People gather for a pro-government demonstration in Tehran on Friday. Friday night, there were no attacks between the United States and Iran reported. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 25 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he's ready to continue talks with Iran or escal»»»

LONDON — The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the previous day on escalating Middle East strikes, helping US and European stock markets stabilise.Brent and the key US contract, West Texas Intermediate, declined more tha»»»

TEHRAN — The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran recently after Tehran-backed Houthi rebels attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, marking an escalation that pushed crude prices past $100 a barrel.The US military insisted that the Strait of Hormuz — through which one fifth of the world's oil»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and West London Chambers of Commerce have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the Jordanian and British business communities.The MoU aims to expand direct communication channels between Jorda»»»

Early in the conflict with Iran, US and Israeli leaders projected confidence that their military campaign had delivered a decisive blow. US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s armed forces were in “total disarray,” saying major elements of its military, including the navy and air force, “no»»»

Fans hardly need to be told just how much drivers long to get their hands on the Hungarian Grand Prix trophies. For many years now, the top three finishers have been rewarded with creations from the Herend Porcelain Manufactory, which rank among the most exceptional pieces of the entire season. Cra»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported more than 13,000 people in a single week following a nationwide campaign targeting violations of residency, labour and border security laws. The Ministry of Interior said 13,251 people were removed from the country after completing legal procedures, while thousands of o»»»

US aerospace company SpaceX carried out a successful test flight of its14-storey Starship rocket Friday, blasting off from Texas to land gently in the waters of the Indian Ocean. It's the first such success since US tech billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX went public in June. SpaceX's Starship on Frida»»»

The Saudi-led coalition struck targets in the Houthi-held Yemeni port of Hodeidah on Saturday following attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis, an Iranian-backed Shiite group that controls large parts of civil war-torn Yemen, announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia last week in respo»»»

RIYADH: Located within Box@ strip-shopping mall area in Riyadh, the Alf is one of those cafes you go to when you want to meld into a tiny nook area and be one with the surroundings. The interior evokes white carved caves, with soft, sculpted edges that create a serene space to recharge both your de»»»

JEDDAH: As the Kingdom’s first museum dedicated entirely to Islamic art, the House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah houses more than 1,000 rare artifacts spanning 15 centuries. The collection showcases craftsmanship and innovation from across the Islamic world, from China and India to the Maghreb and Anda»»»

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia is positioning its protected areas as global eco-tourism destinations while keeping conservation at the heart of every development decision, says the National Center for Wildlife. A spokesperson told Arab News the Kingdom was building its eco-tourism sector on scientific princi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi students Kayan Al-Rwaili and Jameela Al-Huwaydi have won Roblox’s nationwide Play to Learn competition with Glitch: Parallel Reactions, an educational game that transforms chemistry lessons into a fantasy adventure. The competition was organized by Roblox in collaboration with Savvy G»»»

Beijing: Authorities have evacuated more than 20,000 people and suspended rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in the financial hub of Hong Kong. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall in the coastal area stretching from Hong Kong to Guangdo»»»

"This is like Diwali for us.". Those were the first words Rhiya Ahir shared with Gulf News in an ecstatic video message moments after India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in the wake of India's student protests. But even as she celebrated what many saw as a landmark victory, Rhiya»»»

RAMALLAH: Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers ​were killed in a shootout when armed Israeli settlers approached a Palestinian village. Palestinian authorities in the West Bank said Friday’s s»»»

Relations between Russia and Kazakhstan are developing successfully and are strategic in nature, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. On Saturday, Putin flew to Omsk, where he will participate in the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum with Kazakh President Kassym-J»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributed 550 food baskets in Khan Younis as part of its food security project in Gaza, benefiting 3,300 vulnerable people. The agency’s central kitchen also provided 25,000 hot meals to families in central and southern Gaza. The initiatives are part of Saudi»»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh business leaders plan to ramp up trade promotion in Saudi Arabia to boost commercial ties with the Kingdom, the Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry told Arab News, as they aim to triple exports to $1 billion by 2027. Established in 2025, the SABCCI is a joint »»»

DAKAR: The seventh training course for imams and preachers has been launched in Dakar by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, through the religious attache at the Saudi Embassy in Senegal. The five-day course, held at a Qur’an and Sunnah outreach center, brings together 120 imams and preachers from Dak»»»

RIYADH: The fifth Literary Partner initiative reached more than 1 million beneficiaries across 57 Saudi cities, marking a cultural journey delivered through five specialized tracks. The milestone was announced during the initiative’s closing ceremony, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Tra»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved a landmark General Education Law that reshapes the governance of its school system, introduces new protections for students and teachers, and opens the door to greater private sector participation, in one of the Kingdom's most comprehensive education reforms under V»»»

