• Soccer Football - Real Madrid fans celebrate winning LaLiga - Madrid, Spain - April 30, 2022 Real Madrid players celebrate winning LaLiga on top of the bus with fans at Cibeles fountain in Madrid REUTERS / Susana Vera TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
    Soccer Football - Real Madrid fans celebrate winning LaLiga - Madrid, Spain - April 30, 2022 Real Madrid players celebrate winning LaLiga on top of the bus with fans at Cibeles fountain in Madrid REUTERS / Susana Vera TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
  • Eid baskets are prepared at the Abu Dhabi Fruits and Vegetables Market. Victor Besa / The National
    Eid baskets are prepared at the Abu Dhabi Fruits and Vegetables Market. Victor Besa / The National
  • Firefighters try to douse intense flames and smoke at an oil terminal in Nowshera, Pakistan. AFP
    Firefighters try to douse intense flames and smoke at an oil terminal in Nowshera, Pakistan. AFP
  • Ukrainian soldiers arrive at an abandoned building to rest and for medical treatment after fighting on the front line for two months near Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine. AFP
    Ukrainian soldiers arrive at an abandoned building to rest and for medical treatment after fighting on the front line for two months near Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine. AFP
  • Syrian children play in a refurbished playground in the northern city of Raqa. AFP
    Syrian children play in a refurbished playground in the northern city of Raqa. AFP
  • Security personnel march at the entrance of the Forbidden City in Beijing. AFP
    Security personnel march at the entrance of the Forbidden City in Beijing. AFP
  • Labourers toil at a brick kiln in Dolike village in Punjab state, India. AFP
    Labourers toil at a brick kiln in Dolike village in Punjab state, India. AFP
  • Ayaan, 10, has fun at Toshi's Nets Gallery the day before Eid, at OliOli Children's Museum, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ayaan, 10, has fun at Toshi's Nets Gallery the day before Eid, at OliOli Children's Museum, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Firefighters try to extinguish burning rubbish after a blaze broke out at the Perungudi landfill site in Chennai. AFP
    Firefighters try to extinguish burning rubbish after a blaze broke out at the Perungudi landfill site in Chennai. AFP
  • Buddhist monks arrive for a meeting at Independence Memorial Hall in Colombo to express their solidarity with those protesting against the government's contribution to Sri Lanka's crippling economic meltdown. AFP
    Buddhist monks arrive for a meeting at Independence Memorial Hall in Colombo to express their solidarity with those protesting against the government's contribution to Sri Lanka's crippling economic meltdown. AFP
  • Afghans celebrate Eid Al Fitr in Kabul, marking the end of Ramadan. EPA
    Afghans celebrate Eid Al Fitr in Kabul, marking the end of Ramadan. EPA
  • Farmers erect a maypole with the help of wooden beams and a tractor in Windischgarsten, Austria. The maypole is an old tradition of the Austrian countryside celebrating the beginning of spring. Reuters
    Farmers erect a maypole with the help of wooden beams and a tractor in Windischgarsten, Austria. The maypole is an old tradition of the Austrian countryside celebrating the beginning of spring. Reuters

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Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction

Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

Source: American Paediatric Association
A cheaper choice

Vanuatu: $130,000

Why on earth pick Vanuatu? Easy. The South Pacific country has no income tax, wealth tax, capital gains or inheritance tax. And in 2015, when it was hit by Cyclone Pam, it signed an agreement with the EU that gave it some serious passport power.

Cost: A minimum investment of $130,000 for a family of up to four, plus $25,000 in fees.

Criteria: Applicants must have a minimum net worth of $250,000. The process take six to eight weeks, after which the investor must travel to Vanuatu or Hong Kong to take the oath of allegiance. Citizenship and passport are normally provided on the same day.

Benefits:  No tax, no restrictions on dual citizenship, no requirement to visit or reside to retain a passport. Visa-free access to 129 countries.

MIDWAY

Produced: Lionsgate Films, Shanghai Ryui Entertainment, Street Light Entertainment
Directed: Roland Emmerich
Cast: Ed Skrein, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Aaron Eckhart, Luke Evans, Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Darren Criss
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Volvo ES90 Specs

Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)

Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp

Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm

On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region

Price: Exact regional pricing TBA

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

Our legal consultants

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

'Joker'

Directed by: Todd Phillips

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix

Rating: Five out of five stars

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Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

Updated: May 01, 2022, 4:56 PM