LONDON: Christie’s has announced a spring sale of “Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Rugs and Carpets,” which will be presented during a live auction at the British auction house’s London headquarters on April 25. “This season the sale offers a curated selection of 261 lots including four unique collections,” Christie’s said in … Read more
Teaching refugee women from Pakistan, other states to drive goes farther than destination STONE MOUNTAIN: In a large, empty parking lot outside Atlanta, one car slowly careened around parking spaces. From the passenger seat, driving instructor Nancy Gobran peered over large sunglasses at her student, a 30-year-old Syrian refugee woman who was driving for one … Read more
PARIS: The Paris Saint-Germain of Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona clash in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday, in the latest instalment of the growing rivalry between the two clubs.It is the fifth time the sides have been drawn against each other in the knockout stage of Europe’s elite club … Read more
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Boeing whistleblower’s claims that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in the production of the planemaker’s 787 and 777 jets, an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday.The planemaker has been grappling with a full-blown safety crisis that has undermined its reputation following a Jan. 5 … Read more
Manila: With a decades-old tradition of solidarity iftars bringing Filipinos of different faiths together during Ramadan, this year the occasion has also become a platform for Muslim and Christian communities to raise awareness about Palestine. In the Christian-majority country where more than 110 million identify as Roman Catholics, Muslims make up about 10 percent of … Read more
NEW DELHI; India’s top court put on hold a lower court’s order that effectively banned Islamic schools in the country’s most populous state, lawyers involved in the case said on Friday, giving a breather to thousands of students and teachers in the system.
LOS ANGELES: Dejounte Murray drilled the go-ahead jump shot in the final second of overtime to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-122 victory over Boston Thursday, their second win over the NBA-best Celtics in four days. Murray scored all 11 of the Hawks points in overtime, posting a career-high of 44 to help the … Read more
LOS ANGELES: Jayson Tatum scored 31 points as the Boston Celtics held off a late fightback from the Milwaukee Bucks to win 122-119 in their top-of-table Eastern Conference clash on Wednesday. Boston had looked to be cruising toward their seventh straight victory after dominating Milwaukee for long periods at the TD Garden. Exploiting the absence … Read more
JEDDAH: Many hotels and restaurants in Jeddah are placing a strong emphasis on sustainability practices to make Ramadan more eco-friendly. The outlets are actively working toward reducing food waste and promoting environmental consciousness throughout the month. At The Ritz-Carlton, the theme for Ramadan at The Palace is “Bab Al-Bahr,” meaning “Gate to the Sea,” drawing … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira on Wednesday in Jeddah, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, the officials reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to bolster it in various fields. They affirmed their countries’ desires to boost coordination on issues of mutual concern. Talks also focused … Read more