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BAHA: In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Baha region, a humble cactus is sparking an agricultural revolution. Known locally as Al-Barshmi, the prickly pear has blossomed from a niche crop into a booming industry. Originally grown only on private farms, cactus cultivation has led to scientific research and the production of a variety of food, … Read more

The U.S. Justice Department filed a settlement with Boeing on Wednesday, in which the aerospace giant will plead guilty to charges of defrauding U.S. regulators in approving two 737 Max jetliners before they crashed, killing 346 people. Details of the plea agreement were filed in a U.S. District Court in Texas. The U.S. company and … Read more

PARIS: Regina Placette felt a wave of calm as she looked up at Paris’ most iconic landmark. “Whenever I feel a little nervous, I turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. It helps me remember what I play for,” said the French beach volleyball player as she stood on the sand of the … Read more

PARIS: There will be no flags or celebrations for Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Olympics, but it seems unlikely that Russia's best athlete will make headlines in the French capital. The tennis star and other Russians and Belarusians were forced to compete as neutrals after Moscow invaded Ukraine. They were allowed to compete, but were … Read more

JABALIA, PALESTINE: In a makeshift stadium in the war-torn Gaza Strip, a young player and goalkeeper block out the noisy crowd and focus solely on their game.As the referee blows his whistle and the penalty taker shoots the ball into the makeshift goal, the crowd rushes in and creates a wild celebration.For fans and players, … Read more

Cosmetics company Lush's watermelon soap supports mental health of Palestinian children. LONDON: British cosmetics retailer Lush has launched a watermelon soap, the proceeds of which will go towards providing vital mental health support and trauma counselling for children in Gaza and the West Bank. Watermelon has emerged as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine, as … Read more

Two cattle-harvesting helicopters have collided near a cattle station in the town of Kamavalin in the Kimberley region of northwest Western Australia. The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. Thursday, with police reporting the helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff. “Tragically, both pilots (a 29-year-old male and a 30-year-old male) died from their injuries in the crash,” … Read more

N'Djamena, Chad: A senior UN official issued a stark warning earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to al Qaeda and Daesh are escalating threats across West Africa and the Sahel. The threat is now spreading to coastal countries in West Africa, suggesting the world is waking up too … Read more