https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-and-iran-enter-high-stakes-switzerland-talks-amid-renewed-hormuz-threat-and-lebanon-fighting-1.500581488 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/r8fbvfuo/newsml_afp_com_20260621T134829Z_doc_b7t23gf.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance (L) speaks next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (C) and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/e4o6549i/newsml_afp_com_20260621T141854Z_doc_b7t32nq.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance (3rdR), Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani speak together during a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/2fxqoz09/newsml_afp_com_20260621T125738Z_doc_b7rx6uv.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/cojwal29/newsml_afp_com_20260621T130226Z_doc_b7rx6w2.jpeg Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks next to US Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/0qv54oru/newsml_afp_com_20260621T094541Z_doc_b7rl9nr.jpeg Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/3mnukmgk/newsml_afp_com_20260621T102633Z_doc_b7rn2h3.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance (2ndL), US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff (2ndR) and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (R) meet with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (2ndR) and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir (L) at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/p2q892o3/newsml_afp_com_20260621T101920Z_doc_b7rn2gw.jpeg JD Vance reacts with Steve Witkoff while Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shakes hands with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner as they meet at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/fia0bcqu/newsml_afp_com_20260621T095202Z_doc_b7rl9pg.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance (L) reacts, next to US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, to meet with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (no seen), at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026/ https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ekl1i7a2/Hormuz.jpg Residents swim in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz as a small motorboat passes cargo ships and other commercial vessels offshore near Bandar Abbas, in Iran. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:25:21.115+04:00 Iran warns US to ‘be careful’ after Trump warning as Vance meets Iranian delegation in Switzerland Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-pakistan-saudi-arabia-türkiye-affirm-us-iran-agreement-should-ensure-security-and-stability-of-gulf-region-1.500582063 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/9rfohssd/FM-meeting.jpg Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye in Islamabad. File photo Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:22:04.901+04:00 Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye affirm US-Iran agreement should ensure security and stability of Gulf region Mena https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/toy-story-5-rakes-in-the-biggest-box-office-debut-of-the-year-with-a-franchise-best-160-million-1.500582046 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/4w6hu7cy/preview.jpg Tom Hanks, left, and Tim Allen pose for photographers with people costumed as the characters Woody and Buzz Lightyear upon arrival at a launch event for the film 'Toy Story 5' on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in London. (Photo by Millie Turner/Invision/AP) Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:11:40.988+04:00 'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million Toy Story 5 box office Disclosure Day Obsession https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/explosion-at-qatars-ras-laffan-industrial-zone-leaves-several-injured-1.500582131 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/0omsauk3/Qatar_gas_17820bf6a24_original_ratio.jpg The Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar’s principal site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquid, administrated by Qatar Petroleum, some 80km north of capital Doha. File photo. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:08:27.845+04:00 Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone leaves several injured Qatar https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-says-repairs-to-begin-immediately-for-washington-pool-renovation-1.500581524 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-03/x6fnjmtm/newsml_afp_com_20260603T000000Z_PH_GTY_2279678843.jpeg President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 03, 2026 in Washington, DC. The landmark is being painted as part of President Trump's efforts to repair Washington D.C. in preparation for the Nation's 250th birthday. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:04:59.145+04:00 Trump says repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-riders-claim-top-three-spots-in-emirates-global-endurance-series-opener-in-france-1.500582135 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/dl5qatsv/vv104sk11ka1rd9po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:01:30.719+04:00 UAE riders claim top three spots in Emirates Global Endurance Series opener in France Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/7-killed-and-dozens-injured-following-series-of-weekend-shootings-in-chicago-1.500582111 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/30f2bytb/preview.jpg FILE - The Chicago city skyline is seen Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) Gulf News en 2026-06-22T01:58:09.713+04:00 7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago chicago shooting trump pritzker https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/european-heatwave-sweeps-across-continent-1.500582138 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/jsnhabz0/FRANCE_5_1660227027286_1828d3e0176_original_ratio.jpg Volunteer farmers help to fight against flames at a wildfire near Belin-Beliet, southwestern France. Wildfires have broken out across Europe this summer as successive heatwaves bake the continent, bring record temperatures and renew focus on climate change risks to industry and livelihoods. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T01:38:30.368+04:00 European heatwave sweeps across continent Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/massive-explosion-at-qatar-factory-no-gas-leaks-reported-1.500582130 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/gat1g2jk/Qatarflag Technical malfunction triggers Qatar factory blast; injuries reported, no gas leak Gulf News en 2026-06-21T23:57:31.514+04:00 Qatar factory explosion leaves several injured, no gas leak detected Qatar, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usiran-talks-iranian-delegation-skips-photo-op-after-trumps-latest-threats-1.500582120 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/9c6i8blo/newsml_afp_com_20260621T144504Z_doc_b7t67xa.jpeg Iran's delegation including Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi (C) and Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf (2ndR) arrive for a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/km1yj5s1/newsml_afp_com_20260621T183141Z_doc_b7tk2th.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance looks on next to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shakes hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/aeifdpie/newsml_afp_com_20260621T173042Z_doc_b7tf6py.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance listens to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner as they attend a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/aeds9bq1/newsml_afp_com_20260621T173000Z_doc_b7te68e.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance attends a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ccuuz3i4/newsml_afp_com_20260621T144937Z_doc_b7t67xw.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance speaks (R) looks on next to US President's son-in-law Jared Kushner (L) prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/dqxc5iqy/newsml_afp_com_20260621T142317Z_doc_b7t32qt.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance looks on prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T23:34:33.080+04:00 US–Iran talks: Iranian delegation skips photo-op after Trump’s latest threats Mena, Pakistan, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/digital-dubai-boosts-global-city-ranking-to-top-5-with-dh1-trillion-value-brand-finance-1.500582112 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/3xsy8jn5/Stock_Dubai_skyline_179743d6c72_original_ratio.jpg Digital Dubai powers emirate’s rise to top five global city brands with nearly Dh1 trillion value https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/vp5sxryv/HLWmo9IbMAA-9bN.jpg Brand Finance study credits Digital Dubai with Dh31 billion boost as city climbs global place brand rankings Gulf News en 2026-06-21T22:54:10.059+04:00 Digital Dubai boosts global city ranking to top 5 with Dh1 trillion value: Brand Finance UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-yamal-scores-as-spain-beat-saudi-arabia-4-0-1.500582094 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/pazxh1wf/preview.jpg Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S.Lesser) Gulf News en 2026-06-21T22:14:53.175+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal scores as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 World Cup, football, Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup, spain https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/loggerhead-sea-turtle-returns-to-birthplace-in-omans-beach-after-12-years-1.500582053 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/neztpwfl/Turtule.jpg Oman's environmental specialists have recorded the return of a loggerhead sea turtle to a nesting beach on Masirah Island 12 years after it was first tagged. