Kerala child death sparks outrage: How the arrests of mother and partner unfolded?
A one-and-a-half-year-old boy has died in southern India’s Kerala state after an autopsy confirmed he was subjected to physical assault, triggering the arrest of his mother and her live-in partner and sparking public outrage in the area. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app n»»»
Hezbollah Drone Strike Kills Israeli Enemy Soldier, Wounds Four in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli enemy acknowledged on Sunday that one of its soldiers was killed and four others wounded in an explosive-laden drone attack the previous evening in southern Lebanon, marking a significant blow to its forces near the border. الجيش الإسرائيلي يعلن عن مـ.ـقتل رقيب أول وجرح 4 في معارك جنوب »»»
Europe's rising interest in Emirati culture as Sharjah brings poetry, theatre and traditions to Poland
Warsaw: Crowds gathered, intrigue was sparked and questions were answered as Sharjah brought the culture and traditions of the UAE to Poland. Sharjah's participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 continued the emirate's efforts to strengthen cultural dialogue and exp»»»
Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaulin KolaandAleks Phillips EPAThe election has polarised Colombia after months of tension with the US Colombia is heading to the polls to choose a new president. The elect»»»
Brazil is set to cut into China's rare earths dominance
BusinessBrazilBrazil is set to cut into China's rare earths dominanceAstrid Prange de OliveiraBrazil is seeing increasing demand for its vast reserves of rare earth elements. Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical magnetic metals and an alternative to China's»»»
Brazil is set to cut in on China's rare earths dominance
BusinessBrazilBrazil is set to cut in on China's rare earths dominanceAstrid Prange de OliveiraBrazil is seeing increasing demand for its vast reserves of rare earth elements. Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical magnetic metals and an alternative to China'»»»
Lebanon: Southern Activists Mount First Political Challenge to Hezbollah
Activists in southern Lebanon have opened the first political confrontation with Hezbollah, issuing two appeals in the names of Tyre and Nabatieh that call for the cities to be declared “free of weapons” and placed “under the authority and protection of the Lebanese state.” Their aim is to protect »»»
Bus crashes and catches fire in western Turkiye, killing 8 people, including an infant
ISTANBUL: A bus crashed and caught fire in western Turkey early Sunday, leaving eight people dead, including a 9-month-old baby boy, local media reported. The bus, owned by Pamukkale Tourism, crashed into highway barriers in Denizli province at 1:40 a.m. local time while carrying 38 passengers and »»»
Labour Minister: Labour Inspectorate Repeatedly Denied Access to Illegal Buildings near Varna
The General Labour Inspectorate Executive Agency has made repeated attempts to enter and inspect the illegal buildings in the Baba Alino area near Varna, but its teams were repeatedly prevented from carrying out inspections, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Nova TV on Sun»»»
Son on track for World Cup with double in 5-0 South Korea win
Los Angeles, United States: Son Heung-min ended his goal drought with a double as South Korea warmed up for the World Cup by hammering Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a friendly on Saturday. The 33-year-old has faced growing questions about his faltering form after scoring only twice for his club Los An»»»
Heavy rains threaten to delay search for 2 people missing in Laos cave
BANGKOK: Heavy rains threatened to delay the search for two people missing in a flooded cave in Laos on Sunday, after the rescue of five other people who were trapped underground for over a week. Finnish diver Mikko Paasi, one of the first international rescuers to arrive at the site, told The Asso»»»
[Interview] Civil society leader to EU: ‘Stop the witch hunt on NGOs before it’s too late for democracy’
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 »»»
Hamas Weighs Collective Leadership to Fill Qassam Vacuum
A wave of Israeli assassinations targeting commanders of al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, has thrown the movement and its military command into greater difficulty. Filling the vacuum at the top of Qassam’s general staff has become harder at what Hamas sees as the most perilous stage in its hi»»»
UAE salary rule changes from June 1: What workers and employers must know
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has begun implementing the new Wage Protection System (WPS) tomorrow, Monday, 1 June 2026, under which the first day of every calendar month will serve as the unified salary due date for workers in private sector establishments for the prece»»»
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge 18.9% in 2025: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 18.9 percent in 2025, driven by a sharp increase in re-export activity that helped offset weaker domestic shipments, according to official figures. Data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed non-oil exports reached»»»
New UAE law gives 18-year-olds more power — and more responsibility
Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults enter contracts, manage assets, resolve disputes and seek compensation. Federal Law No. 25 of 2025»»»
Israeli Enemy Hit 15 Towns in Southern Lebanon with 38 Airstrikes, 5 Artillery Barrages
Israeli warplanes, drones, and artillery carried out 38 airstrikes, eight drone strikes, five artillery bombardments, and two bombings on Saturday across towns south of the Litani River, according to field data compiled from the affected areas. VIDEO | Footage documents violent Israeli attacks on s»»»
Petrol, parking and Salik costs rise in Dubai: What motorists need to know from June 1
UAE motorists are entering June with a clearer picture of what to expect on the roads as new fuel prices, updated parking charges and Salik fees come into effect. While some driving costs are set to rise, Dubai is also advancing its smart mobility agenda with fully cashless parking payments, making»»»
Israeli Flag Raised over Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle in Deepest Incursion in 26 Years
Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter century, bragging about planting the flag on the medieval fortress of Beaufort. The capture of Beaufort near the city of Nabat»»»
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
Beirut: Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter century, the military said Sunday. The capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intens»»»
Iran war forces farmers to seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost
DAKAR, Senegal: When Senegalese farmer Abou Sow first watched US missiles strike Iran on social media, he had a sinking feeling it would soon affect agriculture in the West African nation. Since the war began on Feb. 28, fertilizer prices have risen by 40 percent. Sow was better prepared than most.»»»
