Singapore: A recent study has found that prolonged screen exposure among children under the age of two may lead to changes in brain development. Researchers from the Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research, along with th»»»

Fasting during Ramadan is both a spiritual and a health practice that benefits the body and mind. Medical studies, however, show that fasting can sometimes raise levels of cortisol, the hormone commonly known as the stress hormone. Elevated cortisol may have noticeable effects on mood, including ir»»»

Damascus, Feb. 22 (SANA) – Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor held a high-level technical workshop on data governance and social protection, in cooperation with international organizations, as part of efforts to modernize social safety systems and improve policy coordination. The workshop»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Citizenship has revoked the nationality of 120 individuals for breaching the country’s prohibition on dual citizenship, authorities said. The decision was issued pursuant to Article 11 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 on the Kuwaiti N»»»

Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint condemnation of remarks by U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel had a biblical right to a vast swath of the Middle East. Huckabee, a former Baptist minister and a fervent Israel supporter, was speaking on the podcast of far-right co»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump was presented with military options that include a scenario to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, according to a report by Axios, as Washington’s standoff with Tehran intensifies alongside ongoing nuclear diplomacy. Citing US officia»»»

The UAE Cyber Security Council has revealed that nearly 40 per cent of social media users in the United Arab Emirates have experienced privacy breaches after sharing personal details online. The Council warned that irresponsible posting increases the risk of theft, digital identity fraud and other »»»

Hezbollah warned that it would have no choice but to fight on after an Israeli strike on targets in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives. Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, but Israel insists it retains the right to defend itself by striking the Iran-backed militant group. On Fri»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has described the negotiations on Ukraine as complex and laborious. "Complex and laborious. The process is very complex and laborious. There is much to analyze and discuss with the head of state," Peskov told Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin, comme»»»

Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. In an interview with conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson, Huckabee was asked whe»»»

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to Aalin Sherin Abraham, the 10-month-old infant from Kerala who became the state’s youngest organ donor, describing her parents’ decision as an act of extraordinary courage and compassion. Speaking during his monthly Mann Ki B»»»

Lebanese officials say the country has yet to obtain firm or decisive Western guarantees that it will be spared from a larger confrontation in the region as speculation grows over a potential US strike on Iran. Chief concerns center on whether Hezbollah would be targeted as part of any large-scale »»»

As Muslims across the UAE observe Ramadan, maintaining energy levels and a healthy weight during long fasting hours can be challenging. Nutrition experts told Gulf News that one approach gaining attention is combining fibre-rich foods with protein-forward meals, which can help manage hunger, suppor»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is confident in both the mechanism and the pace of implementation of the agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), sources in the capital told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday. The sources, who met al-Sharaa days earlier, said the president believes he has “a th»»»

Benghazi Aviation Zone Administration, part of the Libyan Aviation Authority, announced last Friday (20 February) the first-ever installation of the Instrument Approach Procedure (ILS RWY 15R) at Benina International Airport. This achievement, it reported, resulted from the collaboration between th»»»

San Salvador: A massive mural made of plastic bottle caps depicts Latin America's version of the famed Mona Lisa, adorning a modest apartment building in a working class neighborhood outside the capital of El Salvador instead of the walls of the Louvre. Using a rainbow of colors and various sizes o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 14 Arab and Muslim States Condemn US Endorsement of Israeli Occupation 22-02-2026 11:50 AM A coalition of Arab and Muslim states issued on »»»

Dubai: A family in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district was plunged into tragedy after two sisters, aged 25 and 23, died by suspected suicide just hours before their wedding ceremonies, police officials said. Shobha (25) and Vimla (23), residents of Manai village, were scheduled to be married on Saturday. »»»

Dubai: More than a dozen Arab and Islamic countries, joined by three major regional organisations, have issued a joint condemnation of remarks attributed to the United States Ambassador to Israel, warning that the comments risk inflaming regional tensions and undermining international law. In a joi»»»

Dubai: In the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Hussain Sajwani — DAMAC Foundation has pledged Dh100 million in support of the Edge of Lif»»»

Dubai: Residents of a small Turkish village are breaking their fast at two different times, even though they live only a few metres apart. A narrow road, no more than seven metres wide, divides the settlement administratively into two halves belonging to different provinces. The result is a one-min»»»

With the CBSE Class 10 English exam held on February 21 and Science scheduled for February 25, students have just a three-day gap to switch gears and prepare for one of the most concept-heavy papers. The Science exam this year will also follow a sectional format, with questions divided into Physics»»»

Report by Neeran Al-Nassar KUWAIT, Feb 22 (KUNA) -- Kuwait joined countries worldwide on Sunday in celebrating girls scouts and guides, known internationally as World Girl Scouts Day, to raise awareness of issues affecting girls and highlight the Girl Guides efforts to empower girls in 146 countrie»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) is placing a renewed emphasis on the study of Arabic language and culture. Through a myriad of curricular, co-curricular and research activities, the campus is providing opportunities to enrich the understanding of Arabic and cultural context»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police assisted in the arrest of 24 suspects worldwide and shared 121 intelligence leads with international law enforcement partners during the final quarter of 2025, according to official figures released on Sunday. The data, reviewed during a Q4 performance evaluation meeting of the »»»

