WASHINGTON: When Amy-Jill Levine was a child in Massachusetts, a schoolmate in her predominantly Catholic hometown told her she was guilty of killing Christ because she was Jewish. Her mother reassured her that wasn’t the case — and instead of being embittered by the encounter, the young Levine beg»»»

A man in Bishkek was held accountable for showing disrespect toward the national flag of Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district reported. Police discovered a video on social media in which the author showed an outdoor shower with the national fla»»»

The movement of Yandex Go electric scooters has been temporarily restricted in central part of Bishkek. The measure is linked to the 6th World Nomad Games and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. «At the request of the City Hall, scooter movement in this area has been temporarily restricte»»»

DOHA: The Local Organising Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 officially opened Al Janoub Arena in its new configuration yesterday in front of a capacity crowd of 8,200 fans, following its transformation from a football stadium into a basketball arena. The venue will be one of fo»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in the State of Qatar, Christopher Hodges. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in areas of mu»»»

DOHA: The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha organised an exclusive talk on Seerat-un-Nabi PBUH to commemorate the blessed life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Zakaryya Mohamed AbdelHady, Associate Professor of Islamic Thought and Culture, College of Shar»»»

Jeddah: The State of Qatar participated in the 23rd Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on yesterday. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, participated in the 11th meeting of assistant ministers responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments in GCC countries, held in Riyadh yesterday. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of A»»»

DOHA: Secretary-General of the National Archives of Qatar and Director-General of the Organising Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Buainain, inaugurated the “Beyond the Court: The History of Basketball and Its Global Legacy” exhibition, organised by the National»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers between Qatar and China at Al Janoub Arena yesterday. Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain i»»»

A week after her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot completed her second spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) again on Tuesday as part of her mission. As part of her first mission to the ISS, 44-year-old French astronaut Sophie Adenot spent the weekend prepa»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Russia struck Ukrainian businesses, energy facilities and transport infrastructure in a sweeping missile and drone barrage that stretched into Thursday morning, as Moscow appeared to intensify efforts to weaken the country’s economy and exhaust its increasingly strained air defenses.»»»

WASHINGTON: Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday, expanding the scope of the largest outbreak of its kind in the US. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said government scientists have now identifi»»»

US President Donald Trump is once again trying to impose a $100,000 fee on employers seeking to hire skilled temporary foreign workers through the H-1B visa programme. But while tech titans like Elon Musk have long championed the programme as a crucial way of drawing top global talent to Silicon Va»»»

Mexico Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar Garcia Harfuch said authorities arrested one of two men accused of shooting influencer César Daniel Nolazco Gastélum while he was livestreaming, File Photo by madia Hartz/EPA Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Mexican authorities arrested in Puebla one of two »»»

Ukraine has been sytematically being trying to destroy her company, but Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim has topped the Forbes annual rich list, as Russia’s richest women again for the fifth time. The chief executive of the merged RWB group has a fortune put at $5bn, TASS reported on August 27. Yele»»»

The voting machines will be made available to citizens before election day through an upgrade to the existing mobile application for members of section election commissions. The app will now have two functions: one for election commission members and another for citizens, allowing voters to go thro»»»

Washington, Aug. 27 (SANA) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency over threats to the country’s bulk-power system, while the Army announced plans to deploy nuclear microreactors at five military installations to strengthen energy resilience. The order»»»

New York, Aug. 27 (SANA) Oil prices rose Thursday, reversing earlier losses as traders weighed signs of diplomatic progress involving Iran against lingering risks to Middle East energy supplies. Brent crude futures gained 71 cents, or 0.81%, to $88.55 a barrel at 1128 GMT, while US West Texas Inter»»»

Damascus, Aug. 27 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market fell by 100 Syrian pounds Thursday from Wednesday, with the selling price declining to 16,800 SYP ($137.70) per gram, according to a bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The Authority set th»»»

Damascus, Aug 27 (SANA) Syria and Saudi Arabia signed two memorandums of understanding in Damascus on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in land transport, railways and logistics, with plans to develop transport networks and facilitate trade between the two countries. Syrian Minister of Transport Y»»»

Dubai: With September's UAE fuel prices due in a few days, motorists can already calculate what a modest reduction at the pump would mean for their monthly fuel bills as global oil prices retreat from recent highs. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has concluded the “Riwaq Al-Diyaa” summer educational camp, bringing together 62 Qatari and resident students aged 14 to 18 in a programme designed to strengthen their connection with the Holy Quran while nurturing their values, sk»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim received Qatari Quran contestant Yusuf Ahmed Yusuf Hassan Asheer in recognition of his achievement in securing third place at the King Mohammed VI International Competition for the Memorisation, Recitatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s economy and domestic real estate sector demonstrated remarkable resilience during the second quarter of 2026, setting the stage for a strong economic rebound as market conditions stabilise, analysts said. Despite temporary headwinds stemming from broader regional geopolitical u»»»

Poland recorded one of Europe’s strongest increases in real-estate investment during the first half of 2026. Preliminary Savills data show that Polish transaction volume rose approximately 95% year on year, almost matching Finland’s 94% increase and comfortably exceeding the growth recorded in Swed»»»

