Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news

Taiwan grinds to a halt, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi closes in

Taiwan grinds to a halt, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi closes in

First Russian diesel shipment en route to New York after Trump-Putin energy deal: Report

First Russian diesel shipment en route to New York after Trump-Putin energy deal:ReportShipping and tracking data shows that a Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel is en-route to New York, marking the first physical delivery under a high-profile energy agreement...

French authorities seek to ban protests: Macron to meet students on Friday

Isabelle Vuillet, co-secretary general of the CGT Educ'Action union, is our guest.

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds

The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

World’s oldest cave paintings under threat as wildfires rage across Indonesia

El Niño has pushed temperatures higher and reduced rainfall

Tourists sleep outside temple in Egypt to catch a glimpse of pharaoh phenomenon

The illumination, a result of the temple's alignment with the sun, lasts about 20 minutes

Sarawak state assembly to be dissolved on Oct 26, paving way for election within 60 days

The dissolution of the Sarawak state assembly follows a series of state elections across Malaysia over the past year, including in Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan, with Melaka set to head to the polls on Nov 14.

Euro set for weekly drop, yen eyes biggest gain since early September

Bel Air's 4,500-ton concrete mansion hits market for $36.5 million after nine-year project

A stunning new mansion in Bel Air has hit the market for a cool $36.5 million, slated for completion in 2026. Over a painstaking nine-year period, this exquisite residence was crafted utilizing robust reinforced concrete and expansive glass walls. With six spacious bedrooms and nine lavish bathrooms, it showcases luxury amenities throughout.

Old deeds and a 1926 ruling shaped Florida rail land dispute as court rejects trail compensation claims

In a recent ruling, the US Court of Appeals clarified property rights as Florida landowners sought compensation when a railway corridor transformed into a public trail. The court determined that the railway held fee simple ownership of the land, supported by historical deeds and a condemnation judgment, nullifying any reversionary rights for landowners. Ultimately, this ruling emphasizes the significance of historical property rights in present-day legal scenarios.

Gianni Infantino handed major boost after Asian football chief backs Fifa president for re-election

The under-fire Fifa president has a crucial ally in AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa after a turbulent few months following the controversial, but now-scrapped, $4.2bn World Cup sell-off plan

Why 'Healthy' Mojtaba Khamenei Can't Appear In Public, Reveals Iran Diplomat

The absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei, his father, that culminated in July raised questions about his health and fear of assassination.