Young Aussie’s ‘impulsive’ act that led to multimillion-dollar business
A wildly successful young Australian woman has revealed the 'impulse' decision she made as a teenager led her to run a multi-million dollar business.
635 unlicensed drivers apprehended at Saudi airports
RIYADH: The Saudi Transport Authority identified 635 people in July who provided unlicensed transport services to passengers at the kingdom's airports. The crackdown was part of a wider campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and other authorities. The aim is to improve the safety and quality of services provided to passengers, limit … Read more
‘World has changed’: Albo dismisses Keating
Former Labor Prime Minister Paul Keating has again attacked the Albanian government's support for the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Over 20 spiny-tailed lizards released in royal reserve
RIYADH: More than 20 spiny-tailed lizards have been released into the King Khalid Royal Reserve, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The move is part of a joint program between the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority and the National Center for Wildlife. The authority said it would increase the reptile's population, amid warnings … Read more
UN approves its first treaty targeting cybercrime
NAIROBI: The African Union's health watchdog said on Thursday it was “likely” to declare a public health emergency next week due to the continent's growing mpox epidemic.The decision will free up funding to fight the epidemic, including the purchase of much-needed vaccines, and launch a coordinated continental response to the virus.Jean Kaseya, head of the … Read more
Elon Musk’s misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times: study
WASHINGTON: False or misleading claims about the US election posted on Elon Musk's X have racked up nearly 1.2 billion views this year, the watchdog reported on Thursday, highlighting the billionaire's potential influence over the highly polarized White House race. Before the November election, researchers warned that X, formerly Twitter, was a hotbed of political … Read more
Harris doesn’t back Israel arms embargo, aide says
WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris does not support an arms embargo on US ally Israel, a top adviser said Thursday in one of the first substantive statements on her Gaza war policy since she entered the 2024 White House race in July. The comments came a day after US Vice Pres. for the first time since she … Read more
‘Mouse shuffle’: Worrying new trend emerging among remote workers
A worrying new trend has begun to emerge among remote workers – and it's one that spells bad news for bosses.
Toyota Kluger v Hyundai Santa Fe v Kia Sorento hybrids compared
We pitted the Toyota fuel-sipping Kluger against fierce rivals in the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Santa Fe and came up with a surprising result.
Libya government forces brace for ‘possible attack’ by rivals: local media
BEIRUT: The Lebanese government continues to prepare for a possible escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, as Air France on Thursday extended the suspension of flights between Paris and Beirut until at least Sunday “due to the security situation” in Lebanon.Tensions continued to rise last week as Iran and its allies vowed revenge … Read more