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T21:31:13.878+04:00 Loggerhead sea turtle returns to birthplace in Oman's beach after 12 years Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-win-16-awards-for-innovation-and-excellence-in-uae-1.500582013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/j9vulh9x/Dubai-Police-Wins-16-Awards-at-Dubai-Quality-Group-Awards Dubai Police celebrate winning 16 awards at the Dubai Quality Group Awards. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/15bw4qhg/شرطة-دبي-تحصد-16-جائزة-ضمن-Dubai-Police-Wins-16-Awards-at-Dubai-Quality-Group-Awardsجوائز-مجموعة-دبي-5.jpg Dubai Police celebrate winning 16 awards at the Dubai Quality Group Awards. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T21:16:53.541+04:00 Dubai Police win 16 awards for innovation and excellence in UAE UAE, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-washington-wants-from-fresh-iran-talks-on-nuclear-programme-hormuz-and-hezbollah-1.500582032 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/n0c6h98w/newsml_afp_com_20260621T135736Z_doc_b7t32p7.jpeg US Vice-President JD Vance (left) speaks next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/3ja7twj0/newsml_afp_com_20260621T141355Z_doc_b7t3668.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance delivers a speech during a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T20:49:14.058+04:00 What Washington wants from fresh Iran talks on nuclear programme, Hormuz and Hezbollah Mena, Americas, Gulf, Pakistan, Qatar, Donald Trump, Israel, Iran, americas, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-to-issue-guidelines-on-public-behaviour-and-celebrations-1.500582020 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/8jt94tnq/Civility-Committee.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T20:16:29.003+04:00 Dubai to issue guidelines on public behaviour and celebrations UAE, Government, UAE, Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/abu-dhabi-gets-new-direct-flights-from-navi-mumbai-as-indian-airline-launches-route-1.500582008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/6lrku4r4/202606213833247.jpg Air India Express to operate direct Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flights from July 15. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T20:05:54.759+04:00 Abu Dhabi gets new direct flights from Navi Mumbai as Indian airline launches route Aviation, Travel, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/forbes-middle-east-summit-2026-abu-dhabis-dh255b-infrastructure-bet-in-focus-1.500581998 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/yo85b4ru/IMG5684.jpeg Forbes Middle East gathers 3,000 leaders to map next-generation cities and investment Gulf News en 2026-06-21T19:52:41.257+04:00 Forbes Middle East Summit 2026: Abu Dhabi’s Dh255b infrastructure bet in focus UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-encrypted-satellite-channels-are-pirated-and-their-content-stolen-online-1.500581956 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/qeo1pfdj/Password_manager_colleagues_1799924820e_original_ratio.jpeg From hacked receivers to rogue IPTV: the hidden machinery of TV signal theft Gulf News en 2026-06-21T19:42:42.913+04:00 How encrypted satellite channels are pirated and their content stolen online UAE, UAE, technology https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-schoolboy-watches-haaland-score-at-world-cup-after-viral-post-1.500581964 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/2urrj3q3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-05.43.53.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/t3zz0csh/WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_13_at_00_22_43.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/kq82snif/WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_17_at_05_42_41.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T19:31:54.490+04:00 Dubai schoolboy watches Haaland score at World Cup after viral post Sport, World Cup, Football, football, Manchester City, FIFA World Cup, Erling Haaland https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/cbse-class-12-results-update-verification-and-re-evaluation-results-released-in-phases-1.500581963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/hou7nsmy/CBSEstudents Students urged to rely on official CBSE updates amid phased result rollout Gulf News en 2026-06-21T19:13:14.448+04:00 CBSE Class 12 results update: Verification and re-evaluation results released in phases Education, CBSE, india, Education, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/jd-vances-favourite-indian-pakistani-people-remark-at-usiran-talks-goes-viral-1.500581919 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/h2bg9rfx/newsml_afp_com_20260621T134245Z_doc_b7t23gj.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance’s joke about wife and Pakistan Army chief steals spotlight from Iran talks Gulf News en 2026-06-21T18:19:34.385+04:00 JD Vance’s 'favourite' Indian, Pakistani people remark at US–Iran talks goes viral Americas, Pakistan, india, Iran, viral, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/sooryavanshis-record-11-ball-fifty-powers-india-a-to-tri-series-final-win-over-sri-lanka-a-1.500581867 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/xa8v8a04/HLUPwkObYAAnlTK.jpg Record-breaking 15-year-old leads India A to 66-run victory in A-team series decider Gulf News en 2026-06-21T17:03:31.585+04:00 Sooryavanshi’s record 11-ball fifty powers India A to tri-series final win over Sri Lanka A Cricket, cricket, BCCI, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/you-deserve-all-the-success-nayanthara-celebrates-samantha-as-maa-inti-bangaaram-makes-25-crore-worldwide-1.500581861 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/w3umolg2/Nayanthara__175db8663ec_original_ratio.jpg Nayanthara https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/04a1r25b/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-4.52.19-PM.png Nayanthara, who took to her Instagram Stories to send a public shoutout to Samantha. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:55:13.015+04:00 'You deserve all the success': Nayanthara celebrates Samantha as Maa Inti Bangaaram makes ₹25 crore worldwide Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/indian-expat-43-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-after-playing-badminton-in-uae-1.500581854 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/mqqno86j/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-21-at-12.29.06-PM.jpeg Anwar Sadiq's death took place just three days after Safwan Shanu died of a heart attack while playing cricket. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:47:08.023+04:00 Indian expat in UAE, 43, dies of cardiac arrest after playing badminton emergencies, Health, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Ajman https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/saudi-arabia-pakistan-egypt-and-turkey-hold-high-level-talks-in-cairo-1.500581852 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/og4k5h5e/HLVWUZgWkAAUX5h.jpg Cairo meeting backs Islamabad MoU, urges de-escalation and regional stability Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:42:25.556+04:00 Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey hold high-level talks in Cairo Pakistan, Mena, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/neet-ug-row-nagpur-student-faces-twist-after-abu-dhabi-centre-mix-up-claim-1.500581840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/a080mlf9/newsml_afp_com_20260621T102347Z_doc_b7rl9rk.jpeg Medical students arrive to appear for the NEET-UG re-examination in New Delhi on June 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:27:25.679+04:00 NEET-UG row: Nagpur student faces twist after Abu Dhabi centre mix-up claim India, Education https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/malayalam-actors-body-amma-in-crisis-shwetha-menon-confirms-mass-resignation-amid-controversy-1.500581815 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-15/raz9p9vl/202507293466008.jpg Women-led committee’s historic tenure ends in no-confidence and deep internal rifts https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/9ajuaze3/ANI_20260609145529.jpg Ansiba Haasan (Photo/ANI) Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:06:26.743+04:00 Malayalam actors’ body A.M.M.A in crisis: Shwetha Menon confirms mass resignation amid controversy South-Indian, kerala cinema, malayalam cinema, Malayalam films https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/yash-returns-after-four-years-as-toxic-finally-locks-release-date-for-global-audiences-1.500581795 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/qr999cq8/YASH-TOXIC.jpg Yash in Toxic Gulf News en 2026-06-21T15:31:44.305+04:00 Yash returns after four years as Toxic finally locks release date for global audiences Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/7-women-killed-in-toxic-gas-leak-at-tamil-nadu-seafood-plant-1.500581790 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/h3p90xsz/seven.webp The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed a specialised Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) response team from Arakkonam. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T15:25:42.474+04:00 7 women killed in toxic gas leak at Tamil Nadu seafood plant India, india https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-works-with-imf-to-align-finance-data-with-2014-global-standards-1.500581765 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-02/4m00d6lg/Stock-Abu-Dhabi-skyline-2025 Abu Dhabi skyline. