United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk was re-elected to a second term Friday, though the United States voted against it. The vote ignited a spat between the United States and France, which resulted in the U.S. delegation walking out of a meeting of the U.N. Security Council »»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met on Tuesday with Chinese Ambassador to Syria Shi Hongwei to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across various economic and industrial sectors in service of mutual interests and to support development and investme»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Syria, Mohamed el-Feki, to discuss ways to strengthen communication and coordination between the two countries. The meeting review»»»

Peru's outgoing foreign minister, Carlos Pareja Rios (C), waves ahead of official ceremonies marking the transfer of power and inauguration of President-elect Keiko Fujimori in Lima, Peru, on Tuesday. Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA July 28 (UPI) -- After 15 years of failed attempts and four presidentia»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

NICOSIA: UN chief Antonio Guterres said he held “very constructive” separate meetings with rival Cypriot leaders on Tuesday, ahead of trilateral meetings to weigh the prospect of fresh negotiations nine years after the peace process collapsed. With less than six months until the end of his term in »»»

1 of 2 | Journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci written in January 2020 say Wuhan, China was not the source of the COVID-19 virus but may have amplified it. File Pool photo by Greg Nash/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- Journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci written in January 2020 say Wuhan, Ch»»»

LONDON: The Jordanian Air Force intercepted and shot down a drone that breached the country’s airspace early Tuesday, as the conflict between Iran and the US has entered its sixth month. The Jordanian Armed Forces detected and shot down the drone in the eastern desert inside Jordanian territory, wh»»»

Rome: Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. "Today we have a new coach and a new technical director," Malago said a»»»

ROME: Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. “Today we have a new coach and a new technical director,” Malago said a»»»

Dubai: Three people were killed and 12 others injured after a heavy goods truck collided with three vehicles before overturning on top of them near the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel in Egypt's Suez governorate on Monday evening, Egyptian media reported. The crash occurred on the road east of the tunnel when t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued today QR 2 billion in government bonds on behalf of the Ministry of Finance. In a statement, QCB said the bonds were issued across different maturities as follows: QR 1 billion (tap issuance) maturing on Sep. 3, 2028, with a yield of 4.55%, and QR 1 bill»»»

Speaking at a roundtable organized by Democratic Bulgaria and dedicated to road safety, risk assessment, and effective management of public resources, here on Tuesday, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said that his Ministry has taken steps regarding traffic barriers. He reported that the Gener»»»

For lovers of the brew looking to go beyond their daily latte, Hjeen Roasters and Cafe in Riyadh offers an experience that celebrates the craft behind every cup. Founded in Saudi Arabia in 2016, the specialty brand sources beans from coffee-growing regions around the world and roasts them locally t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced new amendments to its player registration regulations for the 2026-27 season. QFA said in a circular today that it has abolished the provision that previously allowed clubs to register an additional talented player if a member of the Q»»»

Rome: Inch by inch, the high-pressure jet erased the huge, gaudy tag -- the second time in two weeks that Valerio Tuveri has sandblasted clean the wall of a historic park in Rome. Wearing a full white overall, headphones over his ears and a work mask protecting his face, Tuveri and his helper patie»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) Economy and Industry Minister Nidal Al-Shaar met Egyptian Chargé d’Affaires Mohamed el-Feki in Damascus to discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation, expand investment and deepen partnerships between the two countries, the ministry said. The Ministry of Econ»»»

Paris, France: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to ta»»»

Chip exports shift toward Taiwan as automakers expand U.S. production and increase hybrid shipments An engineer walks inside a laboratory of Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute at a Science park in Hsinchu county, Taiwan. Photo by RITCHIE B. TONGO/ EPA July 27 (Asia Today) -- Growing artificial»»»

Arab Finance: General Motors Egypt welcomed the Egyptian government’s announcement that the country will accept U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Standards (FMVSS), according to a press release. During a visit to GM Egypt’s manufacturing plant at 6th of October City, Egyptian government senior officials c»»»

There was a time when holidays began the moment we stepped out of our front door. The destination mattered, of course, but the journey held equal magic. We wandered into unfamiliar streets with curiosity rather than Google Maps, stumbled upon quaint cafes without consulting ratings, and discovered »»»

A lull in direct US-Iran hostilities continued on Tuesday as diplomatic activity gathered pace across the region. Oman has proposed a new mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington confirmed a fresh round of Israel-Lebanon talks aimed at preventing renewed fighting along the bord»»»

The Rossiya Segodnya media group and the Xinhua News Agency inaugurated the the SCO Expert Forum in Bishkek as part of the Kyrgyz Republic’s presidency of the Organization. The event convened heads of leading analytical centers and representatives of academic circles from member states, observer st»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

* Stock includes shopping centers, retail parks, outlet centers, and hypermarkets with galleries, with a leasable area of at least 5,000 sq m. Source: iO Partners, Q2 2026. NEPI Rockcastle currently has under development the expansion of Promenada Mall Bucharest by 55,400 sq m (including office spa»»»

