US news outlet CNN has been removed from a press pool that is accompanying President Donald Trump on a trip to Tennessee on Saturday. Last week, the Trump administration barred CNN, along with MS NOW and Politico, from accessing the White House. A judge then ordered their access temporarily restore»»»

Residents had warned of gas risks before deadly explosion in Plaka neighborhood Athens: Four American tourists visiting Greece were among six people confirmed dead Saturday after a blast brought down the small Athens residential building they had been staying in near the Acropolis, officials said. »»»

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Kulubaev and Kallas discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral coope»»»

UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice gets underway in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi- The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Abu Dhabi 2026 was held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi on Saturday and will continue until October 1. Speaking at the congress, Abdullah Sultan b»»»

Return to Britain brings fresh start for Sussex children’s education Montreal: Prince Harry has said in a new interview that his children Archie and Lilibet are "happy" at their new school in England, after he and his wife Meghan reportedly moved the children to a different school for security reas»»»

Drivers in Hungary faced a difficult Saturday as a series of crashes disrupted traffic on major motorways and roads across the country. The latest collision occurred on the M1 near Tatabánya, one of the main routes between Budapest and the Austrian and Slovak borders, while other accidents affected»»»

SAN FRANCISCO: Artificial intelligence technology from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI probed U.S. government websites including the Departments of Education and Commerce, researchers said Friday, adding to the growing list of incidents in which OpenAI’s AI agents acted without the company’s knowledge. The co»»»

EqualitySouth KoreaSouth Korea's gender pay gap grows as women get olderYousra DriouaA new report shows how in South Korea, women on average earn less and have fewer employment opportunities throughout their lives. https://p.dw.com/p/5NHhlCaregiving responsibilities still fall on women, pushing the»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - Iran no longer has trust in the negotiation process with the United States after attacks and sanctions, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said. "We have no trust in the American side and do not know on what basis an understanding can be reached with it," Pezeshkian told Al Jazeer»»»

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 26 (SANA) Syria pledged Saturday to adopt a five-year national strategy on crime prevention and criminal justice as it seeks to rebuild law enforcement institutions and expand international cooperation against organized and cybercrime. Interior Minister Anas Khattab announced the p»»»

Saint-Denis, France: Waving a homemade sign reading, "I can't, I've got the pope," 17-year-old Marie Mabre joined tens of thousands of young Catholics who flocked to see Pope Leo XIV at a stadium near Paris on Friday evening. "It's so cool to think we're lucky enough to meet the Pope," the teenager»»»

The powerful El Nino now developing in the Pacific could cause hundreds of thousands of heat-related deaths worldwide, with developing countries projected to bear the heaviest toll, according to a new study. El Nino is a natural warming of the tropical Pacific that can disrupt weather around the wo»»»

After more than eight years under the control of Yemeni government forces, the fall of the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha represents a serious setback. Its significance lies partly in the area’s geopolitical importance and the loss of more than 140km of territory. More troubling is that Mokha fell»»»

Moscow: The rarely performed Italian opera "Mefistofele" will return to Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday for the first time in almost 120 years. Rejected by contemporary audiences for its experimental musical style and length -- the original was over five hours -- "Mefistofele" has since come t»»»

Iran outlines six-member decision team as it pushes new Strait of Hormuz deal Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran's new plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz was coordinated with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, state media reported Saturday, quoting an interview with US media. »»»

New mega projects across emirates boost UAE’s tourism, culture and leisure The UAE is accelerating investment in major tourism and leisure projects, strengthening the sector’s contribution to economic growth and enhancing the country’s competitiveness as a global destination. The momentum in 2026 h»»»

As trade ties with the US continue to fray, Canada is seeking a new role and new partners in the increasingly fragmented global economy. Prime Minister Mark Carney has been courting more foreign investment as well as closer ties with the European Union and Asian economies.  Julian Karaguesian,»»»

Mumbai, India: Drought has hit three-quarters of India's richest state of Maharashtra, the government said on Saturday, after prolonged low rainfall in the region home to the megacity of Mumbai. The declaration in Maharashtra came after the national weather department forecast India would end its a»»»

Police say leaving a running vehicle unattended can make it an easy target for thieves Sharjah: Police recovered a stolen car within just two hours of receiving a theft report after the vehicle was left unattended with its engine running, Sharjah Police said on Saturday. Officers located the vehicl»»»

Secretary-General of Iraq’s Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq Movement Sheikh Qais Al-Khazali on Saturday categorically rejected Iraq’s participation in or acquiescence to what he described as a blockade of Iran. In a statement, Sheikh Al-Khazali said it was “deeply painful to see the Islamic Republic of Iran besi»»»

Washington, United States: China and the United States agreed to set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, both sides said, after a Washington summit short on breakthroughs. Presdient Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalle»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov opened a new academic building of the B. Beishenalieva Kyrgyz National University of Culture and Arts in Bishkek, the Culture Ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, 990 million soms was allocated from the presidential fund for constructio»»»

US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the proposal to Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff a day earlier on the sidelines of a UN gathering in New York. The plan stipulated that the impor»»»

The United States had yet to publicly respond on Saturday after Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though reports indicated that President Donald Trump had rejected the proposal. The waterway key to the world's oil supply is central to the conflict between the US and Iran»»»

