Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi announces Friday in a Tokyo press conference that the death sentence of death-row inmate Sunao Takami had been carried out. Sunao Takami, a 58-year-old death-row inmate who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack at a pachinko parlor in Os»»»

Dubai: Long before Michelangelo “Mico” McIver sat behind a drum kit, he was making music out of almost anything he could find. He would tap on pots, pillows, tables, and other household objects to create his own rhythms. Born and raised in Dubai, the British-Filipino seven-year-old seemed to find a»»»

El Nino is gathering strength across the tropical Pacific, raising fears of an extraordinary period of extreme weather that could bring drought to some parts of the world, torrential rain to others and push global temperatures to new highs. Scientists say the 2026 event could become one of the stro»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport is preparing to handle about 3.7 million passengers during a peak travel period as residents return from summer holidays. Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Airports, told the newspaper that average daily passenger traffic is expected to reach about »»»

Washington has extended until September 19 the deadline for Russian oil giant Lukoil to complete the sale of its foreign assets, giving potential buyers additional time to finalize transactions. The extension was announced by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Und»»»

The output of Unit 5 at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is being reduced by about 120 megawatts because of the critically low level of the Danube River. The measure has been introduced as a precaution to ensure the safe operation of the power unit amid an ongoing and unprecedented decline i»»»

DUBAI: Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo has left Al-Hilal to join FC Barcelona on three-year-deal, the La Liga giants’ official social media accounts reported on Thursday evening. The Riyadh club terminated the 32-year-old’s contract, allowing him to join the Catalan club on a free transfer. Al-Hil»»»

WESTFIELD: Majesticks Golf Club set the pace on both the team and individual leaderboards in Round 1 of the LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 Championships. Their best round since 2022 puts them in prime position to take the team’s first LIV Golf victory in the 2026 season finale at The Club at Chatham Hi»»»

DUBAI: Iranian ​parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said ‌Iran ‌must ​plan ‌to ⁠overcome ​the “unjust sanctions,” ⁠after US Treasury Secretary ⁠Scott ‌Bessent announced ‌what ​he described ‌as ‌the toughest sanctions ‌ever imposed on Iran, according ⁠to ⁠Qalibaf’s channel on Telegram. The US »»»

WASHINGTON: US First Lady Melania Trump poked fun Thursday at media speculation over her month away from the public eye and scrutiny over one of President Donald Trump’s close aides. “Good afternoon. I heard you missed me. Here I am,” Melania said with a chuckle as she opened an event in the White »»»

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Homs, Aug. 21 (SANA) Homs Governorate launched the Al-Naser Boulevard project in the city center, an integrated urban and investment development aimed at supporting construction and economic recovery. The launch was attended by Secretary-General of the Presidency Abdulrahman al-A’ma, Homs Governor »»»

DDB Romania has signed a new partnership with Tymbark, part of the Maspex Group, following a strategic pitch held at the beginning of this year. The partnership opens a new chapter in the brand’s digital communication, with a focus on developing its TikTok channel and promoting the Tymbark mascots »»»

Dubai: Travellers passing through Dubai International Airport this August can expect complimentary refreshments and treats, live music, personalised welcome signs and interactive activities as Dubai Airports rolls out a series of new experiences across Terminal 3. Get updated faster and for FREE: D»»»

Dubai: Maharashtra’s food safety drive is reaching school canteens, with schools in Mumbai removing fried snacks and aerated drinks and promoting healthier food choices for children. Schools run by the Archdiocesan Board of Education (ABE) have removed vada pav and samosas from their menus. They ha»»»

Dubai: Travellers from the UAE will have a new direct option to southern Poland from December, with Air Arabia launching four weekly non-stop flights between Sharjah and Katowice. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe new service will begin on Decemb»»»

The Minister of Justice, Nikolay Naydenov, and the Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva are starting work on a new bill on children's justice, the two institutions announced on Friday. The bill aims to pave the way for a comprehensive reform of the legislation on antisocial behaviors of minors and juvenile»»»

The United States announced new sanctions Thursday against an alleged Hezbollah financing network, while highlighting the Lebanese armed group's close ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Hezbollah's legal designation as a terrorist organization has been amended to note that it operates in "service»»»

Doha: Brazil powered past Mexico in an impressive all-around display yesterday as France, India, Pakistan and Bulgaria also won in straight sets on Day 2 of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar, extending the run of sweeps to 10 matches. Brazil backed up that headlin»»»

Doha: Qatar won 20 medals, including four gold, two silver and 14 bronze, at the West Asian Table Tennis Championships in Amman, Jordan. Abdulaziz Nasser Abdullah, Mohammed Abdulwahab and Abdullah Abdulwahab, Ahmed Al-Qarni and Rawad Al-Nasser, and the under-19 men’s team secured Qatar’s gold medal»»»

Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF – Hashd Shaabi) Chief Faleh Al-Fayyad said Thursday that Iraq is entering a new phase of political and security stability following the withdrawal of US forces, stressing that the issue of weapons regulation must be addressed without military action. “The dep»»»

Tickets for events of the VI World Nomad Games, which will take place from September 1 to 6, can be purchased online, while offline ticket sales will begin on August 27. To purchase an e-ticket, visit the official website of the National Electronic Ticketing System nebs.gov.kg, register, select an »»»

Russia is ready to listen to any reasonable proposals for ending the conflict in Ukraine, provided they reflect the realities "on the ground," Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said. "We will entertain any sensible ideas that align with the president's stated goals and the actual situation on »»»

ReshUCube-4, a nanosatellite under development at Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology together with the Keldysh Research Center, will put advanced green propellant technology through its paces in space. Launch is planned for late 2027, project leader Dmitry Zuev tells Sput»»»

