Gaza teen triumphs despite war, loss and displacement
Maghazi, Palestinian Territories: Just days before her final secondary school examinations, the house opposite the temporary home where 18-year-old Saba Rabah was living in central Gaza was bombed. She and her family fled, leaving behind everything they had. It was only the latest ordeal in a war t»»»
Al-Sharaa says no intention to intervene militarily in Lebanon
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said that Syria has no intention of launching any military intervention into neighboring Lebanon, despite repeated remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on the issue. Instead, he told Al-Jazeera that his government is currently discussing ways for Lebanese auth»»»
Berlin Pride parade attacker of Lebanese origin, previously held in Lebanon
German police said Sunday they had shot and killed the chief suspect in what officials described as a deadly Islamist attack near the Berlin Pride parade the previous night, the latest ramming assault to hit the country. The attack late Saturday -- the first such incident to target the German capit»»»
Most Americans Say Iran War Proving Tougher than Trump Expected: CBS Poll
A growing majority of Americans believe the conflict with Iran is unfolding far more difficultly than the Trump administration had anticipated, with most now bracing for a prolonged war lasting for months, according to a new CBS News poll. The survey underscores deepening pessimism as tensions rise»»»
Philippines: Marcos enters final stretch, focuses on security, electricity, food, healthcare, OFWs, energy — Filipinos demand results on corruption, jobs, cost of living
Manila: June Palomar is paying Php730 pesos in "system loss" charges on his June 2026 electricity bill amounting to Php11,500. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr now wants it scrapped. That's one of the president's appeals made to Filipino lawmakers on Monday (June 27) as he delivered his fifth State of»»»
Iran says US not involved in talks with Oman over Hormuz strait
TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday said the United States was not involved in recent talks with Oman over the administration of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.“These talks have no connection with the United States. They are a bilateral matter between Iran and Oman, and they are continuing,” »»»
Japanese mystery author Keigo Higashino dies aged 68
Tokyo: Japanese mystery fiction author Keigo Higashino has died aged 68, his publisher said on Monday, triggering an outpouring of grief among fans across Asia. Since his 1985 debut, Higashino wrote more than 100 books, with much of his work widely translated and adapted for film and television. "A»»»
Saudi Sports for All Federation launches ‘10 Billion Steps’ initiative across the Kingdom
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation has announced the launch of its “10 Billion Steps” initiative, which aims to encourage healthy lifestyles and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The initiative runs from July to December 2026 under the slogan “Don’t Count Your Steps, Let Them Count.”»»»
Saudi Tadawul Group’s Q2 profit falls 4% on higher operating expenses
RIYADH: Saudi Tadawul Group’s net profit declined more than 4 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026 to SR92 million ($24.5 million), although it exceeded analysts’ expectations of SR90 million. In a statement published on its website on July 27, Tadawul said the decline in net profit w»»»
Indonesia bank chief quits, adding uncertainty to struggling economy
Indonesia's central bank governor has resigned early, the government said Monday, deepening uncertainty as the country grapples with a weakening currency and other economic woes brought on by the Middle East war. President Prabowo Subianto has accepted the resignation of Perry Warjiyo, who had serv»»»
Aamal sees resilient performance amid challenging operating environment in H1
Doha, Qatar: The Board of Directors of Aamal Company (“Aamal”), one of the region’s leading diversified companies, yesterday announced its financial results for the six months (H1) ended 30 June 2026. The total revenue was down by 1.9% to QR1,050.2m (H1 2025: QR1,070.1m) while the gross profit incr»»»
Yemeni army strikes revive hopes of ending Houthi coup
ADEN: Airstrikes carried out by the Yemeni armed forces against Houthi positions and gatherings in recent weeks have reshaped the military scene after nearly four years of stalemate under the UN-brokered truce. While the government views the operations as a shift in the way the conflict is being ma»»»
Oil prices dip over 6% after US, Iran pause fighting over weekend
SINGAPORE: Oil prices tumbled more than 6 percent on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $6»»»
QF transforms Education City into vibrant summer hub for learning, innovation and sport
Doha, Qatar: From sports and science to technology, creativity and personal development, Qatar Foundation (QF) is once again transforming Education City into a vibrant summer destination where children and youth and families can learn, explore and grow. Running until end of August, QF’s extensive s»»»
Magyar government unveils 12-point plan to save Lake Velence after water levels hit historic lows
The Hungarian government has outlined its strategy to rescue Lake Velence, combining immediate dredging works with long-term water retention measures and new legislation aimed at protecting one of the country’s most vulnerable lakes from climate change and overdevelopment. With the lake’s water lev»»»
Tehran: US ‘Destroyed Foundation’ for Dialogue with ‘Flagrant’ Violation of Maritime Pact
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has declared that the United States has “destroyed the foundation” for any meaningful dialogue, following what it describes as a “flagrant and gross violation” of a recently brokered maritime agreement. In an exclusive interview with Austria’s ORF television, Iranian Foreign»»»
Number of confirmed Ebola cases tops 3,200, quick spread explained
