EU moves closer to barring kids off social media
Brussels: Restrictions on children’s use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors’ access to online platforms. After Australia became the first country in the world to ban under-16s f»»»
EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling
BRUSSELS: The European Union proposed on Thursday a new sanctions framework targeting migrant smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of organized crime, which would impose asset freezes and travel bans on offenders. “We all have a common goal. To drive them out of business. And to save »»»
'From 6am to 6pm I was a therapist and then theatre actress'': How Dubai's Farzana Parthingal became Malayalam cinema's breakout star in 'Balan: The Boy'
Dubai: "From 6am to 6pm I was an occupational therapist in Dubai. From 6pm till midnight, I was a theatre artist at The Junction in Alserkal." Not exactly the making of a movie star. But that leap of faith has transformed Dubai-raised Farzana Palathingal into Malayalam cinema's breakout talent, tha»»»
Jordan’s military says intercepted 8 missiles fired from Iran
AMMAN: The Jordanian military said it intercepted eight missiles fired from Iran on Thursday, while the Islamic republic said it targeted a US base there amid a new exchange of strikes between Tehran and Washington. “Jordanian air defense systems intercepted and shot down, today, Thursday, eight mi»»»
Social media video leads to driver's arrest in Sharjah
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested two motorists for committing serious traffic violations that endangered the lives of road users, authorities announced on Thursday. The drivers were found to have engaged in reckless and dangerous driving, prompting an investigation that led to their identifica»»»
UAE's LEONAV-1 marks space technology milestone
Al Aini: The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) announced the successful launch of “LEONAV-1”, the first Emirati satellite dedicated to satellite navigation technologies. Supported and funded by the UAE Space Agency, the LEONAV-1 proje»»»
China floods unleash nearly 900 escaped snakes as bite reports grow
The floods were already forcing people from their homes. Then came another warning: watch where you step. Authorities in southern China say nearly 900 snakes escaped after floodwaters swept through commercial breeding farms in Hengzhou, Guangxi. The authorities said the floods sent both venomous an»»»
Why Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is facing backlash over Lupita Nyong'o's casting
Dubai: Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic The Odyssey hasn't even reached cinemas yet, but it's already become the centre of a heated online debate. At the heart of the controversy is Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, who has been cast as Helen of Troy, the legendary beauty from Greek mythology »»»
UN urges immediate end to fighting in eastern DR Congo
GENEVA: The United Nations called Thursday for an immediate end to fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between the armed forces and the M23 militia. The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has seized vast swathes of territory since it re-emerged in 2021 in mineral-rich eastern DR Congo, »»»
By-election triggered following Farage’s exit from parliament - UPI.com
British lawmakers have triggered a by-election Thursday to replace Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage in Parliament following his abrupt resignation. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- British lawmakers have triggered a by-election Thursday to replace Reform U.K. leader Nige»»»
UAE strongly condemns hostile attack by Iran on Jordan
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile attack by Iran that targeted the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Hashemi»»»
Arab Interior Ministers' Council condemns targeting of Qatari LNG tanker and Saudi carrier, attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain
TUNIS: The General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers condemned on Thursday the targeting of the Qatari LNG tanker 'Al Rekayyat' and Saudi crude carrier 'Wadiyan' as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. It also denounced the attacks targeting the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom o»»»
Patriot License For Ukraine Is Money Laundering Disguised as ‘Good Deal’ – Karen Kwiatkowski
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the production of Patriot missile interceptors in Ukraine would constitute another sign of unacceptable encroachment by NATO. But Zelensky’s lack of enthusiasm with the idea signifies it may not be as urgent a threat as may first seem, the former senior DoD anal»»»
Why Volkswagen's huge workforce became a costly burden
BusinessGermanyWhy Volkswagen's huge workforce became a costly burdenNik MartinThe struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught? https://p.dw.com/p»»»
'From 6am to 6pm I was a therapist and then theatre actress'': How Dubai's Farzana Parthingal became Malayalam cinema's breakout star in 'Balan: The Boy'
Dubai: "From 6am to 6pm I was an occupational therapist in Dubai. From 6pm till midnight, I was a theatre artist at The Junction in Alserkal." Not exactly the making of a movie star. But that leap of faith has transformed Dubai-raised Farzana Parthingal into Malayalam cinema's breakout talent, than»»»
Moderna wins EU contract for RSV vaccine supply
GENEVA: Moderna said on Thursday it has secured a European Commission contract to supply its respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to six countries in the region. The agreement gives the participating countries — Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway and Portugal — access to up to 24 milli»»»
OPCW Executive Council adopts Qatar-drafted resolution restoring Syria's rights and privileges
The Hague: The Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has adopted a draft resolution submitted by the State of Qatar to restore the rights and privileges of the Syrian Arab Republic within the organization. The resolution was adopted during the 112th se»»»
