Seven out of 10 French high speed trains to run Saturday after sabotage

California's largest active wildfire exploded in size Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to contain the threat.The intensity and dramatic spread of the Park Fire prompted fire officials to draw unexpected comparisons to the devastating campfire that raged out of control in nearby Paradise in 2018, … Read more

’God save Dua Lipa’: festival puts Kosovo on music map

Pristina: Amidst a sea of ​​denim shorts, selfies, sequins and thumping bass lines, the setting could easily be mistaken for Coachella or Glastonbury. But Pristina's Sunny Hill Festival is helping to turn Kosovo into Europe's go-to destination for summer festival season, thanks in large part to its founder: Dua Lipa. For years, Kosovo was associated … Read more

G20 financial chiefs flag global economic ‘soft landing’, warn of risks from war

WASHINGTON: Nearly two weeks after the assassination of Donald Trump, the FBI confirmed on Friday that it was indeed a bullet in the former president's ear, moving to clear conflicting accounts of what caused the former president's injuries when a gunman opened fire at a rally in Pennsylvania. .“The bullet in former President Trump's ear, … Read more

ThePlace: Wadi Wajj, Taif’s historic water oasis

TAIF: Wadi Waz, a revered valley in Saudi Arabia's western governorate of Taif, boasts a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. Once a geographical divider divided the city of Taif into two parts, it has developed into a popular tourist destination famous for its lush gardens, vibrant gardens, and attractive scenery. Professor Saleh al-Khalif, … Read more

Aqabat Shaar: Iconic Saudi mountain road a lifeline for Asir’s rugged beauty

RIYADH: Saudi Arabian ballet dancer Hala Naghdi, 18, is captivating audiences with her unwavering passion and hopes to “inspire others to embrace this beautiful and expressive art form.” She is currently preparing for the 2024 Dubai International Dance Competition starting on November 17 in which professional and amateur dancers from around the world will participate. … Read more

South Korea expresses regret after its athletes introduced as North Korea at Olympics opening ceremony

PARIS: Celebrating its reputation as the cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony filled with stars and fantasy on the banks of the Seine River. On-off rain – the first at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in more than … Read more

How climate change is exacerbating food insecurity, with dangerous consequences for import-reliant Middle East

RIYADH: Global food insecurity is much worse than previously thought. That's the conclusion of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report, published this week by the United Nations coalition, which found that efforts to tackle malnutrition have been severely impacted. Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major factor in … Read more

Saudi ballet star, 18, dances to inspire dreams

JEDDAH: Some 80 countries, including Saudi Arabia, on Friday reached a landmark agreement on rules governing global digital commerce, including the recognition of e-signatures and protection against online fraud. “We negotiated the first global rules on digital trade,” EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis said after the agreement was reached in Geneva after five years of … Read more