PARIS: About 50 people, including doctors, trade unionists and pro-Palestinian activists, gathered outside France’s foreign ministry in Paris on Thursday to call for the release of a Gaza hospital director who has been held since December 2024. “Free Dr. Abu Safiya,” chanted the demonstrators at th»»»

The government reviewed the Szent István Programme — designed to support rural development and help people living in rural areas stay in their communities — in its first reading, with the programme expected to be presented before 20 August, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced at a Thursday press »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday artificial intelligence should not be dominated by any single country, calling for greater international cooperation on AI development and governance at a major conference in Shanghai. His remarks come as Chinese AI firms challenge US rivals and concerns »»»

US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump's speeches, the White House said Thursday. Gabriel Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 with bets placed on the prediction market Kalshi about specific»»»

Washington: Newly declassified US government records released by President Donald Trump's administration show sharp internal disagreements within the American intelligence community over how to assess and report alleged Chinese efforts to influence the 2020 US presidential election. Get updated fas»»»

For Aryan Gupta, securing the top rank in NEET UG 2026 is not just an academic achievement — it is the first step towards fulfilling a deeply personal mission. The 17-year-old from Ludhiana secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 after scoring 715 marks out of 720, sharing the highest score nationally with »»»

RIYADH: Anime and manga enthusiasts gathered in Riyadh on July 16 for the Manga Majlis Community Initiative, where industry professionals offered a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind anime production while organizers emphasized accessibility by welcoming members of the Deaf commu»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling - firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute. In a primetime White House address, Trump portrayed the US electoral system as dangerously expo»»»

Democrats say Trump reviving false claims of past stolen elections to discredit 2026 midterm elections, as Republican bets face headwinds WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a sub»»»

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military and diplomatic warnings Friday as the conflict entered a new phase, with Tehran declaring the Strait of Hormuz an "unbreakable red line," US forces expanding strikes across southern Iran, and Gulf nations tightening security amid fears of a broade»»»

A “huge blast” from an Israeli strike has hit southern Lebanon just as an RT crew was preparing to go on air in Nabatieh province, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney has reported. The explosion on Thursday was heard “very loudly across the region,” with a large cloud of smoke billowing from the nearby »»»

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings. "It's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop," Hegseth said in a video post»»»

When announcing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had been drained again, Donald Trump doubled down on his vandalism claims, but his latest account raises fresh questions. Online, Trump said the alleged "slashes" stretched for 300 yards, after previously describing them as 250, 300 and 350 feet.»»»

Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past electionsWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and »»»

“If somebody says they're not into Metallica, they're lying to you.” We laugh. But the brothers are serious. Saif and Samir Sami, dressed in Odyssea t-shirts and chains, sit in the middle of their studio, surrounded by guitars, love for Metallica, drum set, along with X-Men pop figurines and One Pi»»»

If you’re an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), you've probably spent years making sacrifices so your family can have a better future. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereMany OFWs hope their savings, investments or pension will be enough for retirement. »»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has been recognised for its “Domestic Workers Management” initiative, which won the Best Digital City Experience award under the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Government Services. Get updated faster and for FREE: Do»»»

US President Donald Trump is delivering a primetime address from the White House focused on what his administration described as “protecting the integrity” of American elections. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previewed the speech as a “major address to the nation,” urging Americans t»»»

NEW YORK: The Manhattan skyline was obscured by thick haze and Chicago closed its beaches Thursday as out-of-control Canadian wildfires raged, sending smoke spewing into the United States and exposing millions of people to dangerously unhealthy air.US states near the Canadian border including Minne»»»

DUBAI: Bahrain and Kuwait faced incoming Iranian fire early Friday as US airstrikes expanded to target more bridges in the Islamic Republic.Both countries, which host US forces, have faced repeated rounds of fire in recent days as an interim deal to try to end the Iran war has collapsed over fighti»»»

AUGUSTA, Maine: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his close »»»

WASHINGTON: ​If the US and Iran do not increase oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz soon, the world should worry about energy security, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Thursday. “Oil security is still a critical issue,” Birol told a Council on Foreign Relatio»»»

The global competition for talent is entering a new phase. While countries will continue to invest in infrastructure, innovation and technology, these are no longer the only factors shaping where people choose to build their lives. For many professionals, particularly those raising young families, »»»

GENEVA: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the third largest on record and is spreading faster than any previous one during the first month of exposure, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Thursday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Down»»»

Washington DC: The United States Department of State on Thursday (local time) announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals accused of supporting, financing, recruiting for, or facilitating activities linked to far-left terrorist and aligned groups. US Secretary of State Marco»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday pledged "zero tolerance" for arson after wildfires scorched thousands of hectares in France, including in a historic forest near Paris. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereDozens of people have been arrested»»»

AUGUSTA, Maine: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his close »»»

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday but some of the engines failed to start, triggering a launch abort. Elon Musk's company said it will have to figure out what went wrong before making another attempt to send Starship on a space-skim»»»

