China announced on Monday that it conducted naval patrols in the waters east of Taiwan in direct response to a decision by Japan and the Philippines to launch talks on demarcating their maritime boundaries, according to the South China Morning Post. A statement issued by the Chinese Coast Guard det»»»

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No. (12) of 2026 concerning the Community Development Authority in Dubai. The law states that the authority’s objectives include the regulation and development of Dubai’s »»»

TAITEI: Taiwan’s main opposition leader said Monday she hopes to “gain deeper trust” from the United States, before departing for the country where she is expected to be grilled over her party’s stance on China and defense spending. Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s trip comes two months after h»»»

Ukraine's anti-values is a demonstration of its openly terrorist nature and the rejection of civilizational value standards, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik, commenting on a UAV strike on Genichesk, Kherson Region. "The Kiev regime deliberately promotes anti-value»»»

China's Coast Guard on Monday said it had conducted "law enforcement" patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas claimed by China. Taiwan condemned the move, but said it spotted only two Chi»»»

BEIJING: China’s Coast Guard ‌on Monday said it had conducted “law enforcement” patrols in Taiwan’s eastern waters in response to Japan and the Philippines’ plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas China claims.Japan and the Philippines said last week they would »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, reinforced its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by organising a “Smoking Risks Awareness Day” for employees at its Head Office, in collaboration with Qatar Cancer Society. The initiative was held as»»»

Investors are increasingly looking to Asia’s technology supply chain as a major beneficiary of a new wave of expected stock offerings by SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, betting that fresh capital raised in the US will fuel another round of artificial intelligence-related spending. The expected fundr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cabinet has approved in May 2026 a series of decisions and draft laws targeted at advancing social development, strengthening family cohesion, enhancing governance, and supporting the country's digital transformation efforts. In a statement by the Council of Ministers Secretariat G»»»

Democracy in Europe is constantly under discussion: elections, institutions, extremism, the rule of law. Fewer discuss the civic space itself and the growing difficulties faced by the organisations that sustain democratic life on the ground. For years, the question of civic space within the EU was »»»

Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of "new militarism" by Tokyo and criticized China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting tensions between the two countries. China continues to increase its defense spending at a hig»»»

LOS ANGELES: In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city’s history. Now, one of those politicians has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang’s plea, entered in federal c»»»

SINGAPORE: Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbor and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the US were also important, Vietnam’s top leader has said. “We do not pick sides,” Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam told»»»

The United States is caught in a trap of its own making. It wants to preserve its unique position in world politics, while at the same time freeing itself from the growing burden that this position imposes. Yet Washington hasn’t found any way to do so except by insisting, ever more loudly, on its o»»»

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defense forum on Saturday, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the United States sought a "stable equilibrium" in Asia. Hegseth's headline speech at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which bri»»»

Naval blockades, military history has shown, require patience. That is not the leading attribute of the officials in Washington. “So when President Trump imposed a blockade of Iranian ports in April, the quick result he was looking for — a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic — w»»»

BEIJING: China said ​on Friday it firmly opposes any attempt by any country to undermine its sovereignty and security “under the pretext of freedom of navigation,” in response to a Canadian warship passing ‌through the Taiwan Strait. Canadian ‌media reported ​that ‌the ⁠frigate ​HMCS Charlottetown »»»

BEIJING - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says the ironclad friendship between China and Serbia is unbreakable and that their relations will reach "new heights", for the benefit of both countries and both nations. In an interview to China's Xinhua news agency that he gave during a visit to Beiji»»»

China said on Friday it firmly opposes any attempt by any country to undermine its sovereignty and security "under ‌the pretext ‌of freedom ‌of navigation", ⁠in response to ⁠a Canadian warship passing through the Taiwan Strait. Canadian media reported that the frigate HMCS Charlottetown made ⁠the t»»»

In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some security scholars say appears built to ensure no American first strike on China’s nuclear arsenal could reliably knock out Beijing’s ability to hit back. China’s nuclear missiles can already reach any city in the United S»»»

Doha, Qatar: For the second consecutive day, the Katara Cultural Village Foundation celebrates Eid Al-Adha with a series of cultural, entertainment, and family events spread across the village’s facilities and beach. The atmosphere combines joy, the spirit of Eid, and cultural identity, offering vi»»»

The story of the Cateura Recycled Instruments Orchestra, a Paraguayan music project born in a vulnerable community surrounding the Cateura landfill in Asunción, will reach U.S. stages this Saturday with the world premiere of "Basura," a musical produced by Gloria Estefan at the Alliance Theatre in »»»

Argentina recorded the lowest level of foreign direct investment among Latin America's largest economies in 2025. File Photo by David Fernández/EPA May 28 (UPI) -- Argentina recorded the lowest level of foreign direct investment among Latin America's largest economies in 2025, underscoring the coun»»»

A conflict between the US and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping operations targeting rival command and communications hubs, a leading defense research center said on Thursday. In a strategic assessment ahead of Asia's biggest annual defe»»»

How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah' 8 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJacqui Wakefield,BBC Global Disinformation Unit ,Owen PinnellandKaty Ling,BBC Eye YouTubeEl Temach is Latin America's biggest manosphere influencer, with 11 million followers Warni»»»