How AI and digital services drives Dh5.3 billion revenue for RTA
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) generated Dh5.3 billion in revenue through its digital channels in 2025, marking a 20.6 per cent increase from the previous year as the emirate accelerated its transition towards a data- and artificial intelligence-driven mobility ecosystem. The au»»»
Venice’s Growing Flamingo Population Finds Refuge in Recovering Wetlands
Perhaps nothing better illustrates the flamingo’s status as a newcomer to the Venetian Lagoon than the fact that the local dialect has no word for them. But the pale pink birds — called “fenicotteri” in Italian — are now flocking to Venice in record numbers, as ecological efforts to restore damaged»»»
Just across the river, a world away for families split by Kashmir unrest
Keran, Pakistan: Kashmir resident Raja Basharat can see his brother’s grave on the opposite bank of a river that divides the disputed region, but visiting it — a holiday tradition for Muslims on Eid Al-Adha — is impossible. The festival was a painful reminder of the separation forced on Kashmiri fa»»»
Israeli enemy army: One soldier killed, four others wounded after being targeted by an explosive-laden drone in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army: One soldier killed, four others wounded after being targeted by an explosive-laden drone in southern Lebanon 31-05-2026»»»
ASEAN-6 navigate global headwinds with resilient growth dynamics
Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»
China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat
BEIJING: China’s military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, a day after the Philippine defense minister said Manila remained under threat from Beijing despite a recent easing in US-China tensions. Scarborough Shoal is one of Asia’»»»
Qatar records over 73 million payment system transactions worth QR111.854bn
Doha, Qatar: The total payment system transactions reached 73.533 million in April 2026, representing a 29% increase compared to 56.869 million in April 2025. This growth surge in adoption of digital payment channels. The card payment systems continued to dominate transaction volume, accounting for»»»
Asia spot LNG eases, holds rangebound on Iran war uncertainty
Doha, Qatar: Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the US, Israel and Iran had reached agreement on a ceasefire. Brent crude futures settled at $92.05, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at »»»
IRGC Public Relations: Iranian air defenses shot down a U. MQ-1 drone early this morning after it entered the airspace of Iranian territorial waters and attempted to carry out a hostile operation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Public Relations: Iranian air defenses shot down a U. MQ-1 drone early this morning after it entered the airspace of Iranian territori»»»
‘This is even bigger’, says Luis Enrique
Budapest: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described his team’s second UEFA Champions League triumph as “even bigger” than their maiden European title a year ago, after the French club edged Arsenal on penalties in a tense final yesterday. “It is even bigger because we knew of the difficultie»»»
Younousse, Tijan storm into Ostrava Elite16 semis
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s beach volleyball stars Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the semi-finals of the Ostrava Elite16 in the Czech Republic after recording two impressive victories yesterday. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medalists first defeated Sweden’s Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Anders»»»
Sri Lanka raise fuel prices after IMF loan instalment
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by up to six percent on Sunday, in line with IMF plans to recover energy costs and phase out subsidies to stabilise the economy. Petrol was raised to 434 rupees ($1.33), up from 410, while diesel increased to 407 rupees a litre from 392, the state-run Ceylon Petroleum C»»»
British football fan absconds from Budapest hospital
A British man disappeared from a Budapest hospital yesterday to watch the Champions League final at the Puskás Arena. British football fan chooses Puskás Aréna over Budapest hospital Police have successfully made contact with a British man left in a life-threatening condition following an electric »»»
AI, IoT, and Private Investment: Egypt Bets on Aviation Modernization Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s airports play a part in the nation’s economic modernization. Facilities such as Cairo International, Hurghada, and Sharm El-Sheikh serve as gateways for millions of travelers each year. Yet, their operational frameworks remain inefficient, limiting Egypt’s ability to fully leverage its geog»»»
Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and open the S»»»
Entertainment venues, recreation centres enjoy Eid boon