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T15:03:35.352+04:00 UAE works with IMF to align finance data with 2014 global standards Banking, UAE, IMF https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-arrests-four-fugitives-convicted-in-180-million-public-fund-embezzlement-case-1.500581755 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/1iz7iiz5/202606213833087.jpg the suspects, including Three men and one woman have been arrested after being convicted in cases involving the misappropriation of public funds and causing serious damage to state finances, with losses estimated at about $180 million. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:46:47.905+04:00 Kuwait arrests four fugitives convicted in $180 million public fund embezzlement case Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-opens-private-tutoring-work-permits-to-students-teachers-and-employees-1.500581748 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/vah8stq6/STOCK_PRIVATE_TUTION___TEACHING_18c7d42fd35_original_ratio.jpg The initiative is designed to regulate private tutoring activities and provide legal pathways for qualified individuals to offer educational support services across the country. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:43:49.128+04:00 UAE opens private tutoring work permits to students, teachers and employees Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/saudi-arabia-uae-top-destinations-for-pakistani-job-seekers-1.500581746 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-04/6zwllq8v/20250204-Islamabad-International-Airport Although the conflict disrupted shipping routes and heightened tensions across the Gulf region, demand for overseas employment among Pakistanis appeared largely unaffected. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:33:46.576+04:00 Saudi Arabia, UAE top destinations for Pakistani job seekers despite conflict Pakistan, UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE jobs, Bahrain, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-rolls-out-mandatory-occupational-fitness-screening-for-workers-1.500581692 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ah6lrita/Riyadh.webp Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screenings for all workers and employees through a phased rollout covering the public, private and non-profit sector. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:26:00.103+04:00 Saudi Arabia rolls out mandatory occupational fitness screening for workers Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-uncovers-two-rare-ancient-tombs-and-burials-in-minya-1.500581734 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/6ba8bao9/New-discoveries.webp Two rare ancient toms were uncovered in Egypt's Minya, shedding new light on early Egypt and offering clues to early pyramid development. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:24:31.808+04:00 Egypt uncovers two rare ancient tombs and burials in Minya Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-arrests-over-15000-residency-labour-and-border-violators-in-one-week-1.500581620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/npynluiv/Saudi-Public-Security.jpg Over 15,000 illegal residents have been arrested and more than 10,000 others deported in week-long sweep. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:22:39.272+04:00 Saudi Arabia arrests over 15,000 residency, labour and border violators in one week Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-update-three-days-of-rain-expected-from-tuesday-cooler-temperatures-by-thursday-1.500581729 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/gqp5d9k9/Dubairain The UAE will see rainfall from Tuesday through Thursday, accompanied by fog, mist and a drop in temperatures later in the week. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:06:55.348+04:00 UAE weather update: Three days of rain expected from Tuesday, cooler temperatures by Thursday Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/curacao-goalie-demands-statue-after-heroics-against-ecuador-1.500581736 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/q3u6od9m/newsml_afp_com_20260620T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282560519.jpeg Eloy Room of Curacao applauds fans after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:03:29.390+04:00 Curacao goalie demands statue after heroics against Ecuador World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/virat-kohli-returns-for-england-odis-hardik-pandya-left-out-1.500581730 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/tkcxhoki/newsml_afp_com_20260424T134958Z_doc_a8vg3e9.jpeg Virat Kohli Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:56:00.958+04:00 Virat Kohli returns for England ODIs, Hardik Pandya left out Cricket, Virat Kohli https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/green-broker-training-programme-debuts-in-uae-1.500581720 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/t01yeblg/kotooo.jpg Javad Mahmoodi, Abdullatif Albitawi and Mohammad Reza Bartarang at the first Green Broker Training Programme Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:43:37.986+04:00 Green broker training programme debuts in UAE Environment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/neymar-called-a-work-from-home-striker-by-brazil-president-lula-1.500581716 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-14/4in5jhbj/newsml_afp_com_20260613T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281477678.jpeg Neymar Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:42:49.911+04:00 Neymar called a ‘work-from-home’ striker by Brazil President Lula World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-dubai-police-join-indian-expats-to-celebrate-international-yoga-day-in-uae-1.500581691 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/hdt1zxqa/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-21-at-11.09.47-AM.jpeg The Dubai Police band performs at the International Yoga Day event at Dubai Police Officers' Club on Sunday morning. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/vdlxi1ua/WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_21_at_2_05_04_PM.jpeg Jitendra Vaidya during his headstand performance at the event in Louvre Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:26:12.397+04:00 Watch: Dubai Police join Indian expats to celebrate International Yoga Day in UAE UAE, Health, Health Fitness, India, UAE, Indian expats, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-police-warn-drivers-after-red-light-crashes-kill-four-1.500581686 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/4z6bpkun/HLVJUHga0AADgXI.jpg Police urge motorists to slow down and avoid risky split-second decisions. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/u4bs0qpx/accident.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:10:17.093+04:00 Dubai Police warn drivers after red-light violations kill four emergencies, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/sharjah-offers-50-licence-fee-cuts-and-payment-deferrals-for-businesses-1.500581676 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/25/Stock-Sharjah-weather-skyline-property_177d9b099bf_large.jpg Sharjah skyline Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:07:11.354+04:00 Sharjah offers 50% licence fee cuts and payment deferrals for businesses economy, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/dewa-international-launched-to-take-dubais-power-and-water-model-global-1.500581653 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/s1jlv20f/f7f31ae0-3457-4861-be9f-4cd2402869e7.jpg Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, announced in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the establishment of ‘DEWA International’. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/2cykt2ht/1374a431_1cf0_48cc_af75_245f0649140e.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/roi7kaf9/sheikh-ahmed.jpg Sheikh ahmed https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-28/5gxqayv6/HE-Saeed-Mohammed-Al-Tayer-MD-CEO-of-DEWA.JPG Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:44:56.992+04:00 DEWA International launched to take Dubai’s power and water model global Energy, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/technology/abu-dhabi-based-ai-firm-hits-3bn-valuation-after-260m-raise-1.500581664 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/6673lflu/founder.jpg Shalev Hulio and Sebastian Kurz, Co-founders of Abu Dhabi-based Dream, sovereign AI and cyber defence company Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:44:28.542+04:00 Abu Dhabi-based AI firm hits $3bn valuation after $260m raise Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-crown-prince-pays-tribute-to-sheikh-mohammed-on-fathers-day-1.500581644 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ihqoqsuk/MBR.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:40:18.032+04:00 Dubai Crown Prince pays tribute to Sheikh Mohammed on Father’s Day Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-your-employer-force-you-to-travel-after-termination-1.500581639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/qan8d302/Untitled-design-63.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:18:47.471+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can your employer force you to travel after termination? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-separated-father-travel-abroad-with-his-child-without-the-mothers-consent-1.500581643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/mdiuvrhu/Untitled-design-64.