UK PM Andy Burnham signals support for written constitution
London: Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his support for a written constitution for the UK, which unlike most countries, does not have one authoritative document. Since entering office just two weeks ago, the former mayor of Greater Manchester has made devolution of power to »»»
Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click»»»
Power returns to Cuba's west after grid failure
Havana: Power returned to Havana and other parts of western Cuba early Sunday after the latest in a string of widespread grid failures was fixed by the state-run electric company. Five of 15 provinces spent most of the night without electricity due to a "partial collapse" of the electricity grid, b»»»
Kuwait launches smart home vehicle impoundment system with electronic monitoring for traffic violations
Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has introduced a smart home vehicle impoundment system allowing motorists to keep impounded vehicles at their homes instead of designated traffic facilities, under an electronically monitored scheme. Under the new mechanism, a tracking device approved by the Gen»»»
Iran rejects US-backed deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz: What UAE residents need to know
US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US and Israel would pause planned strikes on Iran has eased fears of an immediate escalation, but uncertainty remains after Tehran rejected key claims about a proposed deal. Meanwhile, OPEC+ has agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels a»»»
Emirates NBD to acquire HSBC Egypt's retail banking business
Dubai: Emirates NBD has agreed to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Egypt, expanding its presence in one of the group's core regional markets and strengthening its position in Egypt's consumer banking sector. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h»»»
Ukraine hits multiple Russian regions, killing 8: officials
Moscow: Ukraine attacked multiple regions of Russia on Sunday, killing at least eight people, Russian officials said. Some of the strikes hit hundreds of kilometres from the front line, according to authorities. Both Moscow and Kyiv have upped attacks on each other in recent months, as US-led talks»»»
Pentagon to hand NATO Ukraine aid mission to ally amid Europe drawdown – Politico
The Pentagon is planning to transfer leadership of the Germany-based NATO command coordinating military aid to Ukraine to another member of the military bloc as Washington continues to scale back its military presence in Europe, Politico reported on Friday, citing an unnamed NATO official. Ukraine »»»
When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible?
New York: Recent cyberattacks carried out autonomously by two rogue OpenAI artificial intelligence models raises an untested legal question: who is responsible when AI acts on its own? On Friday, Clement Delangue, head of the Hugging Face platform targeted by the intrusions, said there should be a »»»
UAE accounts for more than half of Boeing's Middle East aircraft orders
Dubai: The UAE accounts for around 57 per cent of Boeing's aircraft order backlog in the Middle East, underlining its position as one of the US planemaker's most important global markets as the country's airlines continue to expand their fleets. According to Boeing's latest 2026 data, the UAE has m»»»
UAE tourism from Russia is booming, with over 1 million visitors expected this summer
Dubai: Russian tourist arrivals to the UAE are expected to exceed one million by the end of the summer season, driven by expanding direct air links and sustained demand for the Gulf destination, according to the Russian Union of Travel Industry. The industry body said the UAE continues to rank amon»»»
Emiratis remain largest source of international visitors to Oman
Dubai: Visitors from the UAE remained the largest source of international arrivals to Oman during the first half of 2026, highlighting the continued strength of regional travel to the sultanate, official data showed. Statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) s»»»
Tourists chase high-octane thrill in China's trending biker capital
China: The roar of engines fills the night air in China's Chongqing city as tourists awkwardly clamber onto gleaming motorbikes and cling to muscular drivers to star in personalised videos. Teams of sellers hawk their filming services to passersby, many of whom have been drawn to the city and its c»»»
Saudi Pro League ushers in new era with younger talent prioritized over marquee names
RIYADH: With the World Cup dominating the summer, many transfers went under the radar from across the world. But one done deal tells the story of where the Saudi Pro League is heading next. Al-Hilal beat several European clubs to the signature of West Ham’s winger Crysencio Summerville in a deal wo»»»
13 killed in small tourist plane crash in Peru
Nazca, Peru: A small plane carrying foreign tourists to view Peru's famed Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed Saturday, killing all 13 people on board, police said. Seven Italians, two Germans and two Spaniards were killed, along with two crew members, a spokesman for the transport ministry sai»»»
At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush
Ceuta, Spain: At least 72 people died during last week's mass influx of migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday. Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain's north African te»»»
New partnership to scale Saudi Arabia’s jazz scene ahead of October festival
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission has announced a strategic partnership with the Jazz in Jeddah platform, an initiative organized by Call of Culture to boost private-sector collaboration and accelerate the growth of the Kingdom’s music sector. The partnership builds on a previously signed mem»»»
Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire
Surabaya, Indonesia: An Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday, killing five people and leaving another 41 missing after some jumped overboard, search and rescue officials said. A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, said the regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency, which provi»»»
Saudi project clears 1,448 explosive devices in Yemen
RIYADH: Teams working on Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,448 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The devices included 1,310 unexploded ordnances, 83 anti-tank mines, 38 improvised explosive devices, and 17 anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The explosi»»»
Minister of Interior receives phone call from Iranian counterpart
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, received a phone call on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from HE Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the two si»»»
Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja's body: Alpine Club of Pakistan
Skardu, Pakistan: Rescuers have recovered the body of renowned climber Nirmal Purja, who was killed along with nine team members in a powerful avalanche in northern Pakistan this week, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Sunday. "The ground rescue team has reached Nims Dai (Purja) at approximately »»»
Germany has reached a new low in election rigging
Today’s Germany is a grim, unhappy place. Thirty-six years after West Germany’s take-over of the former East Germany (polite term: re-unification), which was supposed to herald a golden age of national fulfilment, citizens are in a very foul mood. According to Ipsos, one of Germany’s go-to pollster»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relatio»»»
Oman recalls use of Zwilling electric kettle over potential burn hazard
Dubai: Oman's Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has urged consumers to stop using the ZWILLING ENFINIGY Pro 1.5-litre electric kettle immediately after identifying a potential defect that could pose a burn risk. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.T»»»
Prime Minister, Jordan Deputy Prime Minister discuss regional developments
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone call with HE Dr. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the call, th»»»
Prime Minister and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister discuss relations and regional developments
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, holds phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the call, they reviewed the cooperation relation»»»
Planning to stay longer? Kuwait now charges KD150 to convert visit visas
Kuwait: Kuwait has introduced a KD150 fee for converting visit visas into regular residency permits, under amendments to the executive regulations of the Foreigners Residence Law aimed at updating the country's residency procedures. The changes were published in Sunday's edition of the official gaz»»»
Oman issues $949m in tenders as project awards reach $1.9bn
RIYADH: Oman awarded projects worth 734 million Omani rials ($1.9 billion) and issued new tenders valued at 365 million rials in the first seven months of 2026, as the sultanate stepped up infrastructure and public service investment. The Public Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content sai»»»
Pakistan: Governance reform essential for security, says DG ISPR
Pakistan’s battle against terrorism cannot be won through security operations alone, with the country’s military leadership warning that weak governance remains a central challenge threatening national stability and security, said military spokesperson. Director General Inter-Services Public Relati»»»
GERB Leader Borissov: GERB to Discuss Presidential Election in September
GERB will discuss the presidential election in September, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Sunday during the party's New Minds Political Academy. He was responding to a journalist's question about a comment by Democratic Bulgaria co-leader Ivaylo Mirchev that GERB and the right-wing parties woul»»»
How AI helped ADNOC drill 6,428 feet in just 24 hours and set a new benchmark
Abu Dhabi: ADNOC has established a new well delivery performance standard, routinely drilling well sections exceeding one mile in length within a single day in some of the UAE’s most complex carbonate rocks, including 6,428 feet drilled in 24 hours. The achievement reflects ADNOC’s commitment to op»»»
Qatar resident earns five world records for speed painting
Doha, Qatar: Six-year-old Qatar resident Al Ameen bin Ahammed Danish has achieved an extraordinary milestone by setting multiple world records for speed painting, becoming one of the youngest artists to earn recognition from five international record organizations. The Grade 2 student at Scholar In»»»
Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire: rescue officials
Jakarta: Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry with 271 people on board caught fire while at sea on Sunday, search and rescue officials said. The captain reported the fire as the vessel sailed from Indonesia's second-largest city, Surabaya in East Java, to Ma»»»
Rescuers find climber Nirmal Purja's body: Alpine Club of Pakistan
Rescuers have found the body of renowned climber Nirmal Purja, who was killed along with nine team members in a powerful avalanche in northern Pakistan this week, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Sunday. "The ground rescue team has reached Nims Dai (Purja) at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak -»»»
