China ‌has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education and public services, in a broader push to make urban life more supportive for young people, children and families. The blueprint, jointly issued by 15 departments and re»»»

Hezbollah held a mass funeral in south Lebanon's Kfar Sir on Tuesday for more than a dozen fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel. The ceremony came after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Iran-backed Hezbol»»»

There are few places in Dubai where you can still eat luqaimat under fairy lights and enjoy Thai noodles from a floating boat, all in one evening, all without emptying your wallet. And after its closure during the Iran–Israel–US conflict, Global Village is finally open again. It's almost the same a»»»

Israel is escalating its campaign in southern Lebanon beyond direct military operations, pursuing what Lebanese officials describe as a systematic destruction of infrastructure, particularly in villages along the so-called “Yellow Line.” Hospitals, schools, and water, electricity and telecommunicat»»»

Doha, Qatar: In partnership with the Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is implementing a livelihood project to help improve the economic conditions of the people of Gaza. Dr. Akram Nassar, head of QRCS’s representation office in Gaza, expla»»»

Ukrainian drones attacked two residential buildings in Syzran, causing the entrance sections of one of them to collapse, Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations reports. The injured people, including two children, are receiving medical assistance, the report states.Earlier in the morning, the bui»»»

Education will become a strategically important sector under a Tisza government, the party’s president wrote on Facebook on Tuesday after holding consultations with the principals of 15 secondary schools run by different maintaining bodies. Péter Magyar said that in reshaping the education system t»»»

The European Court of Justice has officially declared Hungary’s child protection law unlawful due to discrimination and stigmatization. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) annulled the law on protection against paedophiles and the protection of childr»»»

Doha, Qatar: A major step forward in treating inherited blood disorders in Qatar Sidra Medicine a member of Qatar Foundation is now offering a new gene therapy to eligible patients. The hospital has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals to administer Casgevy, a one-time treatment designed for pa»»»

A video of a teacher physically assaulting a student has been posted on social media. The Ministry of Education commented on the situation. According to the Education Department of Suzak district of Jalal-Abad region, the incident occurred on March 25, 2026, at A. Gaidar secondary school No. 22. «A»»»

ABU DHABI: Authorities have issued a comprehensive guide to enhance the readiness of educational institutions, including school transportation, to mitigate risks and manage emergency and exceptional situations. The guide applies to the remaining period of the current academic year and in 2026. The »»»

BARIKOT, Afghanistan: There are no children in the Afghan border village of Barikot, where the school has been smashed by shells and the playground sits deserted after weeks of war with Pakistan. Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February, but AFP journalists»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The United States is looking to give former Afghan allies stuck in Qatar a choice between emigrating to the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo or returning to their Taliban-ruled homeland, an activist said Tuesday. President Donald Trump’s administration, which has mad»»»

A man who previously had the assault-style gun used to kill eight children in Louisiana told investigators he believes Shamar Elkins stole it from his truck in the weeks before the rampage in a Shreveport neighborhood, according to court documents released Tuesday. Charles Ford told investigators h»»»

Soldiers from the UK’s elite SAS force are resigning in significant numbers over fears of prosecution following human rights investigations into alleged war crimes, British media reports. The probe largely focuses on British special forces operations in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013, as well as mis»»»

Israeli soldiers and settlers are systematically using sexual violence and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, according to a report by the West Bank Protection Consortium – a group of international humanitarian organizations. The report, published on Sunday»»»

The head of the Marada Movement in Lebanon, Suleiman Frangieh, affirmed that the Resistance is a result of occupation, and what is happening today in the South — the “yellow line” and other matters — gives it full legitimacy to continue. Frangieh added during an interview with Al-Mayadeen channel t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals as one of a limited number of hospitals in the world to administer Casgevy, a groundbreaking, one-time CRISPR/Cas9-based gene therapy treatment. Casgevy is now available in Qatar for»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed food baskets to refugee families in Gaoui camp in Chad, benefiting 656 households. The assistance was part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to ease daily hardship and strengthen food security amid one o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with the Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is implementing a livelihood project to help improve the economic conditions of the people of Gaza. Dr. Akram Nassar, head of QRCS’s representation office i»»»

LONDON: Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1, 2009 (now aged 17) from taking up smoking. Health minister Wes Streeting ca»»»

1 of 2 | A participant holds a rainbow flag during the gay pride parade in downtown Budapest, Hungary, on July 24, 2021. On Tuesday, the European Union's top court said Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation violated the EU's treaty. File Photo by Szilard Koszticzak/EPA-EFE April 21 (UPI) -- The European»»»

1 of 5 | Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage April 15 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The pontiff, who is on an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, spoke about his predecessor, Pope Francis, on Tuesday, the first anniversary of Francis' dea»»»

Dubai: The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has confirmed that Emirati spouses of citizens and children of Emirati mothers working in the private sector will not be counted towards the annual 2 per cent Emiratisation target under the Nafis programme. The council said the quota for priv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals as one of a of a limited number of hospitals in the world, to administer Casgevy, a groundbreaking, one-time CRISPR/Cas9-based gene therapy treatment. Casgevy is now available in Qatar for patien»»»

Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday after Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire, witnesses said, while in Gaza health officials said two Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said two»»»

Does your child have a hero? Now he or she can leave a little note of appreciation for those on the frontlines in the UAE. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge has launched the new project called the Frontliners Tribute Initiative, where students of all grades can, as part of the Natio»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has begun implementing its operational plan for the Hajj season through a set of regulatory, supervisory, and social initiatives aimed at improving services for pilgrims and enhancing their experience in the holy sites. Ismail bin Saeed»»»

Mounting international pressure on the Israeli occupation entity intensified this week, as European officials and global cultural figures escalated criticism over its military conduct in Lebanon and Gaza, with calls ranging from sanctions to sweeping cultural boycotts. Belgium Pushes EU Action Over»»»

DHAKA: The impact of the US–Israel war on Iran has already reached Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, where refugees say spillover effects are compounding the existing crisis of displacement and shrinking humanitarian aid. Bangladesh relies on imports for 95 percent of its energy needs and has been stru»»»

RIYADH: One of the world’s largest flower gardens has opened opposite Riyadh’s Boulevard World, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Boulevard Flowers, set across 214,000 sq. meters, features tens of millions of floral displays. These include more than 100 varieties of flowers and plants in »»»

JEDDAH: The carved wooden balconies of Jeddah Historic District, known as Rawashin, have long defined the skyline of the Red Sea city. Projecting gracefully from coral-stone facades, these intricate wooden screens are more than decorative elements; they are ingenious climate solutions designed for »»»

New Delhi: Sukhwinder Kaur battles the scorching sun as she trudges door-to-door in New Delhi as part of India's colossal exercise to count more than one billion citizens. Kaur is among three million census enumerators fanning out across cities and villages in an exercise that will help shape polic»»»

Ivelia Hotel & Spa in the village of Dabnitsa is welcoming guests after a major renovation and an upgrade to a four-star category as of September 2025, the complex’s manager Anelia Uzunova told BTA. The spa centre uses salt electrolysis as a method for purifying the water in the pools, which avoids»»»

The British government said Monday that it will pass legislation to bar smartphones from schools in England amid broader political and societal debate over whether to ban social media for children younger than 16. File photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA April 21 (UPI) -- The British government announced»»»

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,906 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,815 unexploded ordnances, 68 anti-tank mines, nine anti-personnel mines, and 14 improvised explosive devices, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The explosives were»»»

SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE: Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about God’s mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people.“We thank the Lord for the great gift of the life of Francis, to the church and the world,” L»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has taken to social media to remind motorists of the importance of strictly following school bus stop arm regulations, stressing that road safety for children remains a shared responsibility. In its message, the authority said drivers must comply with sto»»»

SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»

KHAN YUNIS: As springtime temperatures rise in Gaza, a surge in rats, fleas and other pests has compounded the misery of hundreds of thousands of displaced people still living in tents after more than two years of war. With meagre shelter and almost no sanitation, Palestinians told AFP the vermin a»»»

As springtime temperatures rise in Gaza, a surge in rats, fleas and other pests has compounded the misery of hundreds of thousands of displaced people still living in tents after more than two years of war. With meager shelter and almost no sanitation, Palestinians told AFP the vermin are invading »»»

Europe’s top court has ruled against Hungary’s homophobic laws, further dismantling Viktor Orbán’s far-right legacy which drew inspiration from Russian-style policies. The Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice on Tuesday (21 April) said Hungary’s child protection laws were unlawful because the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The world is celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day today, Tuesday, as the United Nations has designated April 21 of each year as a global day to highlight the use of creative thinking and technology towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. On this occasion, Presid»»»

European Immunization Week kicked off in Kyrgyzstan on April 20. Gulbara Ishenapysova, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a press conference. According to her, up to 75,000 children and adults are vaccinated annually during the European Im»»»

Dubai: Inside a growing UAE-based community network, families of children with autism and other developmental needs are finding support that goes beyond awareness campaigns, ranging from therapy-led discussions and peer-sharing sessions to programmes preparing teenagers for adulthood. Ausome Family»»»

Hezbollah announced it will hold mass funerals in south Lebanon on Tuesday for 44 fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel. The burials come after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hezbollah has not given the »»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah announced it will hold mass funerals in south Lebanon on Tuesday for 44 fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel.The burials come after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by US President Donald Trump.Iran-backed Hezbollah ha»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: For decades, India grappled with a surging population problem, and school textbooks explained the dangers of an exploding population. That trend has distinctly reversed now, with a steadily declining fertility rate, which in turn is manifesting in many ways – like school closure»»»

Tech magnate Elon Musk, who has owned the X platform since 2022, failed to appear at his court hearing on Monday, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. The billionaire, founder of Tesla and the aerospace company SpaceX, had been summoned by French authorities as part of an investigation launched»»»