The recent sponsorship by NEOM of the Indian Premier League franchise team, the Rajasthan Royals, emphasizes a further change in the landscape of cricket sponsorship. It is unclear when sponsorship started in the game, but it could be argued that the waiving of excise duties on beer sales at cricket matches in the mid-17th century … Read more
Roka is a dining spot tucked away in a corner of one of Al-Sulaimaniya District’s vibrant plazas in the capital. Now, they are kicking their already unique dining experience up a notch with a new “Entertainment Nights” concept. Every Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. at Roka, guests can enjoy a flavorful dinner paired with … Read more
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s foreign minister has called on G20 countries to push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as the group’s top diplomats gathered for the first ministerial meeting under Brazil’s presidency. Foreign ministers of the group of the 20 biggest global economies gathered in Rio de Janeiro Feb. 21-22 to address international issues and set a … Read more
RAFAH, Gaza Strip/CAIRO: Israel stepped up its bombardment of the southern city of Rafah, residents said on Wednesday, as the death toll in the war across the devastated Palestinian strip rose to 29,313, according to the Gaza health ministry. In its daily summary of events in Gaza, the Israeli army said it had intensified its … Read more
Ibrahimović once again helping AC Milan mount improbable Serie A title challenge MILAN, Italy: Zlatan Ibrahimović could once again be helping AC Milan mount an improbable title challenge.AC Milan host defending champion Napoli this weekend while eight points behind Serie A leader Inter Milan, which have a game in hand. They would take an unlikely … Read more
A year after Syria’s deadly earthquake, orphaned children adjust to the loss bit by bit IDLIB: Aya Al-Sudani, a bubbly toddler with a toothy smile, will mark her first birthday on Tuesday, but there will be no celebration with cake and presents. The day also marks a dark memory.On Feb. 6, 2023, a massive earthquake … Read more
Palestinian carrying white flag shot dead by IDF, moment captured by ITV cameraman LONDON: A Palestinian civilian in Gaza carrying a white flag was shot dead by Israeli soldiers while trying to rescue family members, and the scene was captured by an ITV News cameraman. The tragedy unfolded just minutes after the victim, identified as … Read more
MIAMI: An inexperienced US team lost 1-0 at home to a second-string Slovenia in an international friendly match in San Antonio on Saturday but head coach Gregg Berhalter was pleased with the showing from his young team. Berhalter had his MLS-based squad in a training camp for a week and the friendly, outside the international … Read more
RIYADH: The Cairo to Jeddah sector has been ranked as the second busiest international route during 2023, with 4.8 million seats, according to a report. Launched by global travel data provider firm the Official Airline Guide, the report indicated a 2 percent capacity difference between first and second place. This comes as 2023’s busiest international … Read more