A power bank stored in an overhead compartment caught fire aboard a China Eastern Airlines flight shortly after landing at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, with cabin crew members quickly extinguishing the flames. The South China Morning Post reported that the incident took place on China»»»

Food-related health warnings have become increasingly frequent in recent years, to the point where maintaining a diet free of contaminants can seem almost impossible. So what’s the best way to limit your exposure, and will there ever be a way to fully remove these harmful pollutants from our blood?»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) continues to expand its digital services with the launch of a new WhatsApp-based facility that allows lawyers to link registered court cases to their law firms. Announced via the Council’s official X account, the service operates through the number 4»»»

Authorities warned the return of scorching temperatures this week could fuel the continent's worst fires in living memory, with a massive blaze still threatening Bordeaux even as firefighters began gaining ground elsewhere. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said one forest fire in southwes»»»

Dubai: Tech giant Apple regained its crown as the world's most valuable company on Monday, edging past chipmaker Nvidia. Apple's market value climbed to about $4.94 trillion, topping Nvidia's roughly $4.83 trillion. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here»»»

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has shut 31 pet shops, bird markets, livestock outlets and plant nurseries during the first half of the year as part of a nationwide inspection campaign to enforce environmental and animal welfare regulations. The ministry said it carried out 30 joint »»»

Saudi Arabia is set to witness its first total solar eclipse in 77 years on August 2, 2027, in a rare astronomical event expected to draw scientists, photographers and skywatchers from around the world. The eclipse will be the first to pass over the Kingdom since 1952, when a total eclipse, remembe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Islamic knowledge services, improve religious guidance and provide wider access to trusted Shariah information in Qatar and abroad. The ministry highlighted its experience during a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in Hadatha, shelled Al-Qantara and Halta with artillery rounds: Al-Manar corresp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar participated in T100 London, one of the world’s leading triathlon events, held from July 24 to 26, showcasing Qatar’s preparations to host the T100 Triathlon World Championship Final. The participation featured an interactive Visit Qatar activation, offering visitors an opp»»»

MADISON, Wisconsin: A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in office basements as fierce winds splintered homes, scattered twisted metal across a highway and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. There were no reports of f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 12th Session of the International Maritime Organization’s Implementation of IMO Instruments Sub-Committee (III 12), held at the IMO in London from July 20 to July 24, 2026. The III 12 focused on flag, port, and coasta»»»

In preparation for the 6th World Nomad Games, the national 40-day march Caravan of Unity (Birimdik Kerbeni) continues its journey through the regions of Kyrgyzstan. After passing through Leilek and Batken districts, the participants departed Batken for Kadamdzhai district. A farewell ceremony was h»»»

It started as an internet joke. Then it became a movement. When the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) first appeared on social media as a satirical political experiment, few expected it to evolve into a youth-led campaign demanding answers from the government. But as thousands of students gathered at Del»»»

Argentina's oil industry continues to gather momentum, posting record crude production in May as development of the vast Vaca Muerta shale basin fuels one of the fastest-growing energy expansions outside North America. Official data from Argentina's Ministry of Economy showed oil production reached»»»

The UAE has launched the world's first fully integrated artificial intelligence-powered judicial platform, marking a new step in its drive to modernise the justice system and expand the use of AI across government services. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first winners of the Golden Dates Basket Competition have been announced at the 11th Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif, with Al Taher Farm taking first place in the Shishi category and earning a prize of QR7,000. Asaat Al Raai Farm secured second place and received QR5,000, while »»»

A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024 to lift Japan's low birth rate, according to official data. TOKYO Enmusubi went live in September 2024 after a survey found that around 70 percent of people interested in marriage »»»

Moscow: More than 390 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, the Russian capital's mayor said Tuesday, hours before Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here."Betw»»»

Ambassador of Qatar to the United Kingdom H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani and other officials with Qatari graduates during the honouring ceremony.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) in collaboration with Visit Qatar, has organised the “Stay Healthy” initiative as part of the Qatar Toy Festival 2026, held under the “Hello Summer” campaign. The initiative builds on the Authority’s previous participation in children’s summer camp at th»»»

New York: US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming that its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company said Monday. The proposed settlement aims to end a long-standing legal battle that has weighed on the New »»»

Dubai: Gold prices fell on Tuesday morning, giving buyers lower per-gram rates after the 24-karat variety started the week close to Dh500. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»