On Aug. 21, 2020, actor Lori Loughlin was sentenced to two months in federal prison and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, received five months for taking part in a college admissions scam. 1 of 8 | Lori Loughlin (L) and husband Mossimo Giannulli exit the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Cour»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gabriel Pereira’s first-half strike gave Al Rayyan a winning start as the Qatar Stars League season got underway, with the former champions edging debutants Lusail SC 1-0 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. Qatar SC and Al Wakrah shared a 2-2 draw in the first match on the opening day »»»

A small plane slammed into a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at an airport near Carlisle, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two state troopers in a violent collision that is now under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Newly-released video shows the moment t»»»

Film Master media Distribution LLC, a major force in independent theatrical film distribution, is bringing the magical animated adventure LUMIVIA to cinemas across the Middle East from 20 August 2026. From its Dubai base, Film Master LLC has grown into a powerhouse in the region’s theatrical distri»»»

A national commemoration of the 149th anniversary of the three-day Battle of Shipka will begin on Friday evening with a concert by the ensemble of the Bulgarian Armed Forces in Gabrovo, said the regional administration, which organizes the anniversary events. In a specially designated area, visitor»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the procedure for applying the conditional VAT assessment regime to imported goods. The changes were made to Resolution No. 93 of February 22, 2022, as part of a law aimed at reducing the tax burden on individuals and businesses. The rules also cla»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Eight people have been arrested in connection with a failed attempt to carry out an attack on a defense enterprise in the Moscow Region using 15 FPV drones, as part of a plan orchestrated by Ukraine, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday. In June 2026, the FSB»»»

Hungary is set to endure its hottest day of the week on Friday, with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C, while severe thunderstorms and torrential rain could hit several parts of the country. According to HungaroMet, temperatures will climb to between 31°C and 38°C during the hottest hours of F»»»

Dubai: More than eight in ten homes scheduled for completion in Dubai this year have already been sold, with villas recording a 95% absorption rate and several residential areas reaching 100%, according to a new market analysis from fäm Properties. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

Dubai: Around 70% of tenants at Dubai’s well-known Toyota building on Sheikh Zayed Road have already moved out, according to the building management, which said residents were not asked to vacate and were leaving following the disruption to electricity supply. Get updated faster and for FREE: Downl»»»

Doha: The price of gold in the Qatari market increased by 2.75% during the current week to reach $4497.89 per ounce today, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB). The data showed that the price of gold rose from $4377.3042 per ounce recorded on Sunday. It also indicated that other pr»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index closed this week down 3.38 percent, losing 338.27 points to reach 9,682 points compared with last week’s close. The decline was driven by negative performances across all sectors, led by the telecommunications sector, which fell by around 4.61 percent, fol»»»

Singapore, Aug. 21 (SANA) Oil prices edged lower Friday but remained on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as the U.S.-Iran war continued to disrupt Middle East supplies, Reuters reported. Brent crude futures fell 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $93.55 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WT»»»

On the celebration of the founding of the state, we commemorate the recognition that a country's future is shaped not only by its leaders but also by strong, lasting institutions, the President of the Republic said in his ceremonial address on Thursday evening. Speaking at length about public media»»»

MIAMI (AP): The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya. A helicopter crashed Wednesday morning while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in S»»»

Dubai: DP World has moved 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent units across the GCC by road and rail since March, giving businesses additional ways to move goods through the region during disruption to shipping routes. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) yesterday reported a comprehensive overview of Qatar’s monetary and institutional developments, highlighting key achievements that strengthened the financial sector’s overall resilience and inclusiveness. In its 2025 Annual Report, the central bank reported that f»»»

Cairo: Their Excellencies Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade H E Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh and Egyptian Minister of Finance H E Ahmed Kouchouk said relations between their country and the Qatar have opened new horizons for bilateral cooperation, paving the way for long-term investments»»»

Less than 55,000 job applications have been recorded abroad since January to the present day, representing only 0.6% of all applications made this year, according to data released by a recruiting platform on Thursday. Compared to last year, the candidates' efforts to find jobs abroad dropped by 33%»»»

In June 2026, compared with May 2026, seasonally adjusted production in construction decreased by 1.3% in the euro area and by 1.0% in the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In June 2026, compared with June 2025, production in construction »»»

Romania's trade exchanges with the United States exceeded USD 7.8 billion in 2025, continuing the upward trend of recent years, the Romanian Embassy in Washington said on Thursday in a Facebook post.The Embassy noted that Romanian exports to the U.S. reached USD 5 billion, compared with USD 3.4 bil»»»

The volume of construction works increased by 13.9% in unadjusted terms and by 11.7% when adjusted for the number of working days and seasonality in the first six months of this year compared with the same period last year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics on Thurs»»»

The price of gold rose by 7.7% in a single week?marking its strongest week-on-week performance since March 2020?to over $4,400 per troy ounce, following months of significant market pressure, according to a specialized analysis released on Thursday.This represents an increase of approximately 9.7% »»»

Romania is in a paradoxical position, with public debt as a share of GDP still below the European average and Hungary's level, but paying one of the region's highest financing costs because of the pace of indebtedness and perceptions of political and fiscal risk, financial consultant Adrian Negresc»»»

The Ministry of Finance will support a version of the public-sector pay law that simultaneously meets three conditions: it is fair to employees, can be fully funded without jeopardising fiscal consolidation, and genuinely fulfils the milestone Romania has undertaken under the National Recovery and »»»

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) attended the meeting at Cotroceni Palace out of respect for Romanians and the Presidential Administration, party leader Sorin Grindeanu announced on Thursday, stressing that the Social Democrats will support only a pay law that is "clear" and "based on fairness," u»»»