Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni military source tells Saba Agency: A Saudi “Scan Eagle” spy plane was shot down while penetrating the airspace of Hajjah Governorate»»»

CAIRO: Two ​Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday killed at least two people, including a 4-year-old boy, and wounded seven others, Palestinian health officials said. One of the strikes hit a building in Zawayda town in the center of the enclave and followed a warning by the Israeli army f»»»

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KHOBAR: When Quebec-based Margaux Sauve and Louis-Etienne Santais of Ghostly Kisses finished their latest track, they knew that Saudi Arabia would be the first to hear them play it live. This month, the artistic duo traveled across the world to the Eastern Province to release their dream-pop album,»»»

Dubai: Dubai has formally adopted a single workforce productivity measurement system across its government, expanding a five-year initiative that uses millions of data points, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to help authorities make decisions on staffing, spending and public services»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai met on Sunday with HE Jens Plötner, State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Defence, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, a number of topics related to »»»

Geneva: Two more bodies have been found days after fire engulfed an apartment block in Switzerland, bringing the death toll to four, police said Sunday. The blaze broke out Thursday night in a building housing a restaurant and residential flats in Thusis, eastern Switzerland. On Friday, Graubunden »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with HE Nurmurod Muhammadali, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the State of Qatar, to review ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the labour sector.»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that his country was facing "many problems" and that authorities were striving "to overcome inflation, livelihood problems, unemployment, and to secure the future of the people". His comments came after the US vowed last week to bring abo»»»

Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have accused a sitting MP, a former MP and at least two senior officials from the Presidential Office of running an organised scheme to seize companies and property with forged documents. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised An»»»

Dubai: An accident is obstructing traffic on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road towards Sharjah, Dubai Police said in a post on X on Sunday. The accident was reported before Umm Suqeim Bridge, with the incident affecting traffic heading towards Sharjah. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gul»»»

Dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks across Thailand's insurgency-hit south late Saturday left at least three people wounded and government property burned, the military said. Multiple local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks, according»»»

RIYADH: Dubai’s real estate sector completed 104 projects worth more than 111 billion dirhams ($30.22 billion) in the first half of 2026, with investment value rising 52 percent from a year earlier, official data showed. The number of completed projects increased 38.7 percent from 75 in the first h»»»

Dubai: As India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, UAE-based Indian expat singer Suchetha Satish has given the national song a distinctly cross-border spin, taking the composition through seven Indian languages before closing with a verse in Arabic. The Guinness World Record holder for most language»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that Canada will impose tariffs on certain U.S. imports in response to new 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, following the collapse of trade talks between the two neighboring nations. The tariffs on U.S. imports, which include s»»»

Hezbollah Political Council member Mahmoud Qmati announced overnight that the Iran-backed party is not completely closing the door to direct communication with Washington, and that the decision will be made based on interest and the appropriate circumstances. "The resistance has decided to be patie»»»

US President Donald Trump slammed Canada on Sunday, saying the country wanted "the benefits of being a State, without being one", in response to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory tariffs following failed trade negotiations.  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announce»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will inevitable meet at the APEC summit in China if they both come there, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. "There is so much time before the APEC summit. But if the leaders find themselves at the same event, »»»

Abu Dhabi has cemented its position as a global centre for Arabian oryx conservation, with decades of breeding, protection and reintroduction programmes helping bring the species back from the brink of extinction. According to the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the UAE is home to more than 6»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has urged motorists and vehicle owners to check their traffic records regularly and settle outstanding fines before they build up, warning that failure to do so could result in vehicles being impounded and legal action being taken. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of »»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country's citizens face "many problems", after the United States launched a new wave of sanctions seeking to further isolate its economy. "I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent these as m»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country's citizens face "many problems", after the United States launched a new wave of sanctions seeking to further isolate its economy. "I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent these as m»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country’s citizens face “many problems,” after the United States launched a new wave of sanctions seeking to further isolate its economy. “I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent th»»»

Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) was welcomed on Sunday by French President Emmanuel Macron for a two-day visit to the country. Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday underlining the strength of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Jens Plötner, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, th»»»

Pakistan's army chief ​Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson ‌Esmaeil ‌Baghaei ​said ‌on ⁠Sunday, ​according to ⁠a statement by the ministry. Baghaei said the visit ⁠was in ‌continuation ‌of ​Pakistan's efforts ‌to strengthen ‌peace and security in the region.»»»

