President’s remarks condemned by founder of Arab Americans for Trump Port Huron: President Donald Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed on Sunday, portraying him as a threat to national security and questioning his loyalty to the United States i»»»

Mega Image will operate a store of approximately 460 square metres on the ground floor of the QUEENS District Office building under the Mega Image City concept. The signing of the lease agreement brings the occupancy rate of QUEENS District’s retail section to over 50%, reinforcing operators’ inter»»»

Israel denies rift as reports reveal military objections to proposed pre-election attack Dubai: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pushed for a fresh military attack on Iran in the weeks leading up to Tuesday's closely contested election, but faced resistance from senior military »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Africa has withstood Western pressure and has not retreated from its principled position of supporting Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "Africans have told us, 'We remember Russia's contribution.' And I would like to respond: we, for o»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Senator Chris Van Hollen has renewed his call for accountability over the deaths of nine American citizens killed by “Israeli” settlers or security forces in the occupied West Bank since 2022, criticizing the absence of consequences in the cases. “I want to take a few minutes »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif discussed ways to translate investment opportunities into tangible projects during his participation via videoconference in a meeting of the US-Saudi Business Council on Oct. 26. Al-Saif reviewed the growth of US investments in Saudi Arabia, »»»

Allegations about decade-old leak of classified information dismissed as legally invalid Washington: The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed as le»»»

By Staff, Agencies Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Monday dismissed opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s return to the country as a “show,” urging her to prioritize serious political dialogue instead of public demonstrations. “Let’s move away from the show and focus on politics »»»

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned on Monday that a $3.4 billion European Investment Bank loan to Airbus could jeopardise a tariff truce between Washington and&nbs»»»

Orlin Vladimirov has received a final 20-year prison sentence for murdering his wife, Evgenia, whose body was found in a suitcase in a body of water near Pernik in October 2021, while his father, Plamen Vladimirov, has been acquitted, according to rulings upheld by Bulgaria’s Supreme Court of Cassa»»»

Dublin: US rapper Macklemore on Monday launched his new "Free Palestine Tour" in Dublin after being dropped as a supporting act by British pop star Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian comments. Standing in lines outside the venue for the first show in the Irish capital, which promoters said had sold ou»»»

Flight disruptions and safety concerns prompt US Embassy warning in Saudi Arabia Dubai: The US Embassy in Riyadh has issued a security alert, saying the State Department ordered non-emergency US government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks, effective Octob»»»

The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) will continue to strengthen cooperation in veterinary and animal health matters and expand bilateral trade, the Romanian institution said on Friday in a Faceb»»»

Barcelona: Carlos Alcaraz will lead a strong Spanish Davis Cup team named by captain David Ferrer yesterday. Seven-time Grand Slam winner Alcaraz, Rafael Jodar, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez will compete for Spain, who last won the competition in 2019. “We have a»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Military conflicts involving the United States could hurt the Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections in November, a former vice president of the Washington-based Eurasia Center, Earl Rasmussen, said. "I believe the ongoing wars, or rather conflicts, may be a factor dur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal are relishing the opportunity to measure themselves against one of Asia’s strongest sides when they take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. The two teams will meet for the first time, with Al Shamal looking to upset the od»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump said on Monday that renovating and maintaining the White House helps him relax, pushing back against criticism of his construction projects from former President Barack Obama. Speaking at a rally in Corinth, Mississippi, Trump described himself as skille»»»

Show us your costumes, spooky decorations and Halloween celebrations Are you dressing up as a favourite character, putting together a DIY costume or giving your home a spooky makeover? All of the above? Gulf News wants to see how you are celebrating Halloween in the UAE. Share your photos and video»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB hosted the sixth Qatar Banks Fraud Management Forum (QBFMF) yesterday at the Mandarin Oriental Doha in Msheireb Downtown. The forum brought together a broad range of senior officials and representatives from Qatar Central Bank (QCB), Qatar Financial Information Unit and the Minist»»»

Eligible residents can now apply online for Philippine e-Visas without personal appearance Dubai: Foreign nationals living in the UAE who need a visa to visit the Philippines can now apply through a new electronic visa (e-Visa) service launched by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, making i»»»

Doha, Qatar: At the UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2026, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development of the Republic of Zimbabwe, H E Monica Mutsvangwa, called for greater investment in Zimbabwe’s diverse economic sectors while expressing gratitude for the strengthe»»»

By Staff, Agencies European natural gas prices have surged to their highest level in four years amid the American aggression on Iran and the EU’s continued push to phase out Russian energy, according to data from online aggregator Trading Economics. On Monday, wholesale prices briefly surpassed €97»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Brazilian voters have reelected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva over Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, delivering a political setback with consequences beyond Brazil. The outcome frustrates the ambitions of two foreign leaders who stood to benefit from»»»

By Staff, Agencies French children should continue to barricade their schools and take part in street protests, a student union said on Monday after the government announced a package of education measures to try to stem the crisis. “Today we’re at the negotiating table, we’re able to negotiate wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting net profit attributable to the equity shareholders of QR156m on revenues of Q»»»

