The morning routine may look like a picture of health: A multivitamin with breakfast, vitamin D because 'everyone needs it', iron because of tiredness, calcium for stronger bones, zinc for immunity and perhaps a beauty supplement for the hair and nails. Each bottle appears to have a clear purpose, »»»

Dubai: Annamaria Amarante Damiani's first day in the UAE did not go to plan. She landed on 29 June, straight into the heat, and her suitcases were nowhere to be found, lost somewhere in Beirut. She would eventually get them back three months later. And yet. "I fell in love with this place as soon a»»»

TOKYO: The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan rose to at least 18, authorities said Thursday, as emergency crews continued searching damaged buildings and industrial sites for people feared trapped beneath debris. The Kumamoto disaster management office's latest tally put f»»»

President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, that the U.S. military would conduct retaliatory attacks against Iran. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. military announced a new wave of strikes agains»»»

The US military struck locations around Iran's Qeshm island and Abadan city, Iranian media reported on Thursday citing regional authorities, as American attacks resumed after a lull. Get it: Fast, verified news for FREE ... download the Gulf News app — simply click here"At 04:00 am (0030 GMT) a poi»»»

A man was convicted Wednesday of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel “The Satanic Verses.” After just a couple of hours of deliberations, a jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, i»»»

Britain announced Wednesday £8.4 billion ($11.2 billion) investment for the next phase of its Dreadnought Class nuclear submarine programme, which the government claims will support 22,000 apprenticeships over the next decade. "A major £8.4bn investment in the UK's nuclear deterrent, delivering job»»»

For many parents, particularly those navigating the increasingly complex landscape of global education, success can feel deceptively easy to define. A strong set of examination results. An offer from a prestigious university. A clear pathway into a respected profession. These milestones matter. The»»»

A handout photo made available by the State Emergency Service shows Ukrainian rescuers working Friday at the site of a Russian missile strike in the Kyiv region amid the ongoing Russian invasion. In the early hours Thursday, Russia launched a large attack on Kyiv and cities through Ukraine. Photo b»»»

The US has launched a “powerful” bombing raid against Iran after President Donald Trump warned that it was “our turn to hit them,” following Tehran’s ballistic missile attack on American forces in Jordan the previous night. US Central Command said the new strikes began at 8pm Eastern Time on Wednes»»»

Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged despite lofty US inflation as escalations in the Middle East war pushed oil prices skyward. Major US indices ended down more than 1.5 percent after initially greeting the Fed's decision to ke»»»

New York: The US Federal Reserve is keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent in the face of inflation threats. The decision on Wednesday (local time) sent stock markets tumbling, with the Dow Jones falling 1,153 points, or 2.19 per cent, and the NASDAQ down 433»»»

Share: Iran launched a wave of missile attacks targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East on Wednesday, as American and Saudi forces struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. US and Saudi forces targeted an armed Iraqi alliance © – / US NAVY/AFP»»»

Tehran: A coordinated military operation by the United States and Saudi Arabia targeted multiple locations in Iraq, resulting in the deaths of at least four members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to Iranian state media. Iran's Mehr News Agency reported that four IRGC »»»

'Hindi Lang Pauwi—May Panibagong Simula': Marcos highlights reintegration aid for returning OFWs in 2026 SONA Manila: Returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will continue to receive government assistance ranging from livelihood funding and job placement to employment support, President Ferdinan»»»

The US military is carrying out airstrikes in Iran, according to a report Wednesday by Axios citing a US official, amid a weeks-long escalation of hostilities centred on control of the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as part of an ongoing US campaign of strikes against Iranian military targ»»»

From September 8 to 10, 2026, the 35th Economic Forum will take place in Karpacz. It is the largest and most important socioeconomic conference in Central Europe and, for more than three decades, has served as a key platform for dialogue among leaders in politics, business, academia, and culture. T»»»

KYIV: Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv early Thursday, triggering explosions across the Ukrainian capital hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a major overnight assault and renewed appeals for Western air defense support. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klits»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Defense Department awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, as ​conflicts in Iran and Ukraine strain US weapons stockpiles. The US has supplied large quantities of weapons to allies while»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump has stated that he would be "disappointed" if China supplied weapons to Iran, reiterating assurances he said Chinese President Xi Jinping had personally given him that Beijing would not sell arms to Tehran. Addressing reporters during an Oval Office interaction»»»

There is no indication that Russia is planning to attack Poland militarily, Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has stated. Speaking to RMF FM on Wednesday, Kosiniak-Kamysz commented on the allegations that Moscow could launch a “kinetic attack.” “There are no predictions of an attack like t»»»

Actor and musician Jared Leto arrives in September 2023 for the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. A number of women have accused Leto of criminal sexual misconduct, a new documentary alleges. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- In a new BBC documen»»»

Russia's two-month fuel crisis is showing signs of easing, with Omsk becoming the first Russian region to lift all limits on petrol and diesel sales at filling stations, Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said on July 28. The caps, in place since June 22, had held drivers to about 40 litres of petrol and 80»»»

South Korea's delegation, including UNESCO Ambassador Kim Ji-hee (R), applauds as Turkey is selected as the next host country at the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday»»»

Iran launched a wave of missile attacks targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East on Wednesday, as American and Saudi forces struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. US President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US»»»

