Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in. Doctors and displaced families in Gaza say the highly contagious disease has surge»»»

Kyrgyzstan will host Alykul Fest 2026 International Poetry Festival and a poetry competition dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence, the 100th anniversary of Chui region, and the 45th anniversary of the Alykul Osmonov Literary Association. According to the Ministry of Cultu»»»

The Delhi Police have intensified their investigation into the violence that erupted in central Delhi during the protest initiated by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and officials are relying extensively on video evidence to identify those involved in the unrest. Investigators are examining more »»»

Fresh tanker attacks, Iranian claims of strikes on US military facilities in the region and continued disruptions show the Hormuz crisis is far from over. The conflict between the United States and Iran showed no signs of easing on Tuesday, as both sides exchanged fresh attacks that heightened tens»»»

Ulan Dzhabuev has been appointed Acting Director of the Bishkek Electric Grid company, a branch of National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan OJSC. The order was signed by Ilgiz Sydygaliev, CEO of the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan OJSC. Ulan Dzhabuev previously served as head of the Bishkek »»»

Summer means more time in the water, and a few simple safety rules can make all the difference. As UAE families head to pools, beaches and residential swimming areas during the summer months, experts are urging parents and caregivers to rethink what water safety really means. It is not just about w»»»

The Prime Minister on Monday addressed parliament before the day's agenda, identifying unconditional love of country as an essential requirement for the next presidential candidate. Péter Magyar said of the presidential election that “we are starting with a clean slate — we are not bound by previou»»»

An extreme street sports festival, organized by the Extreme Sports Federation, was held in Bishkek over the weekend, the press service of the City Hall reported. Athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia participated in the festival. On July 18, BMX, scootering, and parkour compe»»»

Kyrgyzstan ranks 145th out of 224 countries and territories in the global ranking by prison population rate. According to the study, there are 112 inmates per 100,000 people in the country. The ranking was compiled by the Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (ICPR) at Birkbeck, University »»»

Dubai: Motorists are facing slow-moving traffic across several major roads in Dubai and Sharjah during Tuesday's morning rush hour, according to real-time Google Maps data. Traffic is building on Al Ittihad Road heading towards Dubai near Al Mulla Plaza, while delays are also affecting Sheikh Moham»»»

The Public Prosecution of Oman has issued a warning against the misuse of digital technology and social media, reminding the public that sharing private images, videos, conversations or personal information without consent can lead to criminal prosecution. In a social media advisory, the authority »»»

An investment agreement was signed at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic between the Cabinet of Ministers and Central Asia Energy LLC regarding the construction and operation of an innovative oil refinery in Kochkor-Ata, Jalal-Abad region. According to the Ministry of Econo»»»

Heavy rainfall in Chile has killed at least 10 people and destroyed or severely damaged over 1,000 homes, officials said Monday, as the government declared a state of emergency. Since last week, rain has lashed the typically arid northern regions of Coquimbo and Atacama, where such intense levels o»»»

The Lebanese army began assuming security responsibilities in three southern villages on Monday under a US-backed pilot initiative, the State Department said. Operations in Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya mark the first implementation of a framework aimed at enabling a phased Israeli withdrawal»»»

Air France has temporarily suspended flights to Dubai and Riyadh and extended its service suspension to Beirut amid the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. The airline said the decision was linked to regional hostilities and airspace restrictions affecting operations across the region. G»»»

RIYADH: The UN said on Monday that renewed threats against Saudi Arabia and freedom of navigation were very concerning and called for immediate de-escalation. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters: “We reiterate that Security Council resolution 27»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50 percent tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further frayin»»»

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: At least 27 people died after a ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said Monday, as the small South American nation mourned the tragedy. Sixty-nine people aboard the MV Barima have been rescued since the vessel flipped over on Saturday night, Phi»»»

The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students, adding to the barrage of federal inquiries the Trump administration has opened in its battle against the Ivy League school. Justice Department officia»»»

CHICAGO: In Middle East politics, peace is made not between friends but between enemies, suggesting the harshest foes have a better chance to achieve peace than those who claim to be friends. That pattern has shaped some of the region’s most consequential breakthroughs, from the 1979 Egypt-Israel p»»»

SYDNEY: A top lawmaker from Australia’s far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was grilled on live TV. Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was being interviewed on national broadcaster ABC on Monday night when he interrupted the one-on-one»»»

Summer means more time in the water, and a few simple safety rules can make all the difference. As UAE families head to pools, beaches and residential swimming areas during the summer months, experts are urging parents and caregivers to rethink what water safety really means. It is not just about w»»»

Qatar's Ministry of Transport (MOT) has announced the immediate resumption of maritime navigation activities for all types of vessels and ships within a marine range of nearly seven nautical miles. According to the ministry, the decision applies to waters stretching from Lusail City, including its »»»

The Iranian army said early Tuesday it had targeted a US base in Kuwait with missiles, as President Masoud Pezeshkian said the conflict had morphed into a "full-scale war". "The army's ground forces targeted the HIMARS missile systems of the US terrorist army stationed at the Arifjan base in Kuwait»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has strongly rejected accusations by Yemen’s Houthi movement that it is blockading the Yemeni people and imposing restrictions on maritime navigation, emphasizing that such claims are false and that it will take all necessary measures to safeguard its vessels in accordance with »»»

