‘False prophets’: RBA deputy’s warning
The man at the top of the Reserve Bank of Australia has warned Aussies against “false prophets” who claim to know what will happen in the future.
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Northern Ireland violence shocks Muslims and stokes fears over sectarian divides
LONDON: The UK's approach to countering extremism has been criticized for being “two-tiered”, with far-right attacks not being taken as seriously as Islamist attacks, according to a leading think tank. The Royal United Services Institute has raised concerns that right-wing violence is often dismissed as “mere violence” by politicians, prosecutors and security services, The Observer … Read more
Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over fire at occupied nuclear plant
Moscow and Kiev accused each other of starting a fire at the site of the Russian-occupied Zaporozhye nuclear power plant on Sunday, as Ukraine urged residents to remain calm and reported no signs of increased radiation. The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear watchdog, which is present at the sprawling six-reactor facility, said its … Read more
Daesh attack in east DR Congo kills five
LONDON: The UK's approach to countering extremism has been criticized for being “two-tiered”, with far-right attacks not being taken as seriously as Islamist attacks, according to a leading think tank. The Royal United Services Institute has raised concerns that right-wing violence is often dismissed as “mere violence” by politicians, prosecutors and security services, The Observer … Read more
Palestinian gunmen kill Israeli in West Bank attack, Israeli military says
LONDON: More than 1 million children in the Gaza Strip are at risk of contracting poliovirus type 2, a highly infectious disease that can lead to paralysis and even death, as displacement and the destruction of sanitation infrastructure leaves the population vulnerable to the disease. The World Health Organization announced plans to send 1.2 million … Read more
Iran reduces sentences of journalists who covered Amini’s death
RIYADH: Just as Walt Disney founded one of the world's largest and most influential entertainment conglomerates, an Egyptian journalist is hailed as the “Walt Disney of the UAE” for his key role in shaping the region's media landscape with Majid magazine. For many Arab adults now in their 50s, the magazine and its beloved characters … Read more
How a ceasefire in Gaza could help prevent a deadly new outbreak of polio
LONDON: More than 1 million children in the Gaza Strip are at risk of contracting poliovirus type 2, a highly infectious disease that can lead to paralysis and even death, as displacement and the destruction of sanitation infrastructure leaves the population vulnerable to the disease. The World Health Organization announced plans to send 1.2 million … Read more
‘Not us’: Airbnb hits back on Aussie crisis
Short-term rental giant Airbnb has hit out at claims they are contributing to the country's housing crisis as local governments begin blocking short-term rentals.
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Port enhances connectivity with new shipping service
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Mining Co., widely known as Ma'aden, posted a net profit of SR2 billion ($532 million) in the first half of 2024, a significant 160 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. This increase in profitability was driven by several key factors. A major contributor to this financial success was a … Read more
A man is seen climbing the Eiffel Tower, prompting an evacuation hours before closing ceremony
LONDON: The UK's approach to countering extremism has been criticized for being “two-tiered”, with far-right attacks not being taken as seriously as Islamist attacks, according to a leading think tank. The Royal United Services Institute has raised concerns that right-wing violence is often dismissed as “mere violence” by politicians, prosecutors and security services, The Observer … Read more
