Skardu, Pakistan: Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where he was leading a climbing expedition, the country's alpine club said. "The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that st»»»

Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report raking in large spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages. The conflict, now in its sixth month, halted most shipping through the»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s weekly point-of-sale spending remained above $3 billion in the week ending July 25, although transaction values extended their recent decline, central bank data showed. Total POS transactions fell 5.8 percent week on week to SR12.26 billion ($3.27 billion), according to the l»»»

Egypt: Seventeen people were injured after a woman learning to drive lost control of a car and crashed into an outdoor café at a tourist resort in Egypt's Ain Sokhna, authorities said, leaving customers scrambling for safety. The incident occurred at the La Sirena tourist village on the Red Sea coa»»»

SKARDU, Pakistan: Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where he was leading a climbing expedition, the country’s alpine club said. “The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that st»»»

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Wars often end not because one side wins decisively, but because both sides discover they have more to gain from stability than perpetual escalation. If there is one place where that logic applies today, it is the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which one-fifth »»»

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TradeGermanyBMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany's auto industry cull?Nik MartinBMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share. DW recaps the major reforms German automakers are pursuing to safeguard their future. https://p.dw.com/»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar were handed challenging groups in the men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball competitions following the draw for the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, with the men’s team set for a Gulf derby against Bahrain. The Asian Games will take place from September 19 to October 4. In the men’»»»

Abu Dhabi: 2PointZero Group reported net profit of Dh7.7 billion for the first half of 2026, supported by Dh2.2 billion from its operating businesses and one-off gains across its investment portfolio, including SpaceX and Anthropic. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - »»»

A few months ago, we launched our series in which we provided weekly summaries of the news from Hungary’s election campaign. The series continues so that we can report on developments following the historic election and on the steps taken by the new Tisza government. This week, we cover the followi»»»

Since the 1970s, Robert Einhorn has played a prominent role on arms control and nuclear non-proliferation in the United States, either as a federal employee or as a think tank expert. Now a senior fellow at Brookings, he was previously a State Department Assistant Secretary for Non-Proliferation an»»»

Dubai: When temperatures rise and many UAE residents pack their bags for summer holidays, some businesses prepare for quieter days. But for a growing number of small business owners, summer is not simply a slow season, it is a test of strategy, resilience, and creativity. Across various sectors, en»»»

Israeli forces carried out a series of detonations overnight near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, Lebanese state media reported Friday, with Israel saying it had destroyed tunnels used by the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. "Israeli forces triggered very powerful explos»»»

One of the Trump administration’s more measured hands in national security and foreign policy, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz was rushed out in front of the cameras last week to extinguish a diplomatic fire. In live interviews with Face the Nation and Meet the Press, he was asked»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s election to a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council came after a diligent campaign to gain support for its candidacy. It means a Central Asian state will have a seat on the UN’s most powerful body for the second time since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Attention now »»»

Wildberries warehouse in Ryzan was hit by Ukrainian drones on July 29 and burnt to the ground.  A Ukrainian drone strike hit a Wildberries logistics warehouse in Ryazan overnight on July 28-29, forcing the company to evacuate the site and halt deliveries. The destruction of Russia’s biggest re»»»

Houthi rebels in Yemen said they attacked Saudi oil facilities. The Saudis blamed militias in Iraq and joined the United States in bombing them. Iran fired missiles at Jordan. Drones set ships ablaze in Egypt. But it's not actually as complicated as it sounds, and it's all related to the broader wa»»»

On July 31, 1974, Watergate figure John Ehrlichman was sentenced to prison for his role in the break-in at the office of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist. 1 of 4 | On July 31, 1974, Watergate figure John Ehrlichman was sentenced to prison for his role in the break-in at the office of Daniel Ellsberg'»»»

July 31 (UPI) -- Rescue crews searching for 10 missing mountaineers following an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak mountain found four bodies, officials said Friday. The expedition was led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Pruja and included American climber and wellness entrepreneur Mallory Geis. Ma»»»

DUBAI: Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League have announced a landmark merger, creating a new home of combat sports under the MVP banner. The transaction accelerates MVP’s expansion into mixed martial arts following the success of MVP MMA 1. The merger creates a global sport»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian sources: Dozens of Israeli settlers storm the western region of Nablus city in occupied West Bank, backed by occupation froces »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the area between Majdal Zoun and Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar re»»»

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TEHRAN: Iran’s military said on Friday it launched drone strikes targeting US military facilities in Kuwait, as fighting resumed between Washington and Tehran in the Middle East war after a nearly week-long lull. The army said in a statement it targeted “fighter aircraft shelters, satellite communi»»»

Heightened maritime security and air travel snags amid diplomatic uncertainty remain the biggest concerns for the region on Friday as the US and Iran continue their military confrontation. There have been no reports of direct attacks on the UAE. The conflict, however, is affecting regional aviation»»»

