Author: Gulf News Week
The UK government has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices rise.The waiver begins on Wednesday and reflects growing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz waterway since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran.Some sanctions on the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) were also lifted.The government said that overall sanctions had got tougher but extra flexibilities were required. A similar move by the US was widely criticised.According to motoring firm the RAC, the average price of unleaded…
Mohammad Yahya returns to fight on home soil as rising Emirati talent Zamzam Al Hammadi joins fighters from 11 nations at Coca-Cola ArenaDubai is gearing up for a major MMA showdown as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) brings its 2026 PFL MENA season opener to Coca-Cola Arena on May 24.Titled PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia, the event will feature fighters from 11 nations across the Middle East and North Africa, alongside some of the UAE’s biggest homegrown MMA names.Headlining the night is UAE fighter Mohammad “The UAE Warrior” Yahya, who will make his PFL debut against Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi in…
Arsenal players celebrate title at Emirates at 5am Arsenal have had to wait 22 years to celebrate a title win, and both the club’s players and fans made sure to savour every second of it on Tuesday night.13 mins agoArsenal
The Gunners, who have set the pace for most of the season, have bounced back impressively since losing to City last monthArsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium. After finishing second for the past three seasons, Mikel Arteta’s side have finally made it over the line to win the London club’s first English title since Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles” in 2004.Arsenal edged to the brink of a 14th English top-flight title with an unconvincing 1-0 win over…
After three years of struggling to keep up with ChatGPT, Google is racing to roll out artificial intelligence tools that build on its grip over online searchGoogle on Tuesday showed off new plans to turn its famous search bar into an AI assistant that can book restaurants, track news and contact businesses — just by asking a question.After three years of struggling to keep up with ChatGPT, Google is racing to roll out artificial intelligence tools that build on its grip over online search.The company’s Gemini AI app now has 900 million monthly users, twice as many as last year.…
China has confirmed that it will buy 200 Boeing jets after US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in Beijing last week.Under the deal, the US will provide China with supply guarantees for aircraft engine parts and components, China’s Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.The two sides will also work towards an extension of the tariffs truce they agreed in October and seek tariff cuts on $30bn (£22.4bn) or more of goods each, the ministry added.The announcement came as Xi was holding talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin just days after Trump’s visit.”We made a lot of…
At Cherry House in Al Safa, guests can watch roasting, baking, and coffee-making unfold around them through an modern design-led experienceIn a city filled with cafés, Cherry House is trying to turn coffee into something guests do not just drink, but fully experience.The newly opened venue in Al Safa recently drew attention after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, visited the café, with the brand sharing photos online and calling the moment “the beginning of something special.” But beyond the royal visit, what stands out most inside Cherry House is the way the entire coffee-making process has…
Decision paves way for law enforcers to arrest Dela Rosa, who was given protective custody by the Senate but decided to go back into hiding after ICC unsealed its arrest orderThe Philippine Supreme Court denied Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s request for a temporary restraining order against the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court.In a special session on Wednesday, the High Court voted 9-5-1 (denial-agreement-abstention) rejecting dela Rosa’s appeal, opening the way for law enforcement agencies to arrest the fugitive senator.Dela Rosa escaped from the Senate premises in the early hours of Thursday, May 14, after evading…
All Ebola viruses are transmitted through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected animals or humans or objects contaminated with such fluidsA rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. Most of the cases have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 100 suspected deaths and nearly 400 suspected infections as of Monday.Here is what we know about this strain of the Ebola virus, known as Bundibugyo.What is Bundibugyo Ebola?The current Ebola outbreak – so far limited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and…
Boats, fire and a TikTok song – inside Arsenal’s Premier League title winThe inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from ‘nearly men’ into Premier League winners.9 hrs agoArsenal