Budapest’s chief architect has approved the concept for a new pedestrian Budapest bridge to Óbuda Island, with the 138-metre-long, 3.5-metre-wide crossing to be built entirely from private funding, developer Biggeorge Property said on Tuesday. New Budapest bridge In a statement to MTI, the company »»»

Forget hunting for happy hour deals, Dubai just handed out a citywide discount that makes almost any meal feel like a steal. More than 160 restaurants and cafés across the city are dishing out entire menu items for a flat Dh10. The offer is part of Dubai Summer Surprises' "10 Dirham Dish" campaign,»»»

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi has appointed Dr. Valerie Hillings as its inaugural director, a role that puts her back at the centre of a project she has been involved with for over a decade. Hillings isn't new to Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Between 2009 and 2018, she worked as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation»»»

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi has appointed Dr. Valerie Hillings as its inaugural Director and CEO, a role that puts her back at the centre of a project she has been involved with for over a decade. Hillings isn't new to Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Between 2009 and 2018, she worked as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Fo»»»

The Russian Navy has carried out a large-scale live-fire exercise simulating the defence of the Kola Peninsula against a seaborne attack, deploying submarines, surface warships, fighter jets and coastal missile systems. The Norwegian military, which monitored the exercise, said the live-fire drills»»»

Saudi Arabia is entering a defining chapter in its transformation journey, in which artificial intelligence has evolved beyond an enabling technology to become a driving force for reshaping the national economy, strengthening global competitiveness, and accelerating innovation across industries. By»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Group, which has earned a distinguished place in the hearts of customers in Qatar’s retail sector for over two decades through its unique marketing approach, customer-centric services, and unmatched promotions, officially commenced operations of its eighth outlet, Safari Shoppin»»»

I heave a sigh of relief every time I check my calorie count on my smartwatch. It's always higher than what the treadmill says, and, ever the optimist, I choose to believe I truly did burn 30 more calories than the machine claims. Rather than accept that I didn't burn those 30 calories, compared to»»»

Preparatory work has begun on a factory in Gorzów Wielkopolski that will produce CGR-080 missiles for Poland’s HOMAR-K rocket artillery systems. The project, developed by Hanwha WB Advanced Systems—a joint venture between Poland’s WB Electronics and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace—is expected to cos»»»

Dubai: Prashant Kishor scored a landmark political victory in Bihar on Monday, defeating the BJP in the high-profile Bankipur Assembly by-election and delivering the first electoral win for his fledgling Jan Suraaj party. According to the final counting figures after 31 rounds, Kishor secured 63,20»»»

Dubai: A private school teacher was brutally stabbed to death inside her workplace in Haryana's Faridabad on Monday after a masked assailant allegedly dragged her into a room and attacked her multiple times with a knife, police said. Authorities have launched a manhunt to trace the accused. The vic»»»

You can't travel without a power bank. Yet, you need to be careful when you travel with it. No doubt, power banks are a travel lifeline. You need them during long-haul flights, airport delays and sightseeing days when charging points are nowhere to be found. For many passengers, they are as routine»»»

Canadian convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard plans to acquire 100% of Żabka Group for PLN 32 per share, valuing the Polish retailer at PLN 32.62 bln. The offer represents a 9% premium to Żabka’s July 30 closing price, although some analysts believe investors could reasonably expect »»»

South Korean pop group BTS said Wednesday they will not enter the Grammys' contest next year in protest of the introduction of a new Asian pop category: Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The new category, introduced alongside four others, is slammed by critics for boxing regional artists into »»»

Dubai: The trailer of Ramayana, director Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious mythological epic, is winning praise beyond India's borders, with several Pakistani influencers and film commentators applauding its visuals, performances and cinematic scale. The trailer, unveiled this week, has generated widesprea»»»

Dubai: Protests over the long-running Cauvery river water-sharing dispute have disrupted screenings of Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, across Karnataka, with several theatres voluntarily suspending shows as a precaution against possible unrest. The film, which was released on July 23,»»»

