PRISTINA: Amid a sea of denim shorts, selfies, sequins and pounding bass lines, the setting could easily be mistaken for Coachella or Glastonbury. But Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina is helping to turn Kosovo into a destination during Europe's summer festival season, thanks in large part to its founder: Dua Lipa. For years, Kosovo was … Read more
CARACAS, Venezuela: Venezuela's future is at stake. Voters will decide on Sunday whether to re-elect President Nicolas Maduro, whose 11 years in office have been marred by crisis, or give the opposition a chance to make good on a promise to reverse the ruling party's policies that caused economic collapse and forced millions to emigrate.Historically … Read more
A young Aussie has revealed the reality of owning a flat, sharing that there are some “crazy fees” involved.
WASHINGTON: Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump was nearly assassinated, the FBI confirmed on Friday that it was indeed a bullet that hit the former president's ear, trying to sort out conflicting accounts of what caused the former president's injuries after a gunman opened fire at a meeting in Pennsylvania.“What struck former President Trump in … Read more
WASHINGTON: Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump was nearly assassinated, the FBI confirmed on Friday that it was indeed a bullet that hit the former president's ear, trying to sort out conflicting accounts of what caused the former president's injuries after a gunman opened fire at a meeting in Pennsylvania.“What struck former President Trump in … Read more
TAIF: Wadi Wajj, a revered valley in Saudi Arabia's western Taif governorate, has a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. Once a geographical divider that divided the city of Taif in two, it has evolved into a popular tourist destination known for its lush gardens, bustling orchards and breathtaking panoramic views. Professor Saleh Al-Khalif, … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian ballet dancer Halaa Nagadi, 18, captivates audiences with her unwavering passion and hopes others would be inspired to “embrace this beautiful and expressive art form.” She is currently preparing for the Dubai International Dance Competition 2024 starting on November 17 which will feature professional and amateur dancers from around the world. “I … Read more
PARIS: Paris celebrated its reputation as the cradle of revolution and on Friday opened its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony filled with stars and fantasy along the River Seine. On and off showers – the first rain at a Summer Olympics opening ceremony in more than 70 years … Read more
RIYADH: Global food insecurity is much worse than previously thought. That's the conclusion of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report published this week by a coalition of UN agencies, which found that efforts to tackle malnutrition had suffered serious setbacks. As countries around the world fall short of achieving … Read more
GAZA: After weeks of Israeli bombardment left them nowhere to go, hundreds of Palestinians have ended up in a former Gaza prison built to hold murderers and thieves. Yasmeen Al-Dardasi said she and her family passed wounded people they could not help as they evacuated from a district in the southern city of Khan Younis … Read more