China and President Xi Jinping are now viewed more favorably than the US and Donald Trump across most of the world, a new Pew Research Center survey spanning six continents has found. Pew says China enjoys a more positive image than the US in 25 of the 36 countries and territories surveyed, includi»»»

WASHINGTON: Republicans on the House Budget Committee advanced a $95-billion package late on Thursday for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump's push for strict new voter ID requirements, moving forward on a party-line vote despite trouble in the full House — and the Senate. Get update»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil has described the latest US tariffs on certain Brazilian imports as unjust and politically motivated, threatening Thursday to impose reciprocal measures on US products. The country's top diplomat criticised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the move. Get — updated faster »»»

Smoke from wildfires in Canada drop hazy skies on the Manhattan skyline on Thursday in New York City. All of New York State and parts of New Jersey were under an Air Quality Advisory due to the smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning in Canada. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 16»»»

We have learned with sorrow that as a result of a traffic accident, which occurred today (July 16) in Iraq’s Basra Governorate, several people walking to Karbala for Arbaeen lost their lives, while many others were injured. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in the accident, exte»»»

As the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its next phase, the proceedings have evolved into something larger than a legal contest over alleged misconduct. They have become a test of the Philippines' constitutional system — its checks and balances, the resilience of its democrat»»»

RIYADH: While most people know Prince Sultan bin Salman Al-Saud as the first Arab and Muslim astronaut to travel into space, the years that followed were devoted to a different mission: reviving Saudi Arabia’s heritage and documenting the people whose lives helped shape the Kingdom’s history throug»»»

The US has launched yet another round of overnight strikes, reportedly hitting civilian infrastructure, including several bridges across Iran, as Tehran warned that any further escalation would have consequences for the entire region. US Central Command announced its sixth consecutive night of stri»»»

A major bill funding veterans benefits was pulled from House floor Thursday after a backlash against its cuts to coverage for sleep apnea and tinnitus. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. House leadership on Thursday shelved a comprehensive veterans' benefits bil»»»

Andrea Wulf’s “The Traveler” steps into the life and times of George Forster, the young naturalist and revolutionary who journeyed to the far reaches of the known world and whose radical ideas about humanity and freedom made waves in eighteenth-century Europe. A polyglot and gifted scientist, Forst»»»

Agencies New Delhi India and Britain’s trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals in both countries. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free access to mo»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rahman, Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing away of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In his condolence message mailed to Qatar»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ambassador of Turkmenistan HE Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov to the State of Qatar hosted a farewell dinner in honour of the outgoing ambassadors of Kazakhstan HE Arman Issagaliyev and Türkiye H.E Mustafa Goksu, upon the completion of their diplomatic missions in Qatar. The »»»

LONDON: When a team of Egyptian archaeologists revealed details last month of excavations at an ancient burial ground on the east bank of the Nile, there was the usual flurry of international media excitement at the prospect of yet another breakthrough in our understanding of how the great pyramids»»»

TAIPEI — Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will invest an additional $100 billion in the US state of Arizona, the company said Thursday, as it reported a record quarterly net profit on the back of massive demand for AI hardware.TSMC, the biggest contract maker of microchips used in everything from Apple pho»»»

THE HAGUE: A junior ‌lawyer at the International Criminal Court on Thursday repeated her allegations that prosecutor Karim Khan had non-consensual sexual contact ​with her, in a CNN interview that was her first public media appearance. Khan, 56, denies any wrongdoing. His lawyer, Sareta Ashraph, to»»»

The world is not on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Not because ambition is lacking or the science is unclear. We have the evidence and the solutions. We also have an increasingly clear understanding of the problem and the consequences of inaction. The challenge lies elsewhere. Too »»»

THE HAGUE: A junior ‌lawyer at the International Criminal Court on Thursday repeated her allegations that prosecutor Karim Khan had non-consensual sexual contact ​with her, in a CNN interview that was her first public media appearance. Khan, 56, denies any wrongdoing. His lawyer, Sareta Ashraph, to»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced that the country's armed forces detected 32 hostile drones inside Kuwaiti airspace since dawn today and successfully intercepted and engaged them. In a press statement, Spokesman for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense Col. Saud Al Atwan said the Iranian a»»»

RIYADH: For years, the race in artificial intelligence has been driven by scale, with companies building ever-larger models trained on vast datasets. But researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology believe the next leap forward may come not from making AI bigger, but from lear»»»

The world is not on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Not because ambition is lacking or the science is unclear. We have the evidence and the solutions. We also have an increasingly clear understanding of the problem and the consequences of inaction. The challenge lies elsewhere. Too »»»

SOUTHPORT, England: Debutant Jackson Suber led The Open ‌with a stunning five-under opening round of 65 on Thursday as fellow Americans reigning champion Scottie Scheffler and big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau also made their mark. England’s Dan Brown and South Korea’s Im Sung-jae had shared the lead a»»»