Freshwater scarcity is an increasing problem faced by regions all over the world. Four billion people — almost two thirds of the world’s population — experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year, and half of the world’s population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025. … Read more
NUFC stars Trippier, Burn invite youngsters from Newcastle’s deaf community to be mascots for Spurs match NEWCASTLE: Several young members of the deaf community in Newcastle were on Friday invited by Newcastle United stars Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn to be mascots during the club’s Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.On Thursday, NUFC’s … Read more
Stinger GC lead LIV Golf Hong Kong, Burmester and Ancer tied at top of individual standings HONG KONG: Disappointed in not winning last week’s team title in Jeddah after starting the final round with a seven-shot lead, Stinger GC entered LIV Golf Hong Kong determined to make amends. So far so good through one round … Read more
HONG KONG: Disappointed in not winning last week’s team title in Jeddah after starting the final round with a seven-shot lead, Stinger GC entered LIV Golf Hong Kong determined to make amends. So far so good through one round — although a persistent and familiar nemesis is lurking again. Led by Dean Burmester’s 7-under 63, … Read more
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden declared democracy under threat at home and abroad and called former President Donald Trump’s position on NATO unacceptable on Thursday in a State of the Union speech designed to contrast visions with his 2024 Republican opponent. Biden, speaking before a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate, opened … Read more
Algerian Muay Thai veteran Mehdi Zatout comes out of retirement to win boxing debut at ONE 166 Two years ago, former ISKA and WBC Muay Thai World Champion Mehdi Zatout stood inside the ONE Circle with his family as tears streamed down his face. He had just been awarded a $50,000 bonus for scoring a … Read more
Al-Wasl’s searing pace at the top of the standings continued, champions Shabab Al-Ahli returned to winning ways and there was more misery for promoted clubs during the ADNOC Pro League’s matchweek 14. A first full schedule since late December — a lengthy pause for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup was extended by multiple weather postponements … Read more
BOUAKE, IVORY COAST: Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semifinals, and South Africa later joined them. A brilliant back-heel by the substitute in added time at the end of extra time in Bouake gave the Elephants a 2-1 … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Commerce Minister Majid Al-Qasabi inaugurated the Customer Experience Forum in Riyadh on Wednesday. The specialized event was launched under the slogan “We Are Here” and aims to ensure customer or client satisfaction in the public and private sectors in the Kingdom. Al-Qasabi described customer satisfaction a “core business” for government entities and … Read more
DOHA: Hong Kong’s first Asian Cup match in over 55 years ended in a 3-1 defeat to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, the returning minnows on the wrong end of three big VAR calls in Qatar. Two of the UAE’s goals came from VAR-ruled penalties, while a late Hong Kong goal was chalked off … Read more