This story contains details and video that some readers may find distressing. Last November, a 14-year-old Palestinian boy named Jad Jadallah was shot at close range by Israeli soldiers in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. As Jad lay collapsed in an alley, the soldiers created a cordon arou»»»

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will meet on Thursday to decide on the appointment of an acting Prosecutor General, according to the Plenum’s agenda published on the Council’s website. This is the sole item on Thursday’s agenda, and the meeting has been convened by caretaker Justic»»»

The Saudi Council of Economic and Development Affairs has held a videoconference, reviewing the Ministry of Economy and Planning's quarterly report, which covered developments in the global economy and the impact of geopolitical challenges and fluctuations in global markets on growth prospects. The»»»

The UAE Public Prosecution has clarified that calling for or promoting fundraising activities without obtaining the required license constitutes a criminal offence, warning that such conduct may result in legal accountability. In an awareness video published yesterday through its social media platf»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine; Several explosions shook central Kyiv early Thursday, AFP journalists heard, after officials warned of air raids in the Ukrainian capital ahead of planned talks in Geneva with US representatives on ending the Russian war. Washington is pushing to bring an end to the war triggered by »»»

The UAE Public Prosecution has clarified that calling for or promoting fundraising activities without obtaining the required license constitutes a criminal offence, warning that such conduct may result in legal accountability. In an awareness video published yesterday through its social media platf»»»

AMMAN — Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply has completed its consultative sessions for the draft document for the 2nd phase of the National Export Strategy for the years 2026-2029.According to a statement issued Wednesday, the ministry held a consultative dialogue with representatives of the in»»»

The 2026 State of the Union address set a record as the longest in US history. While Donald Trump delivered the first such speech of his second presidential term, there were several moments of high drama as a sharply divided Congress watched before a television audience of millions. Here are five t»»»

President Donald Trump focused on the US ​economy, immigration and other domestic policy issues in his 2026 State of the Union address, telling a divided Congress that he has ushered in "the golden age of America". Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democrat's of»»»

US President Donald Trump used his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday to make truth-bending claims of domestic and foreign policy success but failed to confirm whether the US is planning a military strike on Iran or to mention the unfolding scandal surrounding late sex offender Jeffery Ep»»»

What does a boss who’s built an image as a tough guy from Queens do when naysayers claim he's reached his limits? To dispel doubts, he can for instance hold the floor for an hour and 47 minutes. In the longest ever State of the Union address, Donald Trump proving he can stick to script instead of r»»»

A confrontation in Cuban waters left four people dead on Wednesday after soldiers opened fire on a Florida-registered speedboat that Havana says attacked first. Washington is investigating whether any victims were US citizens, as the incident threatens to deepen already strained relations between t»»»

Dubai-based startup Yalla BB has launched a new mobile application aimed at simplifying how people buy and sell second-hand fashion in the UAE, offering a more structured and trusted approach to resale in a market that continues to grow in popularity. Built in Dubai, Yalla BB is a social recommerce»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened lower on Thursday morning, giving residents a brief respite after a volatile February that has kept jewellery buyers and investors on edge. At 8.30 am, the 24-karat rate stood at Dh624.75 per gram, down from Dh628.25 on Wednesday. The 22-karat variety slipped to D»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday a deal to avert military confrontation with the United States was within reach, ahead of talks set to resume in Geneva. His remarks came as Tehran issued a muted warning to student protesters amid mounting US threats over Iran’s nuclear programme.»»»

Kinshasa's forces launched attacks on several fronts against AFC/M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) on Wednesday, with drones striking the armed group near a strategic mining site, local and security sources told AFP on Wednesday. DR Congo government forces launched an at»»»

Sri Lanks authorities on Wednesday arrested the country's former intelligence chief, Suresh Sally, for "conspiracy and aiding and abetting" the 2019 Easter bombings, which killed 279 people, according to an investigating officer. A whistleblower has claimed Sallay allowed the attack to proceed»»»

The British Museum is accused of having removed the term "Palestine" from its exhibits under pressure from a pro-Israeli group. In reality, only certain panels regarding the Antiquity period were modified. The museum says they wanted to use a term that is both more neutral and historically accurate»»»

Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»

Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»

Panama’s decision to assume control of the Balboa and Cristóbal container terminals marks a structural rupture in the governance of infrastructure that underpins roughly 5% of global maritime trade and about 40% of US container traffic. »»»

Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

Panama’s decision to assume control of the Balboa and Cristóbal container terminals marks a structural rupture in the governance of infrastructure that underpins roughly 5% of global maritime trade and about 40% of US container traffic. »»»

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

For me the two most important elections globally this year will be midterms in the US in November, and elections in Hungary on April 12. The first will likely shape the course of democracy in the US, and the latter democracy both in Hungary but perhaps wider than that, the outcome of the war in Ukr»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he has stationed soldiers at key energy facilities across the country after he blamed Ukraine for disrupting energy supplies. Orbán has accused Kyiv of imposing an "oil blockade" on Hungary by deliberately delaying the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline, th»»»

