Dubai: The UAE has become the latest nation to ban children under 15 from social media, following strict new under-16 restrictions in the UK and Australia. Driven by rising concerns over cyberbullying, mental health, and online predators, a growing wave of global governments are shifting away from »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Thursday that Bulgaria won't allow sanctions against Russia, that harm the Bulgarian economy. "We won't allow sanctions against Russia, that impact negatively the Bulgarian economy," he told reporters ahead of the opening of a national meeting of local and central ex»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE citizens and residents will soon be able to invest in the country’s first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme, a government-backed Shariah-compliant investment product designed for individuals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry of Finance annou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Walking through the halls of the Arab Postal Stamps Museum in Building 22 at Katara Cultural Village, visitors are met with hundreds of miniature works of art, each one a small window into a larger world. For 15-year-old collector Youssef Ftouhi, these stamps are far more than paper; t»»»

Doha, Qatar: India has praised Qatar’s pivotal diplomatic efforts in helping secure an understanding between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia, said Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul. “India has welcomed the understanding reached between the US and Iran on end»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Malaysian to Qatar H E Faizal Razali, hosted the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Alumni Gala and Networking Event in Doha, bringing together MTCP alumni, diplomats, and government officials to celebrate decades of international cooperation, capacity-build»»»

Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met yesterday with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Qatar H E Muhammad Aamer. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the media.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Business & Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, successfully hosted the India - Qatar Virtual Energy Conference 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, business executives, manufacturers, technology providers, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by the Human Resources Department, organised a workshop on attaches and staffers seconded from ministries and government authorities. The event was attended by Director of the Ministry’s Human Resources Department, H E Abdulaziz bin Abdul Qa»»»

Beijing: The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) explored opportunities for cooperation in logistics services and e-commerce with China’s JD.com, as part of its ongoing roadshow in the People’s Republic of China, QFZ Chief Executive Officer, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met with Chief»»»

It feels like a long time since the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Türkiye defeated the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the 2024 local elections, triggering a domestic political shockwave. Ever since, it has faced turbulence, with its leaders either deposed or imprisoned. Özgür»»»

AMMAN — The value of outgoing transfers from e-wallets in Jordan reached JD3.09 billion since the beginning of 2026, carried out through nearly 63.7 million transactions, according to a report by the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC).The report showed that transactions via the JoMoPay e»»»

Elsewedy Electric Group has secured a significant engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the development of Hungary’s largest combined cycle power plant (CCPP). This landmark project, awarded by MVM Matra Energia Zrt., a subsidiary of the Hungarian Electric Company (MVM), sig»»»

The Central Bank of Oman will issue a silver commemorative coin marking the FIFA World Cup 2026. The bank said the coin was produced in cooperation with football's world governing body FIFA and minted to high technical standards using 99.9 per cent pure silver. Get updated faster and for FREE: Down»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha A condolence meeting for renowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr was organised by Bazm-e-Alig, Doha, recently. Badr passed away on May 28, 2026 at the age of 91. The event, organised by the Indian community forum of Qatar- based old students of Aligarh Muslim University, brought togethe»»»

Sharjah: A major Dh750 million road development project aimed at transforming travel between Sharjah and Dubai is moving ahead, with the first phase scheduled to open in November 2026. The ambitious scheme, ordered by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and »»»

Online shopping cart: What do Romanians prefer? In 2025 alone, 10 million items were ordered through auchan.ro. Among the most sought-after products are water, bananas, soft drinks, and coffee beans. Additionally, in the private label category, Auchan croissants rank among consumers’ top preference»»»

A Hungarian father-of-three was brutally killed after confronting revellers outside his Toronto home when his children were unable to sleep, in a case described as shockingly savage — and all the more disturbing for who was involved. The gruesome killing risks casting a shadow over Toronto’s Hungar»»»

LOS ANGELES: England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth tournament. Portuguese great Ronaldo, 41, has a tough act to follow after his old nemesis Lione»»»

Hungarian police have appealed to the public for assistance in tracing 45-year-old British businessman John Robert Joseph Tovell, whose whereabouts remain unknown after he left a nightclub in the early hours of the morning in the Erzsébetváros district. Businessman disappears after night out Accord»»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the country’s first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme, allowing citizens and residents to invest in government-backed Sharia-compliant securities. A T-Sukuk is a type of Sharia-compliant government investment certificate. The “T” stands for Treasury,»»»

World-renowned Chinese writer and Nobel Prize laureate in Literature Mo Yan has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. He will participate in the Issyk-Kul — 40 International Forum. The guest of honor was welcomed at Manas International Airport by Kyrgyzstan’s State Secretary Arslan Koichiev and Deputy Minister of»»»

Dubai: Revolut has received Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services licences from the Central Bank of the UAE, clearing a major regulatory step before the global fintech launches its local product offering. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The approval follo»»»

