Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior on Sunday denied reports circulating on social media claiming that a terrorist cell had been arrested inside the country, saying the information was unfounded and did not originate from any official source. In a statement, the ministry said it dealt with all mat»»»

The Indian Embassy in Ukraine said it is closely monitoring the situation after the MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the Port of Odesa on July 25, with four Indian nationals on board. In a statement issued on Sunday, the embassy said two of the Indian crew members have been confirmed safe, while informa»»»

Damascus, July 26 (SANA) U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday that Israel’s violations of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement were “unacceptable” and must end, while reaffirming support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “Violations by Israel of the 1974 Disengagement»»»

A van ploughed into crowds at Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others before crashing into a tree. Police and prosecutors on Sunday issued a wanted notice for a 21-year-old identified only as Abdul B, and warned members of the public»»»

TEHRAN: Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border. The latest talks come after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran’s control of t»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a major new bridge under the Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project, bringing motorists closer to relief from one of the city’s busiest traffic bottlenecks. The latest opening is part of a wider road upgrade designed to unta»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf qualifying tournament for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship tipped off at Al Gharafa Sports Hall in Doha yesterday. Organised by the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF), the competition runs until July 30 with five participating teams: Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oma»»»

Colombo: The Qatar national tennis team clinched promotion to Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group IV after edging Kyrgyzstan 2-1 yesterday in the Group IV promotion semi-final in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The victory came after Mubarak Shanan rallied from a set down to defeat Kirill Kistanov 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in th»»»

Damascus, July 26 (SANA) U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday offered his condolences to the families of those killed in a deadly bus crash on the Deir Ezzor–Damascus highway, as well as to the Syrian government and people. “I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victim»»»

Damascus, July 26 (SANA) Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Damascus expressed the kingdom’s condolences on Sunday following a deadly bus crash on the Deir Ezzor–Damascus highway that killed 35 people and injured 30 others.In a statement, the embassy conveyed Saudi Arabia’s sympathies to Syria over the acci»»»

On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman ordered desegregation of the U.S. military. 1 of 5 | Graduating midshipmen arrive for the graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. on May 26, 2017. On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman ordered desegregation »»»

Doha, Qatar: Reigning Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd are undergoing an intensive pre-season camp in Austria, where midfielder Claudinho says the squad has embraced new head coach Razvan Lucescu's ideas from the very start. “Training has been very good. We are working very hard and also unders»»»

Dubai: A new villain takes over Metropolis. Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has a new resident, and he's not one of the good guys. Kryptonite Collider, the park's newest thrill ride, officially opened to the public today, marking the first permanent new attraction the park has added since »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the winner of the QR1m grand prize in the June 2026 draw for its ‘Joud’ savings account. Abdullah Hamad Al-Mesaifri Retail Branches Manager at QIIB presented the QR1m cheque to the winner, Enas Jamal A S Nasser during a ceremony held at the Bank’s headquarters on Gra»»»

Tehran: Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border. The latest talks come after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran's control of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: In recent years, the US dollar has faced mounting pressure from structural headwinds, including an overvalued real exchange rate, persistent fiscal and trade deficits, and the gradual diversification of international reserves by central banks. These factors have led many analysts to qu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Portuguese Industrial Association – Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AIP–CCI), aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two organizations, promoting business development, encouraging investment in Qatar a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs organised educational field visits for 35 students participating in its 2026 Summer Training Programme, “The Professional Generation” (Al-Jeel Al-Mihani), taking them to the Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab Mosque and Hamad Port as part of effort»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI), in collaboration with Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, successfully conducted an immersive five-day summer workshop on Visual Scoring and Sound Design, empowering young creatives to explore innovative approaches to audio-visual creation. Held recently a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector witnessed growth in June this year as total value of transactions reached QR1.692bn through 541 registered deals. The data issued by the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice revealed that the real estate market index for June shows D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched a month-long awareness campaign aimed at increasing public awareness of blood cancers and highlighting the importance of early detection, which plays a vital role in improving treatment outcomes and quality of life. The Society noted that recent »»»

Doha, Qatar: Building on its ongoing efforts to strengthen behavioural awareness across the community, Daam Behavioral Healthcare Center has highlighted the success of its latest digital awareness campaign featuring a series of educational videos designed to promote positive and sustainable behavio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Liberia HE Joseph Boakai, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.»»»

