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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
