Justice ministry raises awareness on digital safety and family wellbeing
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Center to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness »»»
M1 returns with banned Hungarian classic after unprecedented blackout and apology for years of 'lying'
The Hungarian public broadcaster M1 resumed broadcasting on Tuesday evening after an unprecedented hours-long suspension. But instead of news, viewers were greeted by one of the country’s most iconic political satires, The Witness (A tanú). M1 returns after historic interruption M1’s regular progra»»»
Kylian Mbappe and Paraguayan senator clash over racist remarks
An online feud between France captain Kylian Mbappe and Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has escalated into threats of legal action after the French footballer called the lawmaker a “despicable woman” in response to what he described as racist remarks. The dispute began on Saturday after France »»»
French prosecutors investigating racist insults against Mbappé by Paraguay senator
PARIS: French prosecutors have opened an investigation into aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence after a Paraguay senator racially abused Kylian Mbappé following Paraguay’s loss to France at the World Cup. The Paris prosecutor’s office told The Associated Press on Tuesday t»»»
Why did Turkey roll out a blue carpet for Trump?
Ankara: When US President Donald Trump stepped off Air Force One in Ankara on Tuesday for the Nato summit, one detail immediately caught the world’s attention — it wasn’t the military honour guard or the ceremonial welcome, but the blue carpet laid out on the tarmac instead of the traditional red o»»»
Misinformation inciting harm to refugees: UN
GENEVA: Misinformation and hate speech are inciting harm to refugees, with artificial intelligence exacerbating the spread, the United Nations warned Monday, as it urged tech giants to help turn the tide. However, if handled the right way, AI could be put to good use in managing humanitarian crises»»»
Justice ministry hosts workshop on digital safety and family wellbeing
DOHA: The Ministry of Justice has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Center to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry's efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness and equip»»»
Eye on Africa - Love, deception and the real lives of Nigeria's romance fraudsters
In this edition: France pulls all its diplomats out of Burkina Faso in a tit-for-tat move after Ougadougou cut ties with Paris last month. Also, in Tanzania, young people are planning on taking to the streets for an anti-government protest on Tuesday. And Lagos's Yahoo Boys are behind a lucrat»»»
Rule of law key to prosperous new Syria: Macron
Dubai: French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Tuesday agreed to restore full diplomatic ties, deepen economic cooperation and position Syria as a regional trade hub, even as two explosions wounded 18 people near the hotel where the French leader had spent the night»»»
Kenya, Tanzania shut down protest anniversaries
NAIROBI: Kenya and Tanzania both deployed a massive police presence on Tuesday to prevent protests as the east African nations increasingly take a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations. The two countries have both faced major bouts of public unrest in the last two years and have responded with »»»
Qatar Justice Ministry hosts workshop on digital safety and family wellbeing
Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Justice has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Center to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry's efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness and e»»»
Fact or Fake - Russian threat, Greenland: Denmark’s struggle to tackle fake news
Faced with US pressure over Greenland and Russia’s belligerence in the East, Denmark finds itself caught between twin threats - and at the nexus of disinformation campaigns. With online campaigns dividing public opinion on crucial issues, the race is on to push back against fake news. »»»
Pakistan plans faster home passport delivery for overseas citizens
Dubai: Pakistan is planning to further streamline home passport delivery services for overseas citizens as part of efforts to make the process faster and more convenient, Geo News reported. According to the report, Director General of Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa chaired a meetin»»»
Philippine Senate to open online access to Sara Duterte's impeachment trial records
Dubai: The public will soon be able to follow the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte through official court records after the Philippine Senate ordered that key case documents be published online. The move, announced by presiding officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero, has been intended to m»»»
Indian passport service controversy: Everything that Indian expats in UAE must know now
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: Behind every passport renewal, attestation or visa application lies a business worth chasing. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate in Dubai together process around 600,000 transactions in the UAE in a single year. That scale explains why the contract to run the»»»
Vietnamese police arrest 85 people linked to two “exceptionally large-scale” betting rings
Vietnamese police said Tuesday they had arrested 85 people linked to two "exceptionally large-scale" betting rings worth a combined $133 million, as the government cracks down on illegal gambling during the World Cup. Online gambling is banned in the communist country, but lucrative illegal operati»»»
This fake consumer protection scam is tricking residents
Dubai: Dubai Police has warned the public against fraudulent websites and suspicious links falsely claiming to represent consumer protection services, after recording repeated scam attempts aimed at stealing victims’ banking information and money. The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of »»»
US Military C-17 Lands in Sofia Days After American Planes Leave Bulgaria
A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft has landed at Sofia Airport, only days after Bulgarian authorities announced that American KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft temporarily deployed in the country had completed their activities and departed. The presence of the large transpor»»»
Taj Mahal was Shiva Temple? Allahabad HC seeks centre, ASI reply
Dubai: The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on a petition claiming that the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple known as “Tejo Mahalaya” and seeking a court-supervised inspection of the monument. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal »»»
Flying to India? Your step-by-step guide to mandatory Air Suvidha 2.0