An international wrestling training camp involving several teams is underway in Kyrgyzstan, the National Wrestling Federation reported. According to the federation, Estonia’s and Finland’s women’s national teams in the U-17 and U-20 age categories have arrived in Bishkek for training sessions. Aisu»»»

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape labor markets, with investors and economists warning of growing disruption across industries. Goldman Sachs analysts said faster AI adoption could push US unemployment higher this year, noting that technology drove an estimated 5,000–10,000 net monthl»»»

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

Dubai: Temperatures are set to fall across the UAE today, with a chance of fog in some areas and rough seas in the Arabian Gulf, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its weather bulletin, the NCM said conditions would be fair to partly cloudy, with a decrease in temperatures an»»»

Dubai: Temperatures are set to fall across the UAE today, with a chance of fog in some areas and rough seas in the Arabian Gulf, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its weather bulletin, the NCM said conditions would be fair to partly cloudy, with a decrease in temperatures an»»»

Dubai: Iran’s leadership appears to be making a stark strategic calculation as tensions with the United States intensify — that yielding to Washington’s demands could pose a greater threat to regime survival than the dangers of military confrontation. The New York Times, citing analysts and officia»»»

The UAE has once again urged businesses, government entities, and the public to remain vigilant amid a rising wave of global cyberattacks. The warning, delivered through official channels this month, reflects a growing reality in that cyber threats are no longer abstract risks. They are immediate, »»»

Dubai: A proposal to rename the south Indian state of Kerala as “Keralam” has sparked debate among the UAE’s large Malayali community, with many welcoming the cultural assertion while others question its timing, practicality and global recognition. The discussion follows India’s Union Cabinet appro»»»

In the US alone, 127 billion plastic bottles are purchased every year, according to one estimate. However, one soft drinks firm in the Midwest is keeping old school tradition alive by continuing to sell its products in returnable glass bottles. For almost a century, until the 1960s, soda bottles in»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers who regularly visit Europe could soon benefit from longer-valid Schengen visas and simpler digital travel procedures, as the European Union moves to modernise its visa and border systems. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New measures under the Euro»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump affirmed tariffs will remain in effect despite a recent Supreme Court ruling overturning them, stressing that trade agreements concluded prior to the decision will stay in place.Speaking at the annual State of the Union address before a joint s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Table toppers Al Sadd will look to take another decisive step towards securing an unassailable lead in Doha Bank Stars League when they face fierce rivals Al Duhail SC in Thursday’s exciting clash at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium. The encounter adds another chapter to o»»»

Tribune News Network San Francisco/ Helsinki/ London DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH) has announced that it is exiting four countries across its Deliveroo and Wolt brands: Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan. The company will begin an orderly wind-down process in each country and will work closely w»»»

QNA Doha Ramadan is seen as a suitable opportunity for smokers in their efforts to quit smoking, due to the religious and social factors that this month provides that help in overcoming this scourge, as fasting for several hours forces the smoker to reduce nicotine, which trains the body to gradual»»»

​Associate Justice Elena Kagan expressed concern Wednesday that if the government were forced to pay the fair-market value of a house minus the taxes, counties would no longer foreclose because it would be too costly to make up the difference between that value and whatever they receive via auction»»»

Saudi Arabia’s economic outlook remains robust despite declining commodity prices and the gradual end of OPEC+ production cuts, with real gross domestic product expected to grow an average of 3.3% between 2025 and 2027, according to a new U.N. report.File Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 25 (UPI)»»»

Cuba's Interior Ministry has announced that four men on a US-registered speedboat were shot and killed after being intercepted in Cuban waters. In a statement, the ministry said that the speedboat's passengers opened fire on a coast guard vessel that approached them. Six additional passengers were »»»

The White House is weighing an executive order that would force banks to collect citizenship information from customers, the Financial Times has reported. The new order would represent a significant new push in US President Donald Trump’s drive to curb undocumented migration, the outlet wrote on Tu»»»

Authorities have approved the extraction of up to 6 million cubic meters of sand from the seabed near Epanomi, a coastal area close to a protected marine zone, to supply fill material for expanding Thessaloniki port’s sixth pier by roughly 500 meters to accommodate larger container vessels. The pla»»»

Sudan’s health system has suffered an unprecedented collapse since war erupted in mid-April 2023, with most hospitals in the capital, Khartoum, and other cities across several states turned into military barracks. A severe shortage of medical services has fueled widespread epidemics, disease outbre»»»

1 of 5 | French residents hold Iranian flags as they gather in support of the Iranian protests, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris in January. The U.S. government sanctioned more than 30 businesses, vessels and people Wednesday for aiding Iran. File Photo by Maya Vidon-White/UPI | License Photo »»»

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has temporarily halted the distribution of its newly released Social Science textbook for Class 8 after certain inappropriate textual material and an error of judgement was found to have inadvertently appeared in Chapter 4, titled “T»»»