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
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
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
Recent deep discounts in the electric vehicle market are starting to take a toll on resale values, a report has found.
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
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
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
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
BEIRUT: Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lebanese Parliament, MP Fadi Alama, revealed that “the number of attacks on South Lebanon has exceeded 5,736 until July 15, resulting in 538 martyrs and 1,850 wounded.” The Foreign Affairs Committee met on Wednesday with several ambassadors from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Britain and Canada to … Read more
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
