RIYADH: Remittances from Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 billion in June, reflecting an annual increase of 11.32 percent, according to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA. This figure underscores the kingdom's significant role in global remittance flows and is evidence of the economic dynamism affecting the region. SAMA's latest bulletin … Read more
A veteran Seven reporter who was sacked after more than 20 years with the company has launched a Federal Court legal action against the network.
KYIV: Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in an invasion aimed at destabilizing Russia by exposing its weaknesses, a top Ukrainian official told AFP as the offensive entered its sixth day. “We are on the offensive. The goal is to stretch the enemy's positions, cause maximum losses and destabilize the situation in Russia because … Read more
DUBAI: Fans gave a warm welcome to Dubai's Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan at the Disney D23 fan convention at The Honda Center in Anaheim, California. On Saturday, Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, stars of the upcoming “Freaky Friday” sequel, revealed to fans for the first time the official title of the “Freakier Friday” sequel, which … Read more
A housing boom expected to deliver more than a million new homes promises to help solve Australia's housing crisis, but also risks a dangerous “race to the bottom”.
Veteran human rights defender freed in exchange says Russia is sliding back to Stalinist days BERLIN: Oleg Orlov, a human rights activist since the 1980s, thought Russia had turned a corner when the Soviet Union collapsed and a democratically elected president became the leader.But then Vladimir Putin came to power, crushed dissent and launched an … Read more
A new directive to push civil servants back into office could have an effect in other sectors, experts say.
BERLIN: Oleg Orlov, a human rights activist since the 1980s, thought Russia had turned a corner when the Soviet Union collapsed and a democratically elected president became the leader. But then Vladimir Putin came to power, crushed dissent and launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine. Eventually, the 71-year-old Orlov himself was thrown into prison for … Read more
Over the past 10 days, global markets have experienced the most harrowing roller coaster ride since the pandemic. Here's what's really going on.
SYDNEY: Australia's spy chief on Sunday accused some friendly nations of conducting foreign intervention operations in the country, saying their identities would surprise people if revealed. Canberra last year accused Iran of engaging in foreign meddling, adding that Australian intelligence had disrupted “individuals” conducting a surveillance operation at a home of Iranian-Australian descent.
