PHILADELPHIA: Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump met on Tuesday for their first and perhaps only debate, a battle that could have a significant impact on the Nov. 5 election as polls show a close race. Here are tips from the debate: CORRECTS HER RIVAL Harris made a point to get under Trump's skin, … Read more
SINGAPORE: Pope Francis left East Timor for Singapore on Wednesday for the final leg of a grueling 12-day Asia-Pacific tour, flying from one of the world's poorest regions to one of its richest. The marathon four-nation tour has already taken in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, but the 87-year-old pontiff has appeared in good spirits … Read more
MIAMI: Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named the new head coach of the US national team, the US Soccer Association announced on Tuesday. The former manager of Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Espanyol replaces American Gregg Berhalter who was sacked in July after a disappointing Copa America campaign. Pochettino is the biggest name coach … Read more
An Aussie has warned travelers to Bali after she was stung with a fee at the airport.
HANOI: Hanoi residents waded through waist-deep water on Wednesday as river levels hit a 20-year high and the toll from the strongest typhoon in decades passed 150, with neighboring countries also enduring deadly floods and landslides. Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam at the weekend with winds of over 149 kilometers per hour and a deluge of … Read more
PHILADELPHIA: Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump met on Tuesday for their first and perhaps only debate, a battle that could have a significant impact on the Nov. 5 election as polls show a close race. Here are tips from the debate: CORRECTS HER RIVAL Harris made a point to get under Trump's skin, … Read more
DHAKA: Bangladesh has stepped up vigilance on its border with Myanmar, with at least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Myanmar's western Rakhine state, officials in Dhaka said.The influx of refugees from Myanmar has increased as fighting escalates between troops from the ruling junta and the Arakan Army, … Read more
Palestine takes place among UN member states in 'historic moment' at opening session of General Assembly NEW YORK CITY: Palestine took its place among UN members at the opening session of the organization's General Assembly on Tuesday. A UN resolution was passed in May recognizing that Palestine met the requirements for membership, and requested that … Read more
While unemployment has risen and is expected to continue rising, it is still no match for sustained levels of inflation, the RBA's chief economist said.
RIYADH: Chinese education has begun in the country's schools to equip young people with valuable language skills and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the Asian nation's culture. The language is taught to primary and middle school students. According to reports, 175 teachers are teaching Mandarin in Saudi Arabia, in line with an education agreement signed … Read more