KINSHASA: The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 3,200, including 1,405 deaths, government data showed on Sunday. Ebola infections have so far been recorded in five of the country's 26 provinces, with the north-eastern province of Itu»»»
Pislaru: Two new NRRP milestones met - strategies for better regulation and biodiversity conservation
Two new milestones of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) have been met, Dragos Pislaru, the interim Minister of Investments and European Projects, stated on Friday in a Facebook post.Two new NRRP milestones have been met. Despite the political deadlock caused by the PSD, the Governmen»»»
UAE flights today: Latest flydubai, Emirates cancellations, disruptions
Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Monday, July 27, are advised to check the status of their flights before leaving for the airport, as a small number of regional services continue to face cancellations and schedule changes amid ongoing tensions in the region. While flight operations a»»»
Philippines: Filipino tycoon Manny Villar's family offers land donation to break LRT-1 Cavite extension deadlock, reviving completion goal
Manila: The family of billionaire businessman Manny Villar Jr. is willing to donate land needed for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension, Transportation Secretary Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez said, potentially removing one of the biggest obstacles that has delayed the multibillion-peso »»»
Iran vows retaliation after Ukraine reportedly attacks vessel in Caspian Sea
Iran on Monday condemned what it described as a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning that the incident “cannot go unanswered.” Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereAraghchi said Tehran »»»
Dubai gold buyers face Dh5 per gram increase after weekend pause in fighting
Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Monday, leaving buyers facing an increase of up to Dh5 per gram compared with the previous day. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»
Artists embrace creative imperfection at Dubai exhibition ‘Khali Balak Men RISO’
DUBAI: Dubai’s contemporary art scene is embracing the beauty of imperfection with “Khali Balak Men RISO,” a new group exhibition at artist and designer studio Tashkeel that explores the creative possibilities of risograph printing through the work of 10 creatives. Opened on July 19 and running to »»»
Netanyahu defies Mamdani threat, says he will attend UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this autumn, dismissing previous threats by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to have him arrested over an International Criminal Court warrant. In an interview with US media, Netanyahu said he wa»»»
Gaza teen triumphs despite war, loss and displacement
MAGHAZI, Palestinian Territories: Just days before her final secondary school examinations, the house opposite the temporary home where 18-year-old Saba Rabah was living in central Gaza was bombed.She and her family fled, leaving behind everything they had.It was only the latest ordeal in a war tha»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (July 27, 2026)
A fragile pause in fighting between the United States and Iran is holding for a second straight day, raising cautious hopes that the region could avoid another round of escalation. However, officials and analysts warn that the situation remains highly volatile, with no formal peace agreement yet in»»»
Main suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by German police forces – Ya Libnan
Share: The main suspect in the Berlin Pride attack Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search . He was reportedly an ISIS group supporter The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police duri»»»
How DP World’s Fujairah terminals will give Jebel Ali cargo an alternative route
Dubai: The UAE’s planned new terminals in Fujairah will create another route for essential imports, protect re-export trade and reduce the economy’s dependence on a single maritime gateway, according to Moody’s Ratings. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»
The age of contained conflict is over. The Iran war is spiralling out of control
On July 20, Iranian strikes hit a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait. Firefighters battled the blaze while several power generation units were forced offline. About 470km away, in Bahrain, a hostile drone attacked the Kingdom’s air defence systems, targeting the civil air navigation equip»»»
Saudi crown prince, UK leader review ties as Houthi Red Sea attacks fuel tensions
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who condemned attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia and its threat to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The crown prince congratulated »»»
Pogacar looking to enjoy ‘small things’ after 5th Tour de France win
PARIS, France: Tadej Pogacar said he was looking forward to taking some time off and enjoying the “small things” in life after making Tour de France history on Sunday. Pogacar joined an elite club of riders to have won the sport’s greatest race five times: Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hin»»»
A Hong Kong democracy activist’s long-awaited London reunion may be cut short
HONG KONG: After spending more than five years in Hong Kong’s prison, former pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai finally got to embrace his wife and son in London last week. They wept with joy. But he could be sent back to the Chinese territory this week, far earlier than planned. Wu, former chairman»»»
Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed
SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called new US tariffs unfair and a strategic mistake in a Sunday opinion column for The Washington Post, warning they would harm the countries’ bilateral partnership and drive up costs for US consumers. “This month, disregarding dozens of m»»»
In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
