Aussie town loses $15m to one scammer
The most audacious plan of Queensland's worst ever con artist has finally been revealed – and it involved conning an entire town.
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‘Better than Paris’: Inside Olympic part” cruise ship
Athletes have given an insight into the Olympic 'party boat' where dozens of competitors have been enjoying life 15,000km from Paris.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty
DHAKA, Bangladesh: Bangladesh observed a day of mourning on Tuesday to commemorate more than 200 people killed in recent weeks in violence that developed from student protests over the South Asian country's quota system for government jobs. After weeks of peaceful protests by students seeking to change the system — which reserves 30 percent of … Read more
’Heavy hearts’: Popular restaurant to shut
Australia's hospitality industry continues to suffer with another multi-year restaurant set to close for good.
Silicon Central Mall launches mental health awareness campaign
Silicon Central Mall, Dubai's leading shopping and lifestyle destination, is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive mental health campaign as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. This ground-breaking campaign aims to promote mental wellbeing, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and foster a supportive community environment.
Hala Taxi, Silicon Central announce collaboration
Silicon Central, the premier shopping destination in Dubai, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Hala Taxi, aimed at increasing customer satisfaction. This partnership introduces a special offer of 25 percent off the first three rides using the Careem app to and from Silicon Central, providing customers with a more convenient and efficient transportation … Read more
The war in Gaza might complicate Haniyeh’s replacement
THE GAZA STRIP: A steady stream of miserable children and worried parents poured into the dermatology office at Nasser Hospital in central Gaza. A toddler with a blue hair bow sobbed as her mother showed how the red and white spots covering her face have spread to her neck and chest. Another woman lifted her … Read more
India’s new UNESCO site museum reveals Mughal emperor’s life, legacy
NEW DELHI: The second Mughal emperor Humayun was widely known as an avid reader fond of travel, architecture and storytelling. Almost half a millennium after his death, a new museum in the heart of New Delhi highlights his role in shaping India's cultural heritage. The Humayun World Heritage Museum opened to visitors on Tuesday and … Read more
Saudi Arabia sets up operations room for COP16 preparation
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded a budget deficit of SR15.34 billion ($4.09 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, bringing the year's deficit in the first half of the year to 35 percent of the annual forecast set by the Ministry of Finance. The latest data indicates that the kingdom is experiencing a lower-than-expected budget deficit … Read more
Arab countries responsible for 96.3 percent of Japan’s oil imports in June
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded a budget deficit of SR15.34 billion ($4.09 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, bringing the year's deficit in the first half of the year to 35 percent of the annual forecast set by the Ministry of Finance. The latest data indicates that the kingdom is experiencing a lower-than-expected budget deficit … Read more
