Greek firefighters tame wildfire on island of Serifos

ATHENS: Greek firefighters on Sunday managed to contain a fire that raged uncontrollably overnight on the Aegean island of Serifos, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of several villages. Several dozen firefighters with 15 fire trucks, supported by a helicopter transporting water, fought the fire. According to the fire brigade, the fire broke out on … Read more

IsDB approves $369m for development projects in Turkiye, Turkmenistan, and Suriname 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s automotive industry is seeing significant growth, driven by government initiatives, a strategic geographic location and ambitious plans to become a manufacturing hub. These factors make the Kingdom a key player in the global market of this industry. According to Karim Henain, partner at Bain & Co., the main drivers of this growth … Read more

Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza, fighting rages

Since October 7, the United States has sent thousands of 2,000-year-old bombs to Israel WASHINGTON: Since the start of the Gaza war, the Biden administration has shipped large amounts of munitions to Israel, including more than 10,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles, said two U.S. officials briefed on the shipment’s updated … Read more

One dead, five injured in France wedding hall attack

THIONVILLE: One person was killed and five others injured in northeastern France when several masked gunmen opened fire during a wedding ceremony, police sources said on Sunday. Sources suggest the attack in the northeastern town of Thionville was linked to settling scores between drug dealers. The shooting took place in the reception hall on the … Read more

Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences to king of Morocco

RIYADH: Intermix’s second residency open studio provides a gateway to a sphere of creative exploration where artists from around the world place the Kingdom’s natural landscapes and cultural elements at the centre of their work. Around 15 creators worked together for over 10 weeks to develop their own artistic vision, inspired by the intersection of … Read more

Polls open in French snap parliamentary elections

PARIS: Parliamentary elections began in France on Sunday. The first round of early parliamentary elections may lead to a historic takeover of power by the far-right party of Marine Le Pen. As Russia’s war with Ukraine continues into its third year and energy and food prices rise significantly, support for the anti-immigration and Eurosceptic National … Read more