US files details of Boeing’s plea deal related to plane crashes. It’s in the hands of a judge now

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

Iga Swiatek: Clay queen targets Olympic gold

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

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