The European Commission (EC) published on Wednesday the fourth State of the Digital Decade 2026 report, which evaluates progress made by the EU in its digitalisation across the board, including in critical infrastructures, digitalisation of business, digital skills, and digitalisation of public ser»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of an accord to end the war between the foes. "If they (the Iranian side) don't behave, we'll go right back to dropping bombs right s»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi separately received yesterday copies of the credentials of Ambassador of Tuvalu (pictured), non-resident, to Qatar H E Dr. Tauisi Minute Taupo and Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda (non-resident) to Qatar H E T»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE has completed Project Aperta, a cross-border open finance initiative designed to make international financial data exchange faster, safer and more efficient for businesses and financial institutions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Th»»»

Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met yesterday with Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates H E Major General Khalifa bin Hareb Al Khaili and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed as»»»

Doha, Qatar: The French Republic yesterday awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honour (France’s highest national decoration) to H E Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in recogn»»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in cooperation with Qatar Foundation and Qatar Sports Investments, organised a high-level event on ‘Empowering Women and Girls In and Through Sport - From Words to Deeds’, on the sidelines of the 62nd Sessio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) and the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to collaborate in the areas of justice and human rights. The move is part of efforts to reinforce national cooperation and joint action aimed at cons»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the French Embassy in Doha, hosted a special screening of the documentary Inside Gaza at the Museum of Islamic Art on Tuesday, drawing attention to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the challenges faced by journali»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference opened yesterday with the theme ‘Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems’ under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The conference was inaugurated in the »»»

Dubai: Expats whose residence permits are cancelled must leave Qatar within 14 days of the cancellation date or face financial penalties, a Ministry of Interior official has said. Speaking during a webinar on safe travel procedures organised by the ministry’s Public Relations Department, Captain Al»»»

Dubai: The hit Netflix reality show Desi Bling was supposed to be about Dubai's fabulously wealthy desis, a slang term many South Asians use to describe themselves. And it is. There's enough bling, bravado and billionaire energy to power a small country. But somewhere between the flamboyant designe»»»

Dubai: Four Kerala expatriates have won Dh25,000 each in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for June, turning ordinary days into memorable moments with a single phone call. The winners have all described feelings of disbelief and excitement after learning they had struck lucky. Get updated faster and»»»

TEHRAN: The first tankers carrying Iranian oil exited a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a tracking website said on Wednesday, two days before Washington and Tehran launch talks on an agreed peace deal still scant on details — including Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions. The t»»»

Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and political activist in Mozambique, disappeared without a trace on January 7, 2025, in Cabo Delgado, a region in the grips of an Islamist insurrection. Chissale’s public stance and worrying signs in the days leading up to his disappearance make his loved ones suspec»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow and Advisor to the President of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, explains that Trump "doesn't completely share the European view about the nature of the threat to European security that Russian behaviour poses. Fot »»»

Hanane Mohammed Doha Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Alreem E. Al-Kaabi, senior public relations specialist at Qatar Foundation and a graduate of Qatar Academy, reflected on how her educational journey helped shape her identity, values, and personal growth within one of Qatar’s leading educational envir»»»

The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19, 2026) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a signing cere»»»

BRUSSELS: Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union amounted to approximately 3.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, marking a 17.2 percent decline compared with 2015, according to preliminary estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. This »»»

TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a deal signing ceremon»»»

MIAMI: Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says the Kingdom will work with ‌FIFA to ensure ticket affordability and fan safety for the 2034 World Cup, amid regional instability and lessons from this year’s finals in North America where costs have been a concern. Match ticket prices, especially on the re»»»

Sweden’s parliament has passed one of the country’s most definitive migration laws in years, approving the so-called “snitch law” by a razor-thin margin. The legislation came through as the EU nation, which used to be one of the most welcoming for refugees, adopted a stricter policy after the unpre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference kicked off yesterday, under the theme ‘Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems’, in the presence of H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry; H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim, Minister »»»

Wrocław’s second skyscraper and Poland’s only premium residential development with padel courts and a spa zone at the level of a five-star hotel. 250 apartments have already been sold. Some places change the way we look at a city. Quorum Tower does not merely define Wrocław’s skyline; it enters int»»»

AMMAN — The total value of transactions processed through Jordan’s “eFAWATEERcom” system reached JD6.51 billion, with 33.93 million transactions recorded since the beginning of 2026, according to the monthly payment systems report issued by the Jordanian Company for Payment and Clearing Systems (Jo»»»

Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and activist who was in contact with the FRANCE 24 Observers team, disappeared on January 7, 2025, in the region of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, which is the scene of a deadly Islamist insurrection. Chissale spoke out about topics the Mozambican government did not want o»»»

French department store BHV Marais will end its partnership with Shein after its operating company sold the landmark Paris outlet to a group of executives. The move follows months of controversy over the fast-fashion retailer’s presence in the store, including outcry over its environmental impact, »»»