Seeking a fatwa? UAE says stick to official and trusted sources
Dubai: The UAE Council for Fatwa has urged the public to obtain religious rulings only from official national fatwa institutions, warning against relying on websites, social media platforms, anonymous accounts or unlicensed individuals for religious guidance. In a public awareness message shared on»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets UK government officials and Commonwealth Secretary-General
London, United Kingdom: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met today in London with HE Hamish Falconer, UK Minister for the Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; HE Chris Elmore, UK Min»»»
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak death toll climbs to 600
The number of confirmed deaths in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 600, figures published by the UN health agency showed Thursday. The WHO's figures show the worsening haemorrhagic fever outbreak has a case fatality rate of 34 percent. The Ebola outbreak in the De»»»
Nigerian police under pressure to reform force amid public distrust
The 36 states of the Federation have yet to ratify the establishment of a State Police force under their responsibility. For several decades, Nigeria has been struggling to restructure the architecture of its internal security: But with a national police force and a local police force, this would b»»»
How Volkswagen ended up with a huge workforce
BusinessGermanyHow Volkswagen ended up with a huge workforceNik MartinThe struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught? https://p.dw.com/p/5GIWoVW »»»
Check your baby's bottle: Saudi Arabia recalls feeding products over choking risk
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has recalled 22 baby feeding products after identifying a potential choking hazard linked to a silicone baby bottle sold in the Kingdom. The recall covers the Boon NURSH 8 oz. Silicone Baby Bottle 3-Pack (Product No. B11654). Get updated faster and for FRE»»»
China floods unleash nearly 900 escaped snakes as bite reports grow
The floods were already forcing people from their homes. Then came another warning: watch where you step. Authorities in southern China say nearly 900 snakes escaped after floodwaters swept through commercial breeding farms in Hengzhou, Guangxi. The authorities said the floods sent both venomous an»»»
How a push to disarm Hezbollah is deepening divisions in Lebanon
A deal between Lebanon and Israel was billed as paving the way for peace. But in Lebanon, it is deepening longtime divisions and raising fears of political paralysis or even a return to civil war. The U.S.-brokered deal envisions an Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon and an eventual peace agreem»»»
Qatar's mediation reflects deep-rooted constitutional commitment: Al Khulaifi
London, United Kingdom: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi affirmed that the State of Qatar views mediation not merely as a foreign policy tool, but as a reflection of a deeply rooted constitutional principle. Speaking at the Ro»»»
Samsung Electronics expected to continue strong performance - UPI.com
The entrance to Samsung Electronics’ campus in Suwon, South Korea. The memory chipmaker posted record operating profit during the second quarter of this year. Photo by Hyojoon Jeon / UPI July 9 (UPI) -- South Korea's Samsung Electronics has become one of the world's most profitable companies after »»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Japanese Foreign Minister's Special Assistant
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met today with Special Assistant to the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs and Ambassador for the Reconstruction Assistance of the Gaza Strip HE Takeshi Okubo who is currently visiting the State »»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met today with HE Dr. Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), who is currently visiting Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations between »»»
Bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei's legacy
He is the grandson of an influential Shiite cleric, born in Qom — the heart of religious studies in Iran — and raised in a traditional family that embraced the theocracy. But by his late 20s, he had stopped praying and given up on clerical rule. Now, he can barely discuss politics or religion with »»»
Dubai unveils ultrafast charging hub for e-taxis
Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have inaugurated the first phase of their partnership to establish a major charge point hub, exclusive for DTC’s electric taxi fleet. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Abdul Muhsen Ibrahim Kalbat, Chairman»»»
Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce
LONDON: Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the US renewed airstrikes on Iran, triggering retaliation by Tehran in the Gulf. Just two tankers had so far sailed through the strait in th»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (July 9-11, 2026)
It's that time of the week again! Time to unwind, explore, and create unforgettable memories - and this weekend, there's lots happening. Have fun with family and friends by challenging yourself at an indoor treadmill race, discover the beauty of Islamic art with your little ones, or indulge in Paki»»»
Strong winds and high seas forecast for this weekend
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD), in its weekend weather forecast, warned of strong winds and high seas, with temperatures ranging between 34°C and 44°C until Saturday, July 11, 2026. The department said that days will continue to be hot, with blowing dust due to the Northwesterl»»»
Australia reasserts its dominance in women’s T20 cricket
The only two unbeaten teams in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup progressed to the final on July 5. Australia were favorites by virtue of dominating performances in the tournament, only looking in jeopardy at 68 for three against India in their final group match, Elysse Perry coming to the rescue.»»»
