Oman vows to combat hate speech, to promote tolerance
New York: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the high-level event on the occasion of the fifth International Day to Combat Hate Speech, jointly organised by Morocco and the Unit…
This robo can stand in for a doctor working remotely, or bring a patient water
Milan: A robot with expressive eyebrows that is designed to perform basic tasks to free up healthcare workers is being given a trial run by a hospital in Milan.Named “Alter-Ego”, t…
Israel tests US-Iran talks
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised the chances of an interim agreement on ending…
Is frozen yoghurt better than ice cream?
Since frozen yoghurt took off in the 1970s, it has been pitched as a healthier alternative to ice cream. In TCBY advertisements from the 1990s, its low-calorie, nonfat version was…
A night of the self, a night of storytelling
Jokha al Harthy’s short-story collection ‘Night Forgets Its Deposits’ begins with a title that is deceptively simple yet rich in meaning. The title does not refer to a particular n…
Morocco fans proud of being part of soccer elite
For Morocco fans gathering in Boston on Thursday ahead of their team’s next World Cup match, the days of the Atlas Lions being African strugglers are never coming back.Surprise…
Trump asked Israel on Friday to agree to ceasefire with Hezbollah
U.S. President Trump told NBC News in phone interview that he spoke with Israel on Friday and asked them to agree to a ceasefire with Iranian-back militant group Hezbollah…
Czech Republic and South Africa draw 1-1 at World Cup
The Czech Republic were held 1-1 by South Africa at the World Cup on Thursday which keeps the chances of both teams intact to reach the knock out stages. Michal Sadilek opened the…
PEACE AT LAST AS REGION
Both Iran and the US claimed victory after a newly signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding, with Tehran calling the agreement a “record of American failure.” Iranian negotiators…
Fans have a ball
Fans pose for a photo with a giant Fifa World Cup football outside the Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday. — Reuters