Dubai: The remarkable journey of Kerala schoolboy Levin Paulose continues to inspire thousands after his cardboard humanoid robot and other homemade inventions captured widespread attention online. Beyond the ingenious creations themselves, it is the story behind the young innovator that has touche»»»

As the school holidays will draw to a close this month, thousands of children across the UAE are packing away football boots, paintbrushes and science kits after another summer spent at camp. For many families, these programmes have become less of a childcare solution and more of an annual traditio»»»

Dubai: Spain has deployed soldiers to its North African enclave of Ceuta after a massive influx of migrants crossed from neighbouring Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and prompting an urgent security response. Spanish officials said troops would reinforce police and border guards to help mai»»»

The car parked outdoors may look fine from the outside, but months or perhaps even years of relentless sun exposure and temperatures crossing 40°C can slowly affect everything from the battery and tyres to the paintwork, air-conditioning system and interior materials. And when it is time to sell, t»»»

He is bright and beaming, as one should be after winning a gold medal. Ali-Mansur Valiyev relates his journey to the International Economic Olympiad, with a cheery ease, not downplaying the triumph but neither painting it too colourfully. He describes the process in matter-of fact tones, stating th»»»

The morning routine may look like a picture of health: A multivitamin with breakfast, vitamin D because 'everyone needs it', iron because of tiredness, calcium for stronger bones, zinc for immunity and perhaps a beauty supplement for the hair and nails. Each bottle appears to have a clear purpose, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a strong endorsement of Qatar’s vision for an inclusive and accessible society, Qatar Tec, a leading manpower and project supplies company in Doha, joined the Purple Saturday initiative, expressing its wholehearted support for the nationwide campaign led by the Ministry»»»

Egypt is seeking to deepen industrial cooperation with India by attracting more Indian manufacturers and industrial developers to invest in the country, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said during a meeting with India’s Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh K. Reddy. The meeting focused on expanding bilat»»»

July 29 (UPI) -- Rates of high blood pressure in pregnant women throughout the United States rose substantially over an eight-year-span, a new report released Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The report said that one in 10 pregnant women in the United States ha»»»

BELGRADE - The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has appealed a ruling handed down by the Higher Court in Belgrade to the parents of a teenage boy who killed nine pupils and a security staff member and wounded six other people in a shooting spree in his primary school in central Belgrad»»»

You know the drill. You wake up in the morning, and immediately check your watch, attempt to analyse the sleep score, scan the recovery levels. Yikes, the stress readings are high. And you haven't worked out much, this week. Panic, panic. You're doing enough, but it's not enough. You're reading bet»»»

But vaping isn’t harmful. Everyone says so. Dubai-based mum Kaveri (name changed on request) has to deal with this argument from her teen, every few weeks. “Her friends do it, and pulled out some article that it wasn’t so harmless, so she keeps trying to fight me on it.” Aware that this is the age »»»

It’s a truth universally acknowledged: If you blithely subscribe to a blog, app or streaming platform without thinking twice, your credit card is probably keeping a very detailed record of those 'small' decisions (hello from the battered other side). Those Dh35 subscriptions add up, folks. And if y»»»

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban are facing a challenge from at least four different armed groups in the country’s northeastern Badakhshan Province. Two have attacked Taliban positions in the province since mid-July. The Taliban claim at least one of the groups is supported by Pakistan, but the conflic»»»

Dubai: Levin Paulose, a young innovator from Kerala, is gaining widespread attention for his do-it-yourself inventions made from everyday household materials, with his growing popularity earning him an opportunity to meet Kerala's Chief Minister, V D Satheesan. Using simple items such as cardboard,»»»

In all the metaphors and analogies surrounding friendships, the most enduring one is a bonfire in the middle of nowhere. It’s just you, your closest ones, and surrounded by glowing embers. Sometimes, you don’t need to say much. The silence can keep you warm. And sometimes, enough is spoken around t»»»

