TIARET, Algeria: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's poor rural hometown erupted in jubilation on Friday as she won gold at the Paris Olympics in the face of a major gender controversy.In Biban Mesbah, a town of around 6,000 people, cheers erupted at Khelif's name and the country's famous chant of “one two three, viva l'Algerie”.“It's a … Read more
How sustainable water use is helping Saudi rose farms blossom into a global industry JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian pink roses are loved throughout the Arabian Peninsula for their expert cultivation, vivid colors, seductive fragrance and the many luxury products derived from their petals, which form a multi-million dollar industry. Two types of pink roses are grown … Read more
ANKARA: The foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia will meet in Ankara next week to discuss differences over a port deal signed by Addis Ababa with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said.
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for an end to fighting in Gaza, saying France was giving “full support” to mediation efforts in the war between Israel and Hamas.“The war in Gaza must stop,” Macron wrote on X. “This must be clear to everyone.”An end to hostilities was “crucial for the people of … Read more
BEIRUT: Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launched one of its deepest attacks on Israel in mid-May with an explosive drone that directly hit one of Israel's most important air force surveillance systems.This and other successful drone strikes have given the Iran-backed militant group another deadly option for an expected retaliation against Israel for its airstrike in … Read more
BEIRUT: Fears of a major escalation in southern Lebanon grew on Friday when separate Israeli strikes killed two Hezbollah members and two Hamas members. One of the Hamas members was Samer Al-Hajj, the group's security official in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain Al-Hilweh, who was killed when the car he was sitting in was … Read more
PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Friday, emerging as champion after a stormy run at the Games where she suffered intense scrutiny in the ring and online abuse from around the world over misconceptions about her femininity. Khelif defeated China's Yang Liu 5-0 in the women's welterweight … Read more
The east coast of one Australian state is forecast to receive isolated rainfall totals of more than 50mm in the coming days, with numerous flood warnings issued on rivers across the state.
PARIS: A resurgent USA, under new coach Emma Hayes, hope to re-establish themselves as a leading force in women's international football by winning the gold medal in Saturday's Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary captain Marta. The U.S. entered the Olympics with a rejuvenated team and a point to prove after a poor showing … Read more
The east coast of one Australian state is forecast to receive isolated rainfall totals of more than 50mm in the coming days, with numerous flood warnings issued on rivers across the state.
