BANDE DE GAZA, Palestinian Territories: Senior figures from Hamas and Yemen’s Houthi rebels held a rare meeting to discuss coordinating their actions against Israel, Palestinian factional sources told AFP on Friday. Hamas and the Houthis belong to the “axis of resistance,” a collection of Iran-backed movements hostile to Israel and the United States that also … Read more
Liverpool rout Sparta to reach Europa League quarterfinals. Late goals propel Leverkusen LONDON: Mohamed Salah scored one goal and set up three to help Liverpool demolish Sparta Prague 6-1 and march into the Europa League quarterfinals on Thursday. After winning 5-1 the opening leg of their last 16 tie in Prague, Liverpool scored four in … Read more
KARACHI: The streets of Ranchore Line, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Pakistan’s commercial hub of Karachi, come alive as the holy month of Ramadan arrives, with the excitement centered around a single commodity: manda patties. The pastry sheets, locally called samosa or roll patti, are used to make spring rolls and samosas, the savory, … Read more
CAIRO: The Islamist group Hamas on Friday criticized the “unilateral” designation by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of an ally and leading business figure as prime minister with a mandate to help reform the Palestinian Authority (PA) and rebuild Gaza. Mohammad Mustafa’s appointment comes after mounting pressure to overhaul the governing body of the occupied Palestinian … Read more
KARACHI: The streets of Ranchore Line, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Pakistan’s commercial hub of Karachi, come alive as the holy month of Ramadan arrives, with the excitement centered around a single commodity: manda patties. The pastry sheets, locally called samosa or roll patti, are used to make spring rolls and samosas, the savory, … Read more
Rory McIlroy shoots a 65 with 2 tee shots in the water and 1 uncomfortable dispute PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida: Rory McIlroy began The Players Championship with a 65 on his scorecard, two tee shots that went into the water and one lengthy dispute about where to take a penalty drop on Thursday. McIlroy ended … Read more
NEW YORK: Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election. “It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year,” Pence said in an interview with Fox News Channel Friday, weighing in for the first time since the former president … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will take part in the Plastic Pollution INC-4 conference in Canada next month to help drive global efforts to reduce the manufacture and use of non-essential plastic products and to develop robust regulations on plastic waste. Convened by the UN Environment Program, the fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop … Read more
JEDDAH: Al-Nassr emerged from a tough couple of weeks to win 1-0 at Al-Ahli in the Roshn Saudi League on Friday. Cristiano Ronaldo’s second half penalty was enough to keep the visitors in second and nine points clear of the hosts in third. A packed crowd at the King Abdullah Stadium saw a finely-balanced game … Read more
BEIRUT: Hezbollah risks taking Lebanon to a “perilous place,” a senior US official said on Friday, though hopes remain for a peaceful solution to the country’s conflict with Israel. Barbara Leaf, assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, said in a statement that Lebanon was facing “great instability.” “We have seen how Hezbollah has … Read more