Dubai: Dubai is about to get a lot more colourful underground. In one of the emirate's most ambitious urban art drives to date, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have launched an open call inviting Emirati and UAE-based artists, designers, »»»

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index topped 8,000 points for the first time Friday, buoyed by an artificial intelligence-driven boom in the country's semiconductor industry. The index briefly rose above the milestone in morning trade before falling back into the 7,900 range later in the session. It »»»

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump suggested that hunting down Iran’s enriched uranium was primarily for political optics, after Israel demanded it as a goal. “I just feel better if I got it, actually, but it’s — I think, it’s more for public relations than it is for anything else,” Trump told Fox »»»

UNITED NATIONS: The Trump administration on Thursday announced $1.8 billion more toward UN humanitarian aid, saying it will be earmarked for lifesaving aid to victims of natural disasters, famine and “people who are truly in critical need” even as the US has cut foreign assistance overall. The mone»»»

A federal jury has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old global nonprofit worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in Ethiopia while traveling to her first major assignment. The verdict, reached Wednesday after a trial in federal court in Chicago, resolves one of the l»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school — the second institution to face discrimination allegations by the federal agency this month. In a letter to a lawyer for Yale, Harmeet Dhillon, assistant atto»»»

BEIJING: As President Donald Trump wraps up his whirlwind visit to China on Friday, he’s insistent that relations between the world’s two biggest powers are good and getting better despite deep differences on Iran, Taiwan and more.Trump started his last day in Beijing by insisting in a social media»»»

WASHINGTON: Muslim American groups said congressional ​hearings that Republican lawmakers cast as aimed at making the US “sharia-free” are being weaponized against Muslim minorities in the United States by stoking fear against them. Republicans, who hold a majority in both chambers of Congress, tit»»»

WASHINGTON, May 14 : The US House of Representatives ​narrowly defeated a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress, but the effort to rein in President Donald Trump’s military campaign failed by the closest possible margin.The House voted 21»»»

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s office in Makkah province conducted a proactive field inspection campaign as part of the efforts of the Unauthorized Slaughter Control Committee. The campaign is in cooperation with Makkah Municipality, the General Administration of Mujah»»»

PHOENIX: King Abdulaziz and His Companions for Giftedness and Creativity Foundation (Mawhiba) organized a specialized seminar during the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, US. The seminar highlighted Saudi Arabia’s experience in discovering and developing young sc»»»

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday to advance the bilateral 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'. During his visit, PM Modi will meet the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, exchange views »»»

Baghdad: Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi was sworn in with a partial Cabinet after lawmakers failed to reach consensus on several key posts, including the interior and defence ministries. Parliament approved 14 members of al-Zaidi's Cabinet, while votes on the remaining portfolios were delay»»»

All praise belongs to God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful, who made the father the middle gate of Paradise. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muḥammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger. O Allah, se»»»

Gulf News Edufair offered valuable insights into how students are thinking about their futures, careers, and the skills they want to develop. It strengthened our engagement with students and reaffirmed our commitment to supporting their journeys.Mohamed Abdelhady | Executive Director of Strategic C»»»

A vessel reportedly operating as a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military forces, according to maritime risk management company Vanguard. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the ship is now “bound for Iranian territorial waters.” The vessel — identified»»»

London: Pressure is mounting on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as internal party tensions escalate and senior rivals appear increasingly prepared to mount a leadership challenge. The crisis intensified after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from his post, stating that he had lost confidence »»»

A vessel reportedly operating as a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military forces, according to maritime risk management company Vanguard. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the ship is now “bound for Iranian territorial waters.” The vessel — identified»»»

INNOPOLIS, Russia: Experts at Innopolis University have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based software solution that automatically identifies cracks, faults, veins, breccias (sedimentary rocks), and other geological structures in photographs of core samples. Core samples are rock specimen»»»

The US Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale medical school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants following a year-long probe into diversity practices at the elite university. It is the latest chapter in President Donald Trump's campaign against US colleges, which he accuses of»»»

New Delh: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, called for countries to unite against American bullying, arguing that such practices must be consigned to the "dustbin of history." Addressing the gathering, Araghchi said many countries pr»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The Trump administration on Thursday announced $1.8 billion more toward UN humanitarian aid, saying it will be earmarked for lifesaving aid to victims of natural disasters, famine and “people who are truly in critical need” even as the US has cut foreign assistance overall. The mone»»»

