Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets of Delhi as part of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, demanding action over alleged exam paper leaks and calling for the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. What started as a satirical online campaign months a»»»

New Delhi, India: At least nine people have died and 15 others remained trapped after a tunnel collapsed at an under-construction hydroelectric project in India's remote northeast, officials said Tuesday. The incident occurred Monday in the Himalayan state of Sikkim, where workers were constructing»»»

Over three-quarters of Romanians (75.4%) see digitalisation as "beneficial" or "very beneficial", while 81.6% say that the Romanian state is digitalising at too slow a pace, according to a survey recently released.According to data centralised by AtlasIntel, negative perceptions about digitalisatio»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Tuesday morning. The 24-karat variety stood at Dh488 per gram at 9.44am, up Dh5 from Dh483 on Monday. The 22-karat variety rose by Dh4.75 to Dh452 per gram, compared with Dh447.25 a day earlier. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.T»»»

Changer.ae Limited (“Changer”), a regulated virtual asset custodian based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (the “ADGM”), today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) with Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry and the issuer of USD₮, to explore opportunities»»»

After a brief spell of cooler-than-average weather, the heatwave in Hungary is set to return, with temperatures expected to climb back above 30°C by the weekend and potentially reach 38°C early next week. According to 24.hu, meteorologists say the current respite will be short-lived, although there»»»

July 21 (UPI) -- A 43-year-old U.S. Army veteran is accused of setting off fireworks, igniting a large blaze and brandishing an airsoft rifle out front of a lower Manhattan federal building in what authorities have said is an anti-government attack. The incident occurred Monday morning out front of»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has clarified the conditions for a visa-on-arrival service available to eligible foreign residents living outside their home countries. Under the service, eligible travellers can obtain a visa on arrival for ei»»»

Miami: Lionel Messi said on Monday that after Argentina’s World Cup final loss “the pain is immense and it’s going to take a long time for this wound to heal.” “I’ll also hold on to all the good memories,” Messi wrote in Spanish on Instagram, alongside a photo of himself wearing his loser’s medal f»»»

New Delhi: At least nine people have died and 15 others remained trapped after a tunnel collapsed at an under-construction hydroelectric project in India's remote northeast, officials said Tuesday. The incident occurred Monday in the Himalayan state of Sikkim, where workers were constructing a tunn»»»

The National Liberal Party announced after the meeting of the National Standing Committee on Monday that they support the convening of a parliamentary extraordinary session starting with next week for the adoption of the six draft laws necessary to meet the targets in the PNRR. According to PNL the»»»

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday said two French embassy officials had been subject to an “extremely serious act of intimidation” by Iranian security services in Iran the day before, having been held and interrogated for hours. One of them was also subjected to physica»»»

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In »»»

President Nicusor Dan promulgated on Monday the law designating 2026 as the Year of the United States of America in Romania.The law allows the organisation of events aimed at strengthening the Romanian-U.S. strategic relationship and reaffirming Romania's commitment to the values of the free world,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has made significant headway in expanding Qatar’s public green spaces and recreational infrastructure, completing the initial handover of 12 parks and five public plazas, according to the Ministry’s 2025 Annual Report, outlining the achievements of its Proj»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council’s six permanent committees played a central role during the Council’s recently concluded 54th annual session, advancing legislative and oversight work through the review of draft laws, key policy proposals and public interest issues in support of Qatar National Vision»»»

Poland has assembled a 10-country coalition to press Brussels to slow the tightening of the bloc’s emissions trading system (ETS) and reconsider a carbon market for buildings and road transport, the country’s climate minister said on July 16. The initiative is backed by Italy, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the»»»

Serbia will begin producing Chinese-backed humanoid robots next month, President Aleksandar Vucic said on July 13, as Belgrade seeks to position itself as a regional hub for advanced technology, Beta reported. Vucic said that production at a plant in the western town of Šabac would start by the end»»»

Most Nato summits end with a communiqué. This one ended with customs problems. As leaders prepared to leave Ankara this week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented each visiting head of state with an engraved Turkish-made revolver complete with ammunition and cleaning kit — prompting a f»»»

EZEIZA, Argentina: Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain. It was not the homecoming Argentines had hoped for, four years after millions c»»»

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC has approved a $6.2 billion investment to develop the Umm Shaif Gas Cap, a project expected to unlock gas volumes equivalent to almost 10% of the UAE’s current daily consumption. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The final investment decision covers the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping physicians at Sidra Medicine’s Pediatric Emergency Department (ED) diagnose children faster, reduce waiting times and strengthen collaboration between emergency physicians and radiologists, hospital officials have said. The AI-powered tool, which»»»

Abu Dhabi: Zeid Sinokrot had worked across agriculture, technology and industrial ventures when he encountered a problem that would eventually lead him to build a deep-tech company in Abu Dhabi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Millions of date palms were being lost to »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move, announced late on Monday (July 20) could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation»»»

Judit Polgár will not accept the offer to take on the position of President of the Republic. She wrote that she considers the invitation from those who put her name forward to be an honor of her life, and that she is deeply grateful for it. “I greatly appreciate the Prime Minister’s gesture in aski»»»

