Airlines are avoiding Iranian and Lebanese airspace and canceling flights to Israel and Lebanon over concerns about a potential conflict in the region after high-ranking Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups were killed this week. Singapore Airlines stopped flying over Iranian airspace early on Friday and used alternative routes, saying safety was a top priority, the … Read more
Newly freed Americans return to U.S. soil after historic prisoner exchange with Russia WASHINGTON: The United States and Russia on Thursday reached the largest prisoner exchange deal in post-Soviet history, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with several dissidents, including Vladimir Kara-Murza. The multinational deal freed more than two … Read more
PARIS: Simone Biles' sixth Olympic gold medal hangs around her neck and, like a little goat blinking, it's a reminder to the gymnast regarded as the greatest of all time that she truly deserves to be in the pantheon of sport's greats. “So I thought, okay, if everything goes well, we’re going to wear the … Read more
RIYADH: India-Saudi Arabia trade and economic ties took another step forward after the two countries convened a high-level working group on investment earlier this week. The agency was set up in 2023 when Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman makes an official visit to the Asian nation, a landmark visit four years after he pledged … Read more
Mortgage stress is becoming more and more common in Australia, and one Aussie has revealed her clever plan to deal with the “stress”.
Independent boxing body president backs IOC's handling of gender issues at Paris Olympics VILLEPINT, France: The head of the governing body hoping to stage the next Olympic boxing competition has said he supports the IOC's qualification policy for the Paris Olympics, and he urged those who do not have a deep understanding of gender issues … Read more
For traders, there was “nowhere to hide” on Friday as the ASX index saw $59 billion of value disappear by the close.
JAZAN: The Fayfa Mountains in the Jazan region are a stunning natural wonder, with lush greenery, abundant rainfall and spectacular cloud formations. The unique agricultural terraces, a rich heritage passed down through the generations, make Fayfa a popular tourist destination. During the summer months, tourists from all over Jazan and beyond flock to this enchanting … Read more
Entrepreneurs have revealed exactly how much work culture has changed and what “can’t be done” in 2024.
WASHINGTON: Former president Donald Trump, who has a long history of making harsh comments on race, has stepped up his attacks on 2024 White House rival Kamala Harris, claiming she “accidentally turned black” for political advantage.But the truth is that the vice president, the product of an interracial marriage between Jamaican and Indian immigrants, has … Read more
