Dubai: When Roblox began requiring all users worldwide to verify their age before accessing chat features earlier this year, the change was framed as a decisive step to strengthen child safety on one of the world’s most popular gaming platforms. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Dubai: Anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have moved rapidly from niche diabetes treatments to some of the most widely discussed and prescribed medicines in both the US and the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Demand has surged across»»»

Two airports in southeastern Poland were suspended from operations as a precaution due to Russian strikes on nearby Ukraine territory, Polish authorities said on Saturday. "In connection with the need to ensure the possibility of the free operation of military aviation, the airports in Rzeszow and »»»

Damascus is pressing ahead with steps to implement its agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on the gradual integration of its fighters, redeployment in northeastern Syria, and the return of key facilities to state control. The deal is receiving regional and international support and is»»»

The EU Court of Justice has ruled this week that member-states may seize private vehicles imported from Russia, as part of a blanket import ban imposed on the country over the Ukraine conflict. The court delivered the judgment on Thursday in a case concerning a Russian citizen, identified as JG, wh»»»

The US State Department will fund “MAGA-aligned think-tanks and charities” in Europe as Washington steps up its fight against censorship in the EU and UK, the Financial Times reported on Friday. State Department official Sarah Rogers discussed the plan with members of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party»»»

In his latest radio interview on Kossuth Rádió’s “Good Morning, Hungary!”, Prime Minister Orbán emphasized Hungary’s unique global role and its domestic policy resilience amid economic and geopolitical turbulence. According to Prime Minister Orbán, Hungary stands alone in Europe as the sole ally of»»»

Radio Free Europe in Romania, which is financed by the US Congress, is preparing to end its operations. According to Romanian media reports, the outlet will officially cease work on March 31. The same reports indicate that the Bulgarian-language service is also expected to close in the near future.»»»

On Feb. 7, 2021, Rep. Ron Wright of Texas died of COVID-19, becoming the first member of Congress to succumb to the disease. 1 of 6 | Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died on February 7, 2021, after battle with cancer and COVID-19. He is the first member of Congress to die from the coronavirus. File Photo»»»

Dubai: The UAE Embassy in Madrid has issued a safety advisory urging Emirati citizens to exercise caution as Storm Leonardo continues to hit Spain and nearby regions, bringing heavy rain, floods, and rising river levels. Also Read: Deadly storm sparks floods in Spain, raises calls to postpone Portu»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov expressed his deep condolences to the leader of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following a terrorist attack in Islamabad on February 6 that claimed lives of people. The press service of the Kyrgyz head of s»»»

Chester, United Kingdom: A minuscule snail once thought to have disappeared has been saved from the edge of extinction, a British zoo said Saturday. The greater Bermuda land snail had not been spotted for years until a cluster of shells was caught slithering through an alleyway in the capital Hamil»»»

In a tragic reminder of the dangers of social media stunts, a 27-year-old woman in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, died while filming a reel at her home. The deceased was reportedly recreating a hanging scene by tying a noose around her neck and standing on a stool, according to family members and NDTV repor»»»

A soft layer of white snow blankets the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The air is chilly, the sky gray. Inside, however, the air is warm and lights illuminate more than 10,000 vividly colored orchids. Staff members move in and out of greenhouses, preparing to open the garden’s 12th annual O»»»

Queues of freight trucks at certain checkpoints along the Kazakh—Kyrgyz border are linked to planned control measures being carried out by Kazakhstan. The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) reported, citing Kazakhstan’s competent authorities. «The measures being implemented are targeted and tempora»»»

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with his first teacher, Keneshkan Shamenova. The presidential press service reported. Earlier, a video was posted on social media in which Sadyr Japarov’s primary school teacher asked him for a personal meeting. H»»»

A minuscule snail once thought to have disappeared has been saved from the edge of extinction, a British zoo said Saturday. The greater Bermuda land snail had not been spotted for years until a cluster of shells was caught slithering through an alleyway in the capital Hamilton in 2014. Some were fl»»»

Elon Musk's SpaceX told investors it will prioritize going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources. The company will target March 2027 ‌for a ‌lunar landing without ‌astronauts ⁠on board, the ‌report added. The news co»»»

Australian authorities warned protesters to avoid violence in Sydney's streets when Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits on Monday to honor victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting. Police say they will deploy in large numbers for the Israeli head of state's visit following the December 14 attack »»»

The newly appointed bishop of the Sofia–Plovdiv Diocese, Monsignor Rumen Stanev, will be ordained on Saturday at a divine liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Ludwig in Plovdiv. On January 7, Pope Leo XIV appointed him bishop of the diocese. For the occasion, Cardinal Ladislav Nemet of Belgrade, Archbis»»»

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TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump authorizes tariffs on Iran's trade partnersNik Martin with AFP, dpa, ReutersAfter threatening tariffs of up to 25%, US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in his confrontation with Tehran. US warships add extra pressure to the row over Iran's nuclear prog»»»

Dubai: Astronomical calculations suggest that the start of Ramadan this year is likely to vary across the Islamic world, with some countries beginning the holy month on February 18 and others on February 19, due to differences between reliance on visual moon sighting and astronomical calculation. R»»»

A man who promised to organize the Hajj took the money and disappeared in Bishkek. A citizen named Zh.Zh. filed a complaint with the police. According to the press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Oktyabrsky district, on January 12, a citizen named Kh. A. received 110,000 soms for o»»»

Bulgaria’s demographic crisis has moved beyond the realm of statistics and has become a matter of national security, according to Associate Professor Spas Tashev. Speaking on Radio Blagoevgrad, the demographer and researcher at the Institute for Population and Human Studies at the Bulgarian Academy»»»