Romanian travellers are becoming less interested in standard packages and exhaustive sightseeing lists, and more focused on journeys that match their interests, pace, and personal circumstances. This shift is already visible in Free Spirit Travel’s portfolio, where fully personalised holidays now a»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said on Tuesday he expected Serbian firefighters to set off for Spain to provide assistance with fighting massive wildfires in the country. "We have offered assistance to France and Spain, and Spain has accepted a helicopter and a groun»»»

The Esports Foundation (EF) and Lenovo today announced an expanded partnership, with Lenovo becoming a Global Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) and powering the world’s largest esports event with its high-performance Legion gaming devices. The EWC 2026 will be bringing the world’s largest»»»

Egypt ranked first in Africa for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fourth consecutive year, recording inflows of $15.5 billion, while also placing second among Arab countries, reflecting investors’ confidence in the Egyptian economy and the country’s economic reform program, Minist»»»

Riyadh: From playing football with boys in schoolyards to pursuing her dream of leading Saudi Arabia to its first FIFA Women’s World Cup, Seba Tawfiq has emerged as one of the faces of a generation transforming women’s football in the Kingdom. A professional footballer whose journey has mirrored th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have discovered a genetic molecule that could provide new approaches to treating certain types of breast cancer. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. The discovery is the result of a multi-year collaborative effort l»»»

Years ago, gaming was considered a relatively unknown pastime but today it is a multimillion-dollar industry for professionals with its own Esports World Cup. This year the tournament has prize money of over SR280 million ($75 million), drawing more than 2,000 players from over 100 countries, and a»»»

Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean said legislation adopted by the upper house on Monday as part of the outstanding package of laws required under Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) would help secure more than EUR 3 billion in EU funding."The Senate today adopted, during »»»

Food-related health warnings have become increasingly frequent in recent years, to the point where maintaining a diet free of contaminants can seem almost impossible. So what’s the best way to limit your exposure, and will there ever be a way to fully remove these harmful pollutants from our blood?»»»

Authorities warned the return of scorching temperatures this week could fuel the continent's worst fires in living memory, with a massive blaze still threatening Bordeaux even as firefighters began gaining ground elsewhere. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said one forest fire in southwes»»»

The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic kept the discount rate at 12 percent. The decision took effect today, July 28. «Global economic trends against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East continue to impact inflation in the Kyrgyz Republic. Price fluctuations in global food»»»

It started as an internet joke. Then it became a movement. When the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) first appeared on social media as a satirical political experiment, few expected it to evolve into a youth-led campaign demanding answers from the government. But as thousands of students gathered at Del»»»

Dubai: Gold prices fell on Tuesday morning, giving buyers lower per-gram rates after the 24-karat variety started the week close to Dh500. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»

LEGE-CAP FERRET, France: French President Emmanuel Macron urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time but vowing, “We will win this battle together.” On a visit to a coordination center for the massive fir»»»

For years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the subject of a great power competition in technology, but midway through 2026, AI is increasingly a key arena for great power competition in contemporary geopolitics, too. When the US-led ‘unipolar’ order of the post-Cold War era gradually gave way»»»

Chinese investment announcements in African countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) rose 254% year on year to a record $33.5bn in the first half of 2026, making the continent the largest regional destination for investment under the programme. The increase lifted the total to »»»

Dubai: After months of conflict, disruption to Gulf shipping and repeated threats to regional energy infrastructure, the Middle East has entered a fragile diplomatic pause. While no major US airstrikes have been reported against Iran in recent days, regional tensions remain high and security author»»»

Fidesz and KDNP walked out of parliament's Monday session and are calling for an extraordinary meeting of the House Committee. The opposition parties left the chamber after, following Prime Minister Péter Magyar's speech on Monday, Balázs Hankó (Fidesz) rose to speak on grounds of personal interest»»»

The government is continuously working to fulfil Tisza's commitments and to create a genuinely functioning and humane Hungary, guided throughout by the aim of ensuring the everyday safety, livelihoods and dignity of Hungarians — said Prime Minister Péter Magyar at Monday's session of the National A»»»

Tuesday morning commuters travelling from Sharjah to Dubai are facing heavy traffic, with delays reported on major routes including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Al Ittihad Street (E11), Al Qusais and Deira corridors. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply»»»

Flyfi, the Dubai-based privacy-first online travel agency, today announced dedicated premium hotel packages for the global cryptocurrency and blockchain conference calendar, allowing attendees to book and pay for accommodation entirely in cryptocurrency — with no account creation and no tracking. T»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see another day of unstable summer weather today, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting rainfall over eastern and some inland areas as convective clouds spread beyond the mountains, accompanied by fresh to strong winds and blowing dust. The NCM said»»»

After months of war, disruption to Gulf shipping and repeated threats against regional energy infrastructure, the Middle East has entered a fragile diplomatic pause. While no major US airstrikes have been launched against Iran in recent days, the crisis remains far from over. Get updated faster and»»»

Somali pirates who seized the chemical tanker M/T Asana in the Gulf of Aden are holding the vessel and its crew hostage at anchorage in Somalia, security officials said Monday. The Tanzanian-flagged ship, hijacked on July 16, is located near the northeastern fishing town of Jifle, two local securit»»»