Author: John Bothwell Seaweeds are astoundingly diverse. They’re found along the shallows of beaches and have been recorded living at depths of more than 800 feet; they can be microscopic or grow
LONDON: King Charles and senior British royals gathered at Windsor Castle for their traditional Easter service on Sunday, the first of the new monarch’s reign. Charles was joined by his wife Camilla,
CAIRO: Egypt hopes that an exhibition of ancient artifacts in Paris will drum up interest and boost the numbers of French tourists visiting the country. Around 10,000 people a day are expected to
DUBAI: Saudi fashion designer Razan Alazzouni has partnered with The Walt Disney Company to launch a special edition collection inspired by Disney princess Snow White. It is the first collaboration
QUETTA: Pakistani security forces have arrested the founder and leader of an umbrella group for insurgents in the country’s restive southwest, the military said on Friday. Gulzar Imam, also known as
MANILA: Jocelyn Gan got charmed by the biggest Korean pop band BTS during the coronavirus pandemic when she watched a 2020 reality series showing them take a break from their busy lives. She
The seeding for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final Draw, which will take place on May 11, 2023, in Doha, has now been confirmed following the release of the latest FIFA World Ranking. As with the
PARIS: France’s foreign minister has held a rare face-to-face meeting with her Iranian counterpart in China, urging Tehran to release French nationals “arbitrarily detained” in Iran, the foreign
BAGHDAD: An explosion struck next to the Suleimaniyah International Airport in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region Friday, local officials said. The blast came days after Turkiye closed
TEL AVIV: Israeli authorities said late Friday that at least one person was killed and six people were wounded in a suspected attack in Tel Aviv, Israel’s commercial hub. The exact nature of the
LONDON: David Moyes has urged relegation-threatened West Ham to “stand up and be counted” as he battles to save his job following a 5-1 mauling at home against Newcastle. The Scottish manager
GENEVA: Switzerland’s Gotthard road tunnel under the Alps was temporarily blocked by protesters on Friday, worsening the lengthy tailbacks at the start of the Easter holiday. The 17-kilometer
RIYADH: Outsourcing by businesses in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach $5.7 billion by the end of 2027 thanks to a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 10 percent, according to a new report. Research by
AMMAN: Jordan has recorded an unparalleled surge in the number of tourists coming to the country, with more than 1.47 million sightseers visiting during the first quarter of 2023. This record number
AMMAN: Jordan has recorded an unparalleled surge in the number of tourists coming to the country, with more than 1.47 million sightseers visiting during the first quarter of 2023. This record number
KARACHI, Pakistan: Veterinarians said they performed a critical procedure to save a sick elephant at a zoo in southern Pakistan on Wednesday. Noor Jehan, 17, was brought to Karachi with three other
ANKARA: A Guinea-Bissau flagged cargo ship with 14 crew members on board sank off Turkiye’s Mediterranean coast on Wednesday, killing at least three of them. Five people were rescued while efforts
LISBON: Aleksander Ceferin railed against the rebel clubs backing a breakaway European Super League, likening the project to “Little Red Riding Hood,” as he was re-elected unopposed for a third term
MILAN, Italy: Police carried out searches at the offices of Serie A clubs Roma, Lazio and Salernitana on Wednesday as part of a probe into their past transfer dealings, according to Italian media
RIYADH: The British Embassy in Riyadh recently hosted a Ghabga, a Ramadan event for female UK alumni to network, share experiences and celebrate Saudi women. “Women’s networks anywhere in the world
ROME: The Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, has acquired 33 percent of the Azimut Benetti group, the world’s first manufacturer of megayachts. “I am proud and
MILAN, Italy: Romelu Lukaku’s management company reacted with outrage after the Inter Milan forward was shown a second yellow card and then sent off for a gesture toward Juventus fans who directed
RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Albudaiwi on Monday met EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet to discuss updates on joint cooperation. During their meeting in
NEWCASTLE: Beating Manchester United did little to exorcise Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup demons, according to striker Alexander Isak. However, the Swede believes the three points can be the