QNA Doha Qatar has achieved a new global milestone by ranking Second in the labour market index according to the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The rank reflects the strength of the national economy, the efficiency of the labour market and its ability to attract and retain talent in line »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Qatar hosted a reception on Wednesday at the Ambassador’s Residence to mark the 10th anniversary of 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day, commemorating the people’s resistance against the failed coup attempt of 2016. The event was attend»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, in partnership with Doha-based Italian creative agency Zerohundred, is adopting a new approach to public diplomacy by placing culture, creativity and shared experiences at the heart of community engagement. Moving beyond tr»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The British Chamber of Commerce Qatar (BCCQ) brought together nearly 100 members and guests for its annual Summer Sundowners networking event at B-Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Doha, highlighting its continued efforts to strengthen business relationships and encourage collaboration withi»»»

Manila: The Philippine government is accelerating its search for naturally occurring hydrogen, expanding exploration efforts in Zambales after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a new service contract granting Colorado-based energy company Koloma Inc. additional rights to study the country's u»»»

New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel (C) will arrive in Seoul on Thursday, sources said Wednesday. In this photo, she speaks to South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan (L) and Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha at an event in Washington on July 23. Photo by Yonhap New U.S. Ambassa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Demonstrating its commitment to building a more inclusive society, Rocka Power Gym- one of Qatar’s leading fitness centres- has joined the Purple Saturday initiative and announced a range of special privileges for persons with disabilities, reaffirming its dedication to pr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented an economic empowerment project in Bangladesh to support vulnerable families by providing income-generating assets and helping them build stable and self-reliant lives. The project benefited 380 families, or around 1,900 people. Beneficia»»»

In this context, Ramez Al Khayyat, President and Group CEO of UCC Holding, said: “This achievement reflects UCC’s commitment to investing in the latest global technologies and deploying them in projects that fulfil our partners’ vision while supporting their aspirations for more efficient and susta»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Understanding age-related changes and taking timely action can help delay or manage musculoskeletal problems, a PHCC expert has said. The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, muscles, joints, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and the connective tissues that support post»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli police on Wednesday said they arrested an Israeli settler suspected of violently assaulting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank while wearing military uniform in June.The attack took place on June 6 in the Palestinian town of Hawara in the northern West Bank, amid surging sett»»»

Some 49% of Americans think that the US should arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes, according to a recent poll. After three years of war in the Middle East, Israel’s once-solid support in the US has cratered. Asked whether the US should enforce an International Criminal »»»

Homs, July 29 (SANA) Tourism Minister Mazen al-Salhani inaugurated the “Joy Land” tourist resort on the Damascus-Homs highway on Wednesday, in the presence of Homs Governor Murhaf al-Naasan and several official and business representatives. The project was inaugurated as part of efforts to support »»»

AMMAN: The top US commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran ​target American bases, and sources told Reuters some deployed personnel could soon be ordered to surrender their phones. Any crackdown on mobile communications would add a new dimens»»»

LONDON: Joint US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday exposed the depth of Tehran’s military network inside the country, where militias have evolved from insurgent movements into some of the most powerful political and security actors in the Iraqi state. The operation, which fol»»»

LONDON: Palestinians in the embattled Gaza Strip once flicked a lighter or pushed a button to make tea. Now, brewing a single cup can take mother of four Maysa Yousef nearly an hour as wartime shortages turn a simple flame into a luxury. As Israel’s war in Gaza grinds on, shortages of gas, a near-t»»»

Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade imposed on Iran. In a statement posted Wednesday evening on its official X account, CENTCOM said that as of Jul. 29, CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boar»»»

Egypt is seeking to deepen industrial cooperation with India by attracting more Indian manufacturers and industrial developers to invest in the country, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said during a meeting with India’s Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh K. Reddy. The meeting focused on expanding bilat»»»

Egypt on Wednesday strongly condemned attacks on oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and missile strikes targeting Jordan, describing them as unacceptable assaults on state sovereignty and civilian infrastructure that threaten regional stability and global energy security. In a statement, Egypt’»»»

Mohamed Awad, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), met with a delegation from DP World to discuss the company’s plans to expand its operations in the Egyptian market over the coming period and review a range of investment opportunities aligned with its global expertise»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has authorised mortgage finance companies to provide financing through a syndicated financing model, allowing multiple lenders to jointly finance customers purchasing high-value property units, provided each participating company com»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid launched the “Egypt Exports” initiative at Tanta University in Gharbeya during a major event held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and attended by representatives of government entities, affiliated agencies, the business c»»»

NICOSIA, Cyprus: Resolving Cyprus’ ethnic division is “absolutely crucial” for stabilizing a turbulent region where persistent conflicts have the potential to escalate, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday. Guterres made a rare, two-day visit to Cyprus to underline his commitment to»»»

LONDON/RAMALLAH: A female Palestinian prisoner, in a testimony documented by the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs following a visit by her lawyer to Israel’s Damon Prison, revealed that she was subjected to serious abuses since her arrest and through her detention. The detainee said»»»

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters are shown in Atlanta. A report by the CDC said Wednesday that the number of suspected cyclosporiasis cases has risen to more than 18,000. File photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE/ July 29 (UPI) -- The number of suspected cyclosporiasis ca»»»