RIYADH: Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, led the UAE delegation at the emergency meeting of the Interior Ministers of the GCC countries, held in Riyadh. The meeting was chaired by the Kingdom of Bahrain and attended by Their Highnesses and»»»

Vice President JD Vance, shown on Wednesday in Washington announcing a new anti-fraud crackdown, blasted Democrats as poor stewards of the taxpayers' dollars during an appearance Thursday in Maine. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance renewed his focus o»»»

While India is hosting Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently in Delhi for the BRIC Foreign Ministers Meeting, Iran's military attacked and sunk an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman. India deplored the move. The attack was no accident. It forms part of a deliberate strategy of Ir»»»

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar - and Global clean power leaders RWE welcomed the decision made by Lord Whitehead on behalf of the UK Energy Secretary’s legal authority to approve the Development Consent Order for the two Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms. The pro»»»

The House Rules Committee debates the Cashless Bail Reporting Act on Tuesday in Washington before advancing it to the full House, which passed it Thursday. Photo by Olivia Ardito/Medill News Service WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) The House on Thursday passed the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, which is inte»»»

The Supreme Court Thursday extended a stay allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to remain available via mail orders and telehealth as a legal battle plays out. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday opted to allow mail orders of the abortion dr»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - Secretary of State for Water, Hamadi Habaieb chaired an information day on Thursday dedicated to modern technologies for the design and study of solar installations using artificial intelligence, as part of the celebration of...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned Israeli authorities for their “provocative” actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom denounced “repeated provocative practices carried out by officials of the Israeli occupation authorities against” the mosque, “mo»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of India following the storm that swept through Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (»»»

Partnership to advance sustainability-driven higher education and research Tribune News Network Doha The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan University College (BUC), a leading higher education institution in Qatar affiliate»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has announced the launch of ‘Summer Splash’, a month-long family entertainment experience taking place at Meryal Waterpark Beach from June 1 to 30. Featuring Nickelodeon’s globally recognised characters from PAW Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants, the event wi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhan»»»

QNA Doha Canada has reaffirmedsupport for the State of Qatar and the wider Gulf region amid escalating regional tensions with Foreign Minister HE Anita Anand condemning “unjustified retaliatory attacks from Iran” against several countries in the region. Speaking to the Qatar News Agency during a vi»»»

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump started a crucial series of meetings in Beijing on Thursday in the U.S.-China summit. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Garret Martin, Lecturer and Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center at the American University School of International Service, says that»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was handed to Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) celebrates the successful conclusion of its 11th exhibition, ‘What’s between, between?’, which ran from January 26 to May 14, 2026. The exhibition invited visitors to examine the meanings and complexities o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for highly anticipated fifth edition from May 13 to 17, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar’s leading luxury retail events and a staple on the country’s luxury calendar, attracting discerning local watch and jewellery enth»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums hosted ‘Mimar: From Education to Impact,’ the annual exhibition organised by the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University (QU), showcasing thesis projects and achievements by more than 40 undergraduate and graduating students. The »»»

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan and ways to strengthen joint i»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai on Thursday met with Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation of Sudan Engineer Ahmed Al Dirdiri Ghandour and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of Ambassador of Sudan to»»»

QNA Doha Qatar is committed to supporting the Islamic Organization for Food Security’s (IOFS) mission of enhancing food security, developing agricultural cooperation, and strengthening integration among member states, said Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah. The »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, in cooperation with Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, will organise a health awareness seminar for Qatari pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj season under the theme “Your Health Completes Your Journey”. The initiative, organised through the ministry’»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of National Defence of Canada David McGuinty and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the latest security developments»»»

QNA Beirut Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, has provided a grant to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Lebanon in support of Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, including navigation equipment and technical systems. Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bi»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by its Climate Change Department, held a session on the strategic directions of climate change conferences for 2026 as part of preparations to monitor developments in international climate negotiations and the key issues o»»»

QNA London The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is taking part in the UK Rail 2026, which started in Birmingham, the UK, on Wednesday. The MoT’s participation comes within the framework of its approach that aims at solidifying its successful partnerships and constructive dialogs, while keeping pace with»»»

QNA Doha Qatar, represented by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), hosted the 15th meeting of the MIDANPIRG Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Sub-Group (CNS SG/15) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), along with the fifth meeting of the Frequency Management Worki»»»

Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White House in April suggests the United States needs 10 million additional houses to meet demand. Meanwhile, the average price of new home sales has jumped over 30»»»