NEW YORK: Donald Trump engaged in “election fraud” by paying hush money to a porn star just days before the 2016 White House vote, prosecutors said Monday at the first ever criminal trial of a former US president. “This case is about a criminal conspiracy and a cover-up,” Assistant District Attorney Matthew Colangelo said. “He … Read more
ALKHOBAR: Overlooking the city of Alkhobar, with colorful neon lights shimmering in the night sky, Swifties of the Eastern Province came together to listen to Taylor Swift’s anticipated double album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on the night of its release. At the very same time the album started playing in Alkhobar’s Trip Lounge, Riyadh hosted … Read more
JERUSALEM: Gaza’s ancient Greek site of Anthedon has been bombed, its “Napoleon’s Palace” destroyed and the only private museum burned down: the war has taken a terrible toll on the rich heritage of the Palestinian territory. But in a strange twist of fate, some of its greatest historical treasures are safe in a warehouse in … Read more
DUBAI: The Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament made history in Dubai as the first such contest at the Coca-Cola Arena from March 22 to 24, and now Berlin beckons for the winners in May. The event marked a significant milestone in Dubai’s basketball scene, featuring eight teams representing over 25 nationalities, with Dubai contributing … Read more
Safiya Al-Sayegh is accustomed to being first. The American University of Dubai student has emerged as the UAE’s most exciting young cycling talent in recent years, having won the UAE National Cycling Championships in 2022 and 2023. Alongside her studies, she is now forging a career as the first Emirati woman to become a professional … Read more
JEDDAH: Donia Abu Taleb’s qualification for the Paris Olympics was a “historic” day for Saudi Arabia, said Saudi Taekwondo Federation President Shaddad Al-Omari, who also highlighted the growth of the sport across the country in recent years. “Seriously I was not surprised by the performance of our athlete,” Al-Omari told Arab News during an interview … Read more
Ankara: With Somalia partnering with Turkiye to help build its sea and naval capabilities, questions have now arisen about the potential regional impact of the tie-up, and why Ankara is expanding its military footprint overseas, including seeking a greater presence in the Red Sea. Somalia’s cabinet approved on Wednesday the historic defense deal that authorized … Read more
DUBAI: The approach of governments today toward emerging challenges, including the high cost of war, growing fragmentation and de-globalization, and the acceleration of artificial intelligence, will define the future of humanity, the UAE’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad Al-Gergawi warned on Monday. In his opening remarks on the first day of the World Governments Summit … Read more
LOS ANGELES: A storm of historic proportions dumped a record amount of rain over parts of Los Angeles on Monday, sending mud and boulders down hillsides dotted with multimillion-dollar homes while people living in homeless encampments in many parts of the city scrambled for safety. More than one million people statewide were without power. The … Read more
ABU DHABI: The AJP Tour UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024 – Gi concluded on Sunday at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, with Commando Group securing first place. The event, organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, featured competitions in the amateur and professional divisions on the final … Read more