Ras Al Khaimah: In a fresh update, Kerala Police confirmed to Gulf News that they have registered two cases in the death of the Indian expat couple who were found dead at their home in the south Indian state on Saturday. The longtime residents of Ras Al Khaimah were found dead just hours before the»»»

Tunisia's presidency has blamed profiteering networks for the sharp rise in prices, which has become more acute ahead of Eid al-Adha. Tunisians are facing mounting pressure from high sacrificial animal prices this year, despite a rainy season that ended five consecutive years of drought. Markets ar»»»

Despite problems with their transfer from Istanbul, the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, on May 26, where the 2026 European Championships will be held from May 27 to 31. The team's arrival was complicated after Bulgarian aviation authorities refused to approve a»»»

Fire and police officials look at a map of the chemical plant after a leak from a large storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Calif., Saturday. A failing 34,000-gallon tank of methyl methacrylate overheated, but the danger of explosion is over. Photo by Ted Soqui/EPA May 26 (U»»»

Sharjah : In less than a month, Sharjah Municipality has completed and opened Al Khan Park, a new 5,000-square-metre public green space in the Al Khan area, offering residents a fresh recreational destination just in time for Eid Al Adha celebrations. The opening comes in line with the vision and d»»»

Just after taking office, Chile's new far-right President José Antonio Kast pledged to expel more than 300,000 undocumented migrants. Two months into his presidency, the mass departures that many predicted have not happened. The construction of a border wall with Peru, modelled on US President Dona»»»

In another bid to quell the protests that have effectively blockaded the Bolivian capital, President Rodrigo Paz announced that he and his ministers would reduce their salaries by half on May 25. The demonstrations which have seen protestors clash with police are over the high cost of living in the»»»

Palestinians in Gaza facing another grim Eid holiday, which starts Tuesday evening. The livestock sector there has been destroyed by the war, and Israel isn't allowing the import of live animals, making the traditional animal sacrifice nearly impossible. Restrictions on border crossings also mean P»»»

Several Democratic candidates vying for seats in the US Congress have accused their Republican rivals of protecting the wealthy and politically connected associates of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, referring to them as the “Epstein class.” The party has sought to use the controversy as pa»»»

CNN and the BBC should have visited the site of a deadly Ukrainian drone strike on a college dormitory in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) if they say they distrust Moscow’s narrative about the attack, US journalist Rick Sanchez has said. Kiev struck a teacher training college dormitory in »»»

RIYADH: As the Hajj season reaches its peak, the focus for pilgrims shifts from packing to presence, and finding the balance between traveling light and carrying essential medical and practical supplies. “One of the biggest mistakes pilgrims make is overpacking. Most experienced pilgrims recommend »»»

The Ebola outbreak continues in Africa where cases are mounting and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo have been closing their borders in a bid to halt the spread. While people understand the danger the virus presents, moves like this have cut many off from their livelihoods, p»»»

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government sa»»»

Gaël Monfils ended his 19th and final French Open on May 25 before retiring at the end of the season, a career during which he has inspired many players with his style and personality. Monfils was once world number six, at his peak in 2016. The Frenchman has won 13 ATP titles, including three ATP 5»»»

Scientists need your help! French researchers are calling on car drivers to help them measure the decline of insect populations – thanks to an app dubbed "Bugs Matter". The citizen science project was launched in April by France's National Museum of Natural History. It will become the country's fir»»»

Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the hajj. The rituals at the hajj have been a constant for centuries. But technology»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military on Tuesday announced the dismissal of its former top lawyer, months after she resigned amid a scandal involving a leaked video appearing to show soldiers severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. The case, which sparked international outrage as well as protests within Is»»»

Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Mosco»»»

France and the United Kingdom are currently being affected by a heat dome, driving up temperatures in western Europe. Although the phenomenon is common, it is now being exacerbated by climate change. It’s the same mechanism that has been affecting India for weeks, with temperatures exceeding 45°C »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 26: We look at reactions in the Senegalese and French press after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints a new prime minister after firing his former mentor Ousmane Sonko. Also, papers react to Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on the dangers of AI and the need to "disarm»»»

Widely touted as one of the best managers in Premier League history, Pep Guardiola has stepped down from his role at the helm of Manchester City on May 26. After ten glorious years, during which the 55-year-old oversaw 593 games - more than any other in the club's history - fans said goodbye to Gua»»»

Four people, including two children, were killed and five others injured after a train struck a school minibus at a railway crossing in northern Belgium on Tuesday. Authorities described the collision in Buggenhout, near Brussels, as a “horrific accident”, with investigators probing the cause of th»»»

Construction of an illegal residential complex in the Baba Alino area near Varna, on the Black Sea, has been halted, Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev said at a press conference on Tuesday. A joint inspection with police was carried out on Friday after previous attempts by authorities to access the site »»»

ARAFAT: Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaifi, the imam of the Prophet’s Mosque, delivered the Arafat sermon at Namirah Mosque on Tuesday. It was attended by Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan, Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Alsheikh, and President of »»»

