On Monday alone, nine of 60 casualties received at Southern Hospital — El-Fasher’s only remaining medical facility — had died of their woundsEl-Fasher is the only state capital in the vast western region of Darfur not under RSF control PORT SUDAN: At least 85 people have died in a single hospital in the Darfur city … Read more
KARACHI: With a team of over 80 volunteers, the Together We Can charity in Karachi is pulling off the impressive feat of delivering free sahoor meals to at least 20,000 people daily in this southern Pakistani city, with generous donations and support from family and friends, the founder of the organization said. The TWC, a … Read more
JEDDAH: During Ramadan there is a tradition of families gathering around after iftar for a leisurely break to watch shows together. This year’s lineup of TV shows promises enticing plots and twists in all genres, drama, slice of life, sci-fi, thriller, crime, historical, and more, starring A-list actors from around the Arab world. ‘Al-Atawla’ Nassar … Read more
LIVERPOOL: Sven-Goran Eriksson said he had fulfilled a life-long dream by managing Liverpool Legends in a charity match against Ajax Legends at Anfield on Saturday. The 76-year-old former England boss revealed in January he had “best case a year” to live after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At the time the Swede, whose long career … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will take part in the Plastic Pollution INC-4 conference in Canada next month to help drive global efforts to reduce the manufacture and use of non-essential plastic products and to develop robust regulations on plastic waste. Convened by the UN Environment Program, the fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop … Read more
RIYADH: Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer and reflection, and all over the world Muslims welcome it with enthusiasm and joy. In Saudi Arabia, locals welcome Ramadan by decorating their homes and work spaces with festive ornaments that over time have achieved iconic status. Shahad Al-Ghamdi has a smart habit of visiting wholesale stores … Read more
BEIRUT: In a show of solidarity with Palestine and to demonstrate the power of sports in bridging divides, a charity match titled “Football for Humanity” will be held between Palestine and South Africa on Sunday. Cape Town’s famous Athlone Stadium will host the game between the Palestine National Football Team and the South African Invitational … Read more
RAFAH, Palestinian Territories: The last time six-year-old Hind Rajab was heard from, she was surrounded by dead relatives and trapped in the family’s car after it came under fire in war-ravaged Gaza City.“She was scared, freaking out, and was wounded in her back, her hand and her foot,” said her grandfather, Baha Hamada, one of … Read more
RIYADH: Razan Al-Ajmmi, Saudi Arabia’s first licensed woman skydiver, has the lofty ambition of opening a school to help others take to the skies. She outlined her plans during a recent interview on The Mayman Show by Arab News. “I want to have like international competitions. I want to see the people around the world coming … Read more
DUBAI: From part-Palestinian celebrities like Bella Hadid and Simi and Haze Khadra to international singers, actors and artists, key voices in the fashion and entertainment industries have been tirelessly advocating for the people of Gaza as Israel’s bombardment continues. Prominent voices who have called for action and donations include US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Hadid, as … Read more