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Major global events of 2024: Year of ‘change’ and conflicts

The international arena witnessed turbulent times in 2024, with political shifts and societal changes across nearly every continent, including the…

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Israeli defense minister claims responsibility for first time for Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination

CAIRO: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted for the first time publicly to Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh…

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Saudi executions rose sharply in 2024

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia executed 330 people this year, the highest number in decades, despite de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman’s…

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Hong Kong offers bounties for six more democrats in security squeeze

HONG KONG: Hong Kong offered bounties of HK$1 million ($128,728) on Tuesday for six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed to have…

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Zooming in on China

One of the most important factors and common denominators behind the success of great empires was the level of preparedness…

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Eyewitness account: The untold story of Bihari community’s ordeal in 1971

Sheikh Muqeem, a member of the Bihari community, has provided a detailed account of the systematic violence against Bihari Pakistanis…

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South Korean opposition to impeach acting president Han

SEOUL: South Korea’s main opposition party will submit a bill to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo on Tuesday, a party…

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12 killed in blast at Turkey explosives plant

ISTANBUL: A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killing 12 people and injuring five…

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NASA’s solar probe to make its closest approach to Sun

NEW YORK: NASA’s groundbreaking Parker Solar Probe is set to achieve its closest approach to the Sun on Christmas Eve,…

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Bollywood star Tabu reflects on ‘Dune: Prophecy’ role

Tabu, a well-known Bollywood actress, opened up about the role she landed in the HBO Max series Dune: Prophecy. During an…

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