How a Newly Reclassified Snake Species Was Discovered in Saudi Arabia's Ancient AlUla Oasis DHAHRAN: Scientists working in the ancient AlUla oasis in northwestern Saudi Arabia were thrilled earlier this year when they discovered a new species of snake. With its striking red color and stylish black collar, the reptile is perfectly adapted to the … Read more
Belarusian Nobel Laureate Bale Should Be Released in Prisoner Swap, Supporters Say VILNIUS: Supporters of jailed Belarusian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Alessi Bialiatskiy say the human rights activist should be included in the biggest East-West prisoner exchange since the Cold War on Thursday.Allies of Bialiatski and other imprisoned Belarusians are disappointed they were not included … Read more
ABU DHABI: In a night featuring 14 high-level jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts bouts, Urijah Faber of the United States and Rayron Gracie of Brazil captured the fifth edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) on Friday at the Mubadala Arena, with Faber taking home the trophy without a kimono and Gracie going … Read more
PARIS: The International Boxing Federation has announced the prize money awarded to Italian boxer Angela Carini, whose 46-second Olympic defeat by an Algerian boxer sent boxing into a tailspin. Carini ended her fight with Algerian boxer Iman Khlif after taking two powerful blows to the face, refused to shake hands with her opponent and then … Read more
The Esports World Cup attracted an unprecedented audience and packed the venue during the opening half of the event. RIYADH: The Esports World Cup, the world’s largest esports tournament and festival, has entered its second half after attracting unprecedented viewership and live participation for its inaugural event at Boulevard Riyadh City. The Esports World Cup … Read more
“I was very poor as a kid and had to share a bed with seven siblings. But now I have $300,000 thanks to esports.” RIYADH: When it comes to rags-to-riches stories, Rowgien “Owgwen” Unigo’s is a tough one to beat. As a child, he shared not just one bed with seven of his siblings. Today, … Read more
UAW leader says Trump will set labor movement back if he's re-elected DETROIT: Putting Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the Democratic primary would boost the Democrats' chances of winning Michigan and retaining the White House in November, the head of the United Auto Workers union said.In an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, … Read more
KABUL: Ahmad Allah Faisi is delighted his 16-year-old daughter has found a way to continue learning after the Taliban closed her school in Kabul three years ago. She took an online class on graphics and design, and while online learning wasn’t exactly what she planned to do — she wanted to study computer science after … Read more
CARACAS: Venezuela braced for fresh protests Saturday after President Nicolas Maduro's election victory was certified and a growing number of countries acknowledged his opposition rival as the de facto winner.Both Maduro and the opposition, led by presidential candidates María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, have urged supporters to show their support this weekend after … Read more
Tehran: Iran said Saturday it expects Lebanon's Tehran-backed Hezbollah group to launch more attacks inside Israel and no longer be limited to military targets after Israel killed its military commander. Hezbollah has returned fire on Israeli forces almost daily, saying the group is attacking bases north of the border since Iran's Palestinian ally Hamas launched … Read more
