The southern Indian state of Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, has banned the use of social media by those under the age of 16, state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday, becoming the first in India to do so.
"With the objective of preventing adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children, usage of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16," Siddaramaiah, who uses only one name, said in his budget speech.
US to blockade Iran on Monday after talks fail to yield a deal
The US Central Command said it will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT), after President Donald Trump said the US Navy would start ​blockading the Strait of Hormuz.
Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
Haiti has declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and visitors at its Laferriere Citadel tourist attraction.
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
Australia has announced on Monday that a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defence force leadership.
Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival
Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party in Sunday's national election after 16 years in office, marking a setback for his allies in Russia and US President Donald Trump's White House.
Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks stumble
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire.
Abu Dhabi Police are reminding residents that prior approval is required for any celebratory parades or public gatherings.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed furthering ties in a meeting with Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, in Abu Dhabi on Sunday
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrived in Beijing on Sunday, starting an official visit to China aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across key priority sectors.
