Dubai Police have issued a traffic alert on social media following an accident on Emirates Road involving vehicles travelling from Sharjah towards the Al Ain exit. Motorists have been urged to exercise caution and drive carefully while approaching the affected stretch to ensure safety and avoid fur»»»

In Osh, a 33-year-old man was killed as a result of an attack on a currency exchange office, the city police reported. According to law enforcement authorities, on the evening of May 24, an unknown man broke into the currency exchange office on Amir-Timur Street and attacked an employee, M.Kh., 33,»»»

Russian actor Sergei Bezrukov has announced his participation in the Kyrgyz feature film Aitmatov, dedicated to the life and work of the great Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov. The actor posted a video on Instagram in which he said he is assisting director Kanatbek Kalmatov in the production of the b»»»

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise "today". "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, referring to the potential agreement. "We have what I thi»»»

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize on Monday, as President Donald Trump tempered expectations. The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imp»»»

TORONTO: A tent-shaped tomb in southwest London that has stood largely inaccessible for more than 70 years reopened last month. The Burton Mausoleum in Mortlake, the final resting place of Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel, reopened in April following a two-year, $334,6»»»

The national plan for secondary education admissions in Bulgaria for the 2026/2027 school year shows that 63% of the enrolment positions are for vocational training. To ensure that secondary-level vocational education is linked to the needs of the labour market, it is essential to develop the dual »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. About 50,000 residents were ordered to leave their h»»»

May 25 (UPI) -- A World Surfing League event was temporarily suspended on Monday after a photographer in the water suffered an animal bite to his foot. The photographer, identified as Australian Ed Sloane, suffered what WSL described in a statement as "a wildlife injury" Monday morning while photog»»»

Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States Edil Baisalov has presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald Trump. The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the United States and Canada reported. According to the diplomatic mission, the official credential presentation ceremony took pla»»»

An act of vandalism was reported at the South-Western cemetery in Bishkek. Videos from the scene were shared by social media users on May 24. Residents are asking law enforcement authorities to identify those responsible and bring them to justice in accordance with the law. According to the press s»»»

The next round of political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland took place in Bishkek. The press service of the Foreign Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The parties discussed the further »»»

Dubai’s public parking operator Parkin has announced free parking across the emirate in observance of Eid Al Adha, offering motorists relief during the holiday period. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Free parking periodDates: May 25 to May 29, 202»»»

As millions of pilgrims move between the holy sites in scenes of profound devotion and spirituality, a vast and sophisticated digital network operates quietly behind the scenes to ensure uninterrupted communications, stable digital services, efficient app performance, and the continuous real-time f»»»

MAKKAH: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the»»»

MAKKAH: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the»»»

Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»

Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

Russia has intensified trade restrictions and public warnings over energy pricing against Armenia, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan steers the country closer to the European Union and prepares for a closely watched general election in June. The escalation comes amid rapidly deteriorating relations»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed the US prefers a negotiated outcome with Iran, but blamed Iran in advance for any deal failure. “It will not be the fault of the United States or our allies in the Gulf. It will be 100 percent Iran’s fault,” Rubio told India Today.Asked whether Washington c»»»

The US and Iran are still negotiating key terms of a possible agreement, with American media reporting that a final memorandum could take several more days. The framework under discussion would give negotiators 60 days to work toward a longer-term agreement, with the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuc»»»

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said a long-shuttered railway route linking the South Caucasus to Turkey has opened for exports and imports, as part of the gradual normalisation of relations between the two neighbours. Pashinyan announced on May 24 that the Akhalkalaki-Kars railway connect»»»

Oil prices fell and Asian stocks climbed on Monday over hopes a deal between the United States and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz could be brokered. The price of North Sea Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slipped close to five percent to $99.41 and $92.49 a barrel respectively, said AFP. »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah in a statement Sunday of trying to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos." Rubio denounced what he called Hezbollah's "reckless call to overthrow Lebanon's democratically elected government" and said the pro-Iran armed group was "actively trying to drag»»»

Alternative for Germany’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, said his party wants to form the first AfD-led regional government in Germany, European media reported. Recent polls show AfD on course to win the September election in the eastern German state, with the possibility of gove»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize "today", adding that Israel had the right to defend itself against attack. "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, re»»»

Jasper Mortimer, France 24 correspondent, in Ankara has more.»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he had told diplomatic representatives not to "rush into a deal" with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, walking back earlier signals of progress towards a peace agreement. The draft agreement would reportedly postpone talks over Iran's nuclear p»»»

