Meta and Google-owned YouTube were accused Monday of pushing highly addictive apps on children as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court. The blockbuster trial in front of a Los Angeles jury could establish a legal precedent on whether the social media juggernauts deli»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won 315 seats in weekend snap elections, giving it a two-thirds majority, official results confirmed Tuesday. The outcome is the LDP's best in its history and allows Japan's first woman prime minister to stamp her mark on the c»»»

Manila: Once imagined as the Constitution’s sharpest safeguard against abuse by top officials, impeachment now risks becoming a ritual without consequence — a ceremony performed, but never completed. It's like someone preparing to get a photograph at a studio, then coming out with cup a latte, and »»»

Dubai: The UAE will see generally fair to partly cloudy weather from Tuesday through Saturday, with humid nights, a risk of fog or mist in coastal and internal areas, and a gradual rise in temperatures, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its bulletin for Tuesday, the NCM said»»»

Dubai: The UAE will see generally fair to partly cloudy weather from Tuesday through Saturday, with humid nights, a risk of fog or mist in coastal and internal areas, and a gradual rise in temperatures, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its bulletin for Tuesday, the NCM said»»»

President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a bridge connecting the US and Canada until Washington is "fully compensated for everything" it has given to its northern neighbour. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting the Canadian province of Ontario to the US state of Mic»»»

As the world stands at the threshold of an era defined by Artificial Intelligence (AI), 2026 marks a pivotal moment in global cooperation on this transformative technology. The India-AI Impact Summit 2026, to be held in New Delhi from 16-20 February, offers an unprecedented platform for nations, in»»»

The remains of three of ten employees of a Canadian mining company were found Friday in a mass grave in Mexico. Employees of the company are seen in 2022 earlier in development of the mining project there. Photo by Vizsla Silver/Instagram Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Three employees of a Canadian silver mining »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Hungary, the State Department said Monday, after President Donald Trump endorsed its right-wing leader Viktor Orban, who is trailing in polls ahead of April elections. Rubio will travel to Hungary and Slovakia, also led by a right-wing ally»»»

Award-winning actress Catherine O'Hara died of a pulmonary embolism, her death certificate has revealed. O'Hara died on 30 January in a Santa Monica hospital, at the age of 71. In addition to the blood clot in her lungs, the death certificate listed rectal cancer as the long-term cause of death. It»»»

ROCKVILLE, Maryland: A student was shot inside a high school in Maryland on Monday and another student was in custody, police said. The student who was shot was found with one gunshot wound in a hallway and was taken to a hospital in stable condition, the Rockville City Police Department said in a »»»

The US Southern Command said Monday that two people were killed in the latest strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific. "Two narco-terrorists were killed and one survived the strike," the post on X said, adding that the US Coast Guard was notified to "activate the Search and »»»

TradeBangladeshUS cuts Bangladesh tariffs to 19% in trade dealKate Hairsine Reuters, AFPCertain textiles and garments made in Bangladesh from US-produced materials will attract zero tariffs. https://p.dw.com/p/58PjaThe US-Bangadesh trade deal sees tariff exemptions for some Bangadesh exports made w»»»

Venezuelan Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado said Monday that armed government agents had "kidnapped" a close ally — hours after he was released from prison and demanded democratic elections. Machado said a group of heavily armed men in civilian clothes seized Juan Pablo Guanipa, 61, in the»»»

Washington DC: The United States and Bangladesh on Monday signed the United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations, according to a statement by the Office of the US Trade Representative. Also Read: US hails»»»

Tunis, Feb. 10 (TAP) - President Kais Saied stressed during a meeting on Monday afternoon at the Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri that “the Tunisian people today need not only new laws, but also new actors to implement...»»»

A US TV host whose family has been at the centre of national attention for a week since her elderly mother was apparently kidnapped said Monday she and her siblings had reached "an hour of desperation." Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC News "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, is believed to have been sna»»»

The morning after the Seahawks became Super Bowl champions, people spent Monday trying to figure out who had won the other widely talked about competition of the night: Dueling halftime performances between Bad Bunny and conservative darling Kid Rock. Nielsen figures won’t be released until Tuesday»»»

It is one year since US Vice-President JD Vance delivered a bombshell speech at the Munich Security Conference, castigating Europe for its policies on migration and free speech, and claiming the greatest threat the continent faces comes from within. The audience were visibly stunned. Since then, th»»»

Several government buildings and dozens of schools in Columbus, Springfield and other cities in Ohio were closed for hours on Monday morning so that law enforcement could investigate bomb threats called in across the state, some of which mentioned the potential deportation of thousands of Haitians »»»

President Donald Trump threatened Monday to stop the opening of a new bridge between the United States and Canada, in a fresh salvo against the country he has suggested should become the 51st US state. Also Read: New $6.4-billion US-Canada cable-stayed bridge: What you need to knowTrump said the Un»»»

The FBI has found no evidence indicating that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was running a sex-trafficking ring, the Associated Press has reported. Epstein was found dead in his New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, having been found guilty in 2008 of soli»»»

The certification process for the new Coradia Stream electric trains has begun on the Greek railway network, as part of Hellenic Train’s rolling stock renewal investment program. According to a statement from Hellenic Train, the Coradia Stream train is currently located at the engine shed in Thessa»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Navy’s top uniformed officer wants to convince commanders to use smaller, newer assets for missions instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers — as seen now in the American military buildups off Venezuela and Iran. Also Read: Rubio casts US Navy as backbone of glob»»»

