Syria, Russia seek reset in relations in leaders meeting
MOSCOW: Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa said on Wednesday he wanted to “redefine” relations with Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted him in Moscow, their first meeti…
Devastated Gaza awaits aid trucks
CAIRO: Aid trucks rolled into Gaza on Wednesday, and Israel resumed preparations to open the main Rafah crossing. The war has caused a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, with nearly…
Madagascar adjusts to military rule after colonel seizes power
ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar braced for a new era of military rule Wednesday, a day after an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina’s impeachment and pledged…
Hegseth urges allies to boost spending on arms for Kyiv
BRUSSELS: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Wednesday called on Nato allies to increase spending on purchases of US weapons for Ukraine, following a report that highlighted a…
14 nations to compete at Asian rugby, Oman withdraw
MUSCAT: The press conference announcing the details of the Asia Rugby Emirates trophy was held at the headquarters of the Oman Olympic Committee and Sports Associations on Wednesda…
UMC launches Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
MUSCAT: The University Medical City (UMC) launched the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit as part of the National Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Centre. The step reflects the rapid…
French cinema booms in Russia despite political rift
On a cold autumn evening in Moscow, Alexandra was headed to a cinema, hoping to escape reality for a few hours by taking in a new French comedy.With Hollywood boycotting the Russia…
Qatar revealed as owner of famed Courbet self-portrait
Qatar has revealed itself as the owner of a famous self-portrait by French realist master Gustave Courbet and will loan the painting to Paris’s Musee d’Orsay for five years, museum…
Will we be able to discern genuine content from AI-generated ones?
The human mind’s ability to discern genuine content from AI-generated ones, especially when used for trolls or memes, is a complex and evolving challenge.While we possess inherent…
Navigating fragility, power asymmetries and reconciliation in Gaza
The ink on the ceasefire agreement has barely dried. For many, the sounds of artillery have been replaced by an uneasy quiet. But those of us who have walked the thin lines between…