Sailors assigned to the USS Tulsa and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 conduct flight operations in 2021 while sailing with the USS Kidd in the South China Sea. The Chinese military said Wednesday that it drove off a Dutch frigate sailing near the disputed Paracel Islands in the region. File Photo»»»

Dubai: The cost of buying a new laptop has surged in 2026 as a global memory shortage, driven largely by artificial intelligence demand, collides with shipping disruptions and rising manufacturing costs. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Prices for »»»

WASHINGTON: US military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran war, according to an analysis released Wednesday, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any future conflict with China. The w»»»

May 26 (UPI) -- A 98-year-old British World War II veteran officially became the world's oldest wing walker when he stood atop a flying plane in England. Harry Heasman spent more than 9 minutes atop the plane at a height of over 1,000 feet on Saturday at Duxford Airfield in Cambridge. A Guinness Wo»»»

Every day, across millions of households, someone stands at a bin, deposits whatever they are holding, and considers the task complete. That moment is automatic, shaped more by physical environments than by conscious deliberation. What the object communicates, people tend to interpret as instructio»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday congratulated Russian Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, saying the holiday calls believers back to the origins of Islam and promotes mercy and piety. "I congratulate Russia’s Muslims on Eid al-Adha. Following the precepts and ce»»»

Taipei: People in northern Taiwan sweltered through high temperatures on Wednesday, with the capital Taipei enduring its hottest day on record for the month in May, the weather agency said. Temperatures are often high in late May when seasonal southwesterly winds push up the mercury, Zeng Zhao-chen»»»

Workers at Taiwan semiconductor giant reportedly discuss strike action online after rumors spread of staff cuts and reduced bonuses despite historic earnings growth Close-up exterior view of the logo of TSMC, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, outside its office building in Hsinchu»»»

May 26 (UPI) -- A man taking video of sharks off the coast of Southern California ended up capturing footage of the inside of a great white shark's mouth when it chomped down on a camera. Carlos Gauna, aka The Malibu Artist on YouTube, said he was out on his kayak in late April using multiple camer»»»

As global markets search for logistical lifelines to secure supply chains and energy flows amid ongoing geopolitical disruptions, Azerbaijan is promoting major transport and logistics projects, foremost among them overland freight routes through the Caucasus and across the Caspian Sea, as a strateg»»»

The Tourism Information and Documentation Centre, part of Libya’s Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, released yesterday its statistical report for the first quarter of 2026. The report includes key indicators of tourism performance, visitor traffic, accommodation occupancy rates, and the national»»»

A viral online joke in India, the “Cockroach Janta Party,” created as a parody of comments by a Supreme Court judge, has grown into a Gen Z–driven political movement with millions of followers. It promotes youth frustration with traditional politics but has also faced attempts by authorities to res»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese “joint combat readiness patrol” in a week near the island, as Taipei steps up its guard over Beijing’s activities. China has pressured Taiwan by increasing its military presence around the island, and Taipei is on high alert f»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s drone exports are taking off, fueled by the war in Ukraine, as Taiwanese companies seek a stake in the fast-growing global market for unmanned aerial vehicles. Low-cost drones used for reconnaissance and strikes are in high demand as governments around the world boost defense spend»»»

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah The Sharia Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission has convened a coordination meeting with religious scholars accompanying 18 Qatari Hajj campaigns ahead of this year’s pilgrimage season. The move was part of the preparations for this pilgrimage season in terms of Dawah and guidan»»»

Dubai: Sri Lanka has introduced a new free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) tourist visa scheme for travellers from 40 countries, including India, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US, in a move aimed at easing entry for short-term visitors. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Sharia Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission has convened a coordination meeting with religious scholars accompanying 18 Qatari Hajj campaigns ahead of this year's pilgrimage season. The move was part of the preparations for this pilgrimage season in terms of Dawah and guidance »»»

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has opened the Green Belt Park walkway to the public, unveiling a 1.8-kilometre rubber running track designed for walking and jogging, alongside eco-friendly lighting and landscaped surroundings. The facility, which officially opened on Monday after the completion»»»

Hungarian government to let EU sanction Russian religious leader protected by former Orbán administration Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budap»»»

Tunis, May 25, 2026 (TAP) — The Tunisian Embassy in Brazil, in partnership with the Export Promotion Center (CEPEX) and the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, organized on Friday, May 22, a promotional event dedicated to Tunisian olive oil and...»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

Domestically built 3,000-ton submarine proves long-range capability as Seoul promotes defense ties with Canada Sailors attend a launching ceremony for the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, South Korea's indigenous 3,000-ton submarine, at a shipyard on Geoje Island, South Korea. The submarine, named after a highl»»»

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control 2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJacob EvansBBC World Service AFP via Getty ImagesRyanair and other European airlines now fly to Western Sahara, with some calling it Morocco Back in March, an email lan»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) concluded its participation in the Doha International Book Fair 2026 through an interactive presence by the Safe Space initiative, which engaged children and families and highlighted the importance of strengt»»»