The Australian government internet regulator eSafety released a report on social media companies' compliance with a new law that bans children under 16 from social media. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- Australia said that social media companies aren't doing enough to prevent young»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah authorities handled more than 74,000 emergency reports during last week’s weather conditions, with no deaths or injuries recorded, the Sharjah Executive Council announced on Tuesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Council pra»»»

Bulgaria and Ukraine have agreed on a long-term framework for security cooperation, including joint development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles. The arrangement forms part of a 10-year security agreement signed in Kyiv on Monday by acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and Ukrainian Presid»»»

A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has freed itself for a third time and has now disappeared, a police spokesman told AFP Tuesday. "The whale seems to have left Wismar. However, there have been no sightings so far," the spokesman for the city's wat»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to extend a gas supply contract with Serbia amid the worsening global energy crisis due to the war in the Middle East, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced after his phone call with Putin on Monday. The US-Israeli war on Iran has sent global g»»»

Children in Bulgaria are exposed to climate risks such as heatwaves, floods, and air pollution, said UNICEF Representative to Bulgaria Christina de Bruin. A report by UNICEF shows that children in Bulgaria are particularly vulnerable to these risks. De Bruin made the statement on Tuesday during an »»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber's Tourism Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, with representatives of various travel and tourism companies and agencies in the country. In a statement, the chamber said that the meeting discussed the challenges facing travel agencies amid recent developments, including the impa»»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met on Tuesday with Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom HE John Healey, during his visit to the State of Qatar. The meeting discussed the latest developments an»»»

Drivers in Kyrgyzstan who work in international freight transportation are required to obtain international driver’s licenses and the special Code 95 to legally operate vehicles abroad. Tynchbek Saidov announced at a press conference. According to Saidov, alongside national driver’s licenses, there»»»

Bangkok: Microsoft announced Tuesday it plans to invest more than $1 billion in cloud and AI data centre infrastructure and operations in Thailand over the next two years. As demand for artificial intelligence heats up, tech giants are racing to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia, attract»»»

Dubai: IndiGo has appointed International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh as its next CEO. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Walsh will step down from IATA on July 31 and is expected to join IndiGo by early August, subject to regulatory approvals.»»»

Sharjah: Residents who post or share false information online—even as part of April Fool’s jokes—could face jail terms and hefty fines, the Sharjah Public Prosecution has warned. In a public awareness message, authorities stressed that UAE law makes no distinction between misinformation shared for »»»

Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month due to surging oil and gas prices, heightening a policy dilemma as expensive energy drags growth and risks generating a self-reinforcing inflation spiral. Oil prices have nearly doubled as a result of the Iran war and »»»

The Bosnia and Herzegovina Minister of Economy, Samir Šibonjić, said the first edition of the Libyan–Bosnian Business Forum represents a key opportunity to strengthen economic ties, advance bilateral cooperation, attract investment, and exchange expertise across multiple sectors. The forum has been»»»

Amman: Jordan has said its air force had intercepted and destroyed a missile attack from Iran as regional tensions continue to intensify. In a statement on Tuesday, the Jordanian Armed Forces said the Royal Air Force has shot down four Iranian missiles targeting its territory over the past 24 hours»»»

A strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Tuesday, AFPTV's live broadcast showed, after the Israeli military renewed its warning for residents to leave as it attacks the area. The strike came shortly after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military would occupy a swathe of southern Leba»»»

UN’s refugee agency said more than 200,000 people crossed from Lebanon into Syria in March after the Israeli war. The vast majority – nearly 180,000 – were Syrians returning to their war-battered country, in addition to more than 28,000 Lebanese. "Most are people fleeing the intense Israeli bombard»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) approved decisions by Bishkek’s territorial election commissions on a number of personnel matters at its meeting. They included the early termination of the mandates of local council members, the removal of candidates from lis»»»

The draft resolution «On approving the Bishkek budget for 2026 and the 2027-2028 planning period» was adopted today at a regular session of the City Council. According to the City Hall, local budget revenue for this year is projected at 32,873,616.8 billion soms, including targeted transfers from t»»»

The Russian vessel Anatoly Kolodkin docked Tuesday at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump had allowed the shipment to proceed despite its ongoing»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced its expansion of licensing for new vehicle testing and registration centres across three areas in Dubai, creating investment opportunities and improving access to services for residents. RTA has identified Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed B»»»

Dubai: In a new update posted on Tuesday, Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that distance learning will continue across all private educational institutions in the emirate for an additional two weeks, from Monday, April 6 until Friday, April 17, 2026. The extens»»»

Tunis, March 30, 2026 (TAP) – Minister of Tourism Sofiene Takia, emphasized that the “Tunis, Arab Tourism Capital 2027” program is not simply a one-off event, but a sustained national strategic initiative designed to promote high-end tourism,...»»»

