Doha, Qatar: Qatar is advancing its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by expanding charging stations and strengthening digital services, including a smart application that enables users to locate suitable chargers, check availability and manage charging sessions. The initiative is part »»»

Doha, Qatar: Consort of H H the Amir, H H Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani visited the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre yesterday, marking the final day of the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026. Her Highness toured the exhibition halls, viewing»»»

US carrier George H.W. Bush docks near Phuket for crew's rest and recreation Bangkok: The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived off Thailand's resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation visit after months supporting US operations in the Midd»»»

SARAJEVO,: Polls opened Sunday morning in Bosnia for a general election in which most citizens of the multi-ethnic Balkan nation are focused on everyday problems, while some mainstream politicians are whipping up war-era tensions that have kept the country divided since its brutal 1992-95 conflict.»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have outlined priorities for the second phase of their Country Programme, including business competitiveness, resource mobilization and the modernization of national accounts, as per a statement. Minister of P»»»

CCTV footage showed a foreign man enter a room with a woman, leaving with her belongings Toklyo: A 20-year-old US Marine stationed on Japan's southern island of Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Japanese woman, police said on Sunday. The suspect "killed the 39-year-old woman at a»»»

Tokyo: One sweltering day in Tokyo, Kaoru Morimoto told friends she wasn't sure she could endure another summer in her neighbourhood, where tree cover and the crucial shade it provides is dwindling. As Japan experiences ever more frequent extreme heat, tree cover that can help lower temperatures is»»»

KYIV: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, accompanied by CEOs from German defence companies, in a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Merz will announce a package of measures that includes the release €1 b»»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that Washington now controls the Strait of Hormuz and can maintain its blockade for as long as necessary, while warning Iran that further confrontation could come “the hard way.” “They don’t control it. We do. They have literally gotten nothing through. Our »»»

Christa Pike, 50, survived two lethal injections of pentobarbital on Wednesday Washington, United States: The prison chief in the southern US state of Tennessee has resigned, the governor said Saturday, after an unprecedented botched execution left a convicted murderer on a ventilator in critical c»»»

Trump warns Iran as Gulf security incidents impact UAE travel and energy markets The US-Israel war on Iran is driving fresh uncertainty across the Gulf, with Washington warning of further action against Tehran and new security incidents reported in Saudi Arabia and around the Strait of Hormuz. The »»»

Budapest could soon see a visibly stronger police presence, with the government promising a significant increase in officers as public safety becomes a bigger focus in the capital. The plan was discussed at the first meeting of the re-established Budapest Development Council, where Prime Minister P»»»

BANGKOK: ‌The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived off Thailand’s resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after months of supporting US operations in the Middle East. The Nimitz-class carrier had ‌been operating ‌in the Arabian Sea»»»

US President Donald Trump pointed to North Korea’s nuclear arsenal as a reason for maintaining good relations with Kim Jong-un, before contrasting Washington’s approach to Pyongyang with its position on Iran. Speaking at a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on October 3, Trump praised his relationsh»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally supervised the launch of an intermediate-range strategic missile from the DPRK’s eastern region toward the East Sea of Korea, KCNA reported. The drill tested the reliability, mobility and combat readiness of the country’s hypersonic strategic weapon system»»»

The spoiled French brats are back at it again. This time burning down their own schools, at least one of which was brand new. About the only thing these kids are good for is giving taxpayers an effective visual of where their tax dollars have been going: up in flames. French teenagers nationwide ha»»»

Hollywood actress Angelina urges action after sharing Gaza's before-and-after war visuals Hollywood actress and former special envoy to the UN refugee agency Angelina Jolie has shared satellite images on Instagram showing parts of Gaza before and after the war, highlighting the scale of destruction»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has “kicked out” two members of the Iranian delegation who attended the recent UN General Assembly after they ignored an order to leave the country, the State Department said Saturday. “Two more members of the Iranian delegation were found still in (New York) long afte»»»

The performance gap between hotels and other types of accommodation in Hungary is widening: hotel guest traffic remained stable nationwide during this year's summer season, while private and other accommodation types saw a significant decline — the Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (MSZÉSZ»»»

Explore courses across disciplines and study-abroad options before Edufair closes today There is still time to visit Gulf News Edufair Dubai if you are considering a degree, exploring study-abroad options or looking for your next qualification. The event is currently underway at Shangri-La Dubai an»»»

Over 7,000km from UAE, former secretary’s lucky ticket brings fortune to group of 22 Dubai: "I honestly thought I was still dreaming." That was Bernadette Azucena's first reaction after learning she had won Big Ticket's Dh20 million grand prize on Saturday night—news she initially missed because sh»»»

Houthi missiles intercepted in Asir; prayer room and vehicles damaged Dubai: Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards the southern Asir region on Friday, Saudi authorities said. Falling debris from one of the intercepted missiles injured»»»

TEHRAN: Huge billboards on the walls of Tehran mocking US President Donald Trump and depicting American drones under the boot of an Iranian soldier are providing a chronicle of Iran’s war with the United States and Israel. AFP got rare access to a team producing the billboards with anti-US messagin»»»

Remote learning announced for Jazan schools amid safety concerns Dubai: Schools across Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region will switch to remote learning on Sunday as moderate to heavy rain affects parts of the region. The General Administration of Education in Jazan said in-person classes will be suspende»»»

Temperatures will reach 41°C in Al Sila, while Dubai and Sharjah peak at 37°C Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see generally fair to partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, with clouds forming over eastern areas during the afternoon and humidity increasing overnight, according to the National Centre of Meteorol»»»