The streets outside Parliament became the latest flashpoint in India’s growing NEET-UG controversy on Monday, as thousands of students took their protest to the capital. The ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was held on July 20 as demonstrators demanded the resigna»»»

Iran has caused consternation after sending a civilian aircraft to collect and return Houthi officials for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February on the first day of the US-Israeli war again the Islamic Republic. The funeral ceremonies for Khamenei were on a scale»»»

The silly season appears to have come early for two right-wing celebrities, Britain’s Nigel Farage and the French politician Marine Le Pen. Both could take power in their respective countries, Le Pen as early as April next year, yet both have been mired in financial misconduct accusations. Farage i»»»

Arab Finance: The Alexandria Port Authority and the Port Authority of Montenegro signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in maritime transport, port operations, and logistics, as per a statement. Chairman of the Alexandria Port Authority Ehab Salah and Acting Director o»»»

New Delhi: Demonstrators remained at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday morning, continuing their protest a day after clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in Delhi during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march. The clashes erupted on Monday when thousands of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJ»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in.Doctors and displaced families in Gaza say the »»»

Kuala Lumpur: A wave of political disinformation targeting Malaysia’s Rohingya population has raised alarm among rights groups that say it is fueling xenophobia and intimidation against the refugee community. AFP fact-checkers have debunked a torrent of falsehoods about the Muslim ethnic group on p»»»

TOKYO: Chinese and Russian naval forces conducted a joint live-firing exercise using machine guns within Japan’s exclusive economic zone, a sign of their deepening military cooperation, Tokyo said Tuesday. The incident on Sunday was the first time that Japan’s defense ministry has spotted a live-fi»»»

Dubai: For thousands of outdoor workers across the UAE, summer means working through some of the year's toughest weather conditions. While the country's mandatory midday break offers protection from the harshest hours of the day, one initiative is making those hours even more comfortable. The UAE L»»»

Bulgaria's President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Iliana Iotova will visit the Graf Ignatievo Air Base on Tuesday. She will be welcomed with a guard of honour, according to the head of State's Press Secretariat. During the visit, Iotova will meet with the air base's personnel and lead»»»

Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in. Doctors and displaced families in Gaza say the highly contagious disease has surge»»»

The Delhi Police have intensified their investigation into the violence that erupted in central Delhi during the protest initiated by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and officials are relying extensively on video evidence to identify those involved in the unrest. Investigators are examining more »»»

An extreme street sports festival, organized by the Extreme Sports Federation, was held in Bishkek over the weekend, the press service of the City Hall reported. Athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia participated in the festival. On July 18, BMX, scootering, and parkour compe»»»

Dubai: Motorists are facing slow-moving traffic across several major roads in Dubai and Sharjah during Tuesday's morning rush hour, according to real-time Google Maps data. Traffic is building on Al Ittihad Road heading towards Dubai near Al Mulla Plaza, while delays are also affecting Sheikh Moham»»»

An investment agreement was signed at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic between the Cabinet of Ministers and Central Asia Energy LLC regarding the construction and operation of an innovative oil refinery in Kochkor-Ata, Jalal-Abad region. According to the Ministry of Econo»»»

Heavy rainfall in Chile has killed at least 10 people and destroyed or severely damaged over 1,000 homes, officials said Monday, as the government declared a state of emergency. Since last week, rain has lashed the typically arid northern regions of Coquimbo and Atacama, where such intense levels o»»»

The Lebanese army began assuming security responsibilities in three southern villages on Monday under a US-backed pilot initiative, the State Department said. Operations in Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya mark the first implementation of a framework aimed at enabling a phased Israeli withdrawal»»»

RIYADH: The UN said on Monday that renewed threats against Saudi Arabia and freedom of navigation were very concerning and called for immediate de-escalation. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters: “We reiterate that Security Council resolution 27»»»

The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students, adding to the barrage of federal inquiries the Trump administration has opened in its battle against the Ivy League school. Justice Department officia»»»

CHICAGO: In Middle East politics, peace is made not between friends but between enemies, suggesting the harshest foes have a better chance to achieve peace than those who claim to be friends. That pattern has shaped some of the region’s most consequential breakthroughs, from the 1979 Egypt-Israel p»»»

The Iranian army said early Tuesday it had targeted a US base in Kuwait with missiles, as President Masoud Pezeshkian said the conflict had morphed into a "full-scale war". "The army's ground forces targeted the HIMARS missile systems of the US terrorist army stationed at the Arifjan base in Kuwait»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has strongly rejected accusations by Yemen’s Houthi movement that it is blockading the Yemeni people and imposing restrictions on maritime navigation, emphasizing that such claims are false and that it will take all necessary measures to safeguard its vessels in accordance with »»»

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left. He immediately got to work after replacing Keir Starmer in Downing Street, holding separate calls»»»

Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington remains willing to pursue a diplomatic solution with Iran, but insisted any path toward de-escalation depends on Tehran ending its attacks on international shipping and complying with its commitments. "Their behaviour has to change in o»»»

The fighting between the US and Iran showed no signs of easing early on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). After completing its 9th consecutive night of strikes, US forces launched a 10th straight night of operations late Monday (4pm ET, 1am Gulf Standard time on Tuesday, July 21), expanding their campaign t»»»