Cuba detailed a wide-ranging plan on Friday to protect essential services and ration fuel as the communist-run government dug in its heels in defiance of a US effort to cut off oil supply to the Caribbean island. The rationing measures are the first to be announced since President Donald Trump thre»»»

The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" in relation to Gaza on February 19, Axios reported on Friday, citing a US official and diplomats from four countries that are on the board. The plans for the meeting, which would also be a »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will strengthen oversight of US-made weapons transfers from buyers to third parties, according to a new decree from US President Donald Trump. "Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall dev»»»

An investment project has been presented to Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service, Adylbek Kasymaliev met with a delegation from the Chinese company Minshan, who presented an investment proposal to build a low-car»»»

Sydney: Australia's royal mint has defended a widely-lampooned image of the late Queen Elizabeth II on new commemorative coins celebrating her life. The "stunning heavenly" 50 cent and $5 Australian coins were revealed by the mint this week, featuring a front-facing effigy of the queen to celebrate»»»

MILAN: The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games are officially under way after a vibrant opening ceremony split across four locations. Milan's iconic San Siro stadium was the primary venue, with elements of the ceremony also taking place in Cortina, Livigno and Predazzo. Despite concerns over the log»»»

A man wearing an explosives belt blew himself up Friday while a security force was trying to arrest him in western Iraq near the Syrian border, killing himself and wounding two security members, an Iraqi security official said. The raid was being conducted in the al-Khaseem area in Qaim district th»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed an interim trade agreement with the United States, saying it would bolster global growth and deepen economic ties between the two countries. The pact cuts US "reciprocal" duties on Indian products to 18 percent from 25 percent, and commits Indi»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi continues to consolidate its leadership in smart mobility, with more than 120 Level 4 autonomous vehicles now operating across the emirate without safety drivers. The rollout marks the full commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles under the supervision of the Smart and Auto»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has approved a sweeping change to the language of instruction for mathematics and science subjects in private schools that follow the ministry curriculum, mandating English as the medium of teaching for advanced-track students beginning in the 2026-2027 academ»»»

An on-site meeting on preparations for the World Nomad Games was held in Cholpon-Ata city. Officials discussed key aspects of organizing the global cultural and sporting event, including the progress of preparatory work, the condition of infrastructure facilities, arrangements for hosting internati»»»

UN peacekeepers patrolling southern Lebanon have faced a dramatic surge of “aggressive behavior” by Israeli forces over the last year, including drone-dropped grenades and machine-gun fire, according to an internal report seen by The Associated Press. The report by one of the 48 nations that togeth»»»

Dubai: An Asian driver has been fined Dh15,000 and had his driving licence suspended for three months after Dubai traffic court found him guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a crash on Emirates Road. The incident occurred on the highway heading towards Abu Dhabi, shortly be»»»

Seoul: A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange apologised on Saturday after mistakenly transferring more than $40 billion worth of bitcoin to users, which briefly prompted a selloff on the platform. Bithumb said it accidentally sent 620,000 bitcoins, currently worth more than $40 billion, and blocke»»»

France said on Friday that Lebanon's recovery remains precarious despite positive signs following a ceasefire and government transition, and it stood ready to support the country's reconstruction if it continues with reforms. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, addressi»»»

The newly appointed bishop of the Sofia–Plovdiv Diocese, Monsignor Rumen Stanev, will be ordained on Saturday at a divine liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Ludwig in Plovdiv. On January 7, Pope Leo XIV appointed him bishop of the diocese. For the occasion, Cardinal Ladislav Nemet of Belgrade, Archbis»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week. The order, effective from Saturday, called for a fresh "imposition of tariffs" on countries still d»»»

Sweden has provided Ukraine with $9 billion in military aid since the start of Russia’s special military operation. Sweden has provided Ukraine with $9 billion in military aid since the start of Russia’s special military operation and plans to allocate another $8 billion to Ukraine for the purchase»»»

This week’s top stories span aviation, education, tech, and lifestyle. Airbus flagged China’s Comac as a rising global competitor, while India’s CBI busted a fake Kuwaiti e-visa scam. Indian expat Shanthanu Shettigar won Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, and UAE students will have fewer full »»»

A bombing at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad during Friday prayers killed 31 people and wounded at least 169, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in nearly two decades. Officials are investigating whether it was a suicide attack. Residents criticized authorities for fa»»»

The Congress of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) is meeting on Saturday and Sunday at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, the party said. The agenda includes an analysis of the participation of BSP–United Left in the 51st National Assembly and in the government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhely»»»

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi announced on Friday the formation of a new government. The lineup was presented by Prime Minister Shaie Mohsen Al-Zindani and approved by al-Alimi. Al-Zinadani retained his position of PM, as did Muammar Al-Iryani as Minister o»»»

The Ajman federal appeal court has convicted a 48-year-old Gulf national social media influencer of cyber defamation after finding that she used the social media platform Snapchat to publish defamatory content intended to harm the reputation and marital stability of her former friend. In a verdict »»»

Doha, Qatar: MOVE, Old Doha Port's six-day sports and wellness festival, continues today, inviting visitors to explore expert-led panels, interactive fitness zones, and a diverse lineup of sports and wellness experiences at Mina Park. Day two featured the Erada Ladies' Throwdown Competition 2026, i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The draw for the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open, the first WTA 1000 women’s tennis event of the season, was conducted today at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. The tournament will feature a strong field of world-class players competing on outdoor hard courts »»»