Dubai: The United States and Iran appear closer than they have been in months to a possible agreement that could halt the war in the Middle East and ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. But despite optimistic statements from President Donald Trump and signals from Tehran, major questions rema»»»

London: Britain was set to break its record for the hottest day in May on Monday, the national weather agency predicted, as the country sweltered in an "unprecedented" heatwave. "Today will be the hottest day in May in the UK in our temperature records, with highs of 35 degrees Celsius expected," t»»»

The six retail parks have a total gross leasable area (GLA) of 126,000 square meters, which adds to AFI Romania’s current portfolio and strengthens the company’s position in the country’s retail sector. The acquisition reflects the company’s strategic direction to expand its existing portfolio in R»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first carrier in the Middle East and Africa to receive the extra long-range narrow-body aircraft. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The delivery marks a key addit»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists could see fuel prices rise for a fourth consecutive month in June, although the increase is expected to be far smaller than the sharp jumps recorded earlier this year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The reason is simple: oil »»»

New York, May 25 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Monday amid growing optimism over possible progress in talks between the United States and Iran that could ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and reduce risks to global energy supplies. Brent crude futures fell $4.64, or 4.48%, to $98.90 a barrel, w»»»

China's leader Xi Jinping met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday, state media reported, as diplomatic efforts by several countries to formally end the Iran war drag on. The high-level meeting, reported by state news agency Xinhua, followed Sharif's talks earlier in t»»»

Britain was set to break its record for the hottest day in May on Monday, the national weather agency predicted, as the country sweltered in an "unprecedented" heatwave. "Today will be the hottest day in May in the UK in our temperature records, with highs of 35 degrees Celsius expected," the Met O»»»

Kyrgyzstan reduced its purchases of imported coal by 81.4 percent, but increased lignite exports by 67.5 percent. Uzbekistan remains the main buyer of domestic fuel. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. From January to March 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 294,048.6 tons of coal worth 1, 241»»»

By the time many people think seriously about bone health, age-related bone loss is probably already happening. The foods and drinks you consume throughout life have a substantial impact on your future bone health - so it’s never too early to optimize your diet to support your skeleton. Building an»»»

DUBAI: Lebanon marked its Resistance and Liberation Day on Monday against the backdrop of continued Israeli strikes and fresh displacement in the country’s south, with officials saying the anniversary could not be fully celebrated while parts of Lebanese territory remain under attack. The national »»»

A delegation from the Ministry of National Defence of Romania, led by Minister Radu Miruta, was on a working visit on Friday to the Romanian detachment 'Carpathian Vipers', deployed at the Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania.On the sidelines of the visit, Minister Radu Miruta will hold a bilateral meeti»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The issues of managing the Strait of Hormuz are not included in the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, they will be resolved by the coastal countries, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "Concerning the Strait of Hormuz i»»»

Rescuers pulled two more construction workers from the wreckage of a collapsed nine-story hotel before dawn Monday, but both later died, deepening fears for at least 20 others still believed trapped beneath tonnes of concrete, twisted steel, and shattered scaffolding, rescuers said. The unfinished »»»

Dubai: In a humanitarian initiative launched ahead of Eid Al Adha, Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center (RDC), in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment, has settled Dh3.5 million in rental-related liabilities to secure the release of 54 inmates and reunite them with»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that progress has been made in negotiations with Iran, while tampering expectations that there was a forth coming announcement about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Secretary of Stat»»»

Dubai has rolled out a clear parking and transport plan for Eid Al Adha 2026, offering motorists several days of free parking across the city alongside adjusted public transport services to manage increased holiday traffic. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»

Multiple sclerosis is a condition defined by its unpredictability. For thousands of people living with this chronic neurological disease across the Gulf region, the journey from the first symptom to long-term management is often fraught with uncertainty. It is a journey that tests not only the resi»»»

The group’s commander has reported to Defense Minister Belousov on measures to link up UAV units to satellite communication stations. The defense chief also presented commendations to three formations for collective heroism and valor.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgradi»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday said Israel's withdrawal from the country's south was a "non-negotiable" demand that authorities would pursue through negotiations, days ahead of a new round of talks in Washington. In a statement commemorating Israel's previous withdrawal from south Lebanon»»»

Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-US war on Iran restricted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, data provided by trade sources show. Refiners in the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer bought m»»»

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday»»»

Abu Dhabi: Cities across the UAE have unveiled extensive Eid Al Adha decorations and operational plans ahead of the holiday, with municipalities rolling out illuminated streets, expanded slaughterhouse services and enhanced public safety measures as residents prepare for the festive period. Al Ain »»»

As of 2026, there area 1,831 greenhouse farms operating in Kyrgyzstan, covering a total area of ​​298.1 hectares. The country’s greenhouse sector development is unevenly distributed across regions, with a significant concentration in the southern regions. The Ministry of Agriculture reported. Accor»»»

