Uber’s $14.8bn Delivery Hero deal set to reshape Saudi food delivery market
RIYADH: Uber Technologies’ planned takeover of Delivery Hero is set to reshape Saudi Arabia’s booming food delivery sector, giving the US mobility giant direct control over one of the Kingdom’s leading platforms. The $14.8 billion deal brings HungerStation — fully owned by Delivery Hero and a key p»»»
Experts tell Asharq Al-Awsat: nuclear agreement strengthens Saudi Arabia's reliability in global markets
RIYADH: Economic experts and specialists told Asharq Al-Awsat that the peaceful nuclear agreement between Saudi Arabia and the US marks a new and unprecedented phase of strategic, high-value cooperation between the two countries. They said the agreement extends beyond its technical and developmenta»»»
Mojsilovic meets with KFOR commander, requests protection for Kosovo-Metohija Serbs, heritage
BELGRADE - At a meeting with KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas, Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic requested that KFOR, an international security force that is the only legitimate armed force in Kosovo-Metohija, meet its commitments under UNSCR 1244 and the Military-»»»
Houthis Vow Stronger Response to Saudi Blockade – Official
DOHA, (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, will consider intensifying operations against Saudi vessels if the Gulf Arab kingdom continues its blockade of Yemeni airports and ports, Houthi political member Hezam al-Asad told Sputnik. "The scale of these operations may»»»
US Secret Service Employee Suspected of Leaking Details on Vance's Travels - Reports
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - A US Secret Service worker was probably involved in leaking information about US Vice President JD Vance's travels, and is now on administrative leave, CNN reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. "A member of the Vice Presidential Protective Division is the subjec»»»
Greek billionaire dilutes largest EU anti-Russian sanctions package with an LNG exemption
The European Union is still trying to find ways to slow Russia’s war machine in Ukraine. But its member states are becoming increasingly less able to agree on how to do so. Nevertheless, after lengthy and chaotic talks on Wednesday (22 July), they managed to agree on the 21st sanctions package agai»»»
Falcon breeders auction to be launched on Aug. 5
RIYADH: The National Center for Falcons will organize its first event, the International Falcon Breeders Auction from Aug. 5-25 in Malham, north of Riyadh. This year’s auction will feature pavilions for local and international falcon farms, falcon equipment and supplies, and the “falconer of the fu»»»
Publishing religious rulings online without a licence? UAE authorities say it could lead to websites being blocked
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Council For FATWA has taken action against unlicensed online fatwa accounts, warning operators to cease publishing religious rulings without official approval as authorities step up enforcement of the country's new fatwa law. The move comes under Federal Law No. 3 of 2024, which »»»
Yambol Governor Stresses Temporary Nature of US Tanker Aircraft Deployment at Bezmer
The presence of US Boeing KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria is temporary and does not constitute permanent basing, Yambol Regional Governor Georgi Chalakov said in an official statement released to the media on Thursday. Chalakov noted that the decision to allow the a»»»
A spectacular ancient tomb packed with treasures has been uncovered in Egypt's Nile Delta
Dubai: Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably preserved funerary complex dating to the Late and Greco-Roman periods at the Tell Athar Quesna necropolis in Menoufia Governorate, revealing hundreds of burial artefacts, imported pottery and evidence of ancient trade links across the Medit»»»
A thief allegedly spent three months cutting up Gamal Abdel Nasser's 1961 Cadillac, then sold it as scrap.
Dubai: An Egyptian court has ordered the detention of a man accused of breaking into a private garage in Alexandria and dismantling a rare 1961 Cadillac once owned by former Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, allegedly selling its parts as scrap metal over a period of several months without rea»»»
Greece won’t extradite to Australia a fugitive wanted for a 1999 fatal nightclub stabbing
THESSALONIKI, Greece: A Greek appeals court denied an Australian request to extradite a man wanted on suspicion of a 1999 nightclub killing because the statute of limitations on the crime has run out, the fugitive’s lawyer said Thursday. James Dalamangas, 56, was arrested in Aigio, southern Greece »»»
Army says Israeli killed two West Bank Palestinians behind stabbing
ELON MORE, Palestinian Territories: An Israeli civilian killed two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after they allegedly stabbed another Israeli who was trying to extinguish a wildfire near a settlement, the military said. Violence in the West Bank, a Palestinian territory occupie»»»
Saudi Arabia can become film powerhouse, says Hollywood studio president
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is well poised to be an attractive filming location for Hollywood and independent filmmakers, Valentina Castellani-Quinn, president and chair of Quinn Studios Entertainment in Los Angeles, has told Arab News’ “The Mayman Show.” Speaking as the first guest of the show’s latest s»»»
Over Half of Americans Consider $37.5B ln Iran War Price Tag ‘Too Much’ - Poll
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - More than half of US citizens believe that the cost of the conflict against Iran estimated at $37.5 billion is too high, a poll conducted by YouGov showed on Thursday. The survey also found that 16% of the respondents suppose the price is adequate. At the same time, only 8% »»»
Iran Warns UK of Implications of Providing Its Bases for US Aircraft
TEHRAN, (Sputnik) - Iran has warned the United Kingdom of the potential implications of its decision to provide its air bases allowing the United States to carry out strikes on Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnha»»»
Ukraine Selectively Returning Prisoners of War - Russian Ombudswoman
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Ukraine has been selective about whom to bring back from Russia during prisoner of war exchanges, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said on Thursday. "I think many people understand this, because often you hand over a list, and not everyone on it gets selected. I»»»
US and Saudi Arabia reach a multi-billion dollar civilian nuclear deal
The United States announced that it had reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia. Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the pact and a separate bilateral safeguards deal alongside Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. There have been years of discussions even under»»»
How Europe’s liberals are embracing the politics of security
Against a backdrop of geopolitical instability and mounting electoral setbacks, Europe’s liberals are redefining what it means to defend ‘liberal democracy’. And increasingly, the language of rights, markets and European integration is being supplemented and at times overshadowed by a new political»»»
U.S. homicide rate drops 18%, nearing historic low per year - UPI.com
Crime rates are on the decline in U.S. cities with the national homicide rate falling by 18%, inching closer to a historic low, the Council on Criminal Justice said Thursday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 23 (UPI) -- Crime rates are on the decline in U.S. cities with the nation»»»
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes fastest ever recorded
The number of deaths in the current Ebola epidemic in the DRC has now topped 1,000, and the number of confirmed cases is around 2500. Experts are calling for more funding to help tackle the crisis as it becomes the fastest spreading outbreak ever recorded.»»»
Thousands evacuated due to wildfire in France's southwest
In France, while Paris enjoys respite from the record-breaking heat last month, the riviera and the southwest of France are being swept by fast-moving wildfires. Thousands of residents have been evacuated in a seaside holiday area.»»»
French connections - Vacation nation: Preparing for a French summer holiday
With a minimum of 30 days of paid leave per year, French people have the reputation of being on vacation all the time. During the summer months of July and August, the country virtually shuts down. So what's behind this phenomenon? And what do they do with all those cherished "congés payés"? We tak»»»
US-Iran conflict: Evening updates for UAE residents
Dubai: The conflict between the US and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with hostilities spreading across the Middle East and raising concerns over regional security, global energy supplies and international trade. Although the UAE has not been directly targeted, residents and businesses ar»»»
Hundreds of non-citizens voted in New Jersey in 2024 elections
A software glitch in New Jersey mistakenly registered thousands of non-citizens to vote, allowing nearly 400 to cast ballots, Governor Mikie Sherrill has said. The disclosure has reignited debate over election integrity in the US. In a statement on Tuesday, the White House argued the incident under»»»