London: The head of Cambridge university Monday condemned a "racist feeding frenzy" prompted by plagiarism claims against black academic Jason Arday, as his supporters prepared for a London vigil after his death last week. Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest ever black professor in 2023, was fou»»»

Muscat: Omani authorities announced today that they are continuing their salvage and containment efforts for the oil spill from the vessel "CAROLINE BEZENGI", which is stranded on a rocky outcrop near Al Qibliyah Island in the Al Hallaniyat Islands archipelago in Dhofar Governorate. These efforts a»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel and the Board of Peace have agreed that the disarmament of Palestinian movement Hamas and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip must precede the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu's office said on Monday. "The prime minister and the Board of Peace held in-depth»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has cracked down on tankers caught disposing of wastewater at unauthorised locations, penalising several vehicles in a fresh drive to protect the emirate's public spaces and environment. The municipality told Gulf News on Monday that multiple tankers were caught dumping wa»»»

ROME: An Italian rescue charity said on Monday it pulled 50 people to safety from a double-deck wooden boat in international waters off Libya, and recovered seven bodies. “There was nothing that could be done for seven of them. Two of them are in critical condition due to suffocation,” Emergency sa»»»

MOSCOW: A Russian court on Monday sentenced prominent opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison over his criticism of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine. The 63-year-old is among the very few Kremlin opponents who remained in Russia after it launched a sweeping crackdown on dissent follo»»»

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan monks have joined residents of the coastal locality of Hiriketiya in protesting the presence of Israeli tourists, whom they accuse of setting up illegal establishments and disturbing the peace near one of the country’s most famous Buddhist temples. Hiriketiya is a fishing villag»»»

Albania’s Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari has introduced Ervis Gjoshi as the new acting head of the country’s General Directorate of Fire Protection and Rescue, as authorities seek to strengthen the national response to emergencies and wildfire risks. Gjoshi takes over the leadership of the ins»»»

1 of 3 | The U.S. Supreme Court once again rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to appeal the verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation case on Monday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court once again rejected President Donald Trum»»»

Dubai: James Dacombe left school as a teenager to build a technology company. Eight years later, the British entrepreneur has become Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire, after his artificial intelligence chip start-up Olix secured a $3.3 billion valuation. The 25-year-old joined the billionaire»»»

Dubai: A Canadian-bred falcon has sold for 1.3 million Saudi riyals ($346,000) at an auction north of Riyadh, making it the most expensive bird sold at this year’s event and the second-highest sale in the auction’s history. The juvenile three-quarter gyr Super White falcon, bred by Jim Wilson Falco»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Hayden Panettiere, a former child star actress who went on to play roles in the popular TV series "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died aged 36. Her father confirmed the death in a statement to ABC News. "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our b»»»

Cameroon defeated tournament newcomers Malawi 3-0 in the final to win its first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added another goal. Both finalists, along with Morocco and Algeria, qualified for next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil.»»»

A ⁠Ukrainian ​missile ​strike killed six people ​and ‌wounded ⁠another ‌four, including a ⁠child, in ​Russia's border ‌Belgorod region, the ‌acting ​governor said on Monday. The assault came as Russia targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine's Izmail district in the southern region of ​Odesa ‌overni»»»

Massive wildfires are burning across Europe, from Belgium and Greece to Spain, Italy and France. Alexander Held, Senior Expert at the European Forest Institute, explains why fires are spreading into unexpected areas and whether Europe is facing a new normal. He also looks at how citizens can help p»»»

Belgium is battling its worst wildfires in over a century, with hundreds of firefighters fighting flames in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve. Germany, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands have sent reinforcements, including helicopters, as several towns are evacuated.»»»

A fire has broken out near the Lozenets quarter in Stara Zagora, the local municipality said in a press release. Dry grass and bushes are burning. Four firefighting teams from the Stara Zagora Regional Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection have been dispatched to the scene and are workin»»»

Rabat: The State of Qatar has won 3rd place in the 20th edition of the Mohammed VI International Prize for the Memorization, Recitation, Tajweed, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran, which took place in the Moroccan capital. Held at the Mohammed VI Institute for the Training of Imams Morchidines a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Taxpayers in Qatar can apply electronically for a reduction of financial penalties through the Dhareeba tax portal, with eligible applications potentially receiving a decision within minutes, the General Tax Authority (GTA) has said. In a social media post explaining the Financial Pena»»»

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s capital continues to embrace visual arts outside the traditional confines of museums and display galleries, artistic installations have seamlessly woven themselves into everyday culture — appearing everywhere from the King Abdullah Financial District and metro stations to »»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed more than 3.12 million guests in the first half of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the UAE’s most prominent religious and cultural landmarks and an increasingly important destination for international visitors. The Sheikh Zayed Gra»»»

The Abu Dhabi Centre for Hazardous Materials Management, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, organised a specialised workshop on the safe handling of hazardous materials at an industrial facility engaged in their handling and management. The workshop aimed to enhance employee»»»

Emirates NBD has launched what it says is the UAE’s first dedicated transition finance framework, creating a formal structure to help companies in high-emitting industries secure funding as they move towards lower-carbon business models. The framework is designed for corporate and institutional cli»»»

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One of three people is on trial on Monday over an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy in the killing of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- One of three people is on trial on Monday over an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy in the killi»»»

Prosecutor Vladimir Nikolov from the District Prosecution Office - Pleven (Northern Bulgaria) has been nominated for election as a member of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors' quota, the SJC said on its website. Nikolov was nominated by magistrates from the Supreme Cassation P»»»

