DAMASCUS: Thirty-five people were killed, and 30 others were injured on Saturday in a traffic accident on the Damascus-Deir Ezzor road. The accident occurred when two buses collided in the area between Al-Sukhna and Palmyra on the Deir Ezzor-Damascus highway. The Ministry of Defense dispatched seve»»»

RIYADH: The Middle East does not have a shortage of startups pitching for capital, but investors are still struggling to find companies with the market knowledge, traction and technological differentiation required to justify an investment, according to Hussein Attar, CEO of Tech Invest Com. Ventur»»»

RAMALLAH: Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al-Yamahi has strongly condemned the dangerous escalation of violence carried out by terrorist settler militias, under the direct protection of the Israeli forces, against Palestinians and their property throughout the occupied West Bank. In a recen»»»

Concern over pesticides, PFAS “forever chemicals”, cadmium and other contaminants has been on the rise since a March report revealed French residents are up to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium than their European counterparts. For many, reducing exposure to these chemical»»»

After nearly two weeks of nightly military action, Iran reported no new US strikes overnight into Saturday, while Qatar announced the full resumption of maritime navigation from Sunday. The developments offered a brief pause in a conflict that has disrupted Gulf shipping and heightened regional sec»»»

RIYADH: Investment momentum in the Middle East and North Africa region remained steady last week, despite ongoing market uncertainty caused by the US-led conflict with Iran. This positive momentum continues from the record $7.5 billion raised by MENA startups in 2025, which marked a 225 percent sur»»»

Damascus, July 25 (SANA) Syria discussed ways to strengthen agricultural cooperation with EU and Italian officials, focusing on supporting production, empowering rural communities, and improving food security, the Damascus Chamber of Agriculture said. The chamber’s head, Mohammad Jannan, met with t»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a traffic accident that occurred today (25 July) on the Deir ez-Zor–Damascus highway. We wish Allah's mercy upon those who lost their lives in the accident, and extend our condolences to their families and to the people of Syria.»»»

Washington: United States intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to building nuclear arms than his predecessor and father, according to a report by The New York Times. The intelligence evaluation, compiled prior to the ongoing war from sources in»»»

UNESCO added a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of historic castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List, defying Israeli objections and reigniting a long-running dispute over the intersection of cultural heritage and politics in the region. A United Nations committe»»»

Kuwait's state-owned petroleum firm has signed a $16 billion pipeline infrastructure deal with international private equity giants Blackstone, KKR and Brookfield, it announced Saturday. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said its oil subsidiary had signed a lease-and-lease-back agreement for the "e»»»

Washington: United States intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to building nuclear arms than his predecessor and father, according to a report by The New York Times. The intelligence evaluation, compiled prior to the ongoing war from sources in»»»

Doha: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal', in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club, has concluded the fifth edition of the "Future Engineer" programme, held from 4 to 23 July 2026, with the participation of 40 male and female secondary school students. Building on the success of previous e»»»

OMSK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's proposal to freeze the Ukrainian conflict by providing him with a detailed account of the progress of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov s»»»

US President Donald Trump switched from a newly acquired Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the traditional Air Force One before leaving Turkey earlier this month after US intelligence agencies detected what officials described as a credible threat linked to Iranian proxy forces, according to media reports. »»»

Hungary’s Tisza parliamentary group has nominated Dr. Pál Sonnevend, one of the country’s leading constitutional law scholars, to fill the vacant seat on the Constitutional Court following the end of Csaba Hende’s mandate. Tisza nominates a leading constitutional law scholar The nomination was anno»»»

CHICAGO: The retired US general who led the campaign against Daesh in Iraq said on Thursday that a similar international effort could help Lebanon confront Hezbollah, but would likely require American and coalition forces on the ground. Speaking during a webinar hosted by the Middle East Institute »»»

I didn’t watch a single full game of this FIFA World Cup and was asleep before the final kicked off on Sunday. It would have been awkward watching a match wanting both teams to lose. The best things to witness at this jamboree were the mindbending, moral amnesia of the anti-Trump and pro-Palestine »»»

Russia calls on all responsible governments and international structures not to remain silent about Ukraine's recent attacks, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The bombings killed at least six people in Kirov and left 26 wounded , while in Zaporozhye's Kirillovka, eight peo»»»

New Delhi: India's Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The development comes amid protests over exam paper leaks. The President's office confirmed the appointment through an offici»»»

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree delivers a televised statement in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday. Yemen's Houthis claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks against facilities belonging to Aramco, Saudi Arabia's state-run oil company, in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on the Yemeni port cit»»»

Doha: The Police Academy celebrated the graduation of the third and fourth groups of the seventh edition of the Police of Tomorrow Programme (Summer 2026), with a total of 400 students. Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Technical and Specialized Affairs HE Major General (Staf»»»

The German government has refused to clarify whether it received warnings ahead of the Nord Stream sabotage, Ostdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (OAZ) reported on Friday, citing a written response to an opposition lawmaker. Anna Rathert, an MP from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, asked the chan»»»

Russian forces have carried out another series of precision strikes on Ukrainian ports and vessels involved in military logistics, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. In the port of Chernomorsk, port infrastructure used for storing military cargo was hitIn the port of Nikolaev, a dry cargo ship »»»

People gather for a pro-government demonstration in Tehran on Friday. Friday night, there were no attacks between the United States and Iran reported. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 25 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he's ready to continue talks with Iran or escal»»»

