Biden voices hope Iran will stand down but is uncertain

WILMINGTON, Delaware/RAMALLAH: US President Joe Biden expressed hope that Iran would back down despite its threat to avenge the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran, as fears grew that Israel's war against Palestinian militants in Gaza could escalate into a wider conflict in the Middle East.Regional tensions rose after Wednesday's assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, … Read more

Ledecky makes Olympic history as McIntosh stars again in pool

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France: Golf finally has some Olympic buzz from the big, boisterous gallery and the star power to match it going into the final round of the men's competition, where medals are finally at stake. Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm tied for the lead on Saturday, one shot ahead of Tommy Fleetwood. Hideki Matsuyama saved … Read more

Ukraine accuses Russian forces of killing, dismembering prisoner-of-war

KYIV: Ukraine's human rights ombudsman called on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations to investigate a widely shared photo on Saturday that he said likely shows a Ukrainian prisoner of war killed and dismembered by Russian forces. Ukraine's general prosecutor said separately that an urgent investigation had been launched … Read more

VFS Global introduces Japan visa services for UAE residents

Silicon Central Mall, Dubai's premier shopping and lifestyle destination, is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive mental health awareness campaign as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. This ground-breaking campaign aims to promote mental wellbeing, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and support the community environment. Silicon Mall is the first … Read more

Flash flood kills one in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan

RIYADH: A Saudi make-up artist with a gift for glamor hopes to use his growing social media presence to inspire men and women across the region. Ali Majed has nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French cosmetics retailer Sephora since 2022. Despite its ties to one of the giants of … Read more