Fintech giant Revolut has officially begun the gradual rollout of Hungarian bank account numbers to its customers in Hungary, marking a major step in the company’s local expansion and potentially reshaping how millions of Hungarians use digital banking services. The company announced on LinkedIn on»»»

While company-wide changes and statements are hailing the arrival of artificial intelligence, many workers across several industries saw the potential of the tech as already failing to meet the expectations of these statements. Many businesses of different sizes have been leaning into using AI»»»

In 2025, employment in the European Union’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector reached 3.4 million people, reflecting continued expansion of the industry across the bloc, according to Eurostat data. The figure marks an increase of 5.1 percent compared with 2024, when around 3.2 m»»»

The health ministry said Tuesday that an Israeli strike a day earlier killed at least 11 people, two of them children, as the Israeli military said it had launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure. In a statement, the ministry said that "yesterday's Israeli enemy airstrike on the town of Mashgha»»»

Srinagar: More than 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction halted the famous Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir were rescued safely following a massive multi-agency operation involving the Army, police and disaster response teams. The six-hour-long rescue mission was launched»»»

Dubai: Thrill-seekers from around the world gathered at Cooper’s Hill near the English city of Gloucester for the annual cheese-rolling race, one of the UK’s most unusual sporting traditions. Believed to date back several centuries, the event sees competitors sprint — and often tumble uncontrollabl»»»

The Israeli military for the first time warned residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh to immediately evacuate on Tuesday ahead of expected strikes, while Hezbollah said it confronted Israeli troops in a nearby town. The day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his m»»»

Paris, France: Stellantis, owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands, "will invest more than one billion euros" to produce electric vehicles at a site in eastern France, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. Macron spoke at a meeting of France's so-called "electrification team" at the Elysee Palac»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of HRH Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.»»»

BEIJING - On the third day of his official visit to China, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with HBIS, Bank of China, CNNC and ARIDGE representatives in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss opportunities for cooperation and projects the companies could take part in. "With representatives of HBIS and»»»

An airstrike on the Amal-affiliated Risala Scout Association center in Srifa killed two people on Tuesday, including a paramedic. The Israeli army also struck Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon, including Kafra, Barish, Srifa, Shohour, Dweir, Majdal Selem, Kawthariyet al-Rez, Arnou»»»

Since a ceasefire was reached in April, the Lebanese capital of Beirut has been spared from strikes, except for one strike on its suburbs. But Israel's latest moves have caused fear, urging residents of Dahieh to evacuate once again, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had »»»

Dubai: Dubai is scooping out free ice cream at six public parks this Eid Al Adha, but the timings have been tweaked since the first announcement, so here is what you need to know before you head out. Dubai Public Parks confirmed on social media that on the first day of Eid, ice cream will be handed»»»

Dubai: A meteor disintegrated over the Philippines’ active Mayon volcano on Monday night, producing a bright fireball that state scientists initially believed had struck the volcano’s slopes. The event occurred at 10.33pm local time and was captured on monitoring cameras operated by the Philippine »»»

Dubai: Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's production company Tiger Baby Digital has reportedly been hit by a major data theft case after 66 hard disks containing sensitive film and OTT-related material went missing from their Mumbai office. According to multiple reports, the stolen storage de»»»

Iran's foreign ministry on Tuesday accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire during the past 48 hours in the southern coastal province of Hormozgan, without specifying the incident. "The U.S. terrorist army, continuing its illegal and unjustified actions since the ceasefire ... has»»»

Gold slipped on Tuesday as US strikes in Iran pushed Brent prices higher, stoking inflation worries and clouding the outlook for US interest rates. Spot gold was down 0.7% at $4,537.10 per ounce, as of 1052 GMT. US gold futures for June delivery was unchanged at $4,536.80. "The uncertainty triggere»»»

A Syrian citizen has been detained for up to 72 hours for helping three Moroccan nationals stay in and transit through Bulgaria, the Burgas Regional Prosecution Office said on Tuesday. Investigators found that two of the migrants were transported in the trunk of a car and the third in the passenger»»»

RIYADH: As millions of pilgrims from around the world gather in Makkah for Hajj each year, language barriers often give way to shared rituals, gestures and acts of kindness. People who have spent years serving pilgrims say Hajj creates a unique form of human connection that transcends nationality, »»»

Dubai: An explosion damaged a tanker close to its waterline as it sailed off Oman, a marine monitor said Tuesday, as tensions remained high around the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. "The crew and vessel are safe, although the master reports some bunker fuel has discharged into the sea," UK Maritime Tr»»»

Libya’s Tripoli based Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, affirmed his Ministry’s orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment. His affirmation came during a meeting held with the Mayor of Jadu Municipality, in the presence of members of the Muni»»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP)- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Tunisia called for speeding up the implementation of the national strategy and the action plan on biological diversity, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and...»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s judiciary on Tuesday suspended a presidential body that had ordered the restoration of Internet access after months of near-total blackout since the war with the United States and Israel. The judiciary’s Mizan Online website said the ruling suspending the presidential body followed t»»»