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:18:42.587+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can a separated father travel abroad with his child without the Mother's consent? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/who-is-gauri-spratt-meet-the-woman-aamir-khan-says-he-is-already-married-to-in-his-heart-1.500581625 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-29/zzyft72b/newsml_afp_com_20260118T043655Z_doc_9344842.jpeg Bollywood actor Aamir Khan (L), along with his girlfriend Gauri Spratt, attends the film producer Ramesh Taurani’s 65th birthday celebrations in Mumbai on January 17, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-18/fbkzhv9o/newsml_afp_com_20260118T043655Z_doc_934484f.jpeg Bollywood actor Aamir Khan (C), along with his girlfriend Gauri Spratt (R), attends the film producer Ramesh Taurani’s 65th birthday celebrations in Mumbai on January 17, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/9ajvm5o4/202606113820953.jpg Aamir Khan and to-be-wife Gauri Spratt walk hand in hand at airport ahead of July wedding Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:58:50.027+04:00 Who is Gauri Spratt? Meet the woman Aamir Khan says he is 'already married to in his heart' Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood, Aamir Khan https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohammed-pays-tribute-to-late-sheikh-rashid-on-fathers-day-1.500581613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/b2dux2h4/20_16a3106f51a__FATHER_WITH_SHAIKH_ZAYED_resources1_16a3106f51a_original_ratio.jpg Sheikh Mohammed's father, Sheikh Rashid (left), the late ruler of Dubai, with the late Sheikh Zayed, the first ruler of the UAE and the country's Founding Father. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:32:53.295+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to late Sheikh Rashid on Father’s Day Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-sends-786-tonnes-of-aid-to-gaza-under-operation-chivalrous-knight-3-1.500581608 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/4ep7yf89/GAza.jpg UAE teams in Al Arish coordinate ongoing relief to support Palestinian families. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:18:56.596+04:00 UAE sends 786 tonnes of aid to Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 Government, Mena, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/business/property/8-uae-projects-that-could-change-your-commute-holidays-and-property-choices-1.500532317 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/41ku39ae/COMBO-EIGHT.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-30/66tsoi13/ETIHAD-RAIL-14344.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-23/x2036vix/Dubai-Metro-Gold-Line https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/tesicvnq/DIFC-Zabeel-District.jpg DIFC Zabeel District https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/03/30/Stock---Al-Maryah-Island_1873140f5c6_large.jpg The Al Maryah Island hosts Abu Dhabi Global Market. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-03/8nhtyl1g/newsml_afp_com_20251103T153459Z_doc_82ve8cq.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/15rd0rl8/MBR_PALM_JEBEL_ALI_1887290ccf4_large.jpg His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the new futuristic development masterplan of Palm Jebel Ali. Part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Palm Jebel Ali is one of a series of visionary projects being undertaken by world-leading Dubai-based real estate master developer Nakheel. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, were present during the approval of the masterplan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-09/aede0x3w/Disney.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/c05xt5r0/Wynn_Al_Marjan_Island_2_1682608383571_187c346665b_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:06:26.639+04:00 8 UAE projects that could change your commute, holidays and property choices Property, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistans-mango-exports-shrink-as-middle-east-war-impacts-linger-1.500581598 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/hs45s70b/P1.jpg Workers sorting harvested mangoes at an orchard in Tando Allahyar district, in Pakistan's Sindh province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/1aldwzgc/P2.jpg Workers carrying sorted mangoes at an orchard in Hyderabad City, in Pakistan's Sindh province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/rk2g99d3/P3.jpg Waheed Ahmed, Chief Patron of the All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporter Association, speaking during an interview with AFP in Karachi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/gc4gfa0j/P4.jpg Workers packing mangoes at a market in Karachi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/zurg1abi/P5.jpg A worker harvesting mangoes from a tree at an orchard in Hyderabad City, in Pakistan's Sindh province. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:00:19.057+04:00 Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger Pakistan, Business, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/visa-immigration/how-to-check-your-uae-visa-status-and-expiry-online-1.500394132 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/9exvjjng/Dubaiairport Picture used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:59:20.591+04:00 How to check your UAE visa status and expiry online Living-Visa-Immigration, UAE Visas, UAE government services https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-expands-dedicated-bus-lanes-to-more-areas-to-cut-commute-times-1.500581603 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/pzizgwsn/bus-lane.jpg RTA says that bus journey times during peak hours are expected to fall by between 24 and 59 per cent on routes using the dedicated lanes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/yf0pnycf/bus-lane-map.png Dedicated bus lanes network https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/92ydyk8b/bus-lane-two.jpg RTA says that some 30 per cent of its new 14.5-kilometre dedicated bus and taxi lanes project has been completed, Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:59:00.037+04:00 Watch: Dubai expands dedicated bus, taxi lanes to more areas to cut commute times Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/samantha-once-said-that-child-will-be-everything-for-me-as-pregnancy-rumours-swirl-online-1.500581585 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ez2fpiuo/202604013729388.jpg Samantha Ruth Prabhu Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:42:56.621+04:00 Samantha once said 'that child will be everything for me' as pregnancy rumours swirl online Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-pays-tribute-to-late-sheikh-zayed-on-fathers-day-1.500581579 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/z7g60w74/Late-Sheikh-Zayed.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:23:43.783+04:00 UAE President pays tribute to late Sheikh Zayed on Father’s Day Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/2026-fifa-world-cup-ball-heads-to-space-as-nasa-studies-football-in-zero-gravity-1.500581577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/5gybj0ad/nasa.jpg Astronauts aboard the ISS test how the Adidas-made Trionda behaves in microgravity. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/fijjv836/bALL-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:13:48.425+04:00 2026 Fifa World Cup ball heads to space as NASA studies football in zero gravity World Cup, Americas, FIFA World Cup, NASA https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/shawk-the-hawk-has-got-5-of-his-6-predictions-right-next-up-spain-vs-saudi-arabia-1.500581571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/459pwolg/Shawk-the-hawk Shawk the hawk predicts Spain vs Saudi Arabia https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/459pwolg/Shawk-the-hawk Shawk the hawk predicts Spain vs Saudi Arabia Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:07:58.459+04:00 Shawk the hawk has got 5 of his 6 predictions right; Next up Spain vs Saudi Arabia World Cup, Shawk the Hawk Predictions https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/who-is-revati-sule-meet-the-bride-whose-mumbai-wedding-had-srk-dancing-and-salman-khan-in-attendance-1.500581556 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/bjovaom1/SnapInsta.to727190231179748418320253904437707844797381490n.jpg Revati is the daughter of NCP (SP) leader and Member of Parliament Supriya Sule and businessman Sadanand Sule. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T09:49:04.677+04:00 Who is Revati Sule? Meet the bride whose Mumbai wedding had SRK dancing and Salman Khan in attendance Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood, Salman Khan, shah rukh khan https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-dances-to-koi-mil-gaya-at-revati-sules-pre-wedding-bash-attended-by-salman-khan-and-amitabh-bachchan-1.500581547 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/yo7sk2m4/HLQ8zsYasAAmzqt.jpeg The wedding of Revati Sule, daughter of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule, and Sarang Lakhani, son of businessman and politician Arun Lakhani, brought together some of the biggest names in Bollywood, politics and business under one roof in Mumbai. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T09:31:07.304+04:00 Shah Rukh Khan dances to Koi Mil Gaya at Revati Sule's pre-wedding bash attended by Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-pm-narendra-modi-calls-for-making-yoga-part-of-daily-life-on-international-yoga-day-1.500581490 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/btrehvep/Modi.jpg PM Modi marks International Yoga Day in Kolkata with thousands of enthusiasts. