AGRIGENTO, Italy: The German captain of a migrant rescue ship appeared in an Italian court on Monday, as her case sparked fresh tension between Rome and Berlin.Sea-Watch 3 skipper Carola Rackete was arrested after hitting a police speed boat while entering Lampedusa port with 40 people rescued from the Mediterranean.Her vessel, banned from docking by…
MANILA: Philippines officials on Monday voiced growing alarm over what they described as the “changing face of terrorism” in the country following the suicide attack on an army command post on the island of Sulu. Eight people, including three soldiers and two suspected bombers, were killed in twin explosions near the military counterterrorism base on June…
A North Carolina man has been charged with posting an anonymous threat on social media to lynch a Muslim-American candidate for a state Senate seat in Virginia.A warrant for the arrest of Joseph Cecil Vandevere, 52, of Black Mountain, was issued after his June 20 indictment, federal court records show. Federal authorities hadn’t yet arrested…
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi issued on Monday a decree heavily curbing the powers of mostly Iran-backed Shiite armed groups and forcing them to further integrate into the country's formal armed forces. The groups, which helped Iraqi and US-led international coalition forces defeat Daesh militants, have a lot of influence in Iraqi politics. Abdul…
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi issued on Monday a decree heavily curbing the powers of mostly Iran-backed Shiite armed groups and forcing them to further integrate into the country's formal armed forces. The groups, which helped Iraqi and US-led international coalition forces defeat Daesh militants, have a lot of influence in Iraqi politics. Abdul…
JERUSALEM: Iran was behind the recent attacks on oil tankers and pipelines across the Gulf region, according to the chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. Yossi Cohen told an annual security conference in Israel on Monday: “I can tell you, with certainty, from the best sources of Israeli and western intelligence, that Iran is behind…
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told leaders of the G20 countries that the Kingdom does not want a war with Iran.Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir said the crown prince told the leaders of the summit they need to take a strong attitude toward Iran, reported Al Arabiya.Al-Jubeir said Mohammed…
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told leaders of the G20 countries that the Kingdom does not want a war with Iran, said a senior official.The crown prince is currently touring Japan, after heading the Kingdom’s delegation at the 14th G20 summit in Osaka.Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir said the…
DUBAI: The Arab Coalition intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia on Monday, state news agency SPA said. Coalition forces destroyed the drone while it was still in Yemen’s airspace at 9:07 a.m., Col. Turki Al-Maliki said. Houthi militants continue to use drones in terror attacks against civilians and civilian structures, the Coalition…
What We Are Reading Today: Conscience by Patricia S. Churchland Author Patricia S. Churchland is a founding figure in the field of neurophilosophy, which, as the name suggests, combines scientific study of the brain with the academic discipline of philosophy. “The brain developed in such a way as to enable certain moral inclinations and actions,…
DUBAI: Pop superstar Ariana Grande celebrated her 26th birthday in style late last week and finished off her sleek black outfit with an orb bag by Kuwaiti brand Marzook. Helmed by Kuwaiti siblings Fahad and Shouq Al-Marzooq, the Beirut-based accessories brand was established in 2014. The brother-sister duo started off in the fashion industry by designing…
From the ESPN national correspondent and author of the New York Times bestseller Cinderella Man comes the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of a defining moment in sports and world history, says a review published on goodreads.com. In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying, an African-American son of sharecroppers won a staggering four Olympic gold medals…
Max Verstappen wins thrilling Austrian Grand Prix to end Mercedes’ unbeaten streak SPIELBERG, Austria: Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix for a second straight year on Sunday as Red Bull ended Mercedes’ unbeaten streak this season. The Dutchman recovered from a poor start to work his way up to the front of the pack…
Max Verstappen wins thrilling Austrian Grand Prix to end Mercedes’ unbeaten streak SPIELBERG, Austria: Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix for a second straight year on Sunday as Red Bull ended Mercedes’ unbeaten streak this season. The Dutchman recovered from a poor start to work his way up to the front of the pack…
Max Verstappen wins thrilling Austrian Grand Prix to end Mercedes’ unbeaten streak SPIELBERG, Austria: Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix for a second straight year on Sunday as Red Bull ended Mercedes’ unbeaten streak this season. The Dutchman recovered from a poor start to work his way up to the front of the pack…
OSAKA: The Group of 20 summit in Osaka ended on Saturday with lofty language from powerful world leaders, but it was eclipsed by US President Donald Trump, who agreed to restart trade talks with China and extended a surprise invitation for North Korea’s leader to meet him Sunday. Despite the focus on Trump, the summit’s…
OSAKA: The Group of 20 summit in Osaka ended on Saturday with lofty language from powerful world leaders, but it was eclipsed by US President Donald Trump, who agreed to restart trade talks with China and extended a surprise invitation for North Korea’s leader to meet him Sunday. Despite the focus on Trump, the summit’s…
OSAKA: The Group of 20 summit in Osaka ended on Saturday with lofty language from powerful world leaders, but it was eclipsed by US President Donald Trump, who agreed to restart trade talks with China and extended a surprise invitation for North Korea’s leader to meet him Sunday. Despite the focus on Trump, the summit’s…
