Harris overtakes Trump in new poll, set to name VP pick ahead of swing state tour

Nearly 100 dead, hundreds injured as anti-government protests resume in Bangladesh DHAKA, Bangladesh: Nearly 100 people were killed and hundreds injured as anti-government protests resumed across Bangladesh on Sunday. Protesters demanded the resignation of the prime minister, who accused protesters of “acts of sabotage” and of blocking mobile internet to quell the unrest. The country's … Read more

Saudi Arabia is now self-sufficient in fig production, says agriculture ministry

Jeddah: One of the oldest buildings in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district, the 19th-century Sharbatly House has been transformed into a centre hosting cultural, literary, artistic, scientific and intellectual events. The renovation was carried out by businessman Seifalah Sharbatly, grandson of Abdullah Sharbatly, who sought to modernize the building while preserving its character, foundations, interiors and … Read more

Turkiye’s Islamic defense consultancy founder dead aged 79

How Sudan's conflict and mass migration are taking a devastating toll on civilians Dubai: Sudanese freelance photographer Faiz Abubakr has been documenting the crisis in his homeland since April 2023, when violence between military factions erupted. The Sudanese military, led by Sudan's de facto president Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has since been fighting the Rapid Support … Read more

Libya says attempts to suspend operations at Sharara oil field are ‘political blackmail’

TRIPOLI: Libya's internationally recognized government on Sunday condemned attempts to shut down operations at the Sharara oil field, describing it as “political intimidation.” The government said in a statement that it would spare no effort to protect the interests of the Libyan people after local protesters partially shut down the field on Saturday. Sharara, one … Read more