Dubai: “I don’t like to wash my dirty laundry in front of the public,” Bhavana Menon says firmly, setting the tone for Gulf News launch episode of our new chat show Dine With The Stars with Manjusha Radhakrishnan. DWTS is Gulf News’ new video podcast series where we don’t count calories or controve»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s director of communications, Tim Allan, has quit amid the continuing fallout linking a senior Labour Party figure to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer has been severely damaged by his decision to appoint party colleague Peter Mandelson as »»»

China has urged its banks to curb their exposure to US government debt, citing market volatility and growing financial and geopolitical risks, Bloomberg has reported citing people familiar with the matter. Over the past decade, China has steadily trimmed its US Treasury holdings, a shift that has s»»»

An International Organization for Migration team provides medical assistance to people arriving at in Tripoli, Libya, in December amid a meeting between the agency and Libyan leaders to discuss the ongoing death of migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean. Photo by Moayad Zaghdani/IOM Feb. 9 (UP»»»

A total of 18 people have died as a result of a period of extreme cold weather in New York City, its mayor has said. Since late January, the city has endured a cold snap, including 13 days of temperatures of 0C (32F) or below – one of the longest stretches of sub-zero weather New York has seen in s»»»

The world's largest social media companies have been accused of creating "addiction machines" as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. In his opening argument before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl and a jury, Mark Lanier»»»

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie has issued a new plea for help as the reported deadline for a ransom payment for her mother's safe return loomed. "We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help," she says in the video posted on Instagram on Monday afternoon. Nancy Guthrie disappeared in th»»»

Discord will soon require all users globally to verify their age with a face scan or by uploading a form of ID if they want to access adult content. The online chat service, which allows people to create and join groups based on their interests, says it has more than 200 million monthly users. Its »»»

Tribune News Network Doha A group of Qatari trekkers has completed a historic high-altitude traverse across the Andes, travelling from Argentina into Chile and concluding on the Pacific coast as part of CultuHike, a flagship people-to-people initiative delivered through Years of Culture. The progra»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Years ago, a young university student, Azza Abu Shar timidly approached the Red Crescent team in Gaza. With hesitation in her voice, she asked them a simple yet profound question: “How can I help you?” In that moment, Abu Shar was taking her first step towards volunteering»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), in collaboration with its Moroccan counterpart and the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA), organised a joint panel discussion on the protection of cultural property during armed conflicts. The move was part of efforts to r»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha The Embassy of Japan in Qatar hosted a reception at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel to commemorate the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito. The event brought together senior Qatari officials, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of the media, and underscored the en»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) announced its full readiness for the launch of the HH The Amir Sword Festival at Al Rayyan Racecourse, which will run over four days from Wednesday, until Saturday (February 11-15). The programme will comprise two days of racing on»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with the Qatari Association of Certified Public Accountants, organised a training workshop titled “Challenges of Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Requirements and Mechanisms t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Altogether 244 interested leads expressed interest to join Media City Qatar during the four-day Web Summit Qatar 2026, held from February 1 to 4, reflecting strong regional and international interest in establishing media and creative businesses in Qatar. Applications subm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha talabat announced the results of its 2025 Giving Back Impact, revealing that its platform enabled over QR85 million in rider tips across the Middle East and North Africa during the past year. In addition, talabat’s in-app Giving Back features generated over QR27 million in»»»

“From one of the world’s longest Olympic cycling tracks to shared pedestrian and cycling paths, as well as green spaces and public parks, Ashghal continues to provide safe and comfortable environments that encourage movement and physical activity for all,” the authority wrote on X platform. “Be par»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of Qatar National Sport Day, the Indian Sports Centre (ISC), the apex body functioning under the Embassy of India in Qatar, is set to organise a vibrant series of sports and recreational programmes for the Indian community. The events will be held on Tuesday»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani and Tajikistan’s Minister of Culture Matlubakhon Sattoriyen on Monday inaugurated the Tajik Cultural Week. The event is part of Qatar’s vision to foster civilisational dialogue and broaden the horizons of cultural exchange with v»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar marked its National Sport Day, P N Babu Rajan, Managing Director of Skills Development Centre (SDC) and a prominent Indian community leader in Qatar, extended warm greetings to the people of Qatar, highlighting the day as a powerful symbol of the nation’s commitme»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Tulusiri, the Silver Jubilee celebration of Tulukoota Qatar, a leading associate of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) under the Embassy of India, Qatar, was held with grandeur on January 23, 2026, at the DPS MIS School Auditorium, marking 25 years of cultural pride, unity, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a fitting tribute to Qatar’s vibrant sporting culture, Sharaf P Hameed, President of the Qatar Indian Football Forum and CEO of City Exchange, formally released Qatar Sports Chronicle, a special publication brought out by MediaPlus, Qatar’s leading advertising and event»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar concluded its participation at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026, India’s leading travel trade exhibition held from February 5 to 7 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The participation reinforced Qatar’s positioning as a high-quality, well-conne»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Azza Fahmy Jewellery, in partnership with Fifty One East, ‘Qatar’s favourite department store’, unveiled a unique immersive experience at Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), offering guests an intimate journey into the world of one of the Middle East’s most celebrated je»»»

QNA Doha Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, announced on Monday that it has entered into a strategic partnership framework with Telesat, a leading global satellite operator based in Canada, to cooperate on the future delivery of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar a»»»

Minister of Public Health His Excellency Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with Minister of Health and Public Hygiene of Senegal Dr Ibrahima Sy in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the health sector. (TNN)»»»