O’Keefe’s plea after latest court blow
Footage showing the arrest of disgraced TV presenter Andrew O'Keefe shows the moment he was handcuffed and placed in the back of a police car.
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
Nasty attack unleashed on Kate
After one notable detail about the Princess of Wales was revealed, new and vicious claims began circulating on social media.
Palestinian President Abbas to visit Russia August 12-14, RIA reports
BEIRUT: The World Health Organization (WHO) delivered 32 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to Lebanon on Monday amid growing fears of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah. The aid, which will equip Lebanon’s most under-resourced hospitals, includes at least 1,000 trauma kits to treat people injured in the war. “The goal is to get … Read more
Star’s ex claims she’s in a sex cult in court docs
Singer Kehlani has been hit with a series of shocking claims from her ex-boyfriend, who is also the father of her five-year-old daughter.
Farmers innovate to save Iraq’s rice production
NAJAF, Iraq: Seeing his once lush rice fields shrink in recent years due to severe drought, Iraqi farmer Muntazer Al-Zoufi has been fighting back by using hardier seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques. “This is the first time I have used modern technology that uses less water to grow rice,” said 40-year-old Joofi, surveying his land … Read more
Johnny Depp’s younger girlfriend debuts relationship in defiant social media posts
The 28-year-old Russian model, who was rumoured to be dating 61-year-old Johnny Depp, has shared her first photos of the two together.
World Bank says assessing impact of Bangladesh events on its loan program
WASHINGTON: The World Bank said Monday it was assessing the impact of events in Bangladesh following the resignation and flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on its lending programs in the country. Hasina’s resignation came after hundreds were killed in a crackdown on protests that began over preferential job allocations and escalated into a movement … Read more
90s sitcom star now unrecognisable
The popular sitcom star looked unrecognizable when she recently went out for lunch alone at an iconic Hollywood restaurant.
Flurry of diplomacy to ease Mideast tensions as Israel awaits Iran attack
Jerusalem: Diplomatic pressure was heightened on Monday to prevent an escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel after a high-profile killing that has heightened regional tensions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Sunday that Israel was “determined to confront Iran and its allied militants on all fronts.” As the war against Iran-backed Hamas in … Read more
