Influencer’s seatbelt plane ‘hack’ divides
An American influencer who shared a now-viral clip has left fans divided over a 'hack' to stay comfortable on long-haul flights.
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Palestinian gunmen kill Israeli in West Bank attack, Israeli military says
LONDON: More than 1 million children in the Gaza Strip are at risk of contracting poliovirus type 2, a highly infectious disease that can lead to paralysis and even death, as displacement and destruction of sanitation infrastructure leave the population vulnerable to disease. The World Health Organization has announced plans to send 1.2 million polio … Read more
Iran reduces sentences of journalists who covered Amini’s death
RIYADH: Just as Walt Disney founded one of the world's largest and most influential entertainment conglomerates, an Egyptian journalist is being hailed as the “Walt Disney of the UAE” for his pivotal role in shaping the region's media landscape with Majid Magazine. For many Arab adults now in their 50s, the magazine and its beloved … Read more
How a ceasefire in Gaza could help prevent a deadly new outbreak of polio
LONDON: More than 1 million children in the Gaza Strip are at risk of contracting poliovirus type 2, a highly infectious disease that can lead to paralysis and even death, as displacement and destruction of sanitation infrastructure leave the population vulnerable to disease. The World Health Organization has announced plans to send 1.2 million polio … Read more
‘Not us’: Airbnb hits back on Aussie crisis
Short-term rental giant Airbnb has hit back at claims it is contributing to the country's housing crisis as local authorities move to block short-term rentals.
A man is seen climbing the Eiffel Tower, prompting an evacuation hours before closing ceremony
LONDON: Britain's approach to combating extremism has been criticized for being “double-edged”, with far-right attacks not treated as seriously as Islamist ones, according to a leading think tank. The Royal United Services Institute has raised concerns that far-right violence is often dismissed as “mere mischief” by politicians, prosecutors and security services, The Observer reported on … Read more
Algeria-Tunisia railway resumes services after nearly 30 years
LONDON: The National Company for Rail Transport in Algeria announced on Sunday the resumption of rail traffic on the line between Algeria and Tunisia after a hiatus of almost 30 years. The service was officially relaunched on Saturday, according to media reports, with the first commercial flight departing from Tunis on Sunday. A commercial service … Read more
Ma’aden’s profits surge 160% to reach $532bn in first half of 2024
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 104.57 points, or 0.90 percent, to close at 11,771.69. Total trading turnover for the benchmark index was SR5.09 billion ($1.35 billion) as 162 stocks advanced, while 61 retreated. The Kingdom's parallel market Nomu fell 293.95 points, or 1.14 percent, to close at 25,521.34. This … Read more
UNHCR celebrates achievements of Refugee Olympic Team at 2024 Paris Games
LONDON: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has hailed the Refugee Olympic team for its performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the team made history as the largest ever refugee contingent and secured its first ever Olympic medal. ROT consists of 37 athletes competing in 12 sports and represented the aspirations of 120 … Read more
UK women of color learn self-defense in response to racist riots
LONDON: At a London sports ground, Maya Hassan watches with pride as about 30 women, almost all Muslim and from ethnic minorities, join a self-defense class she organized in response to a wave of riots that saw violent, racist attacks on Muslims and migrants. The 28-year-old martial arts expert said she wanted to help women … Read more
