Magura, BANGLADESH: Turning his star sports power to politics, colorful Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is all but guaranteed to become a ruling party lawmaker with general elections on Sunday boycotted by the opposition. Better known as the leading all-rounder of his era, the 36-year-old skipper has been on a whirlwind campaign for the ruling party … Read more
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JEDDAH: For most of the past two months, all eyes have turned to Gaza, the strip of land on the southern tip of ancient Palestine, as shells and missiles have flattened the land, displaced millions and injured and killed thousands. Due to restrictions on external reporting, much of the world’s view of these events has … Read more
SEOUL: North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his country’s military, munitions industry and nuclear weapons sector to accelerate war preparations to counter what he called unprecedented confrontational moves by the US, state media said on Thursday. Speaking on the policy directions for the new year at a key meeting of the country’s ruling … Read more
2023 Year in review: A time of tumult, tragedies and transition in the Middle East IRBIL, Iraqi Kurdistan: The Middle East and North Africa region has witnessed another tumultuous year, marked by events ranging from the worst earthquake of the century to the bloodiest chapter yet of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At the same time, however, … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s innovation scene came alive at the DATE Fintech Show and the co-located DATE AI Show, which recently took place in Riyadh. Held at the JW Marriott Riyadh on Dec. 11-12, this powerhouse event united C-level executives, industry titans, and global pioneers in fintech and artificial intelligence. From enterprises and investors to government authorities … Read more
JEDDAH: The Kingdom is set to host the third Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition aimed at improving the pilgrim experience at the Two Holy Mosques. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah under the patronage of King Salman, the four-day event will take place from Jan. 8-11 at the Jeddah Superdome, the Saudi … Read more
LONDON: More children have died during Israel’s war in Gaza than in all the world’s major conflicts combined over the last three years, Sky News reported on Monday. The British news channel highlighted the dire situation facing families in Gaza, drawing attention to the struggles of mothers like Lina Hammad. Hammad, who recently gave birth … Read more
RIYADH: Listeners reacted angrily after the Houthi militia in Yemen shut down one of Sanaa’s most popular radio stations amid a crackdown on independent media outlets in areas under their control. Yemeni activists and journalists, including Majili Al-Samadi, head of Voice of Yemen radio, said that armed Houthis raided Eram FM in the city and … Read more
Iranian plot to assassinate two news presenters in London uncovered by double agent LONDON: An Iranian plot orchestrated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to assassinate two network anchors from Iran International television station in London during the 2022 anti-government protests in Iran has been exposed by ITV. In a report published on Wednesday, the … Read more