NEW YORK: Donald Trump engaged in “election fraud” by paying hush money to a porn star just days before the 2016 White House vote, prosecutors said Monday at the first ever criminal trial of a former US president. “This case is about a criminal conspiracy and a cover-up,” Assistant District Attorney Matthew Colangelo said. “He … Read more
Saudi writer among six authors shortlisted for International Prize for Arabic Fiction RIYADH: Six novels have been shortlisted for the 2024 International Prize for Arabic Fiction, the winner of which will be revealed during a ceremony on April 28 in Abu Dhabi. The chosen works are: “Bahbel: Makkah Multiverse 1945-2009” by Saudi author Raja Alem; … Read more
In Pakistan’s Gujrat, two Chaudhrys in bare-knuckle election fight after family feud GUJRAT: In Pakistan, bitter electoral contests between blood relatives, fellow tribesmen and traditional rivals are the hallmark of any election. But this election season, all eyes are on a bare-knuckle battle between two stalwarts of the powerful and hard-nosed Chaudhry clan, an influential … Read more
LONDON: Israeli footballer Sagiv Jehezkel is facing prosecution in Turkiye for displaying a message marking 100 days since Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, the BBC reported on Monday. Jehezkel, who plays for Antalyaspor, held up a bandaged hand that read “100 days. 7/10,” which also included a Star of David, after scoring a … Read more