Maritime security in the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandab Strait, and the Strait of Hormuz is often treated as a regional problem whose principal stakeholders are the Gulf states and other countries bordering these waterways. Yet these routes are global economic arteries, so protecting them is a matter of na»»»

On 22 July 2026, the US Department of Energy announced that Washington and Riyadh had signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement. It took the Middle East largely by surprise because it appeared to allow uranium enrichment, whilst dispensing with the international atomic watchdog’s snap inspection»»»

Since the 1970s, Robert Einhorn has played a prominent role on arms control and nuclear non-proliferation in the United States, either as a federal employee or as a think tank expert. Now a senior fellow at Brookings, he was previously a State Department Assistant Secretary for Non-Proliferation an»»»

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where they were on a climbing expedition, the country's alpine club said. "The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that struck a team of climbers on »»»

Dubai: Before we get into misogyny, morality or the increasingly complicated job description of a comedian in 2026, Indian comedian Vir Das is distracted by my gloriously over-branded Zoom backdrop. It's impossible to miss. Every inch of my virtual background is dressed in Gulf News blue and white »»»

A blast at a coal mine killed at least 34 workers in southern Pakistan, the provincial disaster agency said on Friday, adding rescuers were searching for more missing miners. The explosion, caused by methane gas, tore through the mine near the capital of the resource-rich province of Balochistan on»»»

Beginning in the 1950s, the Soviet Union launched an ambitious programme aimed at developing artificial intelligence. While the history of AI today seems to be shaped by the giants of Silicon Valley, ideas originating from behind the Iron Curtain had a significant influence, although they remain la»»»

Dubai: An Emirates flight from Dubai to San Francisco was forced to divert to London Heathrow Airport after a passenger suffered a medical emergency onboard. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The airline confirmed that flight EK225, operating on Jul»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Friday, July 31, are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, with Etihad Airways and Air Arabia cancelling several services to Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia due to operational reasons. Emirates and flydubai have not anno»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov made a statement to the media following his talks with Uzbek leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Cholpon-Ata. According to the presidential press service, the head of state expressed gratitude to Shavkat Mirziyoyev for accepting his invitation to visit the Kyrgyz Repu»»»

The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 1.7% higher according to raw data and 1.6% higher according to seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 2nd quarter of 2026 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic per»»»

Beijing has lodged an official protest with New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry over controversial remarks made by the country’s top diplomat, Winston Peters, to a Chinese-born MP during a heated parliamentary exchange. The Chinese Embassy in Wellington made the announcement on Thursday, a day after the»»»

A missile believed to be a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crossed into Nato member Poland and appears to have exploded in a field near Lublin at close to 4 am on July 30, leaving a 10-metre crater but causing no casualties or reported damage. The missile came down near Tarnawa-Kolonia in L»»»

On the afternoon of August 2, 2027, something remarkable will happen over Saudi Arabia. For a few minutes, day will turn into night. The Moon will completely cover the Sun, the air will cool, stars will appear in the daytime sky, and the Sun's glowing outer ring, called the corona, will become visi»»»

Manila: The Philippines has launched three new interoperable digital-payment services designed to make it easier for consumers and businesses to move money between banks and e-wallets, automate recurring payments and handle larger real-time business transactions. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and»»»

Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE could face fewer repetitive identity checks when opening or updating financial accounts in India under an upgraded central Know Your Customer system expected to begin rolling out in August 2026. Known as Central KYC 2.0, the framework will allow participating fi»»»

Share: The Israeli military has blown up Hezbollah’s tunnel system beneath the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announce in a joint statement. They say that the IDF used 700 tons of explosives to demolish the subterranean facilit»»»

Dubai: A clinic visit that stretched from 11 am until 3.30 pm gave two Dubai entrepreneurs the idea for a healthcare technology business designed to reduce the time doctors, pharmacists and patients lose to outdated systems. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c»»»

The renewed fighting has widened fears of a broader regional conflict, with Egypt hit for the first time and Gulf states scrambling to secure key shipping routes. Mediator Pakistan insisted Thursday that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing, even as Washington carried out a »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s election to a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council came after a diligent campaign to gain support for its candidacy. It means a Central Asian state will have a seat on the UN’s most powerful body for the second time since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Attention now »»»

The US Treasury Department late on Thursday announced the imposition of sanctions on six entities and individuals across China, India, Russia and Iran for providing sales, logistics and commercial support to Mahan Air, the Iranian airline long accused of ferrying personnel, weapons and equipment fo»»»

The Italian mafia is seeking to buy up some of the 800,000 firearms reportedly missing or stolen from Ukraine since 2022, including drones and other advanced arms, senior prosecutors have warned. Some 780,465 items sent to Ukraine have reportedly disappeared since the escalation of the conflict, in»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has warned the public against buying, trading, or consuming an unlicensed slimming product as it has undeclared pharmaceutical substances. The ministry warned in a statement that Eatless - Natural Slimming Formula has two undeclared pharmaceutical subst»»»