Ukraine intensifies its long-range strikes, sinking a Russian submarine and striking an airfield

KYIV: Ukraine has sunk a Russian submarine and attacked a Russian airfield in the past 24 hours amid an increase in long-range attacks against Russian targets, officials said. Russia said a Ukrainian drone also hit an apartment building, killing one person. The attacks have increased since July after Ukraine pressed allies to allow them to … Read more

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions

Eindhoven, Netherlands: At Tuesday night's training session at the Eindhoven Athletics Club, young hopefuls are put through their paces, dreaming of emulating their most famous member – double Olympic champion Sifan Hassan. On these tracks more than a decade ago, Hassan, a young refugee from Ethiopia, began his journey to make history at the Tokyo … Read more

Harris overtakes Trump in new poll, set to name VP pick ahead of swing state tour

Washington: A new poll confirmed on Sunday that Kamala Harris – quickly named her vice-presidential choice – is pulling level with Donald Trump, changing the race for the White House that the Republican was increasingly confident of winning.With the Nov. 5 election fast approaching, Harris has erased the growing lead Trump was building before President … Read more

Saudi Arabia is now self-sufficient in fig production, says agriculture ministry

Jeddah: One of the oldest structures in Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district, the 19th-century Sharbatli House, has been transformed into a center hosting cultural, literary, artistic, scientific and intellectual events. The renovation was carried out by Abdullah Sharbatli's grandson, businessman Sefalah Sharbatli, who sought to modernize the building while preserving its character, foundations and interiors, as … Read more

Riyadh Art accepting applications for Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium 2024

Jeddah: One of the oldest structures in Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district, the 19th-century Sharbatli House, has been transformed into a center hosting cultural, literary, artistic, scientific and intellectual events. The renovation was carried out by Abdullah Sharbatli's grandson, businessman Sefalah Sharbatli, who sought to modernize the building while preserving its character, foundations and interiors, as … Read more

How conflict and mass displacement in Sudan are exacting a devastating toll on civilians

Dubai: Sudanese freelance photographer Faiz Abubakar has been documenting the crisis in his home country that began in April 2023, when violence erupted between rival military factions. The Sudanese armed forces, led by Sudan's de facto president Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, have been locked in a battle with the paramilitary Rapid Support Force under Mohamed Hamdan … Read more

Turkiye’s Islamic defense consultancy founder dead aged 79

How conflict and mass displacement in Sudan are taking a devastating toll on civilians Dubai: Sudanese freelance photographer Faiz Abubakar has been documenting the crisis in his home country that began in April 2023, when violence erupted between rival military factions. The Sudanese armed forces, led by Sudan's de facto president Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, have … Read more

UK leader vows tough action to end ‘far-right thuggery’ as violent anti-migrant protests spread

Bangladesh imposes indefinite curfew, shuts down internet amid fresh protests in Dhaka Dhaka: Bangladeshi troops were deployed on the streets on Sunday to impose an indefinite nationwide curfew as protesters clashed with authorities amid a new wave of protests demanding the resignation of the prime minister, which comes weeks after a deadly crackdown. Thousands of … Read more