LONDON — The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the previous day on escalating Middle East strikes, helping US and European stock markets stabilise.Brent and the key US contract, West Texas Intermediate, declined more tha»»»

TEHRAN — The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran recently after Tehran-backed Houthi rebels attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, marking an escalation that pushed crude prices past $100 a barrel.The US military insisted that the Strait of Hormuz — through which one fifth of the world's oil»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and West London Chambers of Commerce have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the Jordanian and British business communities.The MoU aims to expand direct communication channels between Jorda»»»

At more than 6,000 metres above sea level, oxygen levels are roughly half of what they are at sea level. Temperatures plunge below freezing. Winds are relentless. For most mammals—including humans—survival is nearly impossible. Yet one tiny mouse has made the volcanic peaks of the Andes its home. G»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts between Kawnin and Beit Yahoun, while IOF demolished the town of Mar»»»

Early in the conflict with Iran, US and Israeli leaders projected confidence that their military campaign had delivered a decisive blow. US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s armed forces were in “total disarray,” saying major elements of its military, including the navy and air force, “no»»»

Fans hardly need to be told just how much drivers long to get their hands on the Hungarian Grand Prix trophies. For many years now, the top three finishers have been rewarded with creations from the Herend Porcelain Manufactory, which rank among the most exceptional pieces of the entire season. Cra»»»

The fight against one of the livestock industry's most destructive parasites may soon rely on an unlikely ally: genetically modified flies. US scientists are preparing field trials of engineered New World screwworm flies designed to help wipe out populations of a flesh-eating parasite that attacks »»»

The Vazrazhdane party said Saturday that its office in Yambol had been broken into overnight following Friday's protest against the planned deployment of US refuelling tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base in Southeastern Bulgaria. In a statement, the party said the office had been vandalized, materia»»»

Jakarta: Indonesian rescuers found 11 European tourists and one crew member alive after the speedboat carrying them went missing in the waters of Tomini Bay off Gorontalo province in eastern Indonesia, authorities said on Saturday. The tourists and the crew member were evacuated by a joint search a»»»

A video said to show an Iranian missile destroying a US B-52 bomber has garnered more than three million views on X, where it has been picked up and shared by a pro-Iranian account. However, if you look closely, you’ll see the signs that this video was actually artificially generated.  Did an »»»

DOHA: The Police Academy celebrated the graduation of 400 students from the third and fourth cohorts of the seventh edition of its Future Police Program (Summer 2026). The graduation ceremony was attended by Major General Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of»»»

MOSCOW: At least 16 people were killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes Saturday, in a deadly fifth summer of war as both sides intensify attacks, with diplomacy at a deadlock. Ukrainian drones also targeted a Siberian oil refinery and the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, escalating strikes deep inside»»»

US aerospace company SpaceX carried out a successful test flight of its14-storey Starship rocket Friday, blasting off from Texas to land gently in the waters of the Indian Ocean. It's the first such success since US tech billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX went public in June. SpaceX's Starship on Frida»»»

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday he had resigned from his post following mass protests calling for his dismissal. Public trust in India's university testing system has been undermined by a series of exam irregularities, including the leaking of a medical entrance »»»

Some rescue calls are difficult to explain. This one began with a missing bottle of Mountain Dew and ended with firefighters dismantling a portable toilet. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Authorities in Kansas City, Missouri, responded after a man»»»

Damascus, July 25 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, affirmed that the historic visit of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres to Damascus reflects the international organization interest in Syria‘s achievements and its keenness on following the new phase »»»

Amman, July 25 (SANA)– Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its condolences and sympathy to the Syrian Arab Republic over the victims of the traffic accident on Damascus-Deir Ezzor road which left dozens dead and injured. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Fouad al-Maja»»»

The Saudi-led coalition struck targets in the Houthi-held Yemeni port of Hodeidah on Saturday following attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis, an Iranian-backed Shiite group that controls large parts of civil war-torn Yemen, announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia last week in respo»»»

Hungary has just seen an unusual early-morning cold record fall, with 4.6°C measured in Lénárddaróc at 5 AM, according to the meteorological service. But the relief will be short-lived, because a new and intense heatwave is expected to build quickly over the coming days. Sunday should still bring r»»»

"This is like Diwali for us.". Those were the first words Rhiya Ahir shared with Gulf News in an ecstatic video message moments after India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in the wake of India's student protests. But even as she celebrated what many saw as a landmark victory, Rhiya»»»

CAIRO: An Israeli airstrike ‌on Saturday killed the head of the Hamas-led police force in the northern Gaza Strip, Brig.-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, the group-run interior ministry and medics said. Medics and ​the interior ministry said Maqadma, known also as the governor of northern Gaza Stri»»»

RAMALLAH: Palestinian officials ‌welcomed UNESCO’s designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent Israel extending its control at ​the ancient village, while Israel condemned it as a political decision. Sebastia, in the northern West Bank, has arc»»»

RAMALLAH: Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers ​were killed in a shootout when armed Israeli settlers approached a Palestinian village. Palestinian authorities in the West Bank said Friday’s s»»»

Relations between Russia and Kazakhstan are developing successfully and are strategic in nature, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. On Saturday, Putin flew to Omsk, where he will participate in the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum with Kazakh President Kassym-J»»»