London: Israel's military has killed dozens of Palestinian civilians and injured hundreds more in its relentless pursuit of Hamas commanders in Gaza, despite designating many of its operational areas in Gaza as “safe zones”. Palestinian health officials said on Monday that 16 civilians were killed in eastern Khan Yunis under Israeli shelling, even as Israel … Read more
Tunis: More than half of Tunisia's mainly sub-Saharan migrants, refugees and asylum seekers are now living in “inadequate conditions”, a domestic rights group said on Tuesday. In its latest study on migration, the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) found that “more than half” of Tunisia's migrants live “on the streets, public parks, … Read more
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdellatty pledged his country's continued support for Sudan's stability and security, in a meeting with his country's counterpart, Hussein Awad, on Tuesday. Abdellatti said Egypt will leave no stone unturned to help its “Sudanese brothers overcome the political, security and humanitarian challenges resulting from the ongoing war in the nation”. He … Read more
MILWAUKEE: Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump on Tuesday at her first campaign rally since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee, even as a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll showed her with a slight lead over Trump, the Republican nominee.“In this campaign, I promise you that I will proudly put my record against … Read more
Jeddah: Inspired by the legendary sea-dwelling creatures, a diving center in Jeddah is offering a first-of-its-kind mermaid diving course for those who want to frolic in cool waters during summer. Scuba School International in the coastal town of Al-Haddad Scuba offers a whimsical yet exhilarating experience for those looking for an aquatic adventure. Around the … Read more
KYIV: Ukraine's foreign minister arrived in China on Tuesday for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss bilateral ties and achieve a “fair peace” in the war with Russia. Dmytro Kuleba's visit was the first by a high-ranking Ukrainian official since Russia's February 2022 attack, which China publicly condemned in the world's second-largest economy.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has emerged as the top issuer in the Gulf Cooperation Council bond market in the first half of 2024, raising $37 billion through 44 issuances, according to recent data. The Markaz GCC Bond and Sukuk Market Report indicated that this number was up 12.5 percent from the same period last year, representing … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has emerged as the top issuer in the Gulf Cooperation Council bond market in the first half of 2024, raising $37 billion through 44 issuances, according to recent data. The Markaz GCC Bond and Sukuk Market Report indicated that this number was up 12.5 percent from the same period last year, representing … Read more
Washington: US Secret Service Director Kimberly Chettle has resigned after the agency came under intense scrutiny for failing to stop an assassin from wounding former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally, the White House said on Tuesday. The agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Secret Service, responsible for protecting … Read more
GENEVA: A team of UN investigators said on Tuesday they had met with victims of violence in Sudan's brutal civil war in Chad and had documented a “disturbing pattern” of serious abuse. The recently established United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Situation in Sudan said it spent three weeks in Chad meeting with … Read more