KYIV, Ukraine: Laura Loomer became infamous for spreading conspiracy theories online. Now, as she travels across Ukraine to see the damage inflicted by Russia in its yearslong war, she wants to admit that she fell for some falsehoods of her own. A close ally of President Donald Trump, Loomer has co»»»
Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting
WASHINGTON: The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the US and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war death toll in the Pentagon’s official casualty count but have been placed in a new, separate category. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»
Saudi Arabia marks Liberia’s Independence Day with royal greetings
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday congratulated Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on the 179th anniversary of his country’s independence. In cables carried by the Saudi Press Agency, King Salman wished Boakai continued good health and happiness, »»»
Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting
WASHINGTON: The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the US and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war death toll in the Pentagon’s official casualty count but have been placed in a new, separate category. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»
Philippines: Gigawatt-scale hydropower to help stabilise electricity grid, boost renewables for AI, chips — and cut coal
Total Untapped Potential: The DOE reports that the Philippines has an estimated 13,097 megawatts (MW) of untapped hydropower resource potential. Industry groups like the Philhydro Association Inc. place broader theoretical and multi-use architectural resource limits even higher.Manila: The Philippi»»»
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ and calls ICC war-crimes charges ‘bogus’
WASHINGTON: Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested over the war in Gaza if he visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu said he intends to be in New Y»»»
Why does conflict bedevil the Middle East?
OXFORD: Every new war in the Middle East is presented as an unprecedented crisis. Yet behind the headlines lies a pattern that stretches back more than a century — one in which unresolved disputes over borders, identity, statehood, foreign intervention and political legitimacy repeatedly erupt into»»»
Bulgarian PM Radev's approval falls for second straight month, poll shows
Approval of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev fell to 50% in July from 53% in June and 56% in May, while disapproval rose to 33% from 28% and 22% over the same months, a Market Links poll published on July 23 found. The slide points to the fading of the mandate Radev won on a promise to break up»»»
Budapest Mayor calls for renewal of Népliget as opportunity comes with regime change
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has welcomed the government’s willingness to consider renovating the long-abandoned Budapest Planetarium and the Népliget, while sharply criticising the previous Orbán administration for allowing the landmark educational attraction to fall into disrepair. In a Faceb»»»
Heat dome to deliver extreme temperatures, high wildfire risk to West - UPI.com
Temperatures could run about 10 to 15 degrees higher than normal in Southern California. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo The large dome of high pressure bringing dangerous temperatures to central portions of the Plains this week will shift west by late week. As this occurs, temperature»»»
Suspect in deadly Berlin attack killed in confrontation with police
BERLIN: The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nea»»»
Five BiH climbers confirmed dead on Russia's Mount Elbrus
Sarajevo: Five climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have died on Russia's Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, the BiH mountaineering club Vedro, to which the deceased climbers belonged, confirmed on Sunday. "With great sorrow and pain, we inform the public of the tragic loss of five of our f»»»
PM Magyar presents Hungarian Grand Prix trophy to Lando Norris after record-breaking race
Lando Norris received the prestigious Herend porcelain winner’s trophy from Prime Minister Péter Magyar after claiming victory at the 41st Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring on Sunday. The McLaren driver finished ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli in front of a record crowd at the Hung»»»
Gov’t expands natural gas network to boost industrial competitiveness — minister
AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is advancing a series of strategic projects to expand natural gas supplies to industrial clusters across the Kingdom as part of the Economic Modernisation Vision, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Kharabsheh said on Sunday.In a press st»»»
Industrial exports rise 8.2% in first five months of 2026 — JCI
AMMAN — Jordan's industrial exports grew by 8.2 per cent during the first five months of 2026, reaching JD3.668 billion compared with JD3.392 billion during the same period last year, according to figures released Sunday by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI).The Chamber said the JD277 million inc»»»
Oil Tanker Explodes in Hormuz Strait after Hitting Mine
An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, which had turned off its radar system, exploded after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. A violating oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, which had deviated from the route designaed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, exploded after hitting a naval mine. This»»»
Dubai’s Desert Vipers suffer second straight Global Super League defeat despite posting massive total
LONDON: The Desert Vipers suffered a dramatic two-wicket defeat to Guyana Amazon Warriors in the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League on Sunday, despite posting a massive total. The Vipers amassed 205 for six from their 20 overs, becoming the first team to pass 200 in the competition and eclipsing»»»