UAE airports boost capacity as winter travel season approaches Planning to travel from the UAE this winter? More flight options could be on the way as UAE airports ramp up capacity, with departing seats rising 23 per cent to 7.2 million between June and October. Dubai is leading the expansion, with»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in the State of Qatar H E Chris Hodges. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation between the State of Qat»»»

By Staff, Agencies Malaysia remains committed to providing RM100 million [$24.5 million] in reconstruction assistance to Gaza, but continued “Israeli” aggression and the deteriorating situation in the besieged territory are preventing the aid from being delivered, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan sai»»»

Gulf News and CUSP Wealth will host an event on financial literacy in Dubai on October 29 For years, property has been the default route to wealth for many UAE residents. A growing number of investors are now weighing what else their money could do. US and global equities, fixed income, technology »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) participated in the ninth edition of the World Investment Forum, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) from 25 to 27 October under the theme ‘Investing in the Future’. Secreta»»»

Shoppers flock to Dubai’s gold souk as pre-festive deal line up with lower rates Dubai: Gold hovered around $4,000 an ounce as traders waited for this week’s Federal Reserve decision, which is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged. The metal barely moved after losing 0.5 per cent in the»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia fended off missiles and drones on Tuesday as top regional officials met in Iran for talks to help ease tensions in the Middle East. The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles aim toward the Kingdom’s E»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has questioned the credibility of Brazil’s recent presidential election, describing the vote as appearing “rigged” and “corrupt” without presenting evidence to substantiate his allegations. Speaking to reporters on Monday while traveling to a midterm ele»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 27- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Expats in the UAE are still getting a boost from weak Asian currencies, as each dirham converts into more when sent home. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are sitting close to their weakest l»»»

JERUSALEM: Israelis began voting on Tuesday in the first general election since Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023 attack, with voters to deliver their verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift. Some 7.3 million people are eligible to vote, with the last polls to be published»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday expressed doubts about the fairness of the presidential election in Brazil, in which the incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won. "I thought it was a terrible looking. I didn't take sides, but it looked like another rigged election, frankly," Trump told»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a battle to remain in the political scene as he contests the parliamentary elections to be held on Tuesday, while voters assess his leadership in the aftermath of the 2023 attacks by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, alongside the wa»»»

Bipartisan warning issued over Russian diesel as Trump defends energy ties Washington: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has warned the chief executives of major American banks, port authorities and fuel distributors that importing Russian diesel could expose them to criminal and civil liability, »»»

From quiet observations to COP28: The rise of ‘Green Ghaya’ Abu Dhabi: On some afternoons, a woman in the Al Ahbabi household would carry a cup of coffee or tea into the garden, sit down, and let her children play. “Sometimes I would simply sit in the garden in the afternoon with a cup of coffee or»»»

For the government, the national interest is not a slogan but a benchmark — every forint and every euro belongs where it brings the most benefit to the Hungarian people, said András Kármán, Minister of Finance, on Monday in Budapest, at the signing of the cooperation agreements on the EGT Fund and »»»

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks in Iran on Monday aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Middle East, with Tehran describing discussions as “very good”. The diplomatic push, attended by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, followed warnings from W»»»

Strait of Hormuz at risk as global powers seek to prevent wider Middle East war The Middle East is currently experiencing significant tension amid escalating military threats between the US and Israeli on one side and Iran on the other. Meanwhile, diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, m»»»

SAC appoints Coinbase to manage Bitcoin holdings, deepening US-UAE commercial ties Abu Dhabi: Standard Proprietary Company Ltd. (“Standard Asset Company” or “SAC”) today announced the opening of its headquarters in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The office will lead the firm’s anticipated $1.5 bil»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia fended off missiles and drones on Tuesday as top regional officials met in Iran for talks to help ease tensions in the Middle East. The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles aim toward the Kingdom’s E»»»

From school anthems to workplace celebrations, the tradition lives on A little flag, a big memoryFor many of us, UAE Flag Day brings back memories of school mornings, freshly ironed uniforms and the excitement of getting dressed in the colours of the UAE flag. As children, we would head outside wit»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday pledged a $1 million reward for information on voter fraud leading to conviction ahead of the upcoming 2026 US midterms on November 3. The president gave no details of how the reward would be funded or administered. The comments follow his repeated false cla»»»

As young people protest poor school conditions and the rising cost of living across Europe, misleading videos are spreading online. Footage from Poland in 2017, military preparations in Portugal and a protest in Argentina have all been falsely presented as recent demonstrations in Europe, painting »»»

Europe's five main NATO members said on Monday they were ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an "indispensable ally". Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged closer co-operation with Washington af»»»

US dangles up to $5 billion in loans as Manila eyes 1,200 MW from nuclear power by 2032 Manila: The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) said the US could make available a financing package of up to $5 billion to support nuclear power development in the Asian nation. The terms discussed run up t»»»

Predictable policies and long-term commitments can help restore consumer confidence By Damyana Bakardzhieva, Special to Gulf News This year Stockholm awarded the economics Nobel prize to Robert Hall of Stanford and Michael Woodford of Columbia for the “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic sta»»»