Dubai: The UAE remains open for business and commercial air travel, but the security situation around the Gulf remains tense as the United States and Iran enter another uncertain phase of their confrontation. The immediate concerns for UAE residents are air travel, shipping through the Strait of Ho»»»

Two anti-drone systems have been delivered and will now be prepared for service, the Defence Ministry said Monday, responding to a BTA inquiry. The ministry added that personnel must familiarize themselves with the equipment before it is commissioned. The systems were purchased from the US company »»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation has expanded its dental services at Al Khor Hospital and Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, increasing the number of treatment clinics to eight. The expansion has enabled the provision of a comprehensive range of specialized dental services within the North»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped 11.62 points, or 0.11 percent, on Monday, closing at 10,908.06. Trading volume totaled 258.4 million shares, while turnover reached SR4.3 billion ($1.15 billion). Market breadth was negative, with 124 stocks advancing and 133 declining. The MSC»»»

The ever-expanding radius of Russian strikes – targeting a vital steel plant in central Ukraine, drone factories in Kiev, and seaborne logistics along the Black Sea are aimed at systematically dismantling the country’s MIC, RANEPA Institute of Law & National Security expert Alexander Stepanov told »»»

Richard Branson's VirginTrains won approval from British regulators Monday to access track running beneath the English Channel, bringing the company's plans to launch passenger services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam susbtantially closer. File photo by Will Oliver/EPA Aug. 17 (UPI) --»»»

1 of 2 | The Trump administration has paid billions of dollars in an ongoing effort to kill wind energy projects in the United States. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has agreed to pay out about $4 billion to companies to encourage them not »»»

Dubai: Commuters across Dubai and Sharjah are facing delays this evening, with live Google Maps traffic data showing heavy congestion in parts of Deira, around Dubai International Airport and near the Sharjah-Ajman border. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cli»»»

DUBAI: ‌Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond, and launch an attack if the US fails to ​implement an interim peace deal fully in a matter of weeks, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday. If the US does not meet that deadline and diplomacy fails, Tehran would cond»»»

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Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov told the press Monday that he would be keeping away from politics until Eurovision 2027. The popular song contest will be held in Burgas in May. The mayor said that at a news conference where reporters asked him about his political aspirations. "I have made a vow to sta»»»

The 2028 presidential race is already taking shape around a paradox: Vice President Sara Duterte remains the strongest early candidate in the polls, yet the impeachment trial that could define her political future is still unfolding. That combination makes any forecast tentative. Duterte has a powe»»»

RIYADH: Diriyah Co. signed an SR2 billion ($533 million) financing agreement with Arab National Bank to develop hotel-branded residences in Diriyah and Wadi Safar, marking the first partnership between the two companies. The deal was signed by Diriyah Co. Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo and Louai Al-Zahe»»»

Planet One Group Chairman and Founder Sanjeev Mansotra met Honorable Adama Diawara, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Ivory Coast in Dubai on August 12, 2026, amid plans for a $1 billion investment in Côte d’Ivoire’s higher education sector. The prospective commitment brings fre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Upcoming online auctions featuring valuable collectibles, vehicles and motorcycles will be available through the Court Mzadat app this week. The first auction, featuring valuable collectibles, will be held on Tuesday, August 18, from 4pm to 7pm. Items listed for auction include from br»»»

As the 60-day ceasefire deadline is expiring Monday, the US President Donald Trump told Fox News on Monday that Iran should surrender. “I have no time schedule,” Trump said, “I’m not in a hurry. “Midterms have nothing to do with my thinking,” “They should put up the white flag of surrender,” Trump »»»

PARIS: After an intense nine-day tournament, S2G Esports stood the tallest among the 32 teams competing and won the PUBG Mobile World Cup at the Esports World Cup 2026. After qualifying for the tournament as Turkiye’s third seed, S2G fought their way through the group stage and grand finals to emer»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has been named the first-ever recipient of Formula E’s brand-new “Best Host Country” award, recognizing the Kingdom’s outstanding contribution to delivering one of the world’s leading electric motorsport championships. Presented for the first time in the all-electric championsh»»»

Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to disarm and demilitarize Gaza during direct talks with US President Donald Trump’s adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a source familiar with the matter. The meeting was aimed at locking in a pledge Hamas first made in late Ju»»»

Tehran will pay out cash rewards to any Iranian citizen who kills or captures a US serviceman, Army Chief Amir Hatami has announced, warning Washington against putting troops on Iranian soil. Speaking at an event on Sunday in remarks carried by state broadcaster IRIB, Hatami said the initiative had»»»

Romanian entrepreneurs Alexandru Tudoroiu and Cătălin Mihăilă have launched Drumio, an app that uses AI to generate mileage logs directly on a smartphone, replacing manual Excel records and end-of-month route reconstruction. The app has reached 10,000 downloads less than two months after launch, in»»»

RIYADH: Teams working on Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 5,287 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The devices included 2,075 unexploded ordnances, 68 anti-tank mines 11 anti-personnel mines, and three improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report. The explo»»»

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun a series of preparatory meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries worldwide ahead of the 2027 Hajj season. The meetings are part of early planning efforts to enhance coordination and readiness, facilitate pilgrims’ journeys and i»»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - Belarus and Iran are developing a treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership and a roadmap for the development of comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, the chairman of the Belarusian parliament's lower house, Igor Sergeyenko, said on Monday. During a meeting with»»»