Some screen time may be healthy for children, depending on the device and the activity, according to researchers. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Ah, screens. The thing kids won't put down, and parents can't stop worrying about. But a new study suggests they may not be all bad afte»»»

Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by emergency rooms in 2022, up from under 8 million in 2007, researchers reported in a new study. File Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/UPI | License Photo Use of head CT scans in U.S. emergency departments has more than doubled over the past 15 years, a new s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) recently organised a workshop entitled "Empowerment Towards Safe Leadership in Professional Practice" for medical directors. Assistant Undersecretary for Healthcare Regulatory Affairs at MOPH, Dr Ghanim Ali Al Mannai stated: "The Ministry continues »»»

An IndiGo flight from Kannur, India, bound for Abu Dhabi was forced to divert mid-air to Ahmedabad on Monday after a volcanic ash cloud was detected along its route, originating from a recent eruption in Ethiopia. The diversion of IndiGo flight 6E 1433, which operates the Kannur–Abu Dhabi route, wa»»»

Dubai: Dubai welcomed a record 15.7 million international visitors between January and October 2025, according to the latest tourism performance data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figure represents a 5 per c»»»

DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser has attended the opening of the 12th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12) and toured the accompanying exhibition. The summit is being held on Monday»»»

Cloud cover is expected to ease on Tuesday, with the first clearings appearing from the west, according to the NIMH outlook for November 25. The day will remain dry throughout the country. In the eastern regions, a light southerly breeze will develop, while minimum temperatures will generally range»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his country’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity and stability, saying that Syrians should determine their own future. Speaking to reporters upon returning from the G20 summit in South Africa, Erdoğan said Turkey seeks peace and prosperity ac»»»

Tunis, Nov 24 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met with a number of the Tunisian community members residing in Angola, on the sidelines of his participation in the 7th African Union–European Union...»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange closed on Monday's trading session higher by 46.81 points, or 0.44 percent, ending at 10,699.94 points. During the session, a total of 232,142,557 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 1,078,741,284.418, through 47,601 transactions across all sectors. Nineteen companies»»»

Malaysia will ban social media use for those under 16 beginning next year. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Malaysia will bar children under 16 from social media platforms beginning next year, similar to the way Australia and Denmark have. Communications Minister Fa»»»

The draft US plan on Ukraine will be revised and modified by Russia, Ukraine, the United States, and Europe, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said. “They passed us a draft that is now being discussed. And, as you know, it will naturally undergo revisions and modifications on our side, and lik»»»

MARRAKESH - Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said on Monday he had had a very good meeting with the head of Morocco's General Directorate for National Security Abdellatif Hammouchi on the sidelines of the 93rd Interpol General Assembly session in Marrakesh. In an Instagram post, Dacic wrote th»»»

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) staged a national protest calling for higher wages across public administration and transport sectors. Demonstrators gathered at Dr. Zhelyo Zhelev Square in Sofia, with “budget” Santa Claus and Snow White among the participants, emph»»»

Bulgaria, as both an EU member state and a NATO ally, is prepared to play an active role in supporting initiatives for peace and stability, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated during the informal meeting of EU heads of state and government on November 24. He emphasized that Ukraine’s security is»»»

DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the opening of the 12th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12). Under the theme 'Humanity: Human Values at the Heart of Education', this edit»»»

A blaze in a section of a district of Kharkiv burns out of control in the early hours of Monday after dozens of Russian drones targeted three districts, all in the north of the city, killing four people and injuring at least 13. Photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Four people were killed an»»»

Ukraine's security is an integral part of Europe's security and Bulgaria is ready to play an active role in finding solutions to promote peace and stability as a member of both the European Union and NATO, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said during an informal meeting of EU heads of state and gove»»»

STOCKHOLM - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday she had had very good, open and sincere meetings about rule of law and Serbia's EU integration with OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, officials of the Baltic states and German Bundestag President Julia K»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is giving UAE travellers a head start on their 2026 getaways with a major White Friday sale offering up to 35 per cent off airfares. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi-based national carrier launched the week-long offer on Sunday, i»»»

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has completed the country's first-ever native digital bond issuance, raising USD 500 million in what is being described as the largest transaction of its kind by a financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. The three-year floating-rate bond was issued throu»»»

On the first anniversary of 2024 Israeli ware on Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance Military Media started issuing an episodic documentary that highlights the various aspects of the Battle of the Formidable in Might. Hezbollah Military Media affirmed that the series would not be just a presentation of»»»

DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater affirmed that the human being is the cornerstone of any authentic knowledge renaissance, and that human values remain the compass safeguarding the trajectory of progress in a world where technologies accelerate and the»»»

Dubai: School students across the UAE will begin their winter holiday on December 8, marking the start of a nearly month-long break that extends until January 4, 2026, according to the approved academic calendar by the Ministry of Education for the 2025-2026 school year. Teaching and administrative»»»

