MANILA: Filipino and US forces began their annual joint military drills on Monday, segments of which will, for the first time, take place outside of the Philippines’ territorial waters following a string of maritime clashes between Manila and Beijing in the disputed South China Sea. The exercises, known as Balikatan — Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder — … Read more
RIYADH: TikTok MENA (Middle East and North Africa) hosted the second edition of the TikTok Creator Hub Awards ceremony in Riyadh on Wednesday to celebrate the growth of women-led businesses. Taking place in Lakum Artspace, the event was attended by many aspiring businesswomen and influencers from the region. Heba Qadeer, who won a second-place prize, … Read more
LONDON: Christmas shoppers in Central London were urged by 100s of pro-Palestinian protesters not to purchase items from Israeli-linked fashion stores, Sky News reported on Saturday. Over 400 demonstrators marched from Soho Square, across Oxford Street, Regent Street and into Carnaby Street, where they grouped outside the Puma store with many chanting: “Shut it down.” … Read more
Newcastle United dared to dream but fell short — and Howe vows Champions League lessons will be learned NEWCASTLE: “It’s not beyond our wildest dreams, because we did have wild dreams.” Famous words, spoken by the erudite, late, great Sir Bobby Robson. He knew Newcastle United like no other — and, in many ways, his … Read more