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
PARIS: Lejana Plesset felt a wave of calm as she gazed upon Paris' most iconic landmark. “When I get a little nervous, I turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. It should help remind me of what I play,” said the French beach volleyball player, standing on the sand at the Olympic Stadium … Read more
PARIS: There will be no flags or fanfare for Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Olympics but Russia's highest-profile athlete is unlikely to shy away from the headlines in the French capital. The tennis star, along with other Russians and Belarusians at the Games, must compete as neutrals after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. They are allowed … Read more
JABALIYA, Palestinian Territories: On an improvised pitch in war-torn Gaza, a young player and goalkeeper fend off a raging crowd and focus solely on soccer.The referee blew his whistle and the penalty taker kicked the ball into the makeshift goal, with the crowd celebrating wildly as he hung up.For fans and players alike, Tuesday's game … Read more
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
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
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
Washington: The gunman who tried to assassinate Donald Trump at a campaign rally searched online for details of the November 1963 shooting of US President John F Kennedy, the FBI director said on Wednesday. FBI Chief Christopher Wray, testifying before a congressional committee, said the gunman flew the drone to where the former president was … Read more
