Shots were fired early Monday at the US consulate in Toronto but no one was injured, Canadian police said, the second shooting near the diplomatic compound in four months. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereAn officer guarding the consulate "heard t»»»

Somali pirates who seized the chemical tanker M/T Asana in the Gulf of Aden are holding the vessel and its crew hostage at anchorage in Somalia, security officials said Monday. The Tanzanian-flagged ship, hijacked on July 16, is located near the northeastern fishing town of Jifle, two local securit»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi called on Monday for an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claim that drones targeting its territory had been launched by pro-Iran groups in Iraq, his spokesman said. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here Zaidi directe»»»

President Donald J. Trump announced that the United States would draw on Iranian funds under American control to compensate for damages caused by recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as a fair way to hold Tehran accountable without burdening American ta»»»

Tunis, July 27 (TAP) - Six deaths in Algeria, 150 homes damaged and nearly 1,550 fires recorded in 12 days.In Tunisia, more than 240 hectares have been destroyed by fires in July 2026, with over 35 forest fires recorded between June 1 and July 25,...»»»

African technology startups raised $1.44bn in the first half of 2026, broadly unchanged from a year earlier, but the number of disclosed transactions fell sharply as investors concentrated capital in fewer, larger companies. Funding increased by 1.4% from $1.42bn in the first half of 2025, while th»»»

Ukraine's decision to strike Iranian-linked vessels in the Caspian Sea this weekend is turning two separate wars into one, commentator Mark Ames argued. “Zelensky bombed the Iranian vessel on the Caspian for the same reason his people paid Loomer to come to Kyiv and interview him: a PR campaign to »»»

LONDON: With the attack by Ukraine on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, the boundaries between the world’s two largest ongoing wars are blurring, threatening to complicate already mired efforts to bring either to a peaceful conclusion. Hours after the early morning attack, Ukrainian P»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar is intensifying commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis through a renewed national awareness campaign marking World Hepatitis Day 2026, reinforcing a long-term public health strategy centred on prevention, vaccination, early diagnosis and timely treatment. Observed gl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), has opened submissions for the second edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Poster Design Competition. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s initiative invite»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has opened four specialised cotton thread production workshops in the Republic of Mali, benefiting women from four cooperatives. The initiative forms part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and support sustainable liveliho»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), and the Young Entrepreneurs Club (YEC), operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, on Monday launched the QSTP x YEC Summer Bootcamp 2026, a hands-on programme focused on tech»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the Hala Summer campaign, Visit Qatar is launching the Hala Summer Shopping Festival, a month-long shopping and dining activation running from August 1 to 31, 2026. The festival brings together Qatar’s leading shopping malls with restaurants from the Taste of Qa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has announced the launch of the third edition of the Cyber Security Youth Camp 2026 organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MoSY). The camp will r»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar concluded its successful participation in Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, marking thesecond consecutive year at the event with an expanded presence as Qatar Airways joined Visit Qatar in delivering an exclusive lounge experience, reflecting the country’s efforts to deepen gl»»»

Three-quarters of Poles have expressed a negative attitude toward Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky, according to a recent poll. The disapproval comes amid an ongoing scandal over Kiev’s veneration of Nazi collaborators involved in the mass killing of Poles during World War II. Zelensky sparked outrage i»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities are strengthening fire prevention measures and firefighting readiness amid soaring temperatures through awareness campaigns, field operations and coordination among relevant bodies. The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management on May 14 launched an awareness campai»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has revealed breakthroughs in the sustainability field as part of the building projects it has been implementing since 2022. In a statement on Monday, Ashghal noted that it has been leveraging an integrated system to manage and recycle millions of t»»»

UNITED NATIONS: US diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke Monday at the United Nations, accusing America’s close European ally of “disingenuous grandstanding” for criticizing the Trump administration’s human rights record. The surprise move during a UN Security Council meeting on U»»»

LONDON: Israeli military closures since Friday around the occupied West Bank city of Nablus have severely disrupted access to hospitals and emergency care, an Israeli medical rights group has said. Physicians for Human Rights Israel warned that the measures, which have effectively sealed off cities»»»

Hungary’s previous government pledged substantial financial support for BYD’s planned investment in Szeged, a parliamentary state secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a video posted on Facebook on Monday. ‘Guest workers and generous subsidies’ György László Velkey stated that, a»»»

Quito: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador HE Roberto Kury met on Monday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ecuador HE Fahad Ahmed Jassim Al Hamar. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations.»»»