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left. He immediately got to work after replacing Keir Starmer in Downing Street, holding separate calls»»»

Dubai: Temperatures are expected to fall across parts of the UAE on Tuesday as cloudier conditions and strengthening winds bring periods of blowing dust, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern areas, while light to moderate»»»

After weeks of fragile calm, the United States and Iran are once again engaged in direct military confrontation. Tehran has responded to US attacks along Iran’s southern coast by launching fresh strikes across the Gulf. Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman were among the countries affected, with Iran de»»»

Traders work Monday on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in New York City. Oil prices fluctuated in response to the latest bout of military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran. Later Monday, the United States attacked Iranian sites for the 10th day in a row. Photo by John Ange»»»

Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington remains willing to pursue a diplomatic solution with Iran, but insisted any path toward de-escalation depends on Tehran ending its attacks on international shipping and complying with its commitments. "Their behaviour has to change in o»»»

Washington on Monday condemned what it called "dangerous and aggressive" action by China, whose personnel are accused of injuring a Filipino sailor at a shoal in the disputed South China Sea. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here"The United States conde»»»

RIYADH: Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held several phone calls with regional ministers. He had a phone conversation with Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Exp»»»

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Robbie Knock, Lead Commentator and sports journalist. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered not only for Spain's triumph on the pitch but also for the way football became enmeshed in politics, entertainment, institutional scrutiny, and the closing chapter of on»»»

The fighting between the US and Iran showed no signs of easing early on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). After completing its 9th consecutive night of strikes, US forces launched a 10th straight night of operations late Monday (4pm ET, 1am Gulf Standard time on Tuesday, July 21), expanding their campaign t»»»

The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River, connecting the United States to Canada, is shown in 2024. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders mandating new 50% tariffs against some Canadian imports. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo July 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump s»»»

A federal ‌judge in San Francisco on Monday signed off on artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s landmark $1.5 billion settlement of a class action ​lawsuit brought by a group of authors who accused it of misusing their books to train its AI chatbot Claude. US District Judge Araceli Martinez-O»»»

NEW YORK: A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court. Twelve states, led by California, sued to block Paramount’s pending b»»»

LONDON: British prosecutors said Monday they had charged a 28-year-old UK man, Joshua Kerry, with the murder of veteran right-wing former MP Ann Widdecombe, as police probed a potential “political or terrorist connection.” “We have decided to prosecute Joshua Kerry for murder following a police inv»»»

MONTREAL, Canada: With nearly 1,000 active fires and an area as large as Belgium already burned, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country is facing one of the “most intense” wildfire seasons in its history. Barely halfway through the summer, virtually all Canadian provinces and territor»»»

NAIROBI, Kenya: Kenyan activists on Monday accused authorities of violating a court order from last month halting the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center after reports surfaced that Americans were being quarantined in the country. The center was meant to take in and quarantine »»»

In the days since Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, Iran's ruling establishment has descended into its deepest internal crisis since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. A bitter power struggle has erupted in public, amid what is supposed to be a tightly-controlled political system -- and during the fun»»»

Andrew Tate, right, accompanied by his brother Tristan, speaks with TV reporters in March 2025 in Bucharest, Romania. The Tate brothers appeared Monday in a federal court in Miami as part of an extradition hearing to the United Kingdom, where they also face many charges. File photo by Robert Ghemen»»»

Hamas on Monday named Khalil al-Hayya, one of the founding members of the Palestinian militant group, as its new leader. Hayya is seen as a respected and pragmatic Hamas veteran “who doesn’t get carried away easily”. Last year, he survived an Israeli attack in Doha targeting the Hamas leadership wh»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Monday met with US Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the United States of America in Doha Mo Barghouty on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the US Charge d’Aff»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth has launched a trainer development programme aimed at boosting national expertise, improving the quality of training and preparing qualified trainers in line with international professional standards. The initiative, which runs until July 23, forms part»»»

QNA Doha The six permanent committees of the Shura Council play an important and pivotal role in the Council’s exercise of its legislative and oversight powers. This includes studying draft laws and proposals considering proposals with interest following up on topics referred to it by the Council, »»»

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, inaugurated the Hamad Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi Mosque in the Al Dhakhira area, as part of its ongoing plan to expand the construction of mosques and provide their services to »»»

Tribune News Network Damascus Qatar Charity has launched the implementation of more than 830 specialised surgeries in the Syrian Arab Republic under its global ‘Defaa Balaa’ campaign, which was launched on the 27th night of the blessed month of Ramadan. The initiative is being carried out in cooper»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Pakistani Community Culinary Diplomacy Forum recently hosted a traditional farewell breakfast in honour of the outgoing ambassadors of Türkiye and Kazakhstan, bringing together members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of Pakistani community forums and distinguished gue»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Prominent Urdu literary figures, poets, writers and literature enthusiasts in Qatar gathered on Saturday to pay heartfelt tribute to the late Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani during a solemn condolence meeting held in his honour. The gathering reflecte»»»