The new free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will deepen an already booming channel of trade and investment between corporates on both sides of the corridor. The UK and the six countries of the GCC are not starting from zero. They are already deeply connected t»»»

The Israeli enemy confirmed on Sunday that one soldier was killed and another seriously wounded after an explosive-laden drone launched by Hezbollah detonated near an Israeli occupation force in southern Lebanon. The drone struck at approximately 3:30 p.m., targeting Israeli troops operating near t»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite regional tensions, supported by structural demand drivers, regulatory reforms and continued investor confidence, according to CBRE. In its latest market review, the real estate consultancy said the Kin»»»

Dubai: MBC Shahid has acquired global rights to Lebanese comedian John Achkar’s stand-up special “AAM JARRIB (Tryin’)” as part of a wider partnership with Front Row to produce six Arabic comedy specials for streaming audiences. On Monday, the official poster artwork and trailer for the show was rel»»»

CAIRO: A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Donald Trump over the weekend said it had been “largely negotiated.” It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take ef»»»

Best Life Fertility Center has received accreditation from the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC), marking an important milestone in its commitment to clinical excellence, laboratory quality, and patient safety in the UAE. The achievement reflects the increasing focus on internation»»»

A guide called out to endangered golden monkeys with grunts and clicks to signal he posed no threat, a familiar sound in the mist-covered forests of Rwanda ’s Volcanoes National Park. Here in one of Africa's most well-known parks, steep ridges and dense vegetation often obscure even the largest mou»»»

Iran on Monday executed a man convicted of carrying out armed attacks during the nationwide anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said. Abbas Akbari's is the latest in a string of executions by the authorities after it ramped up hangings in security-related cases after the »»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than $5 to two-week lows on Monday, ​as optimism grew that the US and Iran were moving closer to a ‌peace deal, even though they remain at odds over key issues such as blockades on the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were down $5.09, or 4.9 percent, to $98.45 a»»»

Tunis, May 25 (TAP) - The weather is locally foggy in the morning, getting sunny to a bit cloudy. The wind is blowing east realatively strong to locally strong in the south with sandstorms, and light to moderate elsewhere. The sea is calm to a bit...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality announced the Eid Al Adha event on May 28, 2026 at Al Khor City Centre Market. In a social media post, the Ministry said the free event is open to vistiors from 4pm to 7pm. The Ministry in collaboration w»»»

1/11Muslim pilgrims perform evening prayers around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from abroad for this year’s Hajj, according to Saudi authorities.AP2/11A Muslim pilgrim»»»

One of Japan's most in-demand graphic designers is neither hip nor an artist by training: he’s a septuagenarian security guard who works the graveyard shift at a train station in Tokyo. Shuetsu Sato found his hidden passion when he was asked in 2004 to help travelers navigate the crowded, labyrinth»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces are compelled to operate again»»»

On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus as blue as the ocean and no bigger than a golf ball. "He's tiny! It's blue!" one excited scientist was recorded as saying when she first caught sight of the cerulean cephalopod on »»»

Dubai: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority has resumed issuing permits for drone operations and aerial sports activities across the Sultanate, according to a statement issued by the authority on Monday. The authority said operating permits for unmanned aerial vehicles, including governmental, commercia»»»

Personnel and military equipment will be transported via the national road and rail networks between May 26 and June 13 in connection with the upcoming tactical live-fire exercise Strike Back 26, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said on Monday. The exercise will take place at the Koren training area »»»

Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organizers alleging abuse, sexual assault, and beatings, that left some detainees in hospital. Israel's prison service has denied the allegations, which Reuters could not independe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation is preparing to welcome its audience and visitors during Eid Al-Adha 2026 with a series of entertainment and heritage events and activities taking place on the Katara Corniche throughout the first, second, and third days of Eid. The festive atmosp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Doha yesterday with Head of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington and Envoy of the Maronite Patriarch to Lebanon, Father Elie Adib Madi. The Minister of State for International Coop»»»

Vigevano, Italy: A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories and rice paddies, Vigevano is a city of 62»»»

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s key negotiator between the United States and Iran, army chief Asim Munir, is in Beijing alongside the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for talks with Chinese leaders, Pakistan television showed on Monday. Munir was in Tehran on Friday and Saturday alongside Pakistan’s »»»

Prague: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said no party should be allowed to dominate the Strait of Hormuz or use it as leverage against the global economy, as the UAE outlined its response to mounting disruptions affecting international trade routes during a strategic dial»»»

Pope Leo XIV will release on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI), a bid to address ethical and social challenges as the technology rapidly develops worldwide. The US pope will attend the presentation of the "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity) encyclical at the»»»