Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol; Ukraine seeks compensation for destruction POKROVSK, Ukraine: Russia claimed to have captured Mariupol on Friday in what would be its biggest victory yet in its war with Ukraine, after a nearly three-month siege that reduced much of the strategic port city to a smoking ruin, with …
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International Muslim History Month returns to shed light on pioneers and sees quadrupled participation LONDON: An annual initiative that celebrates Muslim accomplishments throughout history and confronts Islamophobia globally through education has grown significantly in popularity, with social media engagement quadrupling in just a year, organizers said. International Muslim History Month, which was established by the …
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KYIV/NOVOAZOVSK, Ukraine: Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday it was working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment.The evacuation likely marked the end of the longest and bloodiest battle of the Ukraine war and a significant defeat …
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KYIV/NOVOAZOVSK, Ukraine: Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday it was working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment.The evacuation likely marked the end of the longest and bloodiest battle of the Ukraine war and a significant defeat …
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DUBAI: The national cuisines of few countries can boast the variety of influences found in Saudi Arabian dishes, thanks to the remarkable assortment of flavors and ingredients introduced to the Kingdom over centuries by pilgrims, merchants and travelers. The variety of traditional dishes that can be found across the country reflect these diverse cultural influences …
Moriya Jutanugarn picks Catriona Matthew in headline pairing for $1m Aramco Team Series – Bangkok BANGKOK: Thailand’s Moriya Jutanugarn will partner up with Solheim Cup star Catriona Matthew in one of the headline fourballs at this week’s Aramco Team Series – Bangkok. She used her captain’s pick in Tuesday night’s pre-tournament draft to recruit the …
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Aramco Team Series unlocks new horizons with ‘game-changing’ expansion into Asia BANGKOK: The Aramco Team Series changed the landscape of women’s golf when it debuted on the Ladies European Tour last year, and a new season tees off on Thursday in Bangkok at the Thai Country Club. Event organizer, Golf Saudi, is confident the expansion …
Had there been any doubts before, Rodrygo Silva de Goes has now well and truly paid off every last penny that Real Madrid laid out for his services. Last week, the 22-year-old Brazilian was the substitute hero of the astonishing Champions League comeback that saw Carlo Ancelotti’s team knock out favorites Manchester City, scoring twice …
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WASHINGTON: Washington sought to portray a united front against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Monday as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan measure to reboot the World War II-era “lend-lease” program, which helped defeat Nazi Germany, to bolster Kyiv and Eastern European alliesThe signing comes as the US Congress is poised to unleash billions more to …
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BEIJING: China’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $68 billion in April, the biggest drop in five and half years, official data showed on Saturday, as the dollar climbed while foreign investors dumped Chinese stocks amid worries about the slowing economy. The country’s foreign exchange reserves — the world’s largest — fell to $3.12 trillion last …
