London, July 25: A video showing a British police officer brandishing a weapon at a man's head at Manchester Airport in northern England sparked protests outside a police station on Wednesday night.After the video, shot by a bystander, was posted on social media platforms and sparked immediate criticism, police said they referred the case to … Read more
RIYADH: According to the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 plan, the kingdom is on track to achieve its goal of planting 100 million mangrove trees by 2030. About 1.3 million mangrove seedlings have been planted since the ambitious coastal forest cover program began a year ago, the Saudi Press Agency cited a recent progress … Read more
Global skincare leader NIVEA celebrated the launch of its revolutionary Body Luminous630 Even Skin Tone range in Saudi Arabia. This innovative product empowers Saudi women to embrace their radiant confidence by addressing a common concern – uneven skin tone and stretch marks.
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
Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's war on Gaza and condemned US protesters in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday that was boycotted by several top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands to the Capitol to denounce the war and humanitarian crisis.Dashing hopes that the Israeli leader's visit to the United States might … Read more
RIYADH: According to the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 plan, the kingdom is on track to achieve its goal of planting 100 million mangrove trees by 2030. About 1.3 million mangrove seedlings have been planted since the ambitious coastal forest cover program began a year ago, the Saudi Press Agency cited a recent progress … Read more
Guatemala City: Dozens of Mexican families have fled across the border to Guatemala because of drug cartel violence, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo said Wednesday. The Central American nation's defense ministry said the military has tightened security along the country's common border. Guatemalan authorities were “providing assistance to people fleeing this confrontation between (criminal) groups that … Read more
TAIPEI: Typhoon Gamey moved overnight through Taiwan toward eastern China on Thursday, leaving two people dead as heavy rains and powerful gusts lashed the island in its wake. Earlier in the day, the typhoon forced Taiwan to cancel some of its annual war games, close schools and offices and evacuate thousands from high-risk, landslide-prone areas.
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
The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday submitted a deal with Boeing in which the aerospace giant will plead guilty to misleading U.S. regulators that led to the 737 Max jetliner crashing two planes before it crashed, killing 346 people. A detailed plea agreement was filed in federal district court in Texas. The U.S. company and … Read more