AI voice-cloning scam tricks Italian bank into €95 million overseas transfers Fraudsters used AI-generated messages and a cloned voice to impersonate senior executives and a top lawyer, tricking an Italian private bank into transferring about €95 million ($108 million) to overseas accounts, Reuters»»»

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping capped a state visit to Washington on Friday with pomp and pageantry but no real breakthroughs. Trump said he discussed the Iran war with Xi during his two-day visit, with both men confirming they will meet twice more before the end »»»

Warning follows Umm Suqeim Street crash after motorist suddenly lost consciousness Dubai Police has warned motorists not to drive when severely fatigued, drowsy or experiencing health problems that could suddenly affect their ability to control a vehicle. The warning covers conditions including low»»»

Fighting appears to be worsening in Ethiopia after the TPLF said it was in a "full blown" blown war with federal forces this week, days after the Tigrayan rebels declared a coalition with six other armed groups across the country, all with the objective of overthrowing prime minister abiy ahmed's g»»»

Damascus, Sept. 26 (SANA) Syria is moving through a political and institutional transition aimed at rebuilding state institutions, strengthening the rule of law and restoring public trust after decades of authoritarian rule under the ousted regime. The process began after Syria’s liberation with a »»»

Thailand’s capital Bangkok declared a flood disaster on Saturday after more than 300 millimetres of rain in less than 48 hours, leaving canals overflowing and streets submerged. “It’s like at my waist level now,” a local said. The governor has urged people not to panic, saying the situation is stab»»»

European Union countries have agreed to release €6.6 billion from a fund meant to reimburse member states that have  provided arms to Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday. At least seven people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv earlier in the day, accordin»»»

ANA Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Okinawa after engine vibration scare An All Nippon Airways (ANA) passenger flight made an emergency landing at Naha Airport in Okinawa after pilots detected severe vibration and unusually high oil temperatures in one of its engines. The incident occurred on»»»

UAE leads UN crime forum, pushing global justice reforms for the digital era Abu Dhabi: The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice officially opened in Abu Dhabi with the election of a new President and the establishment of organizational procedures. The Secretary Gen»»»

Hungary has recorded another sharp fall in the number of births, while deaths slightly increased in August compared with a year earlier. The latest figures add to a long-running demographic trend that has seen the country’s population decline for decades, even as fewer deaths have somewhat moderate»»»

The Iraqi government said Saturday it was holding talks with the United States to secure an exemption from then ban on Iranian airlines, which has disrupted travel for patients, students and pilgrims. All Iraqi airports enforced the ban this week, resulting in major disruption at the airport of the»»»

Beijing:Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Saturday afternoon after concluding his state visit to the United States. Xi's entourage, including his wife Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Comm»»»

Red aviation alert issued after Etna eruption shuts key Sicilian air hub Italy’s Catania Airport has suspended all incoming flights until 4pm local time after renewed activity from Mount Etna sent volcanic ash several kilometres into the atmosphere. The airport operator said the suspension was impo»»»

Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left canals full, roads submerged and residents wading through deep water. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sit»»»

Germany and Hungary plan to significantly deepen their defence cooperation, with training, logistics, joint military exercises and German-made weapon systems among the areas identified for closer coordination. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius made the announcement after talks with his Hungar»»»

Traffic towards Muscat was temporarily diverted while emergency crews cleared the scene Muscat: A vehicle travelling through a tunnel in Oman appeared to narrowly escape a serious collision after a truck overturned across the carriageway, sending a shower of sparks along the road as it slid on its »»»

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend Dubai’s 10-day mourning period and UAE-born Kaziah Liz Mejo’s Miss Universe bid lead the stories drawing attention this week. Also making headlines: how a stranger and ChatGPT helped a lost pilgrim travel 1,200km back hom»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Asian Games organisers admitted on Saturday they were "not satisfied" with ticket sales after swathes of empty seats were seen at the main stadium and other venues in Japan. The 100m sprints are one of the highlights of any Games, but the 30,000-capacity Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium »»»

Users urged to plan transactions around brief MoI app shutdown Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior's (MoI) smart app will be temporarily unavailable in the early hours of Sunday as the ministry carries out updates to the platform. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend Dubai’s 10-day mourning period and UAE-born Kaziah Liz Mejo’s Miss Universe bid lead the stories drawing attention this week. Also making headlines: how a stranger and ChatGPT helped a lost pilgrim travel 1,200km back hom»»»

Three-day event links study choices to future skills and careers The choice of what to study after school is increasingly tied to the skills students want to build and the careers they hope to pursue. Alongside the degree itself, practical experience, industry exposure and opportunities beyond the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is experiencing a deep crisis that the organization has been heading toward for many years, and its future remains uncertain without a return to its original principles, Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dm»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has rejected Tehran’s proposal for a week-long reopening of the Hormuz Strait and is considering new strikes after midterm elections in the United States, media reported on Friday, citing US officials. Iran has conveyed to the United States a seven-d»»»

Washington, United States: TikTok on Friday agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and enact time limits and other restrictions for teen users, avoiding trial with a settlement modeled on Instagram-owner Meta's recent agreement with US states. A trial had been set to begin Monday in the southe»»»

Vienna: For two years after he first arrived in Austria, Iraqi pupil Abdlrahman Aljanabi didn't follow maths, science and other subjects like the rest of his peers. Instead, he was pulled out of his class every day for several hours to learn German under a flagship programme meant to bring newcomer»»»