LONDON: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has praised the achievements of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making history as the largest refugee delegation ever to win a first Olympic medal. Comprising 37 athletes competing in 12 sports, the ROT represented the aspirations of 120 million displaced people worldwide. … Read more
LONDON: In a London playground, Maya Hassan proudly watches as about 30 women, mostly Muslim and from ethnic minorities, take part in a self-defense class she organized in response to a series of riots that have seen violent and racist attacks on Muslims and immigrants. The 28-year-old martial arts expert said she wanted to help … Read more
AMMAN: King Abdullah told a delegation of US congressional aides at Al-Husseiniya Palace on Sunday that Jordan would not be drawn into the ongoing Gaza conflict and that the safety of its people would be its top priority. While reaffirming Jordan’s commitment to regional stability, King Abdullah called for urgent efforts to ease tensions and … Read more
Britney Spears reacted to Blake Lively wearing her 2002 Versace dress to a movie premiere, but opinions were divided as to whether she did it intentionally.
AL-MUKALA: Four internally displaced people were killed and many others injured on Sunday when heavy rain and strong winds lashed their tents in central Yemen's Marib province. The death toll in Yemen reported by the UN since late July has risen to 61, from four. The internationally recognized government executive in charge of the internally … Read more
Deir al-Ballah, Gaza Strip: The Israeli army ordered further evacuations from southern Gaza early Sunday after a deadly airstrike killed at least 80 Palestinians at a northern school turned shelter, local health officials said. Israel said it targeted a militant command post, killing at least 19 militants.Israel has repeatedly ordered mass evacuations as its military … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi utility giant ACWA Power has restructured the debt and ownership of its Turkish affiliate, converting its outstanding loans into equity, following an agreement with its major lenders and minority shareholders. ACWA Guc, which operates a 950-megawatt combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Kirikkale, Turkey, is partly and indirectly owned by ACWA Power. The … Read more
This massive natural attraction boasts a history of up to 190 million years and attracts countless tourists, but locals believe something strange is happening.
PARIS: The United States won its fifth straight Olympic men's basketball title by beating France 98-87 on Saturday, extending its Olympic gold medal tally to 17.In a rematch of the Tokyo Olympic final three years ago, a U.S. team loaded with NBA stars including LeBron James once again overwhelmed France despite a performance from NBA … Read more
RIYADH: Remittances from Saudi Arabia abroad reached $3.2 billion in June, up 11.32 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the Saudi Arabian Asset Management Agency (SAMA). These figures highlight the important role that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plays in global remittance flows and are evidence of its influence on the economic dynamics … Read more