As the number of suspected Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo pass 900, health workers say that the chaos left by years of fighting and local government failures has been compounded by sweeping cuts to international aid budgets. The number of suspected Ebola cases in the easter»»»

The Ebola outbreak spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Japanese actress Arisa Sasaki dresses as a mermaid for the Cannes Film Festival and Gaza flotilla activists are humiliated by Israel’s far-right Natio»»»

Hundreds of Turkish riot police stormed the Ankara headquarters of the country's main political opposition to remove the party's ousted leader, who was dismissed by a court order on Thursday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has overseen a year-long legal crackdown on the CHP opposition party followi»»»

China launched a three-man space flight to its Tiangong space station Sunday, where one astronaut will remain in orbit for a full year to prepare for future flights to the Moon. Beijing has said it aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030, having poured billions into its space programme ov»»»

Hungarian prime minister Péter Magyar is expected in Brussels this week, seeking to reach an agreement with the EU Commission on unlocking €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen over the rule-of-law breaches during the previous government of Viktor Orbán. “Both sides will do everything they can»»»

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV will release on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI), a bid to address ethical and social challenges as the technology rapidly develops worldwide. The US pope will attend the presentation of the “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity) enc»»»

SYDNEY: Australia’s spy agency was “stretched” by threats on many fronts in the lead-up to an antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi in December, the nation’s intelligence chief said Monday. Sajid Akram and son Naveed are accused of opening fire as Jewish families thronged Bondi Beach for a Hanukkah ce»»»

The Madinah Buses project, overseen by the Al Madinah Region Development Authority, has announced the temporary suspension of its public transportation services from noon on the 9th of Dhu Al Hijjah, 1447 AH, as part of preparations for the Hajj season, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Normal ope»»»

In a move to amplify its global economic influence and foster deeper ties with Africa, Saudi Arabia is set to invest an astounding $41 billion into the continent, with a significant focus on the lesser-known region of Limpopo in South Africa. This investment aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vis»»»

MP Dastan Bekeshev called on the Bishkek mayor not to ban cash payments on municipal buses. According to him, such a ban would not only be inconvenient for people but also illegal. «The Constitution clearly states that the national currency of the Kyrgyz Republic is the som. And the Code of Offense»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen concluded its participation in the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku after showcasing billions of dollars in projects aimed at rebuilding infrastructure, restoring services and supporting long-term stability in Yemen. The forum, organi»»»

Dutch cruise ship Hondius -- seen here off Santiago, Cape Verde, on May 4 -- is presently docked off Rotterdam, Netherlands, being decontaminated. File Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 24 (UPI) -- The hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship that gained worldwide attention earlier this month is "»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said salaries for the prime minister, ministers, members of parliament and mayors will be significantly reduced, in an interview with RTL broadcast on Saturday evening. He also said that VAT cuts, tax reductions, the introduction of a pensioners’ SZÉP card and the HUF 10»»»

No member of the government asked him to intervene with former President Katalin Novák in the case of Endre K., and neither Viktor Orbán nor Anikó Lévai requested his involvement, Reformed bishop Zoltán Balog told MTI by phone on Saturday evening. Zoltán Balog reaffirmed his earlier statement that »»»

A meeting of heads of science and technology ministries and departments of the SCO member states concluded in Bishkek. The meeting was chaired by Gulzat Isamatova, Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic. Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Educa»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for students to request scanned copies of their evaluated answer books for the Class 12 Board Examinations 2026. The move follows its earlier circular dated May 22, 2026, aimed at giving candidates additional time to apply. G»»»

* LNG tanker Fuwairit crossing Hormuz for ‌Pakistan* VLCC Eagle Verona heads for China with Iraqi Basrah crudeSINGAPORE: A liquefied natural gas tanker was exiting ​the Strait of Hormuz and heading to Pakistan on Monday while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Middle East Gulf on Sat»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: ‌Three people were killed and one was injured in an accident ​during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel operated by Malaysian state energy firm Petronas on Sunday, the firm said. Petronas, or Petroliam Nasional Berhad, said in ‌a statement on ‌»»»

MCKINNEY, Texas: Wyndham Clark’s come-from-behind win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson was pretty much in hand when he decided to aim for the pin anyway on the final hole. After that approach shot inside 3 feet, he became the first PGA Tour player to win twice with a closing 60. The 2023 US Open champion»»»

KINSHASA, Congo: Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Sunday evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area. It was not immediately known if anyone w»»»