Dubai: Motorists along one of the Dubai’s busiest corridor Hessa Street can soon expect a major improvement in traffic flow, shorter travel times, and smoother journeys, following the award of the Phase II contract for the Hessa Street Development project by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged a marked improvement in Pakistan's economic outlook, stating that policy efforts under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilize the economy, contain inflation and rebuild confidence, as the country prepares for a fresh round of re»»»

New Delhi: Security agencies have busted a major terror plot following the arrest of eight persons from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Investigators said the accused are linked to Bangladesh-based terror groups and were allegedly supported by the ISI. The arrested individuals have been identified as M»»»

India and Brazil sealed a deal Saturday on critical minerals and rare earths following a meeting in New Delhi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. “The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths is a major step towards building resilient supply»»»

The Trump administration is prepared to consider a proposal that allows Iran “token” nuclear enrichment if it leaves no possible path to a bomb, a senior US official told Axios on Saturday. This suggests there could be an opening, if only a small one, between the red lines set by the US and Iran fo»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has warned parents about growing safety risks for children in vehicles, as cooler weather and open car windows encourage some children to lean or extend their bodies outside, exposing them to serious injury. The authority said the behaviour, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Al Arabi played out a 1-1 draw in their Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. The result left sixth-placed Al Arabi on 24 points, while Al Duhail, in eighth, moved to 21 points. Al Arabi took the lead in the 23rd minute when Karl Toko E»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested a beggar found in possession of Dh20,000 in cash during a targeted crackdown on illicit solicitation in the emirate. Officers from the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department apprehended the individual in a public car park as part of the ongoing ‘Comba»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC Qatar), a community organisation of expatriates from Kerala, recently organised a mega blood donation camp in association with Qatar National Blood Donation Centre at Hamad Medical Corporation. The camp received an overwhelming response with 121 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched a new episode of its Ramadan awareness programme “Waqfak Dhukhr” (Your Endowment is a Treasure), in cooperation with Quran Radio Qatar. The initiative aims to promote the culture of endowmen»»»

With CBSE board exams underway since February 17 and overlapping with Ramadan, fasting students across the UAE are juggling revision schedules, late-night prayers and early morning exam timings.Experts based in Dubai told Gulf News that while fasting can temporarily affect concentration, students’ »»»

Doha, Qatar: As demand for food and essential commodities surged during the holy month of Ramadan, ministries and government agencies rolled out a series of coordinated initiatives aimed at safeguarding consumer rights, stabilizing prices, and ensuring food safety across the country. The Ministry o»»»

In Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, homes did more than burn. Some were shattered, others were levelled entirely, leaving no discernible trace of their former existence. Yet the ruin inflicted upon Gaza goes beyond the destruction of bricks and mortar. It swept away small leather satchels and plasti»»»

Crews recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed by an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada, authorities said Saturday, concluding a harrowing operation that was hindered by intense snowfall. A search team reached the bodies of eight victims and found one other who had been »»»

Ukraine seeks to create chaos, but Hungary cannot be blackmailed, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier today at an anti-war rally in Békéscsaba, warning that “whoever bites us will break their teeth.” Speaking on the first day of the official campaign period for the April 12 parliamentary elect»»»

The arrest of a private driving school director in Bishkek has turned what authorities describe as a road-safety reform initiative into a broader debate over state control, corruption and the limits of public criticism in Kyrgyzstan. »»»

NEW DELHI — India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were holding talks in New Delhi on Saturday, seeking to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths.Brazil has the world's second-largest reserves of these elements, which are used in every»»»

The fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in the final moments of a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist militants in Lyon has become a rallying cry for right-wing forces in France and beyond.  If police predictions come true, France’s third-largest city of Lyo»»»

At least 3,200 people marched in the southeastern city of Lyon on Saturday under heavy security in tribute to 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque, whose killing is blamed on the hard left. More arrests are possible as police investigate suspects behind Nazi salutes, racist slu»»»

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drones have transformed the battlefield. But they have also brought the war to Ukrainians’ doorstep. Small drones known as FPVs and long-range Shahed drones are terrorising Ukrainian civilians. In a special report in collaboration with RFI U»»»

A senior Ukrainian official said Kyiv is concentrating its negotiating efforts with Russia on achieving an unconditional ceasefire, while stressing the need for full international security guarantees to ensure that any future attack on Ukraine does not recur. He underscored that Russia’s demands to»»»

Ukrainian officials have developed a notorious reputation for their wildly inappropriate grasp of reality, including when it comes to sports. One would think the Paralympics is a celebration of the perseverance and triumph of athletes with disabilities – those who have spent years working tirelessl»»»

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the Abu Dhabi Government’s Ramadan Maj»»»

Dubai: The United States has evacuated hundreds of troops from key bases in Qatar and Bahrain in what is described as a precautionary move as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, according to a report by The New York Times. The withdrawal, which involved personnel stationed at Al Udeid Air Base»»»

Dubai: As the United States expands its military posture across the Middle East, Iran has been steadily reinforcing its own war-readiness, combining military reconstruction, nuclear fortification, and internal security tightening — moves that analysts say reflect contingency planning rather than me»»»