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

Egypt deplores Israeli assaults on civilians in Gaza Strip

AMMAN: King Abdullah told a delegation of US congressional aides on Sunday at the Al-Husseiniya Palace that Jordan will not be drawn into the ongoing Gaza conflict and will prioritize the security of its citizens. While reaffirming Jordan's commitment to regional stability, King Abdullah also called for urgent efforts to reduce tensions and ensure an … Read more

Yemen toll of flooding fatalities climbs to 61

AL-MUKALLA: Four internally displaced persons were killed and many others injured on Sunday in Yemen's central Marib province when torrential rain and strong winds battered their tents. The four deaths rise to 61 the number in Yemen reported by the United Nations since the end of July. The internationally recognized government's Executive Unit for Internally … Read more

ACWA Power restructures debt and ownership in Turkish affiliate 

RIYADH: Saudi energy giant ACWA Power has restructured debt and ownership of its Turkish subsidiary, converting outstanding loans into equity following an agreement with major lenders and minority shareholders. ACWA Guc, which operates the 950 megawatt gas turbine power plant in Kirikkale, Turkiye, is partially and indirectly owned by ACWA Power. The deal involves lenders … Read more

Qatar sees 36% rise in building permits issued in July

RIYADH: Outbound 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 Central Bank of Saudi Arabia, also known as SAMA. This figure underlines the Kingdom's significant role in global remittance flows and is a testament to the economic dynamism affecting the … Read more