“Certainly, our supporters expect Andrey Gurov to be named as presidential candidate by a strong initiative committee,” Radan Kanev, leader of the opposition Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB), said in an interview with Nova TV. According to Kanev, they believe that such a candidacy would have a»»»

Muscat: Oman has stopped issuing and renewing work permits for expatriate workers above the age of 60, reversing a policy introduced more than four years ago that allowed older foreign employees to remain in the private sector, according to a report by The Arabian Stories. Several expatriates said »»»

DUBAI: In recent days a chorus of condemnations and sanction threats have been levelled against Israel by the EU and Arab states for their expansionary policies in the West Bank. The latest spur of diplomatic action has centered around the Israeli’s governments controversial plans to begin construc»»»

Australia on Sunday confirmed its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in a native mammal. South Australian authorities confirmed the country's first detection of the virus in a mammal after a dead seal infected with H5N1 was found in the coastal town of Beachport, around 310 kilometres south of Adel»»»

Muscat: One person was killed and nine others were injured after a vehicle carrying Indian nationals overturned and veered off a road in Oman, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road in the Wilayat of Haima, according to the Royal Oman Police. Get updated faste»»»

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East. Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday, according to a F»»»

On Aug. 23, 1945, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcario García became the first Mexican American to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor. 1 of 5 | On August 23, 1945, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcario García became the first Mexican American to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor. File Photo courtesy of NARA Aug. 23 (U»»»

KINMEN: Peace can only be ​secured through strength and not even an inch of territory can be sacrificed, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, visiting a sensitive frontline island to mark a key battle with Chinese forces almost seven decades ago. Taiwan has controlled the Kinmen and Matsu »»»

TALLINN: Polls opened Sunday in Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections, a vote expected to further to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s power in Central Asia’s largest nation. The ruling pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller»»»

Egypt’s startup ecosystem is strengthening its position as Africa’s premier hub with solid funding despite global capital constraints and regional headwinds. While the first half (H1) of 2026 saw a drop in deal volume, an increase in larger, sector-specific deals in fintech, e-commerce, and logisti»»»

Dubai: Renting a car for a full year can save UAE drivers thousands of dirhams compared with renewing month by month, but customers are becoming more selective about how long they are willing to commit. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dollar Car R»»»

Doha, Qatar: The warning signs came just hours before Al Sadd began their Qatar Stars League title defence, with the champions announcing the absence of three key players – forward Rafa Mujica, midfielder Mohamed Camara and defender Abdessamed Bounacer – through injury. But if the Wolves were dealt»»»

A retired schoolteacher, his wife, daughter and 12-year-old son were found dead inside their locked home in Rangpur city, in suspicious circumstances that have prompted a police investigation. The bodies were recovered at around 11.30pm on Saturday from a house in the Daspara (Machhuapara) area of »»»

Tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated further on Sunday after US President Donald Trump again shared an image that depicts the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as "NEW US Territory", even as Iran reiterated that the crucial maritime corridor will remain closed unless the United State»»»

Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States after the latest round of talks collapsed, with Prime Minister Mark Carney ordering negotiators to return to Ottawa. Carney said the US made last-minute changes to the proposed terms that were “unfair, uneconomic, and called into questi»»»

Iran on Saturday warned countries against participating in the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies. Washington has pushed its allies to jump aboard Donald Trump's new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, as the US President's unpop»»»

DUBAI: Something extraordinary is happening in the Strait of Hormuz. Tankers carrying millions of barrels of Gulf crude are effectively disappearing from public view as they approach the world’s most important oil chokepoint — only to reappear hours later on the other side. They are not missing. Th»»»

Mail-in voting would be greatly altered under a final rule published Friday by the U.S. Postal Service implementing an executive order signed in March by President Donald Trump. Two court rulings have blocked the rule for use in the 2026 midterm elections. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License »»»

Tropical Storm Moke was predicted to pass south of the Hawiian Islands on Saturday but still be potent enough to cause heavy rains and flooding. Image courtesy National Hurricane Center Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Hawaii on Saturday was preparing for a close encounter with Tropical Storm Moke, which was expec»»»

Tropical Storm Moke was predicted to pass south of the Hawiian Islands on Saturday but still be potent enough to cause heavy rains and flooding. Image courtesy National Hurricane Center Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Hawaii on Saturday was preparing for a close encounter with Tropical Storm Moke, which was expec»»»

TEL AVIV, Israel: Israel has shared “serious security concerns” with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, an Israeli official said as Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza. The remarks by Doron Spielma»»»

TEHRAN, Iran: Tehran’s grocery stores are well-stocked, but many families can barely afford the basics. Unemployment is soaring and those with jobs are working more hours for money worth half as much as a year ago, putting food, medicine and everything else — except for heavily subsidized gasoline »»»

Federal Judge Jeanette Vargas said the Trump administration's decision to block visa processing for 75 countries was "contrary to law" and exceeded the authority of State Secretary Marco Rubio. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Friday struck down the »»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether new US efforts can advance a tenuous ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Just two days after US negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks in the Gaza Strip, at least 10 people were killed»»»