BEIRUT: A German man of Lebanese origin who was killed by police following an attack in Berlin had previously served a prison sentence in Lebanon over links to people suspected of association with Daesh. Abd Al-Ballout, 21, was shot dead by police on Sunday night following the incident near a Chris»»»

TRIPOLI: Temperatures in Libya soared on Monday, a day after hundreds of residents protested in Tripoli and its suburbs against power cuts resulting from the intense heat. The national meteorological center announced temperatures ranging from 39C to 48C in the country’s north, where temperatures ar»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait strongly condemned the attacks targeting oil facilities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province and Riyadh using drones launched from Iraqi territory. In a statement issued on Monday, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of Sau»»»

Palestinian villagers in the occupied West Bank said on Monday the area was coming close to breaking point after increasing incursions by Israeli settlers ​and violent stand-offs, such as one that left six people shot dead last week. The Israeli military made dozens of arrests and blocked roadways »»»

RIYADH: Gulf countries and the Muslim World League on Monday condemned drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia that authorities said were launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom and support for measures to protect its security. Saudi authorities said the»»»

Palestinian villagers in the occupied West Bank said on Monday the area was coming close to breaking point after increasing incursions by Israeli settlers ​and violent stand-offs, such as one that left six people shot dead last week. The Israeli military made dozens of arrests and blocked roadways »»»

N’DJAMENA: Chad announced on Monday it planned to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, saying its effectiveness was “limited and uneven” with a focus on Africa. It follows Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, who in September jointly announced they were pulling out of the ICC, which prosecutes »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. The call discussed bilateral cooperati»»»

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., attends a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing June 3 in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. McConnell's office issued a statement Monday saying the senator is not yet medically cleared to leave a rehab facility. Photo by B»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population delivered nearly 4.86 million physiotherapy sessions during the fiscal year 2025/26 while expanding rehabilitation services and strengthening diagnostic imaging capacity across the country. The ministry said physiotherapy services were enhanced through the »»»

Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has ordered security authorities to investigate Saudi Arabia’s allegation that drones targeting the kingdom were launched from Iraqi territory, according to a statement by armed forces spokesman Sabah al-Numan. Baghdad said it remains committed to preventi»»»

Former prime minister Viktor Orban used his annual address at the Baile Tusnad summer university in Romania to outline Fidesz's strategy after its April election defeat, calling on supporters to organise a broad "national resistance" movement against what he described as the increasingly authoritar»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory that attempted to target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province and the Riyadh region. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the attacks were a blatant violation of Saudi Arabi»»»

A view of a mangrove area on the east coast of Panama City, Panama, on Wednesday. Panama has been named the world's best country for expatriates for the third consecutive year, Photo by Carlos Lemos/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Panama has been named the world's best country for expatriates for the third co»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli glider drops a stun grenade on Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 27-07-2026 19:55 PM Latest News Urgent News Israe»»»

Former FBI Director James Comey is shown in 2018 in New York City. On Monday, Comey and his lawyers asked a judge to dismiss a case accusing him of threatening to kill President Donald Trump via a photo of seashells spelling out "86 47." File Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UP»»»

The State Agency for National Security (SANS) expelled more than 40 foreign nationals in 2025 as part of its efforts countering foreign intelligence services operating in Bulgaria, according to the agency's annual report for 2025, published on the website of the Council of Ministers. The report not»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi. During the call, they discussed»»»

German anatomist Gunther von Hagens stands next to plastinated human bodies on display in the exhibition "Body Worlds and The Cycle of Life" in Warsaw, Poland, on Dec. 1, 2018. File Photo by Jacek Turczyk/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Gunther Von Hagens, the inventor of the method of preserving the human bo»»»

London: Oil prices tumbled Monday as the United States and Iran paused tit-for-tat strikes, helping most stock markets climb at the start of a week packed with corporate earnings and central bank decisions. International benchmark Brent fell six percent to around $86 a barrel as the US and Iran hel»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon is awaiting the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing concern over Israel’s commitment to withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The meeting comes a week after a US-Lebanon summit in Washington, during w»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation soldiers set fire to homes and agricultural lands in the town of Qantara, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 27-07-2026 19»»»

The India government has approved the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposal to conduct field trials of polymer banknotes in the Rs10 and Rs20 denominations, the Finance Ministry informed Parliament on Monday. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed the decision in a written reply »»»

US President Donald Trump has denied that the American military is struggling with dwindling munitions as it continues its war with Iran. The remarks come as a rare pause in the fighting entered a third day, following reports that low interceptor stocks were forcing the White House’s hand in the co»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva react during a meeting in Brasilia, Brazil, in November 2024. The two leaders poke by telephone for more than an hour Monday to work on trade agreements. File Photo by Andressa Anholete/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Brazil an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call on Monday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada HE Anita Anand. The discussion during the call dealt with bilateral relations and ways to support and enh»»»

New York: US President Donald Trump says Iran requested a meeting “through their surrogates and directly, and we’re meeting”. “We’re talking with Iran right now,” he told reporters, adding, “We are having good talks.” He said that “good things can happen.” “They would not have requested the meeting»»»

LONDON: Two fuel tankers carrying a combined total of nearly 70,000 tonnes of diesel and liquefied gas arrived on Monday at Baniyas terminal in Syria, as transitional authorities in the country seek to stabilize domestic fuel supplies. The shipments included 64,324 tonnes of diesel and 5,620.3 tonn»»»