Dubai: Flying to India from the UAE now comes with an extra step before you board. India has relaunched its Air Suvidha portal as Air Suvidha 2.0, a mandatory online health declaration required of every international passenger arriving in the country, regardless of nationality or which city you are»»»
Bulgarian Developer Launches Healthcare Transparency Platform
Bulgarian software developer Martin Atanasov has unveiled Diagnosis Bulgaria, a new online platform that analyzes public healthcare spending and identifies what he describes as nearly EUR 310 million in expenditures, procurement contracts and payments that appear unusual and warrant further scrutin»»»
Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival opens in Abu Dhabi with focus on learning, innovation and heritage
Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival 2026 officially opened on Monday in Al Wathba under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and under the directives and supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minist»»»
2 dead, several feared trapped in Wayanad landslide near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi
Dubai: At least two people were killed and several others were feared trapped after a landslide triggered by heavy rain struck Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday, Indian media reports said. According to the reports, the landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, close to the Anakkompoyi»»»
Media Review: July 7
NATO SUMMIT Several media outlets report that leaders of the 32 NATO member states are meeting in Ankara for the Alliance's summit, with defence spending, burden-sharing, support for Ukraine and the defence industry topping the agenda. Mediapool writes that the summit will focus on strengthening NA»»»
Why are the Hungarian railway's detailed delay statistics back? Transport Minister Vitézy explains
Passengers will once again be able to see detailed monthly railway delay data after the Hungarian government reversed a controversial reporting change introduced under former transport minister János Lázár. Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy announced on Tuesday that MÁV has resumed pub»»»
Sharjah International Book Fair returns for landmark 45th edition
Sharjah: The countdown has begun for one of the world’s biggest celebrations of books and culture, with the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) set to return for its 45th edition from November 4 to 15 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has also opened registration for local»»»
NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense - UPI.com
United States President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara where NATO will hold its two-day annual summit starting Tuesday. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Leaders of the Western world's premier military alliance will gather in Ankara on Tuesday for the start of this ye»»»
Amitabh Bachchan slammed for ‘Power of Black’ remark on France’s World Cup squad
Dubai: Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has come under fire after a social media post about the French national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup triggered widespread criticism and debate online. On July 6, Bachchan shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the racial m»»»
Egypt’s transport minister unveils metro-development plan
The Ministry of Transportation is taking several steps to improve the metro service, including upgrading passenger carriages, trains, and stations, Egypt’s transport minister stated on Wednesday, according to a press release. The ministry is working on repairing the fleet of passenger and cargo pul»»»
Republic of Korea law targeting false online information takes effect
Seoul: Republic of Korea began enforcing Tuesday a revised law targeting false information posted online, toughening penalties for repeat offenders despite concerns over the impact on free speech. The law, which requires major platforms to set up new response systems, comes as concern grows in the »»»
Qatar among top global performers in ICT development
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has reaffirmed its position among the world’s leading digital economies after achieving an outstanding score of 98.4 out of 100 in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI) 2026, released on June 30, 2026. The report placed the country among the »»»
Fidesz and KDNP to protest against constitutional amendment on Thursday
Fidesz and KDNP will hold a protest in front of Sándor Palace on Thursday evening against the amendment of the Basic Law — announced Gergely Gulyás, the parliamentary group leader of Fidesz, and Bence Rétvári, the parliamentary group leader of KDNP, on Monday at a press conference held after the jo»»»
Dom Development hits sales record with almost 2,400 apartments sold
Dom Development, Poland’s largest residential developer, sold nearly 2,400 apartments in H1 2026, its best first-half result ever. Q2 was the eighth consecutive quarter in which sales exceeded 1,000 units. The company says it is on track to beat its 2025 record of 4,448 units sold, supported by sta»»»
Government announces Deregulation 2.0 to make tax changes
The Polish government has launched “Deregulation 2.0,” following the implementation of more than 160 of the 349 deregulation measures agreed with business groups. The next package, expected to take effect in mid-2027, is aimed at making it easier to do business in Poland. Proposed changes include a»»»
Swiss probe money laundering claims against Gabon’s former first lady
GENEVA: Switzerland has been looking into money laundering claims against Gabon’s former first lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba since 2023, according to prosecutors and legal documents seen by AFP on Monday.The public prosecutor’s office in Geneva said that “an investigation for money laundering is curren»»»
BTA, Social Assistance Agency Discuss Foster Care Promotion in Petrich
Presenting good examples in foster care is a way to encourage more people to become foster parents, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said at the opening of a discussion on the "Foster Me" project at the BTA National Press Club. The event was organized by BTA and the Social Assistance Agency. Valc»»»
Jordanian banks increase tech investment to JD221m in 2025 — ABJ
AMMAN — Jordanian banks increased spending on technology and digital transformation to around JD221 million in 2025, up 2.5 per cent from approximately JD216 million the previous year, according to a new study by the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ).The study found that investment extends well »»»
25 million Pakistani children still out of school: Report
Dubai: More than 25 million children remain out of school in Pakistan more than two years after the country declared a National Education Emergency, with a major policy review concluding that weak governance, poor funding and repeated failures in implementation continue to deny millions their const»»»
Hamas steps aside from governing Gaza. What does it really mean?