Manila: In an unlikely alliance that brings together the Philippines' richest businessman and one of its most celebrated athletes, Filipino billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr. and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao are moving closer to taking over the modernisation of an electricity cooperative in the count»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The Way Corporate Services (TWC) has joined the Purple Saturday initiative, reaffirming commitment to social inclusion by announcing doorstep services for people with disabilities, enabling them to access the company’s services without the inconvenience of visiting its off»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Learning Arabic can serve as a powerful bridge between expatriates and nationals while promoting a deeper understanding of Arab culture, heritage and civilisation, speakers said at the official release of Spoken Arabic for All – Arabic for Every Day, a communicative Arabic»»»

Tribune News Network Doha India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said it had appointed HE Dr K Srikar Reddy as the next Ambassador to the State of Qatar. Reddy is currently the Consul General of India in San Francisco, California, and is expected to take up his new assignment shortly. The I»»»

The kids are doing fine. And neither do they need anyone to tell them otherwise. As protests spread across India over the NEET paper leak in May, eventually prompting the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, each day, and each protest site, seemed to offer something new. There were»»»

Dubai: India's Gen Z may have taken to the streets to protest repeated examination paper leaks, but they've also unleashed something else entirely: a meme storm that has swallowed social media whole. Every march now spawns a hilarious, acerbic reel. Every police chase becomes a cinematic edit. Ever»»»

1/13Palestinian girl Ahed Tamimi (C) challenges Israeli soldiers during a protest in the West Bank in 2018.AFP2/13This UGC image posted on Twitter reportedly on October 26, 2022 shows an unveiled woman standing on top of a vehicle as thousands make their way towards Aichi cemetery in Saqez, Mahsa A»»»

San Diego: Comic book fans returned to San Diego, California on Thursday for the latest Comic-Con, with convention-goers buzzing about this year's return of Marvel. The studio skipped last year's event, but will be back at the coveted Hall H on Saturday to promote "Avengers: Doomsday," which is sla»»»

As UAE families prepare for the new school year, some parents are facing an additional expense before their children have returned to the classroom, which involves higher school transport fees. Also Read: New schools opening in the UAE for 2026/27: Full list, locations, and feesSome parents at GEMS»»»

Rescuers evacuated children and accompanying adults from Altyn-Beshik recreation area after a mudflow hit the village of Kara-Bulak in Batken region. According to the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a mudflow occurred on July 23 in Kara-Bulak village of Suu-Bashy rural »»»

Since the early post-Soviet days that followed the independence achieved in 1991, Central Asia’s five states have been working toward becoming self-sufficient in meeting their energy needs. However, after 35 years, it is only Turkmenistan, with its massive natural gas and significant oil reserves, »»»

A viral video showing a Mumbai police driver allegedly threatening student protesters with fabricated narcotics cases has triggered an official inquiry, with the officer suspended pending investigation. Pawan Sangle, a driver attached to the Mumbai Police's Motor Transport (MT) department and curre»»»

In one of the most defining photographs of the protests taking across India: A police van packed with detained student protesters. A 27-year-old woman standing directly in its path. Rhiya Ahir, a model, actor and entrepreneur, has become one of the most recognisable faces of the demonstrations afte»»»

Hollywood actor John Cusack has once again stepped into India’s student protest debate, this time throwing his support behind the ongoing agitation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination system. The High Fidelity actor shared an essay by author and activist Arundhati Roy on X, days aft»»»

DUBAI: Rasha AlEmam does not lack ambition. “I want to be in the history books,” the Saudi producer, founder of Yellow Camel Studios, tells Arab News. “I’d love to be called the godfather of the Saudi film industry one day.” That dream’s not as far-fetched as it might sound. In fact, it’s entirely »»»

The Hungarian government has submitted a new bill to Parliament that would pave the way for the most comprehensive disclosure yet of Communist-era state security files, fulfilling what it describes as a promise left unfulfilled since the country’s democratic transition more than three decades ago. »»»

When you walk into a pharmacy, supermarket or health store, the choices for supplements are overwhelming. There are supplements for energy, immunity, hair, skin, sleep, focus, bones and just about every other wellness concern. Feeling tired? A quick Google search may point you towards iron or vitam»»»

Summer means more time in the water, and a few simple safety rules can make all the difference. As UAE families head to pools, beaches and residential swimming areas during the summer months, experts are urging parents and caregivers to rethink what water safety really means. It is not just about w»»»