Dubai: The Philippines has formally lodged a diplomatic protest against China's state-owned newspaper China Daily over an AI-generated video and editorial cartoons that Manila says contain “demeaning, dehumanising, and racist depictions of Filipinos.” The protest has come amid a video published on »»»

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has intensified over control of the Strait of Hormuz, but hopes for a possible diplomatic solution have shown stubborn signs of life. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry on Thursday rejected suggestions that Islamabad had abandoned efforts to bring Washington and Tehran b»»»

The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, electrical equipment and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the Stra»»»

Dubai Police have taken action against a reckless driver who removed his vehicle’s licence plates in an attempt to evade smart traffic monitoring systems. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a social media post sharing video footage of the incident»»»

The brick-and-mortar travel agency caters to the needs of a diverse range of travelers. TUI consultants can assist both those seeking affordable last-minute vacations to destinations served by charter flights and those interested in vacations to exotic destinations, with additional benefits tailore»»»

Dubai: Many UAE travellers are still going ahead with their summer holidays, but many are changing how they book. A vast majority of travellers, at least 70 per cent according to one travel agent, who have pre-booked their tickets and hotel bookings for the holidays are going ahead with their trave»»»

GENEVA/NAIROBI: Seven American aid workers who had been in Congo to fight the Ebola outbreak are quarantining at an isolation facility in Kenya after the US government introduced new travel restrictions, the head of a US charity employing them told Reuters. The aid workers are the first people to q»»»

RIYADH: Uber Technologies has acquired Germany’s Delivery Hero in a deal valued at €12.7 billion ($14.53 billion), reshaping the competitive landscape of the global food delivery and quick-commerce sector. According to Al-Eqtisadiah’s financial analysis unit, the acquisition comes at a time when Sa»»»

Air quality levels in Chicago, Detroitt and New York reached dangerously high levels on Tuesday as the US cities were shrouded in smoke produced by wildfires raging through swathes of Canadian forestland. More than 130 fires are still active in northwestern Ontario province, with at least 60 o»»»

JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has announced elections for a new president and board of directors will take place on Aug. 30. The elections follow the resignation of its president, Yasser Al-Misehal, who stepped down after the Kingdom’s group-stage exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. »»»

An anti-U.S. billboard that hangs at Palestine Square in Tehran, Iran, features a sentence in Persian that reads "Blood for Blood," on Thursday. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA July 17 (UPI) -- Iran early Friday said it struck a U.S. special operations command center in southeastern Syria, escalat»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone activity over Baalbek in eastern Lebanon 17-07-2026 11:19 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar »»»

Turkiye has been offered a most mutually beneficial partnership, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev to journalists on Friday in connection with the freezing of the contract with BOTAS. "I cannot reveal specific parameters because it is a matter of confidentiality between two commercial companies. I ca»»»

Bulgaria has not assumed any commitment regarding the coalition of the willing for Ukraine, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said on Friday, denying allegations of inconsistent actions of the Bulgarian government on the matter. "Absolutely no commitment has been assumed for participation of Bulga»»»

Andy Burnham’s unlikely, but then inevitable rise to become UK prime minister is a classic tale of having the politician’s greatest talent: being in the right place at the right time. A month ago, Burnham wasn’t even an MP. But he pounced on Keir Starmer’s deeply unpopular leadership style, making »»»

Dubai: Netflix subscribers could face further price increases over time as the streaming company looks to protect revenue growth while spending on live broadcasts, short-form videos, games and new entertainment formats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.No fresh subscrip»»»

It was just before sunrise when the last columns of Israeli tanks crossed from Lebanon back into Israel and then-Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who ordered the withdrawal, said the homecoming of Israeli troops sent "shivers down his spine." That was May 24, 2000, the day Israel ended its 18-year occupa»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev dismissed claims of conflicting government positions on Ukraine, insisting that Bulgaria's policy remains consistent and that Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova did not commit the country to any new obligations during her visit to Kyiv. Speaking to reporters in parliament»»»

Bulgaria has shared with the United States information related to alleged schemes used to bypass sanctions imposed under the Global Magnitsky Act, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced, saying cooperation between Bulgarian and U.S. authorities will continue. Demerdzhiev said Sofia had provid»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation in the village of Zawtar in Nabatieh district 17-07-2026 11»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s total point-of-sale transaction value remained above SR14.2 billion ($3.8 billion) in the week ending July 11, despite a weekly drop of 15.9 percent, according to the Kingdom’s central bank. The total number of transactions also eased, dropping 6.8 percent to 250.5 million du»»»

LONDON: British police said on Friday they had charged a 39-year-old man on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service, the latest in a series of incidents involving Tehran and offenses covered under UK National Security laws. Police said the suspect, Vahid Aberi, from Liverpool, northern E»»»

Business Review recognised ten companies and projects whose investments, development strategies and operating models have made a significant contribution to Romania’s real estate market at the Realty Forum & Awards Gala 2026. Held on July 15 at Hotel CARO in Bucharest, the event marked the 25th edi»»»

JEDDAH: As light pollution increasingly obscures the night sky across much of the world, Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination is taking an unusual approach to luxury tourism: preserving darkness. Red Sea Global has introduced a destination-wide dark-sky strategy aimed at protecting pristine night ski»»»

Tunis, July 17 (TAP) – Hot weather will prevail on Friday, with partly cloudy skies becoming progressively very cloudy in the afternoon, particularly over the country's western highlands, where localized thundery cells may develop.These storms could...»»»