France urges calm during World Cup game against Morocco
Paris, France: France has urged its football fans to be responsible as their team prepares to face African champions Morocco on Thursday in a World Cup quarter-final, after previous high-profile matches led to unrest. Morocco won independence from France in 1956 and has a mostly settled relationshi»»»
India clinches agreement for Australian uranium supply
MELBOURNE Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi clinched a uranium supply deal for his country’s nuclear energy future on Thursday while visiting Australia, where he fronted tens of thousands of cheering supporters in a stadium. Faced with an almost-insatiable appetite for electricity in the world’s »»»
Jordan intercepts eight Iranian missiles targeting its territory
Amman: Jordan's Armed Forces announced Thursday that they intercepted and shot down eight missiles launched from Iran toward the kingdom. A military source at the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces, quoted by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), said Jordan's air defense systems intercepted and »»»
Ukraine’s Patriot Pittance – Too Little, Too Late?
The Kremlin has warned that giving Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptors would constitute the presence of NATO on Ukrainian territory.But the US pledge is little more than a pipe dream, since the problems that must be overcome to get production off the ground are legion, says Swedish ai»»»
Central Bank Holds Policy Steady as Egypt’s June Inflation Slips to 14.3%
CAIRO — The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged on Thursday after new data showed annual urban consumer inflation eased modestly to 14.3% in June, reinforcing expectations that policymakers may resume their monetary easing cycle later this summer if disinflation »»»
Aoun says he's going to US because he's counting on Trump
President Joseph Aoun has said that he wants to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump because he wants the Lebanese issue to “remain on the American agenda.” “We want to solidify its position there,” Aoun said in an interview with Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. “There's no need to reiterate the importa»»»
Meet the superfan who flew from Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi just for Dune: Part Three
Dubai: Among the crowd inside Abu Dhabi's VOX Cinemas at Al Maryah Island for today's surprise Dune: Part Three reveal was Majid Alammari who had not just driven across town for it. He had flown in from Saudi Arabia specifically for the event, carrying a laminated first print edition of Dune Messia»»»
Planning a trip to Salalah? Here’s how to spend 6 days exploring waterfalls, beaches and green mountains
Dubai: Salalah is often called the Arabian Peninsula's hidden gem, especially during the Khareef (monsoon) season. From late June to September, Salalah is one of the few places in the region with a lush, green, misty climate and cool, rainy breezes, a world away from the sweltering 45–48°C temperat»»»
Iranian media: Sirens sound at US base Victoria in Baghdad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian media: Sirens sound at US base Victoria in Baghdad 09-07-2026 14:35 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian media: A plane arriving from»»»
Iranian media: A plane arriving from Ethiopia was unable to land at Israeli Ben Gurion Airport amid disruptions linked to Iranian strikes on US bases in Jordan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian media: A plane arriving from Ethiopia was unable to land at Israeli Ben Gurion Airport amid disruptions linked to Iranian strikes o»»»
Syria welcomes US announcement of removal from blacklist
Damascus: Damascus welcomed a US announcement that it would remove Syria from its list of "state sponsors of terrorism", a move that one economist told AFP opened the door to economic recovery and foreign investment. "A dark page in Syria's history has been turned," Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaiba»»»
Firefighters battle deadly blaze in China shoe factory
Beijing: Nearly 200 fire and rescue personnel raced to put out a deadly fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday, with people still trapped inside hours after the blaze broke out, authorities said. A fire broke out at the Huiteng shoes factory in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, around no»»»
Justin Bieber added to World Cup final's halftime show
NEW YORK: Justin Bieber has joined the star- studded lineup for the World Cup final halftime show. Bieber, BTS, Madonna and Shakira have committed to perform during the 11-minute halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Bieber explained his decision in a statemen»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iran's repeated attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait, considering them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the states and a blatant breach of the rules of international law. The Min»»»
Expat women to take on 225 km Jeddah to Taif running challenge
JEDDAH: In November, Emma Merrick and Elzette Van Zyl will be undertaking an extraordinary enduring challenge, running 225 km from Jeddah to Taif — a demanding feat they hope to complete in approximately 28 hours. If successful, they will be the first women in Saudi Arabia to accomplish this test o»»»