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at national broadcasters ABC and NBC, accusing them of acting as mouthpieces for the Democratic Party. The comments are the latest in Trump’s escalating criticism of mainstream media, which he argues routinely distorts coverage to favor his opponents. In a p»»»

The US and Ukraine have made a “tremendous amount of progress” on a peace plan to end the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, stressing that Russian agreement is essential for any deal to hold. Earlier media reports indicated that the 28-point peace plan in»»»

The role of innovation and new technologies in the partnership between Bulgaria and China was discussed on Monday at a forum attended by representatives of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), the government, economists, and public figures. The event was jointly organized by BAS and the China M»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US military bases located on the Japanese island of Okinawa may experience disruptions in water supply due to a broken pipe in the northern part of the island, the US Marine Corps Installation Command Pacific (MCIPAC) said on Monday. The NHK TV channel reported earlier in the day»»»

BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan on November 25-27, the administration of the Kyrgyz President said on Monday. "Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on November 25-26-27. The visit will take»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Vostok Battlegroup took control of the settlement of Zatishie in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Units of the Vostok group of forces, as a result of active offensive operations, liberated the village of Zatishye in the Zaporozhye regi»»»

Bulgaria reiterated its unwavering backing for Ukraine’s pursuit of a just and durable peace, one that preserves the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and rests entirely on compliance with international law. This position was outlined by Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev during the open»»»

Hezbollah and large crowds of its supporters on Monday laid to rest senior military commander Sayyed Haitham Ali Al-Tabtabai (Sayyed Abu Ali), who was assassinated alongside several fighters in a treacherous Israeli strike on a residential building in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dhaieyh) on Sunday. »»»

The municipality of Nessebar has carried out extensive disinfection in the Elenite resort area, which was heavily affected by the flooding on October 3. The local administration explained that the operation covered municipal spaces cleared earlier by teams from the municipal company BKSO, including»»»

The Madison Police Department on Sunday released a recent image of Geyser, captured on security video in the past month, as they looked for the woman. Photo courtesy of Madison Police Department/Facebook Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Police in Illinois said they captured Morgan Geyser, one of the two people who»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has reminded all private-sector companies subject to Emiratisation requirements to meet their targets before December 31, 2025, to avoid financial penalties from January 1, 2026. Emiratisation targets apply to firms with 50 or more employ»»»

The final displays on the last day of Dubai Airshow 2025 continued as a mark of respect to Indian pilot Namansh Syal who lost his life after the Tejas plane he was flying crashed, authorities said on Monday. “The Dubai Airshow organising team remains deeply saddened by the loss of Wing Commander Sy»»»

Tucker Carlson has lashed out at The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), accusing the paper of intentionally suppressing a major corruption story about Andrii Yermak, Zelensky's chief of staff, in order to sabotage Donald Trump's emerging Ukraine peace plan. “For months, the Wall Street Journal has held a s»»»

After a Johannesburg meeting on the US' peace plan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined the EU’s rigid, self-serving conditions to resolve the Ukraine conflict. What’s Behind the EU’s Meddling?The EU's main concern is that the US and Russia would work out a deal together, ac»»»

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Bulgarian and Chinese organizations, including NGOs, universities and associations, signed seventeen cooperation agreements covering education, healthcare and economic partnership, the Council of Ministers reported on Monday. The signing marked the 10th anniversary of Bulgaria’s accession to the Be»»»

Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want. His lead role »»»

Extended home protection at half price The “My Home” insurance complements the basic coverage provided by the mandatory PAD policy and offers customers comprehensive protection against major risks: “Meșter la tine acasă” — rapid technical assistance, included in the policy A central element of Asir»»»

Sharjah: A seldom-seen ant species emerged in Wadi Shees, pinpointed by Professor Dr. Mustafa Sharaf from Al Dhaid Wildlife Center. This marks a substantial entry in the scientific records maintained by Sharjah's Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA). The documentation of Carebara Sharja»»»

Bulgaria plans to adjust daily allowances for business trips ahead of the euro adoption on January 1, 2026. According to a Draft Decree from the Council of Ministers, submitted by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy (MLSP), the new rates will be 22 euros per day for trips involving an overnight»»»

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated PML-N candidates for what he called an “overwhelming win” in Sunday’s by-elections, held amid a PTI boycott in most constituencies, low voter turnout and allegations of rigging. According to provisional results, the PML-N swept all six »»»

Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned Monday of the risk of accidental clashes with North Korea, which has cut off all channels of communication with Seoul. Lee, who has taken several steps to ease tensions since taking office in June, has offered discussions with the North without pre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council convened Monday at its headquarters and commended the visit of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Republic of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of South Africa, alongside his participation in the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannes»»»