Author: Gulf News Week
Police in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo fired shots in the air after angry crowds attempted to reclaim the bodies of loved ones who had died at an Ebola treatment centre in Mongwalu, two local journalists told the BBC.Sunday’s unrest continued throughout the day, the reporters said. The treatment centre, in a hospital compound, was the same place that was targeted overnight on Friday into Saturday, when an isolation tent was set ablaze.The body of a dead Ebola victim is highly infectious and can lead to the virus spreading further when prepared for burial. According to Mongwalu…
Cambodia’s former opposition leader Kem Sokha, who was serving a 27-year sentence for treason, has been pardoned, the country’s former prime minister said. Hun Sen, who is currently Cambodia’s acting head of state, signed a decree pardoning his political rival on behalf of King Norodom Sihamoni.Sokha, the former leader of the now-dissolved Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP), was first arrested in 2017 over a video where he said he had received support from US pro-democracy groups. He has been held under house arrest since he was found guilty of treason in 2023. The charges have been widely derided as politically…
Record 50m freestyle time at controversial Enhanced GamesGreek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev beats a world record in the pool at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.4 hrs agoSport
A Hong Kong astronaut has been launched into space for the first time, aboard China’s Shenzhou-23 spacecraft. Li Jiaying, a 43-year-old police officer and mother of three, serves as the payload scientist in the three-member crew who made their way to China’s Tiangong space station on Sunday night. At least one member of the crew will spend a full year in orbit as part of a key experiment. Authorities will determine who that will be at a later date.The mission is the latest in China’s ambitious space program to send humans to the moon by 2030. It comes amid an…
Without a deal between Washington and Tehran, the fallout from Hormuz closure could deepen global energy, food and cost-of-living crises.As negotiations between the United States and Iran appear to move towards a possible breakthrough, the stakes extend far beyond diplomacy between two longstanding adversaries. At issue is not simply a ceasefire or a nuclear agreement. It is whether the world economy can avoid sliding deeper into widening energy, food and cost-of-living crises centred on the Strait of Hormuz.Recent reports suggest Washington and Tehran are discussing a deal that would reopen the strait as part of a broader arrangement. The proposal…
The title battle finally came alive – then Antonelli took controlThe Formula 1 title battle caught light in Canada – but then took a potentially decisive turn, writes Andrew Benson.9 hrs agoFormula 1
The ‘you made me happy’ initiative focused on ensuring children feel included in the joy of Eid, despite the challenges faced by their familiesDubai Police helped bring the spirit of Eid Al Adha to children of female inmates by distributing festive clothing through its annual ‘You Made Me Happy’ initiative.The initiative focused on ensuring children feel included in the joy of Eid, despite the challenges faced by their families, Dubai Police said.Organised in cooperation with the General Department of Human Rights and the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, the event was attended by senior officers and staff members.Beyond…
In late April, India’s Sun Pharmaceuticals agreed to pay $11.75bn (£8.59bn) to acquire New York-listed women’s health and biosimilars firm Organon & Co.It marked the biggest overseas acquisition by an Indian company in nearly two decades and followed a string of high-profile international deals by Indian firms in recent months.These include Tata Motors’ $4.4bn acquisition of Turin-based vehicle maker Iveco, IT company Coforge’s $2.35bn purchase of Silicon Valley-based AI firm Encora and the Bajaj Group buying a 23% stake in global insurance giant Allianz SE earlier in 2025.Data from consultancy Grant Thornton shows that 162 Indian companies spent more than…
The South Asian currency has been largely steady over the past year after several years of sharp volatility due to political uncertainty and a dollar shortageThe Pakistani rupee strengthened to a nearly 20‑month high on Monday, rising to below 278 against the US dollar and trading at 75.5 against the UAE dirham.According to xe.com data, the Pakistani rupee has gained over three per cent in the past 10 months, trading at 277.4 against the greenback on Monday, helped by growing foreign exchange reserves and financial support from the International Monetary Fund and Saudi Arabia.Total liquid reserves have been on the…
The authority said it continuously monitors fraudulent methods used by beggars as part of its ongoing campaign, which tackles all forms of beggingAs faithful prepare for the much-awaited Eid Al Adha festival, residents in Dubai have been warned against giving money to beggars and using services of itinerant butchers.The Dubai Police on Monday revealed that 50 beggars and itinerant butchers were arrested during Eid Al Adha last year, as such people wait to exploit circumstances, particularly during holidays and festive occasions.The authority said it continuously monitors fraudulent methods used by beggars as part of its ongoing campaign, which tackles all…