DHAKA: US-Bangla Airlines, the largest airline in Bangladesh by fleet size, has launched direct flights from Dhaka to Jeddah amid rising demand for travel to Saudi Arabia. The inaugural flight was launched by Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Faruk Khan on Thursday evening. “We launched the Dhaka-Jeddah flight as part of our long-term expansion plan,” … Read more
DUBAI: The picturesque town of Aix-les-Bains is poised to host a historic event as France stages its first camel race with international participants during the 2024 Paris Olympics, although the event is not linked to the Summer Games. Taking place on August 4 and featuring jockeys from Dubai's Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center, this ground-breaking … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the 'Avengers' movies as a villain in one of Marvel's Comic-Con twists SAN DIEGO: Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a chorus for a panel that included news on the next two “Avengers” movies and surprise guests including Harrison Ford and Robert Downey Jr.Downey … Read more
The meeting with the investment group ushers in a new era for trade relations between India and Saudi Arabia RIYADH: Trade and economic relations between India and Saudi Arabia have taken another step forward after the countries' inaugural High Level Group on Investment was held earlier this week. The body was established in 2023 when … Read more
The breakaway boxing body's chairman supports the IOC's handling of gender issues at the Paris Olympics VILLEPINTE, France: The head of the governing body hoping to stage the next Olympic boxing tournament said he supports the IOC's eligibility policy at the Paris Olympics, urging those without a deep understanding of gender issues to entrust those … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will significantly increase its funding in Egypt, with plans to convert its deposits into direct investment following a key meeting between officials from both countries. The discussions, held in New Alamein City, Egypt, focused on strengthening economic ties and expanding joint investment initiatives. During the two-day visit, Saudi Investment … Read more
Airlines are avoiding Iranian and Lebanese airspace and canceling flights to Israel and Lebanon, as concerns grow over a possible conflict in the region following the killing of senior members of the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah this week. Singapore Airlines stopped flying through Iranian airspace from early Friday morning and is using alternative routes, … Read more
Newly released Americans are back on American soil after landmark prisoner swap with Russia WASHINGTON: The US and Russia carried out their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that freed two dozen people. … Read more
PARIS: Simone Biles' sixth Olympic gold medal hung around her neck, and so did a twinkling little goat – just a reminder to the gymnast hailed as the greatest of all time that she truly belongs in the pantheon of sporting greats. “I thought, OK, if it goes well, we'll wear the goat collar,” Biles … Read more
RIYADH: Trade and economic relations between India and Saudi Arabia have taken another step forward after the countries' inaugural High Level Group on Investment was held earlier this week. The body was established in 2023 when the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman paid an official visit to the Asian nation — a visit that … Read more
