JAKARTA: Fans of the world's biggest K-pop band, BTS, are calling for the group's record label to be removed from organizations associated with Israel, using fandom's potential for social justice activism to support Palestine. BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan, or “Bulletproof Boy Scouts”, is a seven-member K-pop group that has become one of the … Read more
RIYADH: Stock markets in the Middle East rebounded after a “black Monday” as global indexes fell on worries about a possible US recession triggered by a weak jobs report from the world's biggest economy. Saudi Arabia's Tadawul Al Share index closed up 50.55 points, or 0.43 percent, at 11,729.71 on Wednesday. Total trading volume of … Read more
CAIRO: The Israeli army on Wednesday issued a new evacuation order for Palestinians in areas of northern Gaza that were first struck at the start of the war with Hamas in October, after the militants fired a fresh volley of rockets into Israel.Army spokesman Avichay Adrai posted evacuation orders in several districts of Beit Hanoun … Read more
CAIRO: The Israeli army on Wednesday issued a new evacuation order for Palestinians in areas of northern Gaza that were first struck at the start of the war with Hamas in October, after the militants fired a fresh volley of rockets into Israel.Army spokesman Avichay Adrai posted evacuation orders in several districts of Beit Hanoun … Read more
KROEV, Germany: Two people were killed when a hotel in Germany's scenic Mosel wine valley collapsed overnight, local police said Wednesday, as rescuers worked quickly to pull three remaining guests from the wreckage. The body of a woman was found but emergency rescuers have not yet reached the body of the second male victim, said … Read more
Closing bell: Saudi main index closes at 11,679, Middle Eastern stock markets rebound RIYADH: Most Gulf stock markets rebounded on Tuesday as US Federal Reserve officials calmed investor nerves after the previous session's global sell-off on fears of a possible US recession. Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index closed up 174.70 points, or 1.52 percent, … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's retail real estate sales are expected to grow from 2.4 percent in 2024 to 2.7 percent by 2027 to reach $183.2 billion due to modernization and urban development. In its latest Saudi Arabia real estate forecast release, global consultancy firm Deloitte, citing the Economist Intelligence Unit, revealed that retail sales will reach … Read more
Closing bell: Saudi main index closes at 11,679, Middle Eastern stock markets rebound RIYADH: Most Gulf stock markets rebounded on Tuesday as US Federal Reserve officials calmed investor nerves after the previous session's global sell-off on fears of a possible US recession. Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index closed up 174.70 points, or 1.52 percent, … Read more
Ankara: Turkey will request the United Nations Court on Wednesday to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel, a Turkish official said. The declaration of intervention will be submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity in accordance with rules. Turkey, one of the fiercest … Read more
Dhaka: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government on Tuesday, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned following a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising.Yunus was appointed to the post by Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahbuddin after he met with student leaders and the heads of the three … Read more