Deepfakes and other AI-generated content must be labelled from Sunday (August 2, 2026), as the European Union's sweeping artificial intelligence transparency rules kick in. The goal? To make sure Europeans immediately know whether the online content they see is real or fake. The EU's comprehensive »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality delivered 949,431 digital service requests in 2025, marking a 54.8% increase compared with 2023, according to the Ministry’s 2025 Annual Achievement Report. The figures highlight the Ministry’s accelerating digital transformation agenda, with an expanding p»»»

A total of 1,397 babies were born in 2025 following procedures financed by Bulgaria's Centre for Assisted Reproduction (CAR), the press service of the Health Ministry told BTA. During the first half of 2026, CAR issued 2,598 funding approvals for assisted reproduction procedures, according to data »»»

Dubai: Passengers travelling on certain Boeing 737 MAX aircraft could face new safety inspections after US regulators received a report that some seat assemblies were incorrectly secured to the aircraft floor tracks. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Federal Aviation»»»

For years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the subject of a great power competition in technology, but midway through 2026, AI is increasingly a key arena for great power competition in contemporary geopolitics, too. When the US-led ‘unipolar’ order of the post-Cold War era gradually gave way»»»

July 28 (UPI) -- Authorities in Michigan announced Monday that the eight family members found dead inside a burning home over the weekend died in a murder-suicide, stating the father had killed his six children and his wife before turning the weapon on himself and setting the residence ablaze. "Thi»»»

Dubai: Fertiglobe shareholders could receive a dividend of at least $150 million for the first half of 2026 after the company more than doubled its quarterly adjusted earnings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The proposed distribution, equivalent to 6.73 fils per share»»»

Chinese investment announcements in African countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) rose 254% year on year to a record $33.5bn in the first half of 2026, making the continent the largest regional destination for investment under the programme. The increase lifted the total to »»»

Dubai: After months of conflict, disruption to Gulf shipping and repeated threats to regional energy infrastructure, the Middle East has entered a fragile diplomatic pause. While no major US airstrikes have been reported against Iran in recent days, regional tensions remain high and security author»»»

Tuesday morning commuters travelling from Sharjah to Dubai are facing heavy traffic, with delays reported on major routes including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Al Ittihad Street (E11), Al Qusais and Deira corridors. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply»»»

KPMG Australia has stopped bidding for new Victorian government contracts as scrutiny intensifies over allegations that employees misused confidential client information to secure business. According to media reports, KPMG will not participate in new Victorian government tender processes until Sept»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to experience above-average temperatures across most parts of the Kingdom during August, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said, forecasting a hotter-than-normal end to the summer season. NCM spokesperson Hussain Al Qahtani said climate projections indicate t»»»

In all the metaphors and analogies surrounding friendships, the most enduring one is a bonfire in the middle of nowhere. It’s just you, your closest ones, and surrounded by glowing embers. Sometimes, you don’t need to say much. The silence can keep you warm. And sometimes, enough is spoken around t»»»

July 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consulate in Toronto was shot at early Monday, according to authorities, marking the second time the facility been targeted by gunfire this year. Deputy Chief Frank Barredo of the Toronto Police Service told reporters in a press conference that a police security detail at »»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see another day of unstable summer weather today, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting rainfall over eastern and some inland areas as convective clouds spread beyond the mountains, accompanied by fresh to strong winds and blowing dust. The NCM said»»»

After months of war, disruption to Gulf shipping and repeated threats against regional energy infrastructure, the Middle East has entered a fragile diplomatic pause. While no major US airstrikes have been launched against Iran in recent days, the crisis remains far from over. Get updated faster and»»»

People leave the scene Sunday night after a fatal shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center. Three people were killed and four others were injured in the shooting, according to the Seattle Police Department. Police arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the shooting Mon»»»

Maritime traffic patterns diverged sharply this week across two of the world’s most critical shipping lanes in the Middle East, with markedly fewer vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz while activity remained robust through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to ship-tracking data. Between July »»»

Magaly Vargas sobbed as she stared down at the square of grey ash where her caravan once stood. "This is where I used to live," she cried. "There's nothing left of it. It's awful. Awful." Around her, crumpled sheet roofs and bars of twisted metal jutted from the ruins of the Pantano del Burguillo c»»»

Oil prices tumbled early overnight on Monday and into Tuesday 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. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app no»»»

President Donald Trump speaks Friday in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Monday, Trump said he paused attacks on Iran for negotiations, but Iran says no new negotiations with the United States are taking place. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- Presi»»»

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»»»