Major UAE tax raids seize 3.6m excise goods worth Dh82m
Dubai: Joint inspection campaigns by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Dubai Police seized more than 3.58 million non-compliant excise goods during the first half of 2026, with tax liabilities and penalties exceeding Dh82 million. The FTA said inspectors confiscated 3,587,315 packs of excise good»»»
Russian Air Defenses Down 1,158 Drones, 6 Guided Bombs and HIMARS Missile in 24 Hours — MoD
Russian air defense forces have destroyed 1,158 fixed-wing drones and six aerial bombs over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Air defense forces shot down six guided aerial bombs, a US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system missile, and 1,158 fixed-wing unmanned ae»»»
Starting Monday: Four days of showers could affect eastern, southern and inland areas
Dubai: Rain is expected to return to parts of the UAE from Monday and continue for four consecutive days, with the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting afternoon showers over eastern and southern regions that could extend to some inland areas. The NCM said the unsettled conditions are b»»»
Dubai issues Super Guide for Kids: Over 100 places to play, splash and learn this summer
Dubai: Families in the UAE looking to keep children entertained this summer now have a one-stop reference to work with. Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has released Dubai’s Super Guide for Kids as part of its #DubaiDestinations campaign, mapping out more than »»»
Tokyo and Washington took joint action to support yen: media
Tokyo: Washington and Tokyo jointly intervened to shore up the Japanese yen for the first time in nearly 30 years after the currency sank to its weakest level in decades, the Financial Times has reported. The reported intervention came after the yen slid to 163.24 per dollar last month, its weakest»»»
India's RBI revises deposit rules to protect customers
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the regulatory framework governing deposit interest rates, introducing measures aimed at enhancing transparency and ensuring uniform treatment of depositors across banks. The new rules, notified on Friday, will come into effect from October 1. The»»»
Greece wildfires turn into ‘megafire’ as blazes destroy homes and forests
Greece on Sunday faced multiple fronts and a growing damage toll with wildfires believed to have devastated swathes of forest and agricultural land, and the prime minister warning of "extremely difficult" days ahead. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece had faced "extreme weather conditio»»»
Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew
Miami: Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew. Two weeks after Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final, Messi was back on the pitch, entering in the 53rd minute t»»»
Péter Magyar: Paks Nuclear Power Plant to shut down completely
The penultimate generating unit at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant was taken offline at 1.30 AM on Sunday due to the continued fall in the Danube’s water level, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on his Facebook page late on Saturday night. The power plant is generating a fraction of its capacity P»»»
Hezbollah Races to Rebuild War-Torn Villages as MP Fadallah Slams State for ‘Diplomatic Victory’ Handed to America - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Races to Rebuild War-Torn Villages as MP Fadallah Slams State for ‘Diplomatic Victory’ Handed to America 02-08-2026 12:12 PM In a»»»
Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives copies of credentials of Malta Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, received on Sunday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the State of Qatar, HE Maria Camilleri Calleja. The Secretary-General wished the ambassador success in carryin»»»
Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot
Colombo: Sri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Sunday to contain riots at an overcrowded prison in which one inmate was killed and six others wounded, police said. Deputy police inspector-general Sanjeewa Medawatte said the situation was under control after inmates destroyed »»»
Oil is flowing again: Iraq and Turkey sign one-year Ceyhan pipeline agreement
Dubai: Iraq and Türkiye signed a one-year agreement today to transport and load Iraqi crude oil via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline to the port of Ceyhan, at a minimum rate of 750,000 barrels per day. Ministry of Oil spokesman Salim Al Rikabi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that: "the agreement represent»»»
Egypt growth outlook cut to 5% as inflation delays rate cuts: BMI
RIYADH: Egypt’s economy is expected to grow 5 percent in fiscal 2026/27, while inflation is forecast to average 14.4 percent this year, delaying interest rate cuts until 2027, a new analysis showed. BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, lowered its fiscal 2026/27 growth forecast from 5.2 percent, citing »»»
Canada travel chaos: WestJet strike cancels over 300 flights
Flight attendants with WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, went on strike Sunday in a dispute over pay. The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents the 4,400 cabin crew at the airline. It announced the strike on its Facebook page but did not provide further details. The company had canc»»»
Driving in Sharjah? Here's how new traffic diversions are keeping the city moving
Sharjah: Sharjah has rolled out a series of major traffic diversions across the emirate as it presses ahead with an ambitious programme of road, bridge and tunnel construction, with authorities saying the measures have helped maintain traffic flow despite large-scale infrastructure works. The Sharj»»»