The United Arab Emirates has become the first Arab country to set 15 as the minimum age for social media use. Under the new rules, children under 15 will not be allowed to create or use personal social media accounts. Teenagers aged 15 and 16 can access platforms only with safeguards such as parental controls, screen-time limits and protections against contact from strangers. Social media companies must introduce strict age-verification systems, including digital ID checks, and remove underage accounts. The UAE said the measure aims to improve online safety, protect children from harmful content and strengthen digital privacy for young users.  

The United States and Iran have signed a peace agreement aimed at ending more than 110 days of conflict in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump signed the deal during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles after the G7 summit. Iran confirmed the signing and said the focus now shifts to implementing the agreement. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding calls for an immediate end to military operations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Under the deal, the US will remove its naval blockade within 30 days, while both sides have 60 days to negotiate a final agreement. (PC: X)  

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial agreement aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries and opening the path to a broader peace deal. The 14-point memorandum includes plans for further negotiations over the next 60 days to reach a final settlement. As part of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, easing concerns over global energy supplies. The deal also outlines a $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Following the announcement, oil prices fell by about 2%, with Brent crude dropping to $75 a barrel. However, key questions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme remain unresolved. (PC: BBC)

Ukraine targeted a Moscow oil refinery for the second time this week, triggering a large fire and disrupting air traffic across the Russian capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strike as a "justified response" to recent Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv that killed civilians and damaged cultural sites.   Russian authorities said hundreds of Ukrainian drones were intercepted, including many near Moscow, prompting the suspension of flights at all major city airports. The attack came just hours before President Vladimir Putin was scheduled to host ASEAN leaders in Kazan, highlighting escalating tensions despite renewed calls for diplomacy. (PC: HT)

The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at extending a ceasefire and opening negotiations on a broader peace agreement. While President Donald Trump described the deal as a major breakthrough, key issues remain unresolved.   The agreement requires Iran to reduce its stockpile of highly enriched uranium under international supervision, but details of a final nuclear deal are yet to be negotiated within a 60-day period. The deal also outlines plans for at least $300 billion in Iran's reconstruction, though funding sources remain unclear. Questions over Iran's missile program and support for regional proxy groups also remain unanswered.  

US President Donald Trump defended the newly signed US-Iran peace agreement, arguing that it removes what he called Israel’s greatest security threat: the possibility of an Iranian nuclear attack. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Trump said he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel had achieved its most important objective through the deal. The agreement reportedly includes dilution of Iran’s highly enriched uranium, sanctions relief, and a 60-day framework for broader nuclear negotiations. Trump also criticised Israel’s military operations in Lebanon and urged restraint. However, Netanyahu reiterated that Israel would continue operations against Hezbollah and maintain its security posture.

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian digitally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end nearly four months of conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, initially signed electronically by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, took immediate effect, replacing a planned Switzerland ceremony. The MoU includes sanctions relief, resumed Iranian oil exports, access to frozen funds, and a 60-day framework preventing escalatory actions while broader negotiations continue. Iran ruled out discussions on missiles and defense capabilities, while enriched uranium remains inside the country. The accord also outlines approximately $300 billion in investment and reconstruction support.

US President Donald Trump said a new agreement between the United States and Iran could be signed as early as Thursday. Details released by US officials show the draft deal includes a commitment that Iran will never develop a nuclear weapon. The agreement also calls for an immediate end to military operations, including in Lebanon. A $300 billion fund for Iran's reconstruction and economic development is part of the plan. The deal seeks to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping without tolls. Trump warned that military action could resume if the agreement fails. (PC: Reuters)

Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed a hospital in Butembo. The child was receiving treatment for Ebola when she was taken from the facility. Health officials warned that leaving treatment could worsen her condition and increase the risk of spreading the virus to others. The incident comes as DR Congo battles a major Ebola outbreak that has caused nearly 200 deaths and more than 840 confirmed cases. Officials say insecurity, misinformation and attacks on health facilities are making it harder to control the disease. (PC: Anadolu via Getty Images

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