NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star

Cosmetics firm Lush's watermelon soap will support the mental health of Palestinian children London: British cosmetics retailer Lush has launched watermelon soap, the proceeds of which will fund essential mental health support and trauma counseling for children in Gaza and the West Bank. Watermelons have emerged as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine, as they … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s coastal reforestation program on track 

Baha: In the heart of Saudi Arabia's Baha region, a humble cactus is sparking an agricultural revolution. The prickly pear, known locally as Al-Barsoomi, has gone from a niche crop to a growing industry. Once confined to private farms, prickly pear cultivation has spurred scientific research and produced an array of food, medical and cosmetic … Read more

Child killed in Colombia’s first lethal drone attack

Washington: Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal are in their “closing phase,” a US official said on Wednesday, ahead of talks between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Biden will try to close some “final gaps” in talks with Netanyahu at the White House on Thursday, but key … Read more

Three dead in shooting among Ukrainian troops

N'Djamena, Chad: A senior United Nations official warned earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Daesh pose a growing threat to West Africa and the Sahel region. The threat has now spread to coastal countries in West Africa, which may be waking the world too late … Read more

Moussa Diaby joins Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa

RIYADH: Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota, who attended the Esports World Cup in Riyadh on Sunday, has declared the world's biggest gaming festival a “truly amazing experience”. Jota, an avid gamer and investor in multinational esports organization Galaxy Racer, watched all the action on Boulevard Riyadh City as teams competed in the finals of … Read more

Kuwait turns to deficit of 1.6 bln dinars in FY 2023/24, finance ministry says

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council banks are aiming to diversify their business models and boost profitability by entering high-growth markets such as Turkey, Egypt and India, a new report has revealed. Fitch Ratings attributed this growing interest to favorable economic conditions and attractive growth opportunities in these countries. Notably, the appetite for expansion has increased in … Read more