Climate activists target Messi’s mansion in Spain’s Ibiza

MADRID: Climate activists spray-painted the mansion of Argentine football star Lionel Messi in the Spanish resort of Ibiza on Tuesday, highlighting the “rich people’s responsibility for the climate crisis.” Campaigners from the Futuro Vegetal group released a video showing two members standing in front of the house near the bay of Cala Tarida on Ibiza’s … Read more

Qatar banking assets see 1.2% rise

RIYADH: Qatar’s banking assets grew by 1.2% month-on-month in June to Qatari riyals 1.99 trillion (USD 546.4 billion), driven by domestic investment and credit growth. The growth contributed to a 1.5% increase in banking sector assets in 2024 compared to QNB Financial Services’ QNB 1.96 trillion in December 2023. Domestic assets increased by 0.7% month-on-month … Read more

China urges citizens to take ‘caution’ in Lebanon travel

BEIJING: The Chinese embassy in Beirut has urged citizens to “travel cautiously” when visiting Lebanon, warning that they face “higher security risks” as fears of a regional conflict soar. In a statement released Monday evening Beijing time, the embassy warned citizens that the situation in Lebanon is “serious and complicated.” “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs … Read more