Morality, Unity and Honour (MECh) leader Radostin Vasilev met with residents of Lovech together with top-of-the-list candidates Hristo Rastashki and Kiril Veselinski on Tuesday. Speaking to a group of people, Vasilev said the election surprise would not be Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs has launched an electronic auction for 102 silver bars, starting Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The silver bars are offered in various weights, with each bar weighing 999.9 grams and a minimum opening price of QR7,000. Interested bidders can participate in th»»»

Dubai: A sessions court in Lahore on Tuesday directed singer Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to singer and actor Ali Zafar in a long-running defamation case. According to a report in Dawn, the case was filed by Zafar in 2018 after Shafi publicly accused him of sexual harassment. The cour»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We targeted with heavy and advanced missiles the meeting place of the Zionist Home Front commanders in “Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Beersheb»»»

Two men have been arrested in central Greece for allegedly defrauding an elderly woman out of more than €3,600 using a common but highly effective phone scam, police said Tuesday. A police statement said a third associate of the suspects phoned the woman in the city of Larissa Monday and introduced»»»

ALGIERS - A Serbian delegation visiting Algeria, headed by PM Djuro Macut, signed five bilateral documents with the Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Algiers on Tuesday. The documents regulate the fields of tax law, agriculture, culture, tourism and telecommunications. "P»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is not involved in the ongoing mediation efforts, the country's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed in a press conference, adding that it supports mediation efforts by Pakistan. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. M»»»

The Dubai Court of First Instance has dismissed a well-known trademark infringement lawsuit after the claimant failed to deposit Dh60,000 for a court-appointed expert, resulting in the forfeiture of his right to rely on technical evidence and failure to prove his claim. The court ruled that the cla»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan called for stronger international accountability, accelerated postwar recovery efforts, and a lasting peace for Ukraine during the Second Bucha Parliamentary Summit, held in the Ukrainian capital, as quoted by the National Assebmly's press office on »»»

Melbourne: Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide wha»»»

The Ministry of Justice published draft legislative changes for public consultation on Tuesday to make the mechanism for investigating the Prosecutor General workable and subject decisions to halt some high-level corruption cases to mandatory judicial review. The aim of the proposed amendments is t»»»

Efforts toward Ukraine’s postwar recovery must begin now, alongside support for building a modern and competitive economy, Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said at the Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine, the National Assembly's press office reported on Tuesday. “Our primary goal is to a»»»

Tunis, March 31, 2026 (TAP) – Nine Tunisian citizens landed, on Tuesday morning, at the Tunis-Carthage Airport from Istanbul, Turkey, after being evacuated from Lebanon, which is currently facing a critical security situation, along with other...»»»

The global economy is beginning to feel the full force of surging oil prices as conflict in the Middle East disrupts supply routes and drives up energy costs worldwide. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked — a chokepoint that carries around a fifth of global oil supply — markets have react»»»

BELGRADE - In 2025, Serbia's national airline Air Serbia carried 4.57 mln passengers - which is a 3 pct increase relative to the year before - and its revenues totalled 719.5 mln euros, marking a second consecutive year in which they exceeded 700 mln euros. "The national airline recorded stable bus»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We continue to target US forces’ hiding places and drone control centers at Al-Dhafra, Victoria, and Ali Al Salem bases, using attack»»»

US President Donald Trump is considering a military operation to seize the enriched uranium held at Iranian nuclear sites, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing sources. No decision has been made, but Trump remains “generally open” to the option while weighing the risks to US troops, the rep»»»

‎Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) reported yesterday that it had held a meeting with representatives of Shell to discuss technical and commercial cooperation and pave the way for a long-term strategic partnership as part of strategic cooperation to develop aging fields and increase producti»»»

The Justice Ministry has submitted for public consultation a new anti-corruption bill. The aim is to establish a new, effective anti-corruption body whose independence is legally guaranteed to protect the public interest, the ministry’s press office reported. The draft provides for the creation of »»»

“We will insist on the creation of international mechanisms to hold accountable those responsible for the killing of hundreds of innocent civilians in Bucha,” Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said during her visit to Ukraine, quoted by the Bulgarian Parliament's press service on Tue»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, met with HE John Healey, UK Secretary of State for Defense, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest regional securi»»»

DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, said Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts and strengthening defence coordination amid rising regional tensions. Speaking during the weekly media briefing, Al Ansar»»»

A rare Kyrgyz tulip has reached the finals of the Uproar Conservation Challenge, an international environmental voting competition organized by the Indianapolis Zoo (USA). This isn’t just a matter of «likes»: it’s a global initiative to support endangered plant and animal species. Dozens of rare sp»»»

The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be held on November 14, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. The European Broadcasting Union, the organizer, reported. According to the Union, 10 countries have already submitted applications to participate: South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysi»»»

Doha: Qatar Chamber's Tourism Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, with representatives of various travel and tourism companies and agencies in the country. In a statement, the chamber said that the meeting discussed the challenges facing travel agencies amid recent developments, including the impa»»»

March 30 (UPI) -- A serial Guinness World Record-breaker who calls himself "MrWorldRecords" earned his latest title by reaching a speed of 69 mph while skiing on asphalt. Johnny Cruz Buckingham, who uses the handle MrWorldRecords online, was pulled behind a car across a parking lot and was clocked »»»