Al Ain: An eight-year-old boy died after suffering an electric shock when he came into contact with a water cooler near a park in Al Ain, in a tragedy that has left his family, school and community in mourning and renewed concerns about electrical safety. Walid Khaled, an Arab expatriate child, had»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of the Treasury has issued a Russia-related general license authorizing transactions related to imports of certain categories of diamonds, the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said on Wednesday. "... all transactions prohibited by the det»»»

Dubai: From pookkalams (floral carpets) and Thirvuathira dance at offices to a horseback ride in the desert and an Onasadhya served 35,000 feet in the air, Indian expats from Kerala in the UAE marked Onam 2026 in style, with colleagues from multiple nationalities joining in the celebrations. This y»»»

DUBAI: The Chainsmokers and The Script will headline the final night of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026, taking to the stage at Etihad Live on Sunday, Dec. 6. The two acts will bring four days of racing and entertainment to a spectacular close following the final checkered fl»»»

A drone attack caused a massive fire that destroyed a warehouse run by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, officials said early on Wednesday, as Ukraine pushes ahead with its campaign to hurt Moscow’s economy by targeting online retailers. Two people were wounded in ‌the overnight strike ‌in Russ»»»

Ukraine turned 35 on August 24 and its president spent the occasion asking for two things: money and missiles. Volodymyr Zelenskiy told reporters in Kyiv on August 23 that ballistic missile defence and war funding were Ukraine's "two major challenges". The defence ministry is carrying a budget shor»»»

Three former Interior Ministry employees have been finally sentenced to seven years in prison each for the theft of tobacco products on a particularly large scale, the prosecution service said on Wednesday. The case was brought by the Sofia City Prosecution Office. Each of the three will serve the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Argentina stunned defending champions Italy while Iran, Venezuela and Brazil advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha. Argentina defeated Italy 3-1 in the round of 16, winning 25-20, 25-23, 20-25, 25-16 at Aspire Zone’s Ladies Spor»»»

Doha, Qatar: A panel discussion at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s annual educational meeting for the 2026–27 academic year has highlighted the need to keep students at the heart of education while using technology and artificial intelligence as tools to empower learners and teache»»»

Doha, Qatar: The opening of the Islamic Centre and Mosque in Lukavac has marked a significant addition to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s religious, educational and community infrastructure, with the project receiving generous financial support from Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Chief Sch»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has reaffirmed its focus on student wellbeing, educational quality, national identity and digital empowerment as it prepares for the 2026-27 academic year, with officials stressing the need to turn lessons learned from previous challen»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists could see fuel prices stabilise or edge lower in September if the latest decline in global oil prices continues through the final days of August. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Brent crude fell as much as 2.7% to $88 a barrel»»»

As the countdown to August 31 winds down, UAE households are deep in the annual back-to-school scramble, checking calendars, booking vaccine appointments, hunting for the right schoolbag, and trying to keep spending under control. Here's a complete roundup of what parents need to know this year, co»»»

The Pakistani community in Qatar marked Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day on August 14 with a series of colourful events and activities celebrating the country’s history, cultural heritage and national identity. Community organisations and institutions organised special programmes featuring cultural»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Architecture and Design Commission on Tuesday launched the Professional Learning and Development Platform, a specialized training program designed to support the development of the architecture and design sectors. The program “is a digital platform designed to empower practit»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has set a daily fee of Dh15 for its smart vehicle impound service, allowing motorists whose vehicles have been ordered impounded to keep them at a location of their choice rather than at a traditional impound yard. The service enables vehicle owners to apply to retain cu»»»

London, Aug. 25 (SANA) Oil prices fell further on Tuesday after dropping more than 2% in the previous session, as investors assessed the impact of expanded U.S. sanctions against Iran. Brent crude futures fell 90 cents, or 1.0%, to $91.27 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude declined »»»

Dubai: A Kerala nurse has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for August after buying a ticket for only the second time. Manikantan Mohanan Maniyan Mohanan, 39, has purchased his latest ticket from the Big Ticket store at Abu Dhabi airport. Entering individually, he has selected his t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its first scheduled freighter services from Helsinki, Finland, effective 2 September 2026. Operating once weekly with a Boeing 777 freighter on the Doha – Budapest – Helsinki – Doha route, the new service will provide 100 tonnes of export»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s prominent position in the global energy sector, particularly natural gas, is matched by its responsible approach to leadership, partnership and international cooperation, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Dr. Philip Mshelbila has said. Speaking at th»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to provide Ukraine ​with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defence missiles, at a meeting of allies in Kyiv on Monday to mark Ukraine's 35th Independ»»»

Beijing: King Abdullah II of Jordan and Chinese President Xi Jinping underlined Monday the importance of achieving overall de-escalation and stability in the Middle East. The two sides held talks in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues of shared concern, with King Abdullah und»»»

Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, has launched its back-to-school campaign, Festival Academy, transforming the retail and leisure destination into an interactive learning and entertainment hub for children and families. Running until September 12 under »»»

Poland’s warehouse market entered a new phase in the first half of 2026, with net demand rising 58% y/y and vacancies falling to 6.3%. Tenants leased 3.51 million square meters, the second-highest first-half total on record, with new leases and expansions accounting for 60% of activity. Meanwhile, »»»