Bulgaria's parliament approved the deployment of up to eight US KC-135 tanker aircraft and 250 service members at the Bezmer air base near Yambol on July 22, voting 135 to 13 with two abstentions. The planes, needed for refueling in Middle East operations (as Western media likes to call the f'n US-»»»

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Sunday celebrated the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after a 37-day youth-led agitation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, calling it a victory for students. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - s»»»

Oscar-nominated Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova will join the Ministry of Tourism’s campaign to promote Bulgaria internationally, taking part in the initiative free of charge as an ambassador for the country’s tourism. During a meeting with Tourism Minister Dr. Ilin Dimitrov, Bakalova accepted the»»»

Egypt’s North Coast is entering a new phase of development in which tourism, urban expansion, and private-sector innovation are increasingly tied together. Rather than being shaped by isolated projects or seasonal activity, the region is evolving into a more integrated investment landscape where Ne»»»

Arab Finance: As Egypt accelerates its industrialization agenda and intensifies efforts to expand non-oil exports, the ready-made garments (RMG) sector has emerged as one of the country's fastest-growing manufacturing industries and a key source of foreign currency earnings. Benefiting from strateg»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Maldives HE Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Dubai: Ask any adult to sit a competitive exam today, and most would struggle. Now imagine sitting it twice, months apart, with a war breaking out in between. That is what nearly 1,900 students across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi went through this year, after India’s National Eligibility cum Entran»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) has addressed common misconceptions surrounding the application of the excise tax on sweetened drinks, emphasising that the levy is applied selectively based on sugar content and product type rather than across all sugary products. In an official social »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its General Directorate of Endowments, participated virtually in the 2026 Gulf meeting dedicated to the exchange of research and practical experiences in the field of endowments (waqf), reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to strength»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has called on the public to take greater caution when dealing with electronic links as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and protect individuals from cybercrime. In a public awareness message, the ministry advised people to ver»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has strongly condemned the decision by the Israeli occupation authorities to extend the ban on Al Jazeera’s operations, keep its Jerusalem office closed, and prohibit broadcasting companies from providing their services for an additional 90 days in occupied»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has made significant progress in reducing water and electricity consumption through the National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed), with the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) highlighting the role of public awareness, smart techn»»»

Dubai: Just over a year after moving to Dubai, Steve found himself moving unexpectedly up the property ladder, taking advantage of a cooling real estate market amid the Middle East war. His new apartment is larger and closer to work than his previous residence, but the rent is nonetheless 15 percen»»»

IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi slammed Britain’s role in the region and accused the UK of following the US in its political and military positions, Tasnim reported. “Britain has completely placed its will under America’s will,” Mohebbi said.He warned that any country supporting America in the war b»»»

Kuwait has rejected a Wall Street Journal report alleging that it participated in military operations against Iran, calling the claims “entirely false”. Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, sent a letter to the newspaper’s editorial board disputing the report publishe»»»

Dubai: A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Bardsir county in Iran's southeastern Kerman province early Sunday, but no casualties or damage were reported, Iranian authorities said. Gholam Reza Nejad Khaleghi, head of Kerman province's Crisis Management Department, said assessment teams were dispatched»»»

BERLIN: A van slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed Pride festival on Saturday night, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital hours after they had begun. Berlin police said they have identified a»»»

HONG KONG: Typhoon Noul made landfall early Sunday bringing winds and heavy rain to southern China, including Hong Kong, over the weekend. It prompted the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in Guangdong province with the region on high alert and dozens of flights canceled. China’s nation»»»

WASHINGTON: One hundred days before the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s Republicans are staring down polling that points to the loss of the House of Representatives and a ferocious battle to retain the Senate. Trump will not appear on the ballot on November 3, but the stakes for his »»»

Iran strongly condemned a Ukrainian military attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying the strike caused an explosion on board, killed one sailor and wounded another person. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the attack violated Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and amounted to »»»

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Saudi Arabia, warning travellers about regional security risks, including threats linked to the Saudi-Yemen border and potential Houthi attacks. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app n»»»

President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian sailors and citizens on Navy Day, highlighting the Navy’s role in the country’s history, security and current military operations. Key points from Putin’s address:Russia honors its Navy and all those who built its glory through military victories, dail»»»

An apparent pause in US-Iran strikes and progress in Oman-led talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz have eased immediate tensions, as UAE residents follow the latest regional developments. Diplomatic efforts are continuing, while airlines maintain schedule changes and cancellations on some regi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s median mobile internet download speed rose to 216 megabits per second (Mbps) in 2025 from 203 Mbps a year earlier, ranking the Kingdom among the top five G20 countries on the measure, according to a report released by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST).»»»

Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Sunday, July 26, 2026, are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as some regional routes continue to face cancellations, delays and schedule changes amid ongoing regional tensions. While UAE airports remain operational, airlines»»»

Dubai: Taking your annual leave shouldn't mean taking a pay cut but many employees in the UAE aren't sure exactly what their paycheck should look like while they're off work. If your employer trims your monthly pay down to just your basic salary and housing allowance during leave, is that within th»»»