FRANCE 24's Madrid correspondent Sarah Morris reports on what authorities have called a "difficult night" for the firefighters struggling to tackle the spreading wildfires near Madrid and Toledo.»»»

India’s passport now offers visa-free, visa-on-arrival or simplified entry access to 55 destinations, but four countries changed their rules in 2026, making travel more complicated for Indian holidaymakers. With summer travel season underway, many Indians are planning international holidays, family»»»

The strongest pressure on prices in Bulgaria over the past two to two-and-a-half years has come from the services sector, Svilen Kolev, deputy head of the National Statistical Institute (NSI), told Nova TV on Sunday. He said prices for hotels, restaurants and accommodation had risen by between 20% »»»

San Diego: Superhero movie fans will officially return to the world of Wakanda in "Black Panther III," the newest entry in the Marvel film franchise, the studio announced at Comic-Con on Saturday. British actor David Jonsson will play the lead role in the film, due out on December 15, 2028. Known f»»»

Iran and Oman have held several rounds of technical talks on the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on principles and operational mechanisms for ensuring the safe passage of shipping, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said. Speaking to reporters, Esmaeil Baqaei said the discussions made progress and»»»

Baghdad, July 26 (SANA) Iraq’s cabinet has authorized the chief executive of Basra Oil Company to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iraq’s Ministry of Oil and Syria’s Ministry of Energy to develop an oil pipeline linking Iraqi crude production to global export markets through the Med»»»

Iran’s military actions during the 40-day war were aimed at responding to US and Israeli attacks rather than targeting regional states, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Iran newspaper. “I see the will to rebuild trust. We are neighbors and will remain neighbors. We must live togethe»»»

My previous columns looked at the Hungarian property market almost entirely through the buyer’s eyes – how foreign nationals can purchase, where to look, how the process works and what happens on inheritance. This piece is about the other side: the seller’s. The occasion is a natural one – those wh»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Maldives HE Dr Mohamed Muizzu, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Liberia HE Joseph Boakai, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.»»»

‌The main land border crossing ​between Kuwait and Iraq has reopened, Iraq’s state news agency cited the country’s ‌border ‌crossings ​authority ‌as ⁠saying ​on Sunday.The ⁠Abdali border crossing was temporarily closed after a drone attack ⁠on Thursday ‌that caused ‌material ​damage ‌but no casualt»»»

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TEHRAN: Iran’s army warned on Sunday that the Middle East war would widen if the United States chose to press ahead with attacks on the Islamic republic, ahead of the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington. “I believe that if the Americans once again fall for the Zionists’»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior on Sunday denied reports circulating on social media claiming that a terrorist cell had been arrested inside the country, saying the information was unfounded and did not originate from any official source. In a statement, the ministry said it dealt with all mat»»»

The Indian Embassy in Ukraine said it is closely monitoring the situation after the MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the Port of Odesa on July 25, with four Indian nationals on board. In a statement issued on Sunday, the embassy said two of the Indian crew members have been confirmed safe, while informa»»»

Damascus, July 26 (SANA) U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday that Israel’s violations of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement were “unacceptable” and must end, while reaffirming support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “Violations by Israel of the 1974 Disengagement»»»

A van ploughed into crowds at Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others before crashing into a tree. Police and prosecutors on Sunday issued a wanted notice for a 21-year-old identified only as Abdul B, and warned members of the public»»»

TEHRAN: Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border. The latest talks come after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran’s control of t»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a major new bridge under the Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project, bringing motorists closer to relief from one of the city’s busiest traffic bottlenecks. The latest opening is part of a wider road upgrade designed to unta»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf qualifying tournament for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship tipped off at Al Gharafa Sports Hall in Doha yesterday. Organised by the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF), the competition runs until July 30 with five participating teams: Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oma»»»

Colombo: The Qatar national tennis team clinched promotion to Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group IV after edging Kyrgyzstan 2-1 yesterday in the Group IV promotion semi-final in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The victory came after Mubarak Shanan rallied from a set down to defeat Kirill Kistanov 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in th»»»

Damascus, July 26 (SANA) U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday offered his condolences to the families of those killed in a deadly bus crash on the Deir Ezzor–Damascus highway, as well as to the Syrian government and people. “I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victim»»»

Damascus, July 26 (SANA) Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Damascus expressed the kingdom’s condolences on Sunday following a deadly bus crash on the Deir Ezzor–Damascus highway that killed 35 people and injured 30 others.In a statement, the embassy conveyed Saudi Arabia’s sympathies to Syria over the acci»»»

On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman ordered desegregation of the U.S. military. 1 of 5 | Graduating midshipmen arrive for the graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. on May 26, 2017. On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman ordered desegregation »»»

