywhere lately - at the hottest new restaurants, in viral social media videos and in celebrated new cookbooks. It’s a layered approach where a creamy base, such as a bean dip or whipped feta or tofu, is first spread luxuriously onto a plate. It’s f»»»

Former US Coronavirus czar Dr. Anthony Fauci was hauled before Congress on Wednesday to testify on the origins of Covid-19. Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right to silence, but RT kept the receipts. Fauci appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee,»»»

The US military has warned troops in the Middle East against filming the aftermath of Iranian drone and missile attacks, with some personnel in Jordan reportedly told that their mobile phones could soon be confiscated to strengthen “operational security.” The head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from July 12 to 23, 2026, reached QAR 748,483,214. Meanwhile, the total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for »»»