Messi-less MLS fall 4-1 to Mexican league in All-Star Game

JABALIA, Palestinian Territories: On a makeshift pitch in war-torn Gaza, a young player and goalkeeper block out a rowdy crowd and focus only on soccer.The referee blows his whistle and the penalty taker blasts the ball into the makeshift goal, sparking wild celebrations as the crowd swarms him.For fans and players, Tuesday's game at the … Read more

NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star

Watermelon soap from cosmetics company Lush will support the mental health of Palestinian children LONDON: British cosmetics retailer Lush has launched a 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 become a symbol of solidarity with Palestine because … Read more

Gaza ceasefire deal in ‘closing stages’: US official

N'DJAMENA, Chad: A top UN official issued a stark warning earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime from violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Daesh are escalating into a pervasive threat across West Africa and the Sahel region. The threat is now spilling over into coastal West Africa, suggesting the world may be … Read more

Three dead in shooting among Ukrainian troops

N'DJAMENA, Chad: A top UN official issued a stark warning earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime from violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Daesh are escalating into a pervasive threat across West Africa and the Sahel region. The threat is now spilling over into coastal West Africa, suggesting the world may be … Read more

Clean energy experts warn Australian household EV infrastructure could cost as much as $10 billion

A shift to electric vehicles would put the same strain on Australia's struggling electricity grid as it does on homes and apartments, experts have warned. It comes as the House of Representatives continues its inquiry into the impact of the wholesale rollout of electric vehicles, or EVs, including infrastructure and costs to motorists. Interim director … Read more

Moussa Diaby joins Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa

RIYADH: Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota, who attended the Esports World Cup in Riyadh on Sunday, described the world's biggest gaming festival as a “really amazing experience”. Jota, an avid gamer and investor in the multinational esports organization Galaxy Racer, watched all the action on Boulevard Riyadh City as the teams battled it out … Read more

Kuwait turns to deficit of 1.6 bln dinars in FY 2023/24, finance ministry says

Gulf Cooperation Council banks are aiming to diversify their business models and increase profitability by entering fast-growing markets such as Turkey, Egypt and India, a new report has revealed. Fitch Ratings noted that this growing interest was driven by favorable economic conditions and attractive growth opportunities in these countries. In particular, the appetite for expansion … Read more