A Russian law enforcement car stands in front of the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow, where a bomb killed three people on Saturday. Photo by Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA Aug. 2 (UPI) -- The mayor of Moscow on Sunday called a deadly restaurant bombing in his city a day earlier a "terrori»»»

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 »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will use threats from the United States as a ground to increase the country's combat readiness, Iranian Defense Minister Majid Ebn-e-Reza said on Sunday. "Although the enemy's recent statements are part of a psychological and cognitive warfare campaign, we consider every thr»»»

Kabul: Nineteen Afghan men have died of thirst and heat exhaustion while attempting to cross illegally into Iran through one of the world's harshest desert regions. Local authorities in Nimroz Province, in south-western Afghanistan, said rescue teams recovered the bodies of 14 menfrom the Rig Lalo »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji participated as a keynote speaker in the Goodwood Summit, held on the sidelines of the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2026. In his opening remarks, His Excellency u»»»

Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Mexico, H E Mohammed bin Sultan Al Kuwari, on Friday participated in the meeting of Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, H E Roberto Velasco with Their Excellencies, Arab countries’ ambassadors accredited to his country.»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector faces an estimated $10 billion factoring gap and a broader $48 billion MENA region financing shortfall. Despite representing the backbone of economic growth and employment, SMEs in Egypt remain severely underserved by traditional bankin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a cooperation agreement with the British Embassy in Doha to launch a continuation of the Psychosocial Support for Palestinian Families Hosted in Qatar project through March 2027. The agreement was signed by British Ambassador H E Neerav Pate»»»

Firefighters in southwestern France were working to control the last hot spots of a massive wildfire that has burned an area four times the size of Paris and forced thousands out of their homes. The blazes that have burned 42,000 hectares of pine forest and touristic areas in Bordeaux's Gironde reg»»»

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) President and Minister of Sport and Youth H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani has welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s decision not to proceed with the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, describing it as a step taken in the best interest of th»»»

Dubai: As UAE residents make the most of the summer break, Big Ticket has launched its August promotion, offering more chances to win with a Dh15 million grand prize, weekly cash rewards, luxury car draws, and an opportunity to take part in The Big Spin. One lucky participant will walk away with th»»»

At least nine people were killed and 28 others wounded in Ukraine's capital Kyiv after Russia launched a series of ballistic missiles overnight into Saturday, authorities said. Both Russia and Ukraine have ramped up attacks in recent months, with Moscow increasing its long-range strikes on towns an»»»

RIYADH: Strategic investments, product launches and expansion plans by companies across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, were all announced this week, alongside funding rounds and a regional investor’s participation in a Canadian AI startup. Saudi Arabia-based insurance tech startup DESAISIV has l»»»

Dubai: Filipino workers travelling overseas will no longer need to carry a printed overseas employment certificate (OEC) when departing from Manila, as 24 international airlines at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have started accepting the new digital OFW Pass. The move has been expected »»»

The US and Israel are preparing a major bombing campaign against Iran’s energy infrastructure that could begin as early as this weekend, according to multiple media reports. The proposed operation would target power plants, oil refineries and other energy-related facilities in what CBS News describ»»»

A modernized T-3 wind tunnel has opened at Warsaw’s Okęcie airport following a PLN 105 mln upgrade financed through Poland’s National Recovery Plan. Operated by the Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation, it is one of the largest facilities of its kind in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. The tunne»»»

USS George Washington begins five-day Da Nang visit one day after Russian naval vessels leave Cam Ranh The USS George Washington (CVN-73) nuclear-powered aircraft carrier docks at a naval base in Busan, South Korea. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA July 30 (Asia Today) -- The nuclear-powered aircraft ca»»»

Macro-Advisory Limited has issued its annual mid-year compilation of the best business, political and general interest books published in 1H26, covering the twelve states in the Eurasia region plus Iran and Afghanistan. The document also includes the updated Recommended Reading list for the region »»»

Macro-Advisory Limited has issued its annual mid-year compilation of the best business, political and general interest books published in 1H26, covering the twelve states in the Eurasia region plus Iran and Afghanistan. The document also includes the updated Recommended Reading list for the region »»»

At the initiative of Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov, a working meeting has been held in Parliament to discuss possible solutions for the operations and future of Information Services AD, with representatives of Bulgaria's IT sector taking part. Although Innovation and Digital Transformati»»»

Heightened maritime security, air travel disruptions and uncertainty over regional stability remain key concerns for Gulf countries as the military confrontation between the US and Iran continues. Although daily life in the UAE remains largely unaffected, the conflict is continuing to disrupt regio»»»

State-owned defence repairs group TEREM Holding has been asked to draw up a restructuring and optimization plan and submit it to Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov by August 10. During question time in the National Assembly on Friday, Stoyanov answered a question raised by MPs Nezhdet Shaban and Dzh»»»

Dubai: Many UAE expatriates frequently travel to Oman for work, family visits, or holidays. With popular tourist destinations like Musandam and Salalah, Oman is a top choice for short getaways. If you are a UAE resident, you may be eligible for either a visa on arrival or a GCC resident eVisa - bot»»»

Dubai: Malayalam actor Kunchacko Boban has made a career out of playing men wrestling with their demons. In Unmadham, his latest Malayalam-language psychological thriller, he once again slips into the uniform of a flawed police officer whose biggest battles aren't just with crime, but with his own »»»

Most of the world’s fastest-growing megacities will soon be in Africa. Many cities across East Asia and Latin America have grown quickly over the last few decades. Since 1950, São Paulo’s population has grown sixfold. Shanghai’s nearly tenfold, Our World in Data  (OWID)  reports. This rap»»»

