Caracas: The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 2,645, with more than 12,600 injured, according to new official figures released on Friday. Thousands more are reported still missing after the June 24 shocks that toppled dozens of apartment complexes, mostly in the»»»

Paris, France: World Athletics (WA) confirmed Friday that their ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors would remain in place four years after the invasion of Ukraine. WA president Sebastian Coe said the body's two-day Council Meeting had "been consequential and methodical in reviewing the sancti»»»

London: Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday. Djokovic beat French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Centre Court to equal »»»

Dubai: For Ukrainian expat Viktoriia Rieva, life in the UAE has never followed a straight line and that is exactly what made it meaningful. A curiosity for cultures has first brought her across borders at a young age. By 22, she has already lived in Germany for a year before setting her sights on a»»»

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has completed a three-year global research project aimed at strengthening ethical standards for involving children in research and ensuring their voices are heard throughout the process. Known as the Child Assent Project, the initiative is among the fir»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST and Apple Music have partnered to release a curated collection of live sets recorded at Soundstorm 2025, now available globally on Apple Music in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, offering listeners an immersive way to experience one of the Middle East’s most influenti»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved a wide-ranging regulatory framework governing property ownership by non-Saudis, introducing stricter disclosure rules, mandatory digital procedures and penalties of up to SR10 million for violations. The executive regulations for the Law of Real Estate Ownership by »»»

The Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDGE Group to support the organisation of the 46th World Congress on Military Medicine, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from November 9 to 13, 2026. Under the agreement, EDGE will serve as the strategic partner for the intern»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has organised a series of community awareness initiatives in Al Dhafra as part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse 2026 and the national anti-drug campaign held under the slogan “United to Eradicate the Scourge”. The initiatives were carried out by the Anti-Narco»»»

Abu Dhabi recorded 31,075 trips by autonomous vehicles in the first half of 2026, as the emirate advances plans to build a safer, smarter and more sustainable transport network. Abu Dhabi Mobility, the integrated transport centre of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, said the trips wer»»»

The Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDGE Group to support the organisation of the 46th World Congress on Military Medicine, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from November 9 to 13, 2026. Under the agreement, EDGE will serve as the strategic partner for the intern»»»

Hungarian football captain Dominik Szoboszlai has been honoured with a monumental mural in his hometown of Székesfehérvár, celebrating his journey from a local schoolboy to one of Europe’s elite footballers. A giant mural honours Dominik Szoboszlai The nearly 200-square-metre artwork covers the sid»»»

Preparatory work for the autumn-winter season has begun in Osh, the press service of the City Hall reported. Deputy Mayor Ernis Toltoev held a working meeting with representatives of the municipal enterprise Teploelektrotsentral. During the meeting, participants discussed the replacement of outdate»»»

Taiyuan: Two officials in charge of mine safety oversight in north China's Shanxi Province are under investigation on suspicion of severe violations of law in connection with a deadly coal mine gas explosion, authorities said on Saturday. Hu Huisong and Yu Zhangqing, both from the Shanxi bureau of »»»

BAMAKO: A ​Tuareg-led insurgent group said on Saturday ‌it ‌had ​attacked ‌a ⁠town ​in northern Mali ⁠where government troops and ⁠Russian ‌paramilitary forces ‌are ​based, ‌and residents ‌of two other localities ‌in northern and ⁠central Mali reported ⁠hearing gunfire and explosions. The fighting,»»»

Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India have issued travel advisories as heavy rainfall continues to disrupt normal life in Mumbai and nearby regions, impacting flight operations and causing delays. In Mumbai, heavy showers led to severe waterlogging in areas including Mahim, causing major traffic con»»»

Berlin: Jurgen Klopp insisted Saturday he was recharged and "ready" for what he said would be "intensive discussions" over becoming the new coach of Germany. Klopp told the German FA (DFB) Friday that he was "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany's coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned. N»»»

Dubai: Two giant sunspots, each estimated to be about 10 times wider than Earth, were observed from the UAE on Friday morning during a period of heightened solar activity. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, »»»

The 33rd edition of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses continues tomorrow with its sixth leg at Horner Rennbahn in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the historic German Derby meeting, marking another stop for the prestigious series at one of Europe's leading horse racing festival»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Donald Trump of the United States of America on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.His Highne»»»

The Memorandum of Understanding provides the framework for negotiations, but a final agreement will be “extremely difficult” to achieve, Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, stated.Other key statements by Dmitry Medvedev:• Not everyone in the US is willing to lift sanction»»»

Liberated Konstantinovka is the key to Ukraine’s last stronghold in Donbass - the Kramatorsk-Slavyansk agglomeration, Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian General Staff Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy said. "As a result of the active offensive operations of units of the Yug battl»»»

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued a notice to instant messaging platform Telegram over concerns of widespread piracy on its service, sources said on Saturday. The ministry has directed the platform to take immediate measures to curb the illegal distribution of»»»

Tunis, July 4 (TAP) — The weather, on Saturday, will be partly cloudy across Tunisia, with cloud cover gradually increasing over the western central regions later in the day, bringing scattered thunderstorms and occasional showers, according to the...»»»

