LONDON: A Russian man who had his hair dyed in some of the colors of the Ukrainian flag has been fined 30,000 roubles ($330) by a court for “discrediting” the Russian army, rights group OVD-Info reported on Monday. Photographs of Stanislav Netesov posted online show the 25-year-old’s close-cropped hair colored bright blue, green and yellow. … Read more
RIYADH: One of the oldest cities in Saudi Arabia’s Najd, Marat, lies tucked away in the Al-Washm region of central Saudi Arabia. Its intriguing history is illuminated in the Arabic book “Glimpses into the History of Marat” by Saudi researcher Abdullah Al-Duwaihi, first published in 2012, yet relevant for those wishing to explore the Kingdom’s … Read more
NEW DELHI: Indian voters headed to the polls on Friday for the first phase of the world’s biggest general election, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aiming for a rare third consecutive term. More than 968 million people are registered to vote, with polling taking place over the next six weeks, as results are … Read more
LONDON: The inclusion of a Palestinian flag emoji when users type “Jerusalem” has sparked controversy for Apple, with accusations of antisemitism leveled against the American tech giant. The issue emerged after a recent software update automatically suggested the Palestinian flag emoji, drawing criticism from British TV presenter Rachel Riley, an outspoken supporter of Israel.
DUBAI: Unbeaten Asfan Al-Khalediah and this year’s Saudi Cup third, Saudi Crown, are among a contingent of Saudi-owned or trained horses heading to the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday. Asfan Al-Khalediah extended his unbeaten career run to a remarkable 17 wins by comfortably landing the G1 Diriyah Gate Development Authority Obaiyah Arabian … Read more
How African countries became casualties of war in Sudan, Red Sea shipping disruption ABIDJAN Cote d’Ivoire: Already plagued by complex internal problems, the economies of East Africa have perhaps been the most affected among regional states by the unfolding crisis in Sudan and the attacks on trade passing through the Red Sea. The conflict in Sudan … Read more
JEDDAH: More than 2 billion Muslims worldwide are embarking on the sacred journey of Ramadan, a holy month that goes far beyond abstaining from food and drink. Ramadan is a time for self-reflection, devotion, generosity, and sacrifice, uniting the global Muslim community in a shared commitment to spiritual growth. At the core of Ramadan lies … Read more
ANKARA: Turkish relations with Russia are in the spotlight following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Istanbul on Friday. Ukraine aims to bolster its defense capabilities using Turkish armament supplies. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also offered to host a peace summit between Russia and Ukraine in a bid to end the war. It took place … Read more
’Mass casualties’ at UN complex as Israeli forces advance through Khan Younis GAZA/JERUSALEM: A UN training center sheltering tens of thousands of displaced people was hit on Wednesday, causing “mass casualties” as buildings blazed, a senior UN relief official said as Israeli forces advanced through southern Gaza’s main city.Israeli forces also cut off southern Gaza’s … Read more
SAN LUIS, Arizona: When Michele Pena ran as a Republican candidate for the Arizona state legislature in a heavily Hispanic and Democratic-leaning district on the Mexican border, few believed she could win. Pena, the daughter of a Mexican immigrant, was a school volunteer and single mother with no political experience. She began with a campaign … Read more