LABOUR MARKET SHIFT According to a signed commentary in Capital.bg (“The Labour Market Is Beginning to Turn”), after several years of exceptionally strong demand for workers, Bulgaria's labour market is beginning to show signs of cooling. So far, these changes have translated into fewer job adverti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Football Federation has unveiled a new visual identity and officially adopted the name Gulf Football Federation, replacing its previous title, the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation. The federation said the rebranding reflects its core values of trust, dynamism and modernity»»»

DUBAI: With the 2026 Esports World Cup halfway through, the next few days will see four champions crowned, with the OWCS Midseason Championship, Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s Mid Season Cup, and Street Fighter 6 concluding in week four. With 10 to»»»

Wildberries warehouse in Ryzan was hit by Ukrainian drones on July 29 and burnt to the ground.  A Ukrainian drone strike hit a Wildberries logistics warehouse in Ryazan overnight on July 28-29, forcing the company to evacuate the site and halt deliveries. The destruction of Russia’s biggest re»»»

The Government approved the payment of Romania's voluntary financial contribution to the budget of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, in order to participate as a member of the Informal Advisory Group corresponding to the OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum (GAC»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) is set to host Managing Director of Hamad Medical Corporation H E Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi, in the fourth episode of Podcast AlTanmiya, to discuss the readiness of Hamad Medical Corporation and its role in Qatar’s comprehensive development jou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) organised an introductory meeting with representatives of associations and private institutions to familiarise them with the National Platform for Voluntary Work and outline its services and mechanisms for utilisation. According to a»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for August 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh3.60 per litre, compared to Dh3.40 in July, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.49 per litre, against Dh3.29 last month. E-Plus »»»

The co-founder of Palestine Action has been granted permission to challenge the group’s prohibition at the British Supreme Court, as police arrested hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists in London. The court ruled on Thursday that Huda Ammori, who co-founded Palestine Action in 2020, could appeal t»»»

Manila: The Philippines has launched three new interoperable digital-payment services designed to make it easier for consumers and businesses to move money between banks and e-wallets, automate recurring payments and handle larger real-time business transactions. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and»»»

Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE could face fewer repetitive identity checks when opening or updating financial accounts in India under an upgraded central Know Your Customer system expected to begin rolling out in August 2026. Known as Central KYC 2.0, the framework will allow participating fi»»»

Dubai: A clinic visit that stretched from 11 am until 3.30 pm gave two Dubai entrepreneurs the idea for a healthcare technology business designed to reduce the time doctors, pharmacists and patients lose to outdated systems. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c»»»

Iranian state media reported that the commercial oil tanker M/T Nora had successfully broken through the US naval blockade. On Friday, however, US Central Command (CentCom) rejected the claim, saying the tanker had not breached the blockade. CentCom said US warships, hundreds of aircraft and thousa»»»

The US Treasury Department late on Thursday announced the imposition of sanctions on six entities and individuals across China, India, Russia and Iran for providing sales, logistics and commercial support to Mahan Air, the Iranian airline long accused of ferrying personnel, weapons and equipment fo»»»

Closer ties between Astana and Beijing are transforming Kazakhstan from an East-West transit corridor into a regional platform for the deployment of Chinese technologies. Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp (Nasdaq: FRHC) and its founder, Timur Turlov, are among the most visible beneficiaries of thi»»»

July 30 (UPI) -- UNESCO added 25 World Heritage sites during its annual committee meeting in Busan, South Korea, this week, with Brazil's Amazonia Theaters becoming Latin America's only new addition. It joins a regional collection that includes some of the world's most recognizable cultural and nat»»»

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»»»

Israeli occupation forces targeted the southern countryside of Quneitra on Thursday with artillery shelling, Syria’s state media reported. The occupation forces fired three artillery shells at the area surrounding Tal al-Ahmar Al-Sharqi in the southern countryside of Quneitra, causing no casualties»»»

Construction of a 6.4-kilometer-long bypass road is underway in Balykchy. Work began in April 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. The new road will be four-lane. The project includes three roundabouts, a bridge over the railway, 12 culverts, a 4.5-meter-wide b»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday hailed the Lebanese Army and said that it should not be “put to tests” in connection with the so-called pilot zones scheme in south Lebanon. In a statement marking Army Day, Berri said the army is the role model of unity, identity, belonging, sacrifice and loyalty, a»»»

Dubai: A group of UAE-based Syrian entrepreneurs have launched what they describe as Syria's first integrated super app, bringing together hotel bookings, transport, lifestyle services and digital payments on a single platform. This comes as the country's tourism sector begins rebuilding after year»»»

DUBAI: For years, Mosaad “Msdossary” Aldossary has been one of the defining names in EA Sports FC. After winning the FIFA eWorld Cup in 2018 and reaching the final again the following year, he helped establish the Middle East and North Africa as a region capable of producing world-class talent. His»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket’s expanded outlet at Ezdan Mall Al Gharafa will be inaugurated today, July 30.With the aim of making shopping more convenient and offering customers a wider variety of high-quality products, Safari has expanded its department store to the first floor and is set to co»»»

A third-degree heat alert has come into force, ordered by the chief medical officer from 12 midnight on Thursday until midnight on Tuesday. According to HungaroMet’s Thursday morning bulletin, the average temperature in a further three counties may exceed 27C. Third-degree heat alert in Hungary aga»»»

The acquisition of the Doicesti site for Romania's small modular reactor (SMR) project involved a payment far above market value, driven by the refactoring of costs previously excluded by the evaluator, shows a report by the Prime Minister's Control Body released on Monday.For the nuclear plot (of »»»