TUNIS, July 4 (TAP) — Tunisian entrepreneur Najet Bouabidi won second place in the Best Exhibitor category at the Excellence Awards ceremony held on Friday during the 7th COMESA Regional Trade Fair for Women Entrepreneurs, which took place in Tunis...»»»

Interior Ministry data should be trusted over Border Police data in the dispute over alleged joint flights by MRF Chair Delyan Peevski and Constitutional Court Judge Desislava Atanasova, Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said on Nova TV on Saturday. Bozhanov said Minister of Interior Ivan De»»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched its first integrated life skills framework for learners, a new education initiative aimed at preparing children and young people for a rapidly changing world by strengthening their practical, personal and social capabilities. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority a»»»

BAMAKO: A ​Tuareg-led insurgent group said on Saturday ‌it ‌had ​attacked ‌a ⁠town ​in northern Mali ⁠where government troops and ⁠Russian ‌paramilitary forces ‌are ​based, ‌and residents ‌of two other localities ‌in northern and ⁠central Mali reported ⁠hearing gunfire and explosions.»»»

Long-term investors are central to the Government’s economic policy, Deputy Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Krasimir Yakimov said at Mihalkovo’s 70th anniversary, the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry’s press service said on Saturday. Yakimov attended the opening of new pr»»»

RIYADH: Startup and investment activity across the Middle East and Africa gained momentum over the last seven days, with new funding rounds, expansion plans and strategic transactions spanning artificial intelligence, consumer goods, climate technology, agri-fintech and digital media. Gulf Cooperat»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has introduced a fleet of lightweight electric bikes to support sanitation engineers working across residential areas, in a move aimed at improving waste collection, easing field operations and reducing the physical strain of outdoor work during the summer months. The new »»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has set out the passenger categories eligible for fare discounts and exemptions under its Passenger Charter, offering half-price tickets for children, discounted travel for senior citizens and free journeys for infants as the UAE prepares for the wider rollout of passenger ra»»»

DALLAS: After a week in which Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan fielded repeated questions about Australia’s physical advantages and Mohamed Salah’s fitness, it felt fitting that the Pharaohs’ biggest match on the world stage since 1934 began with the two captains — 175 cm Salah and the Socceroos’ 2-mete»»»

The ideas in the US Declaration of Independence remain a moral guide amid global challenges, President Iliana Iotova said in an Independence Day address to US President Donald Trump, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Saturday. The 250th anniversary of US independence is a reason for confide»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump claims that Washington gave Iran a "week off" for the funeral of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei. "We knocked the hell out of Iran. They're dying to settle. They want to settle so badly. We gave them a week off for a funeral beca»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) access to Iranian facilities depends on negotiations between the United States and Iran, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told RIA Novosti. "This access has not been possible so far. But here, I think we need to be aware of the f»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and the US are capable of finding effective solutions to the most complex global and regional problems by building an honest dialogue, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a congratulatory letter on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of independence of the Uni»»»

Washington, United States: A heat wave threatened America's July 4th celebrations, World Cup matches and power grids as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States on Friday. Around 160 million Americans were under either major or extreme heat warnings as the country prepared to mar»»»

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a "Panenka" as they beat A»»»

Washington: America turns 250 on Saturday — a landmark birthday that coincides with a time of deep national division and a president determined to seize the festive center stage. The independence anniversary also comes in the middle of a brutal heatwave that has placed some 160 million Americans un»»»

Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision. Beach, 22, headed to the tournament as number two to seasoned Socceroos shot-st»»»

Lampedusa, Italy: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy’s Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders. The Catholic Church’s first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump ov»»»

FRIA, Guinea: Kazaliou Balde’s parents started worrying about him when as a small child he avoided eye contact and had difficulty communicating. First, the family in the West African nation of Guinea turned to a traditional healer who suggested protective amulets. Then, as the boy dragged himself a»»»

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a "Panenka" as they beat A»»»

Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision. Beach, 22, headed to the tournament as number two to seasoned Socceroos shot-st»»»

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain. 1 of 4 | A rare historic copy of the Declaration of Independence written in Thomas Jefferson's hand is on display at the New York Public Library on July 2, 2019. On July 4,»»»

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