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T08:58:02.481+04:00 India PM Narendra Modi calls for making yoga part of daily life on International Yoga Day India, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/saudi-arabia-seek-to-repeat-argentina-world-cup-miracle-against-spain-1.500581460 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/u7csg1u5/newsml_afp_com_20260620T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282547049.jpeg Georgios Donis, Head Coach of Saudi Arabia, speaks with the media during the press conference one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T08:25:32.418+04:00 Saudi Arabia seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/britains-king-charles-iii-to-reveal-personal-tax-bill-reports-1.500581483 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-17/w32rixeo/newsml_afp_com_20260617T133638Z_doc_b7e67jy.jpeg Britain's King Charles III waves as he arrives on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, west of London, on June 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T08:02:55.719+04:00 Britain's King Charles III to reveal personal tax bill: Reports Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/mob-strips-molests-delhi-ngo-intern-after-kidnapping-scare-1.500581418 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-07/6e8w9nf0/202601073630648.jpg The incident took place in Rayagada district on June 16 but came to light after police arrested at least 20 people, including several juveniles, on Saturday. Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T07:59:00.000+04:00 Mob strips, molests Delhi NGO intern after kidnapping scare India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/eloy-room-heroics-earn-curacao-world-cup-point-against-ecuador-1.500581486 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/dzgttzx8/newsml_afp_com_20260620T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282560542.jpeg Eloy Room of Curacao makes a save against Gonzalo Plata of Ecuador during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match at Kansas City Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T07:19:00.772+04:00 Eloy Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/deniz-undav-scores-twice-as-germany-beat-ivory-coast-2-1-advances-to-world-cup-knockout-phase-1.500581435 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/dptywwym/Undav.jpg Germany's Deniz Undav (26) scores their first goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Ivory Coast in Toronto, Saturday, June 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T07:09:27.463+04:00 Deniz Undav scores twice as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase Germany World Cup Ivory Coast https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/netherlands-thump-sweden-to-get-world-cup-liftoff-1.500581377 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/8yatm7md/newsml_afp_com_20260620T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282517247.jpeg Cody Gakpo #11 of the Netherlands scores his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Sweden at Houston Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T07:01:03.574+04:00 Netherlands thump Sweden to get World Cup liftoff World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-talks-fresh-israeli-strikes-kill-16-despite-lebanon-ceasefire-1.500580655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/qmj76etd/Lebanon-bombardment.webp Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ph5parl2/19.jpg Vessels sail at Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T06:44:57.782+04:00 Switzerland to host US-Iran talks on June 21 as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/what-strength-looks-like-in-modern-fatherhood-1.500581417 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/11/29/Father-and-Son_1761491f03c_large.jpg Children need adults who can say: “I understand why this is difficult” and “I will still help you through it.” Gulf News en 2026-06-21T06:16:00.000+04:00 What strength looks like in modern fatherhood Op-Eds, Parenting, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-update-temperatures-to-reach-47c-as-humid-conditions-and-possible-rain-expected-this-week-1.500581437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/nib76e71/Hot-summer.avif Temperatures are forecast to range between 42C and 47C inland, 37°C to 42°C along the coast and islands, and 31°C to 36°C in mountainous areas. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T05:54:10.527+04:00 UAE weather update: Temperatures to reach 47°C as humid conditions and possible rain expected this week Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hormuz-lebanon-test-trump-s-fast-tracked-iran-deal-1.500581407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-18/0zkiu0ub/newsml_afp_com_20260618T064606Z_doc_b7gq866.jpeg This videograb from footage made available on June 18, 2026, from the X account of French President Emmanuel Macron shows US President Donald Trump and France's President Emmanuel Macron during the signing of a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war, inside Chateau de Versailles, in Versailles southwest of Paris on June 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T05:41:00.000+04:00 Hormuz, Lebanon test Trump’s fast-tracked Iran deal Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/five-hurt-in-suspected-anti-muslim-attacks-across-edinburgh-1.500581424 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/tflxfgfd/bcccb.webp Footage circulating on social media appeared to show a bare-chested man roaming the streets armed with a weapon, smashing property and confronting members of the public. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T04:59:00.000+04:00 Five hurt in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh Europe, crime, UK https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/why-ancient-yoga-is-the-modern-stress-buster-1.500580341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/06/20/Mass-free-yoga-events-are-also-popular-in-the-UAE_190367eb72d_large.jpg Mass free yoga events have gained a large following in the UAE. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T04:58:00.000+04:00 Why ancient yoga is the modern stress buster Op-Eds, Health, Health Fitness, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/france-issues-record-red-heat-alert-for-one-third-of-country-1.500581191 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-29/yi2y4swc/newsml_afp_com_20250629T182824Z_doc_648g2a4.jpeg Paris was put on red alert for extreme heat and Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures on Monday as a heatwave across southern Europe triggered health warnings and fuelled wildfires. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T23:44:18.064+04:00 France issues record red heat alert for one-third of country Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-drivers-face-diversions-from-june-21-as-two-roundabouts-get-traffic-signals-1.500581343 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/26c16iqw/Shj-roundabout The temporary traffic changes will take effect on 21 June 2026 and will remain in place throughout the construction period. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T22:46:30.454+04:00 Sharjah drivers face diversions from June 21 as two roundabouts get traffic signals Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-one-winner-celebrates-dh100000-check-if-your-numbers-made-the-list-1.500581318 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/prjggj66/Screenshot-2026-06-20-at-9.33.39-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 260620 Gulf News en 2026-06-20T22:03:53.003+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: One winner celebrates Dh100,000 – check if your numbers made the list UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-warn-drivers-remove-these-six-fire-risk-items-from-your-car-this-summer-1.500581339 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/l3zsoixd/AD-Police Extreme temperatures can increase the risk of fires and other safety incidents. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T22:01:32.219+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn drivers: Remove these six fire-risk items from your car this summer UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-negotiators-leave-for-switzerland-to-discuss-us-deal-state-media-1.500581201 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/jx41ubqw/newsml_afp_com_20260620T133613Z_doc_b7q76jm.jpeg This handout photograph taken and released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on June 20, 2026, shows Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Top R) meeting with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi (Top L) in Tehran. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T21:48:01.666+04:00 Iran negotiators leave for Switzerland to discuss US deal: state media Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-hits-997-per-cent-safety-as-trust-in-police-surges-in-2025-1.500580989 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/oxvg7ysj/Sharjah-Police-new-patrols.jpg Sharjah Police report 99.7per cent safety level in 2025 quality-of-life indicators report https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/oxvg7ysj/Sharjah-Police-new-patrols.jpg Sharjah Police report 99.7per cent safety level in 2025 quality-of-life indicators report Gulf News en 2026-06-20T20:10:57.069+04:00 Sharjah hits 99.7 per cent safety as trust in police surges in 2025 UAE, crime, traffic fines, UAE traffic fines, Sharjah, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-summer-begins-with-temperatures-near-50c-as-longest-day-approaches-1.500581210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/u0t0ne82/Sun-UAE UAE is currently experiencing the longest days of the year, with daylight lasting up to 13 hours and 50 minutes between June 18 and June 24. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T18:59:03.786+04:00 UAE summer begins with temperatures near 50°C as longest day approaches Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-over-israels-strikes-on-lebanon-1.500580986 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/pzdn7eu7/ANI_20260620064508.jpg Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of its deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T18:15:35.454+04:00 Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israel's strikes on Lebanon Mena, Gulf, Donald Trump, hezbollah, Israel https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/under-15-social-media-ban-in-uae-your-questions-answered-2-1.500581160 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/e24pgc3v/Kids.jpg Social media platforms will be required to implement reliable age-verification mechanisms, such as digital identity systems. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T17:58:42.499+04:00 Under-15 social media ban in UAE: Your questions answered Media, Education, Government, technology, social media, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/giorgia-meloni-hits-back-at-donald-trumps-begged-for-a-photo-claim-as-italys-top-diplomat-cancels-us-trip-1.500580127 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/4x6sttq8/preview.jpg Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on ahead of a working session at the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP) Gulf News en 2026-06-20T16:58:26.024+04:00 Giorgia Meloni hits back at Donald Trump's 'begged for a photo' claim as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip Trump Meloni Italy US https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/court-bans-spanish-pms-wife-begona-gomez-from-leaving-country-1.500581081 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/zmgxpxkh/newsml_afp_com_20260620T115632Z_doc_b7q44cq.jpeg Begona Gomez, wife of Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez Gulf News en 2026-06-20T16:48:42.896+04:00 Court bans Spanish PM's wife Begona Gomez from leaving country Europe, spain https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-completes-distribution-of-relief-aid-to-philippines-earthquake-victims-1.500580797 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/sklnqj6f/1pk04rgl1ka0slzpo.jpg UAE team members distribute relief aid to vulnerable communities after earthquake damage. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T16:03:00.937+04:00 UAE completes distribution of relief aid to Philippines earthquake victims Government, Philippines, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-urges-stronger-euro-mediterraneangulf-economic-and-parliamentary-cooperation-at-marrakesh-forum-1.500581051 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/y03acz61/lj904rhg1ka1328po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:58:14.293+04:00 UAE urges stronger Euro-Mediterranean–Gulf economic and parliamentary cooperation at Marrakesh forum Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/epa-strengthens-uae-publishing-presence-at-beijing-international-book-fair-1.500580886 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/olqkj9ak/wbw04rhb1ka0wk8po.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:46:39.917+04:00 EPA strengthens UAE publishing presence at Beijing International Book Fair Government https://gulfnews.com/sport/horse-racing/uae-presidents-cup-makes-history-at-san-siro-with-first-ever-group-1-arabian-race-1.500580927 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/l30fnm64/15504rjs1ka0zanpo.jpeg The race at San Siro will be run over 2,100 metres on dirt, in the Group 1 category for Purebred Arabian horses aged four years and above. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:40:05.078+04:00 UAE President’s Cup makes history at San Siro with first-ever Group 1 Arabian race Horse-Racing https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-team-emirates-xrgs-narváez-claims-tour-de-suisse-stage-victory-1.500580851 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/yq1pqojb/yu404rua1ka0wrbpo.jpg Jhonatan Narváez Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:31:15.216+04:00 Jhonatan Narváez wins Tour de Suisse stage 3 for UAE Team Emirates-XRG Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/safeguarding-human-dignity-core-uae-principle-says-jawaher-al-qasimi-1.500580849 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/s330dxch/c8504rh81ka0v8ppo.jpg Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Family & Community Council and the UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:26:07.844+04:00 Safeguarding human dignity core UAE principle, says Jawaher Al Qasimi Government, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwaiti-student-killed-in-stabbing-during-attempted-robbery-in-north-carolina-1.500581013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/u54ezxv9/Kuwait The victim, identified as Saeed Ali Al Tabtabai, 27, was found suffering from multiple stab wounds inside his vehicle on 10 June. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:06:16.103+04:00 Kuwaiti student killed in stabbing during attempted robbery in North Carolina Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-enters-global-top-10-in-best-countries-ranking-1.500580997 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/r99i0gdn/UAE The country achieved a perfect score of 100 points in the category. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:04:51.650+04:00 UAE enters global top 10 in Best Countries ranking UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/sanam-gill-shares-how-motherhood-inspired-her-to-open-dubai-restaurant-1.500580969 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/z8s5jr9k/62de69aa-dad2-4684-a696-d47c8a1215d5.jpeg Sanam Gill (right) and Nok (left) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/2tlqrc88/IMG_4902.jpeg Food at Mama Thai Gulf News en 2026-06-20T14:40:53.988+04:00 Sanam Gill shares how motherhood inspired her to open Dubai restaurant Mama Thai Lifestyle, Food, United in Strength, Dubai, lifestyle, Food https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-bust-illegal-network-pirating-premium-tv-channels-1.500580956 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/kbx1kqfk/TV.jpg The gang illegally retransmitted premium satellite television content through unauthorised digital networks and online platforms before marketing and selling access to customers through annual subscription packages. [Illustrative image] https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/70f8pvmd/Dubai-Police-dismantled-a-network-selling-illegal-TV-subscriptions.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-20T14:21:21.121+04:00 Dubai police bust illegal network pirating premium tv channels Crime, crime, Dubai, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/business/sheikh-mohammed-approves-restructuring-of-etihad-credit-insurance-board-1.500580945 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/hfz0ioou/MBR The move comes as the UAE continues to strengthen institutions supporting foreign trade. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T14:16:22.872+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed approves restructuring of Etihad Credit Insurance board Business, Insurance https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/uae-workers-return-to-jobs-with-renewed-confidence-as-uncertainty-eases-1.500580929 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/veluj90c/uae-workers.jpeg Clockwise from top left: Ithalia Peace, Dipesh Gurung, Riz Reveral, Deepak Khatri, and Kamal Jung Karki https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/ln882tzi/Deepak-Khatri.jpeg Deepak Khatri, chef in a hotel, 22 years in UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/l3uzgxcl/Kamal-Jung-Karki-.jpeg Kamal Jung Karki, messenger in an advisory firm, 12 years in UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/trzl3dvy/Dipesh-Gurung.jpeg Dipesh Gurung, driver in a limousine company, seven years in UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/xv1q3was/Ithalia-Peace.jpg Ithalia Peace, telecommunications agent, one year in UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/ars6laqc/Riz-Reveral.jpg Riz Reveral, multimedia specialist, 10 years in UAE Gulf News en 2026-06-20T13:39:49.694+04:00 UAE workers return to jobs with renewed confidence as uncertainty eases people, UAE, UAE, UAE jobs, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-unveils-qatar-gifted-boeing-747-as-interim-presidential-aircraft-2-1.500580566 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/95bo93n2/Trump.jpg US President Donald Trump delivers remarks after touring the newest aircraft in the presidential fleet at Andrews Air Force Base on June 19, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/3giy3adc/newsml_afp_com_20260619T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282399331.jpeg President Donald Trump delivers remarks with Air Force Gen. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/vji9qvza/newsml_afp_com_20260619T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282397578.jpeg President Donald Trump delivers remarks after touring the newest aircraft in the presidential fleet at Andrews Air Force Base on June 19, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/clwudf8d/newsml_afp_com_20260619T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282397305.jpeg President Donald Trump delivers remarks after touring the newest aircraft in the presidential fleet at Andrews Air Force Base on June 19, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/4wbc1qpq/newsml_afp_com_20260619T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282397581.jpeg President Donald Trump delivers remarks after touring the newest aircraft in the presidential fleet at Andrews Air Force Base on June 19, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/vwldyikf/newsml_afp_com_20260619T195818Z_doc_b7p44fn.