Dubai: Hamas has announced its biggest political concession since seizing control of Gaza in 2007, dissolving the body that has governed the territory for nearly two decades and paving the way for a technocratic administration to take over civilian affairs. At first glance, the move appears to mark»»»
Russia’s Strikes on Ukraine Torpedo Zelensky’s False NATO Sales Pitch – Military Expert
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky had planned to peddle the optics of battlefield “successes” at the NATO summit this week to get another infusion of financial and military aid, air defense historian Yuri Knutov tells Sputnik. Instead, Zelensky received news of the liberation of Konstantinovka by Russia»»»
At least 13 killed, 46 hurt in Russian drone, missile strikes on Kyiv - UPI.com
Ukrainian emergency personnel work at the scene of a Russian missile strike on a residential district of Kyiv on Monday. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA July 6 (UPI) -- At least 13 people were killed and 46 injured, five of them children, in a major Russian airborne assault on Kyiv overnight, a day b»»»
Ram Temple Trust accepts Champat Rai’s resignation amid donation theft probe
dubai: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignation of its General Secretary Champat Rai, as investigations into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple gathered pace with fresh financial revelations and governance reforms under discussion. The tr»»»
Press Review - US team’s Folarin Balogun free to play after Trump lobbies FIFA to remove ban
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 6 July 2026: First, the French papers ready themselves for an upcoming verdict in far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case. Next, the New York Times features a long read on the battle for the internet’s soul. Also, Folarin Balogun will»»»
Romanians want faster digitalization of public services, survey finds
More than three quarters of Romanians (75.4%) believe digitalization is “beneficial” or “very beneficial”, while 81.6% say the Romanian state is digitalizing too slowly, according to a recent opinion poll by AtlasIntel, cited by Agerpres. Negative perceptions of digitalization have increased since »»»
New Tezaur government bond issue offers annual interest rates between 6.25% and 7.15%
Romania’s Finance Ministry is launching a new Tezaur government bond issue, allowing individuals to invest in securities with maturities of one, three and five years and annual interest rates of 6.25%, 6.75% and 7.15%, respectively, according to a ministry statement. The subscription period runs fr»»»
What Instant Digital Payments Reveal About the Modern Consumer EconomyOpinions
Something changed in the last few years, and it did not happen quietly. Across Europe, consumers stopped treating payment delays as an inconvenience and started treating them as a failure. When a bank transfer takes three days to clear, it no longer reads as a technical limitation. It reads as a br»»»
Maharashtra monsoon fury: 11 dead, Mumbai-Pune link hit, 17 flights cancelled
Dubai: Relentless monsoon rains battered Maharashtra on Monday, killing at least 11 people, crippling road, rail and air transport, and triggering landslides, flooding and building collapses as authorities warned residents to stay indoors and avoid all non-essential travel. Three members of a famil»»»
Media Review: July 6
No single topic dominates Monday's media. POLITICS Capital.bg reports that, two months after the government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev took office, it has begun reshuffling the management of major state-owned companies. In early July, new leadership was appointed at the Bulgarian Water and Sewer»»»
NCSA, beIN Media Group to enhance cybersecurity awareness
Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency and beIN MEDIA GROUP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of cybersecurity awareness and national capacity building. The MoU was signed on behalf of the National Cyber Security Agency by Dalal Al A»»»
Why parents should start with the Wi-Fi router, not the phone, for child internet safety and screen time control
Parents usually worry about what’s happening on their child’s phone, which apps they’re using, who they’re talking to, how long they’re online. However, the real control point in most homes isn’t the device at all. It’s the Wi-Fi router running in the background. As Georgey Bijumon, Executive Direc»»»