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»»»

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 ⁠»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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, »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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: 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»