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks in front of the new Air Force One, gifted to him by Qatar, in a hangar at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on June 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/5cxlca8k/preview.jpg President Donald Trump speaks after touring the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/rxkodcpa/newsml_afp_com_20260619T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282406087.jpeg President Donald Trump boards Marine One for Camp David after touring the newest aircraft in the presidential fleet at Andrews Air Force Base on June 19, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/xe6e2g24/ANI_20260620000022.jpg The New Air Force One (Photo/X@RapidResponse47) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/ps442wq3/newsml_afp_com_20260619T201840Z_doc_b7p68fe.jpeg US President Donald Trump walks past the new Air Force One, gifted to him by Qatar, in a hangar at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on June 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T12:51:35.878+04:00 Donald Trump unveils Qatar-gifted Boeing 747 as interim presidential aircraft Americas, Aviation, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/you-can-stay-fit-no-matter-the-weather-dubai-residents-move-workouts-indoors-at-dubai-mallathon-1.500580846 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/f7npbgzq/IMG4894.png Residents praise the Dubai Mallathon as a smart summer fitness solution https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/wxgt7ram/IMG4864.jpeg Coach Ibrahim https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/10q87ws6/IMG4861.jpeg Friends, Angelo, Angelica, Iris, Kristine and Edith https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/fw4w84o0/IMG4875.jpeg Wenkie who works as a Quantity Surveyor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/yrt1vfti/IMG4869.jpeg Twinkle and Sandeep who are Chartered Accountants https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/pl7x2k7u/IMG4882.jpeg Ranjini Ramnath Director at Al Noor Training Centre for People of Determination and Ram Ramnath who is a Consultant at Sirion Consultants https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/a4u5gcf3/IMG4879.jpeg Vince Aidoo who is Senior Product Manager at Aldar Gulf News en 2026-06-20T12:51:21.896+04:00 'You can stay fit no matter the weather': Dubai residents move workouts indoors at Dubai Mallathon Lifestyle, UAE, UAE, Dubai, lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/watch-man-jumps-into-driverless-truck-to-stop-disaster-in-turkey-1.500580885 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/4oqeyoqr/Screenshot-2026-06-20-at-12.31.48-PM.png Witnesses described the incident as unfolding so quickly that there was little time for anyone else to react. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T12:34:13.188+04:00 Watch: Man jumps into driverless truck to stop disaster in Turkey Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/all-the-malayalis-and-all-the-sardars-are-waiting-sreesanth-challenges-harbhajan-to-boxing-match-1.500580867 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/lzii79nb/Harbhajan-and-Sreesanth Sreesanth wants Harbhajan Singh in the boxing ring to settle old scores https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/lzii79nb/Harbhajan-and-Sreesanth Sreesanth wants Harbhajan Singh in the boxing ring to settle old scores Gulf News en 2026-06-20T12:22:01.792+04:00 'All the Malayalis and Sardars are waiting': Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan to boxing match Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/nora-fatehis-world-cup-prediction-comes-true-as-morocco-beat-scotland-1.500580863 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/gyj1unzp/Nora.jpg Nora Fatehi at the Boston Stadium during the Morocco-Scotland World Cup match. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T12:07:56.941+04:00 Nora Fatehi’s World Cup prediction comes true as Morocco beat Scotland World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/two-roadside-blasts-in-northwest-pakistan-kill-7-police-2-1.500580832 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/n2fyc1dl/639509-01-02-Read-Only.jpg Volunteers transfer the body of a victim, killed in twin roadside blasts, to a hospital in Bannu. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T11:26:25.693+04:00 Two roadside blasts in northwest Pakistan kill 7: police Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-new-standards-for-exams-tailored-to-students-of-determination-1.500580810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/k4i3vrgk/MoE The measures apply to students whose Individual Education Plans (IEPs) include modifications to learning outcomes or curriculum content. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T11:04:45.921+04:00 UAE sets new standards for exams tailored to students of determination Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/james-burrows-prolific-innovator-in-us-tv-comedies-dead-at-85-1.500580590 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/apk0pmk1/ANI_20260620040950.jpg Burrows won 11 Emmy awards for excellence in television and helmed more than 1,000 episodes of hit programs. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T10:55:44.392+04:00 James Burrows, prolific innovator in US TV comedies, dead at 85 HollyWood https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-first-in-region-to-approve-innovative-pulmonary-fibrosis-treatment-1.500580533 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/l6ohphfq/Jascayd The regulatory approval followed a comprehensive scientific and regulatory assessment. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T10:53:43.180+04:00 UAE first in region to approve innovative pulmonary fibrosis treatment Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/paraguay-save-world-cup-skins-with-win-over-eliminated-turkey-1.500580718 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/kj15e2l2/newsml_afp_com_20260619T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282446472.jpeg Matias Galarza of Paraguay shoots to score his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T10:52:23.024+04:00 Paraguay save World Cup skins with win over eliminated Turkey World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/technology/companies/nobel-winning-ai-scientist-quits-google-deepmind-for-anthropic-in-major-talent-shake-up-1.500580793 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/a3xhxh2b/Jumper.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-20T10:48:51.705+04:00 Nobel-winning AI scientist quits Google DeepMind for Anthropic in major talent shake-up Companies https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/usa-beat-australia-2-0-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts-1.500580553 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/o359s9au/newsml_afp_com_20260619T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282396598.jpeg Alex Freeman #16 of the United States heads to score the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T10:46:21.544+04:00 USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/brazil-cruise-past-haiti-to-re-ignite-world-cup-campaign-1.500580660 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/99tvmeag/newsml_afp_com_20260620T010000Z_doc_b7pj2x8.jpeg Brazil's forward #09 Matheus Cunha (2nd R) scores his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Haiti at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T10:38:07.693+04:00 Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/ismael-saibari-early-strike-gives-morocco-world-cup-win-over-scotland-1.500580605 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/1b23gb5d/newsml_afp_com_20260619T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282425389.jpeg Ismael Saibari of Morocco scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T10:32:23.614+04:00 Ismael Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over Scotland World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-to-survive-world-cup-mania-in-the-uae-when-you-dont-even-like-football-1.500580752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/e56n3yzq/Just-a-Thought.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-20T09:52:12.558+04:00 How to survive World Cup mania in the UAE when you don’t even like football Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-an-indian-expat-built-a-uae-tech-firm-with-dh350-borrowed-from-his-mother-1.500580733 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/9v5wmxku/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-18-at-17.58.48.jpeg Anas Abdul Latheef, founder of Hash Include https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/pncxn7xa/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-18-at-22.49.02.jpeg Latheef has served as a technology advisor to the office of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud Al Mualla, Representative of the Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/sycw76bh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-18-at-17.58.46.jpeg Latheef (right) with some of his team members https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/nmzyi0uu/WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_18_at_20_42_59.jpeg Latheef conducting a startup workshop Gulf News en 2026-06-20T09:50:51.200+04:00 How an Indian expat built a UAE tech firm with Dh350 borrowed from his mother people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Indian expats https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/how-qantas-plans-to-beat-jet-lag-on-the-worlds-longest-20-hour-flight-1.500580745 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2014/7/16/1_16a0818d1d9.1360792_2781486668_16a0818d1d9_large.jpg Qantas redesigns cabins around sleep, nutrition and body clocks for nonstop journeys. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T09:44:12.978+04:00 How Qantas plans to beat jet lag on the world’s longest 20-hour flight Aviation https://gulfnews.com/friday/dads-match-day-feast-winning-line-up-of-game-night-bites-from-brazil-to-argentina-1.500580713 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/7m2lvmjm/Brazilian-Grilled-Chicken-Bites.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/43boedf1/Spanish-Patatas-Bravas.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/knahyvx3/Germany’s-Bratwurst-Sliders.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/web52jio/Mexican-Loaded-Nachos.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/3jhdavmc/Portuguese-Custard-Tart-Bites.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/025f8rt4/Argentine-Steak-Skewers-with-Chimichurri.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-20T09:39:07.774+04:00 Dad's Match-Day Feast: Winning line-up of game-night bites from Brazil to Argentina Friday, Friday-Food, Friday https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/this-deep-sea-creature-can-survive-more-than-five-years-without-food-scientists-discover-1.500580722 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/4ks3k8pl/KVHB3JKQVFLDFOLIM43YPDUX7A.avif Researchers uncover the stomach, microbes and gene that keep deep-sea isopods alive. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T09:19:02.626+04:00 This deep-sea creature can survive more than five years without food, scientists discover Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/norway-nearly-bans-ai-in-elementary-schools-heres-why-children-under-14-will-lose-access-1.500580710 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/18/AI-in-schools_1749fe71a78_large.jpg One of Europe’s toughest classroom AI policies limits use for younger pupils from August. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T09:06:09.439+04:00 Norway nearly bans AI in elementary schools: Here’s why children under 14 will lose access Europe, Technology https://gulfnews.com/friday/new-grooming-rules-simple-skincare-smarter-hair-and-sleep-first-habits-1.500580702 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/mw2m785g/Grooming.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-20T08:58:41.556+04:00 New Grooming Rules: Simple skincare, smarter hair and sleep-first habits Friday, Friday-Wellbeing, Friday https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/archaeologists-discover-never-before-seen-pre-hispanic-ruins-in-mexico-1.500580604 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/4dbvcgdm/newsml_afp_com_20260619T212431Z_doc_b7pa9g6.jpeg View of an archaeological site in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico, on June 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/dc1679a9/newsml_afp_com_20260619T212430Z_doc_b7pb39e.jpeg View of an archaeological site in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico, on June 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/trfdf3pm/newsml_afp_com_20260619T212431Z_doc_b7pb3nq.jpeg View of an archaeological site in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico, on June 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/t9nahjg9/newsml_afp_com_20260619T212445Z_doc_b7pb363.jpeg A view shows an anthropomorphic whistle face handled by archaeologists working at an archaeological site in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico, on June 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/umuh59sc/newsml_afp_com_20260619T212430Z_doc_b7pa2wj.jpeg Mexican archaeologist Mireya Moreno extracts artifacts at an archaeological site in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico, on June 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/umm67743/newsml_afp_com_20260619T212549Z_doc_b7pa2wk.jpeg View of various objects—possibly in the Maya style—found at an archaeological site, which have been cataloged and are undergoing classification and documentation in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico on June 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/qshws0tp/newsml_afp_com_20260619T212833Z_doc_b7pb763.jpeg A green stone “yoke” depicting a batrachian is seen among objects found at an archaeological site and undergoing classification and documentation in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico on June 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T08:23:03.071+04:00 Archaeologists discover 'never before seen' pre-Hispanic ruins in Mexico Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/at-least-1-dead-dozens-hurt-after-two-trains-collide-near-london-1.500580691 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/14pzvc1x/Britain-Train-Collision57954-a7c09-Read-Only.jpg Emergency personnel work on a train on the tracks outside Bedford, England, after a train from Corby to London St. Pancras and another from Nottingham to London St. Pancras, collided. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T08:13:04.903+04:00 At least 1 dead, dozens hurt after two trains collide near London Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-talks-in-switzerland-postponed-as-israel-and-hezbollah-agree-lebanon-ceasefire-amid-ongoing-strikes-1.500579529 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/g65x8u9o/Lebanon.jpg Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, on Friday, June 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/9xjnjmft/newsml_afp_com_20260612T163636Z_doc_b6wj7z2.jpeg France's Minister for Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot delivers a press conference https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-14/u140prxu/ANI_20260531112849.jpg Iran’s Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf Gulf News en 2026-06-20T07:12:41.682+04:00 US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off; Israel and Hezbollah agree Lebanon ceasefire Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/temperatures-set-to-reach-46c-humidity-to-rise-across-uae-1.500580529 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/y79anelr/Hot-weather Saturday's weather is expected to be fair in general, accompanied by light to moderate winds. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T06:18:22.996+04:00 Temperatures set to reach 46°C, humidity to rise across UAE Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/uae/what-does-it-mean-to-dubai-it-inside-the-citys-radical-new-philosophy-1.500580616 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-30/793yr63c/RDS_190129_OLD_DUBAI_1548690238690_16a310791c1_large.jpg In the 1960s, Dubai was a modest trading town. Today it is one of the world's most ambitious cities. Dubai-it puts a name to the philosophy behind that transformation and aims to embed it across institutions, companies, and future generations. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/tqrgiebm/IMG5504.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/uaw0i69p/BURJ-ARAB-5.jpg 1998: Construction of the Burj Al Arab was in full swing, with its sail-like form beginning to rise dramatically above the coastline. Nearby, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel—already an architectural landmark in its own right—stood in sharp contrast to the emerging icon. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/9t1ubj1c/116a082187a6.1382505264450679016a082187a6large.jpg His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid AlMaktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister ofthe UAE and Ruler of Dubai, opens the Metro. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/h7tl2v41/200341622986331321179e18614bcoriginalratio.jpg The basic infrastructure was in place by 2004, and the island was open for construction in 2006. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/ilxwljg1/BurjKhalifaconstruction2010176cd388ac2originalratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/pmqpu8xa/2018DEC1601301143675174d4fc607dlarge.jpg 2018 — Sustainable materials have been used to build the structure. There are systems to recover energy and water with the help of a parametric design, passive solar architecture, and low energy and water engineering solutions. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T06:00:00.000+04:00 What does it mean to 'Dubai-it'? Inside the city's radical new philosophy UAE, Government, Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/going-digital-pakistan-approves-full-transition-to-e-passports-1.500580565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-10/xdph45lo/927806-01-02.jpg Passengers at an immigration counter in Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the complete transition to e-passports would help eliminate passport-related fraud and forgery. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T05:37:00.000+04:00 Going digital: Pakistan approves full transition to e-passports Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/is-brics-changing-the-world-or-just-the-conversation-1.500579054 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/u5add4ht/OPN-BRICS-Read-Only.jpg BRICS has been successful in shifting the conversation around power, representation, and economic governance. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T05:07:00.000+04:00 Is BRICS changing the world - or just the conversation? Op-Eds, Asia, Americas, UAE, india, China