Doha, Qatar: Entertainment and recreation centres across Qatar experienced a significant surge in visitor numbers as families and residents embraced the festive spirit of Eid Al Adha, with major attractions reporting near-capacity footfall and extended operating hours to meet soaring demand. From s»»»
Consumers in Qatar balance e-commerce convenience with traditional Eid shopping
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s consumers increasingly turned to online shopping and delivery platforms during Eid Al-Adha holidays, driven by convenience, time savings, and the growing availability of digital services. Many residents told The Peninsula that they order for gifts, clothing, electronics, perfum»»»
Trump Says Iran Has Agreed to No Nuclear Weapons
US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons. Trump has said his priorities for any deal include stopping Iran from any nuclear weapon development and re-opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. "The one guarantee that I have to have is»»»
Over 3 million tonnes of recycled materials drive circular economy
Doha, Qatar: Qatar made significant strides in advancing its circular economy and sustainability agenda during 2025, with more than 3 million tonnes of recycled construction materials produced and a growing network of recycling facilities helping transform waste into valuable resources, according t»»»
UN Reveals Famine Pockets in Areas of Northern Yemen
Famine pockets are emerging in Houthi-controlled areas of northern Yemen, amid an unprecedented deterioration of living and economic conditions and severe funding shortfalls, threatening to slide millions of Yemenis into catastrophic levels of food insecurity, recent UN data showed. In its Yemen Ma»»»
Lebanon PM condemns Israeli 'scorched-earth policy' as fresh strikes hit south
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel in a televised address on Saturday of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” following new Israeli strikes in the south of the country. A ceasefire between Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah officially took effect on April 17 but has not been observed»»»
US Lifts Entry Sanctions on Former Bulgarian Deputy Minister Alexander Manolev
Former Bulgarian Deputy Economy Minister and businessman Alexander Manolev has been removed from a U.S. sanctions designation that had barred him and his family from entering the United States since 2021. The move was confirmed to The Pavlovic Today by a representative of the U.S. State Department.»»»
Cat-and-Mouse game between the Egyptian government & traders
Monopoly is a form of market domination practiced by dishonest traders in order to make quick profits. They actually choose to burden the citizens, particularly low-income people. The monopoly does not only lead to soaring prices and lack of commodities in the markets but also lead to further short»»»
Britain's next leader could be made in little-known Makerfield
In the little-known constituency of Makerfield in northern England, the leadership of the United Kingdom for the next three years could soon be decided, because a win for the Labour candidate could decide the leadership of the Labour Party, which currently governs the country with a large parliamen»»»
Sri Lanka Raise Fuel Prices after IMF Loan Instalment
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by up to six percent on Sunday, in line with IMF plans to recover energy costs and phase out subsidies to stabilize the economy. Petrol was raised to 434 rupees ($1.33), up from 410, while diesel increased to 407 rupees a liter from 392, AFP quoted the state-run Ceylon »»»
Australian Researchers Teach Brain Cells to Play 'Doom'
Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter game "Doom" and say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing. It's the science-fiction work of biotech boffins at Cortical Labs, who researched»»»
Israeli military says ground operations in Lebanon ‘expanding to additional areas’
JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said on Sunday its forces were advancing in Lebanon as part of expanded ground operations to strengthen its military position in the south of the country where it is fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah. “A significant number of IDF ground soldiers commenced offensive op»»»
Migration clash erupts over EU pact in parliament
Prime Minister Péter Magyar and opposition politicians clashed in parliament this week over how long the Tisza government could resist the European Commission’s migration pact. László Toroczkai, leader of the right-wing Mi Hazánk party, told the prime minister that he could continue presenting hims»»»
Temperatures to drop along UAE coasts before windy conditions return
Dubai: The UAE is set for largely fair weather over the coming days, with temperatures easing slightly along coastal areas before fresh winds bring dusty conditions and rougher seas to parts of the country, according to the latest forecast from the National Center of Meteorology. On Sunday, conditi»»»