Seoul: South Korean memory chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will supply US tech companies, including Nvidia, in agreements worth $950 billion, a presidential adviser said on Saturday. The announcement was made as President Lee Jae Myung visited San Francisco for talks with the heads of »»»

The Minister of Justice of Kyrgyzstan, Ayaz Baetov, commented on the issue of leasing land for 49 years. According to him, this provision has been in effect since 1992. «Over the years, there have been cases where land plots were leased for 49 years. However, the lessees who received them did not c»»»

JAZAN: An exhibition to promote maritime safety awareness, encourage safe practices and reduce people’s risk of drowning has been organized in Jazan by the General Directorate of Border Guard. Running until July 28, the event highlights Border Guard regulations and guidance for beachgoers, as well »»»

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 14,970 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 7,437 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,991 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,542 for labor-related issue»»»

El Escorial, Spain: Out-of-control wildfires in Spain and France that have forced the evacuation of more than 200,000 people raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with Paris mobilising its military to help overstretched firefighters. Thick black ash coated roof terraces of houses in the north»»»

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Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he had not yet decided whether to launch major strikes on Iran, as the renewed conflict threatened to widen across the region with Saudi Arabia striking Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Trump said he would hold off on a major operation as Tehran w»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expected to lead a fresh wave of Gulf project awards in the second half of 2026 as governments press ahead with major investment plans despite higher shipping, insurance and construction costs linked to the Iran conflict. A recent report by Abu Dhabi Commercial »»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), HE Dr. Rania Al Mashat, underscored the State of Qatar's role in advancing sustainable development and multilateral cooperation, while stres»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Visual Arts Commission is hosting the “Intermix Residency” open studio from July 28 to 30 in Diriyah’s JAX District, bringing together a select group of artists for an immersive and interactive experience that invites direct engagement with the public. The event marks the culminat»»»

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SANTIAGO: Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has reached an agreement to join Chile's Colo Colo, club president Anibal Mosa said on Friday. Vozinha, 40, will arrive as a free agent after his contract with Portuguese second-division side Chaves expired in June. "There is an agreement in place," Mosa told»»»

The Head of Yemeni National Delegation Mohammad Abdul Salam warned Saudi Arabia on Saturday that the continued blockade of Yemen could trigger a new phase of escalation, declaring that naval restrictions would be met with a “siege-for-siege” response. “The naval blockade is the first step in a batt»»»

DOHA: United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) HE DrRania Al Mashat, underscored the State of Qatar's role in advancing sustainable development and multilateral cooperation, while stressing the impor»»»

The Houthis have accused US ally Riyadh of a "dangerous escalation" after it struck military targets belonging to the group on Friday, following the rebels announcing a&»»»

Grieving family members on Saturday buried four Palestinian men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers a day earlier in the occupied West Bank. Palestinians reported a series of violent settler attacks on other villages in the Palestinian territory late Friday following the deadly confrontatio»»»

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged international support for Syria on Saturday as he visited the country, which is in transition following years of war and the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. Guterres is the first U.N. chief to visit Syria since his predecessor Ban»»»

Very few countries can claim to have hosted more than 40 consecutive races at the same track and under the same name. The Hungaroring and the Hungarian Grand Prix are among them, and over four decades, they have produced some remarkable statistics. Several of the drivers currently on the starting g»»»

DUBAI: Batter Harpreet Singh Bhatia is set to lead the UAE’s national men’s team on their tour of Jersey and Scotland in the ICC CWC League 2 tri-series. The 15-member squad heads to Jersey on Saturday, where they will play a 50-over warm-up match against the hosts on both Monday and Wednesday at t»»»

DUBAI: Tonight, London’s O2 Arena will tonight host one of the world’s fastest growing combat sport franchises when BKB 57: Anarchy in the UK sees heavyweight Mick Terrill take on Florian de la Motte, as well as the bare-knuckle debuts of the Vargas brothers. But the sport could blossom closer to h»»»

ROME: Italian ‌Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said he has offered Mykhailo Fedorov, recently sacked as ​Ukraine’s defense minister, a role as an adviser in Italy. “I called him the day after his dismissal and said: When do you want to come to Rome and work ‌with me ‌as an adviser?” Crosetto ​told »»»

RIYADH: Three Red Sea Film Foundation-backed films have been selected for the official program of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, taking place between Sept. 2-12. An additional eight Red Sea-backed projects will participate in the festival’s industry platform. The official program incl»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber 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 and Portugal,»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres touched down in Damascus Saturday for a three-day visit where he is expected to reaffirm support for the multi-confessional country's efforts to rebuild after more than a decade of bloody civil war.  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrive»»»

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The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has called on businesses and workplace operators to strengthen preventive safety measures, urging organisations to ensure fire protection systems are fully operational and employees are prepared to respond to emergencies. The authority stressed the importance o»»»