SHANGHAI (Sputnik) - The development and application of artificial intelligence must not undermine the diversity of world civilizations or the uniqueness of national cultures, so that AI remains under human control, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial I»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has clarified the requirements for the UAE's visit visa for family and relatives, a scheme that allows residents to sponsor loved ones and friends for short-term visits, with stays of up to 120 days a year. The authorit»»»

Dubai: Bank of Sharjah reported a 35% increase in first-half net profit after stronger lending and higher interest income lifted earnings during the six months ended June 30. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Net profit reached Dh362 million, compared with Dh268 million »»»

Renewed fighting in Yemen and fresh threats by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement to disrupt shipping through the Bab Al-Mandab Strait are raising concerns that global energy markets could face a second maritime crisis alongside the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Get updated faster and for»»»

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev Friday said there are no contradictions within the government regarding the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in Parliament, he was adamant that Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova did not sign the Kyiv Declaration adopted by the Fifth Ukraine-Southeast Euro»»»

Bulgaria will temporarily restrict the movement of heavy goods vehicles weighing over 12 tonnes on Trakia Motorway, Struma Motorway and a section of the I-1 road through the Kresna Gorge, to ease weekend traffic and improve road safety, said the Road Infrastructure Agency. On Friday, July 17, truck»»»

BTA provided its LIK typeface to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs free of charge at the BTA National Press Club on Friday. The document settling the rights on the typeface was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova. In his speech, Valchev said that the co»»»

Stockholm: Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars on Friday reported a drop in sales in the second quarter, noting a "very challenging environment," but said it expected sales to pick up in the second half of the year. "The second quarter ends a turbulent first half of 2026. The China market weakened for us a»»»

DUBAI: Luxury lifestyle brand Lavish Concepts, founded by Saudi businesswomen Nada Altobaishi and Hala Al-Sharekh, is staging a permanent exhibition “with seasonal collections and activations that evolve throughout the year” called “Heritage Reframed” at its atelier in Chiswick, London. The most re»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatar Armed Forces intercepteda number of air attacks targeting the State of Qatar.»»»

The Justice Department under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging Maryland's Dream Act. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Maryland laws offering in-state tuition benefits to qualifyi»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday a retaliatory strike on a US special operations command center at Al-Tanf in Syria. In a statement, the IRGC said: “O Islamic people of Iran, makers of epics, brave and vigilant: In response to the attacks of the child-killing Amer»»»

The European Union and Lebanon held Thursday a 4th meeting of a Sub-Committee on Transport, Energy, Environment and Water, the EU delegation to Lebanon said. "The meeting builds on ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, which the EU has significantly supported in recent years, am»»»

JEDDAH: Berlin-based Palestinian singer-songwriter Aya Samra’s latest single, “Madina” is a reflection on identity, belonging, and the realization that home is something carried within. “I was moving in Germany a lot; so many apartments and so many cities,” Samra tells Arab News. “I was searching f»»»

India launched its first hydrogen-powered train Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels. The project is part of a broader push to modernise one of the world's largest rail networks while redu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Calls on Southern Neighbours to Block US Attacks 17-07-2026 10:27 AM Iranian Foreign Ministry HQ in Tehran (image from archive). Iran »»»

Doha, Qatar: The late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani played a pioneering role in nurturing Qatar’s culture of scientific research and innovation by encouraging young Qataris to pursue creativity and technological excellence, according to Undersecretary of the Ministry of Educatio»»»

Australia denounced Laos' response to a 2024 tainted alcohol poisoning that killed six tourists, saying Friday it is "bitterly disappointed" the country is not pressing stronger charges. Canberra summoned the Laos ambassador and dispatched an envoy to Laos to convey the government's objections and »»»

DUBAI: The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s International 2026 marks its first appearance in Europe as a part of the Esports World Cup in Paris. Bringing together 16 of the world’s leading teams, the tournament will have players compete for a share of the $500,000 prize pool, reinforcing its posit»»»

DUBAI: The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s International 2026 marks its first appearance in Europe as a part of the Esports World Cup in Paris. Bringing together 16 of the world’s leading teams, the tournament will have players compete for a share of the $500,000 prize pool, reinforcing its posit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Non-Resident Nepali Association, National Coordination Council (NRNA NCC) Qatar, organised a condolence gathering to pay tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, in recognition of his visionary leadership and immense contribution to Qatar’s remarkable »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment removed 7,144 vehicles in 2025 from public areas as part of an extensive campaign to improve the urban landscape, enhance road safety and protect the environment. The removed vehicles included 5,340 vehi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian air forces are trying to obtain Russian-made aircraft parts for its helicopters and airplanes through intelligence, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday. A Russian citizen purchased aviation bearings on the territory of Russia used for completin»»»

BEIJING: An unknown ‌number of people were buried after a landslide struck a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, causing multiple residential buildings downhill to collapse, according to state media. Preliminary verification indicated that a Pengshui county community wor»»»

Dubai: Soft Asian currencies continue to give UAE expatriates more value for every dirham they send home, with the Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee all trading near some of their weakest levels in recent years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The India»»»