Eid escapes: A guide to relaxing holiday destinations in the Kingdom

JEDDAH: After a month of worship, many people during Eid Al-Fitr break seek fun and relaxation. For those looking for a serene and rejuvenating destination, Saudi Arabia offers an array of options. From luxury resorts to sustainable desert getaways, the Kingdom provides diverse choices to suit all preferences. Here is a curated list of destinations … Read more

Indonesia sees record holiday exodus as more than 190 million travel home for Eid

Peru’s president interrogated by prosecutors for hours amid expanding ‘Rolexgate’ probe LIMA, Peru: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte was interrogated by prosecutors for five hours Friday as authorities investigate whether she illegally received hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, luxury watches and jewelry. Prosecutors have been investigating the highly unpopular leader on charges of illicit … Read more

Saudi Pro League stars including Ronaldo and Firmino enjoy Red Sea holiday

RIYADH: The month of Ramadan, with all its social gatherings, is a time for Saudis to update their wardrobes with traditional and contemporary fits for iftar and sahoor events. Many abaya designers seize the opportunity to produce collections for Ramadan which they showcase on social media or at bazaars. Abaya fashion designer Jana Khojah created … Read more

Nine people die in crash during Iran holiday season

CAIRO: Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters battled in close combat around Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital on Thursday, where the armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad said they attacked Israeli soldiers and tanks with rockets and mortar fireThe Israeli army said it continued to operate around the hospital complex in Gaza City after storming it more … Read more