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Gulf News

August 2026

Air India Express Dammam–Delhi Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad After Bomb Threat Tissue Note Found Onboard

One of our flights from Dammam to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad as a precaution and in keeping with security protocols after being notified of a specific bomb threat. The government-appointed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was alerted immediately, and all security procedures were promptly initiated. The flight landed, and all guests have been disembarked safely. The aircraft will be released for operations after necessary security checks are completed,

Argentina legend Lionel Messi announces international retirement

Lionel Messiforward
It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,
Lionel Messiforward
I leave with the peace of mind and pride of having given you —together with my teammates — moments we’d only dreamed of,
I love, I loved, and I will always love being on the national team,

Filipino expat in UAE for 17 years wins Dh25,000 from Big Ticket Abu Dhabi

It was quite late, so at first I wasn't sure whether to pick up. But as soon as I heard Richard's voice, I recognised him and realised what was happening. I was so happy to find out that I had finally won,
Big Ticket has helped many people turn their dreams into reality, and I believe everyone has their own chance,
Try your best and give yourself the opportunity. You never know when your turn might come,
Don't ever stop trying. One day, it could completely change your future,
I combined three dates that are very special to me — my wife's birthday, our anniversary and my birth month. I felt there was something meaningful about that combination, so I decided to go with it,
When I first received the call, I thought it might be spam. I didn't believe it straight away, so I went on YouTube to check the result for myself. When I saw that our number had actually won, it felt like a miracle,

Pakistan Welcomes Hague Tribunal Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty as India Rejects Award

India categorically rejects its so-called award, just as it has firmly rejected all prior pronouncements by this illegally constituted body. India's decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains in force."
Pakistan welcomes this finding by the Court that interim measures are warranted,

US Vows to Intensify Economic Pressure on Iran as G20 Finance Talks Open Amid War and Trade Tensions

François-Philippe Champagnefinance Minister
Canada has always been at the table and constructive, ready to discuss,
Scott Bessenttreasury Secretary
We are going to continue exerting pressure, and we've had very good discussions here already,
We all need to work on this. The US have got a view on how to enhance sanctions. We're going to discuss with them whether we can help on that front,

UAE fuel prices: How much less are you paying this September than earlier this year?

Despite September's adjustment, petrol remains below June highs and diesel below its peak

Daayra trailer review: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran play conflicted cops in Meghna Gulzar’s thriller

Thriller explores moral grey zones as cops battle inner demons during sexual predator hunt

Saudi Arabia Sets 300m Buffer for Group Housing Near Schools and Hospitals Under New Safety Rules

The rules also prohibit such accommodation in designated areas and neighbourhoods where the activity is not permitted and require developments to comply with population density limits set out in city planning guidelines

Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through 'unimaginable' disaster

The people of Nepal are one of the major victims of the changing climate and its impact."
There are no roads, they have all been washed away, and many areas are just not accessible,
Abiodun Banirefund official
This is an unfolding disaster,
Netra Bahadur Karkinepali Armed Police spokesman
Her body was trapped in mud, but her head was outside,
There are too many challenges,
It looks like him, for sure,

South Korean Actor Lee Yong-joo Dies at 44 After Cardiac Arrest, ‘Blue Tower’ Co-Stars Pay Emotional Tribute

Kim Ho-changan emotional tribute from fellow Blue Tower actor
I’ll trust you, hyung (an affectionate term for older brother), and I’ll go all the way. I hope you aren’t in pain there and that you’re happy.”
Lee Yong-joosouth korean actor
Ho-chang, you’ll do well. Please, as the youngest among the Blue Tower family, don’t give up and go all the way. My intuition is good,