Doha, Qatar: Reigning Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd are undergoing an intensive pre-season camp in Austria, where midfielder Claudinho says the squad has embraced new head coach Razvan Lucescu's ideas from the very start. “Training has been very good. We are working very hard and also unders»»»

Dubai: A new villain takes over Metropolis. Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has a new resident, and he's not one of the good guys. Kryptonite Collider, the park's newest thrill ride, officially opened to the public today, marking the first permanent new attraction the park has added since »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the winner of the QR1m grand prize in the June 2026 draw for its ‘Joud’ savings account. Abdullah Hamad Al-Mesaifri Retail Branches Manager at QIIB presented the QR1m cheque to the winner, Enas Jamal A S Nasser during a ceremony held at the Bank’s headquarters on Gra»»»

Tehran: Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border. The latest talks come after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran's control of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: In recent years, the US dollar has faced mounting pressure from structural headwinds, including an overvalued real exchange rate, persistent fiscal and trade deficits, and the gradual diversification of international reserves by central banks. These factors have led many analysts to qu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Portuguese Industrial Association – Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AIP–CCI), aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two organizations, promoting business development, encouraging investment in Qatar a»»»

Researchers from St. Petersburg University found that semiconductors can cool themselves by converting heat into light. Overheating is a perpetual headache in modern electronics. The more powerful the chip, laser, or optical sensor, the harder it is to dissipate excess heatScientists used a quantum»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs organised educational field visits for 35 students participating in its 2026 Summer Training Programme, “The Professional Generation” (Al-Jeel Al-Mihani), taking them to the Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab Mosque and Hamad Port as part of effort»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI), in collaboration with Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, successfully conducted an immersive five-day summer workshop on Visual Scoring and Sound Design, empowering young creatives to explore innovative approaches to audio-visual creation. Held recently a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector witnessed growth in June this year as total value of transactions reached QR1.692bn through 541 registered deals. The data issued by the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice revealed that the real estate market index for June shows D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched a month-long awareness campaign aimed at increasing public awareness of blood cancers and highlighting the importance of early detection, which plays a vital role in improving treatment outcomes and quality of life. The Society noted that recent »»»

Doha, Qatar: Building on its ongoing efforts to strengthen behavioural awareness across the community, Daam Behavioral Healthcare Center has highlighted the success of its latest digital awareness campaign featuring a series of educational videos designed to promote positive and sustainable behavio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Liberia HE Joseph Boakai, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.»»»

Bulgaria's parliament approved the deployment of up to eight US KC-135 tanker aircraft and 250 service members at the Bezmer air base near Yambol on July 22, voting 135 to 13 with two abstentions. The planes, needed for refueling in Middle East operations (as Western media likes to call the f'n US-»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has highlighted the importance of its recently introduced Digital Citizenship courses in equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly, as part of the country’s broader»»»

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Sunday celebrated the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after a 37-day youth-led agitation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, calling it a victory for students. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - s»»»

Oscar-nominated Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova will join the Ministry of Tourism’s campaign to promote Bulgaria internationally, taking part in the initiative free of charge as an ambassador for the country’s tourism. During a meeting with Tourism Minister Dr. Ilin Dimitrov, Bakalova accepted the»»»

Egypt’s North Coast is entering a new phase of development in which tourism, urban expansion, and private-sector innovation are increasingly tied together. Rather than being shaped by isolated projects or seasonal activity, the region is evolving into a more integrated investment landscape where Ne»»»

Arab Finance: As Egypt accelerates its industrialization agenda and intensifies efforts to expand non-oil exports, the ready-made garments (RMG) sector has emerged as one of the country's fastest-growing manufacturing industries and a key source of foreign currency earnings. Benefiting from strateg»»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid held talks with a delegation from DP World to explore leveraging the logistics group's commercial capabilities to expand Egypt's access to international markets, particularly African markets, as per a statement. During the meeting»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Maldives HE Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Dubai: Ask any adult to sit a competitive exam today, and most would struggle. Now imagine sitting it twice, months apart, with a war breaking out in between. That is what nearly 1,900 students across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi went through this year, after India’s National Eligibility cum Entran»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) has addressed common misconceptions surrounding the application of the excise tax on sweetened drinks, emphasising that the levy is applied selectively based on sugar content and product type rather than across all sugary products. In an official social »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its General Directorate of Endowments, participated virtually in the 2026 Gulf meeting dedicated to the exchange of research and practical experiences in the field of endowments (waqf), reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to strength»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has called on the public to take greater caution when dealing with electronic links as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and protect individuals from cybercrime. In a public awareness message, the ministry advised people to ver»»»