Indonesia ramps up relief as Sumatra toll hits 860
Indonesia’s military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island devastated by deadly floods and landslides, with many residents still stranded without acces…
Vilnius: Where Europe goes to recharge
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has been named the top European city for sleep tourism, backed by a study of 300 cities, measuring air quality, light pollution, green space, nig…
Omani culinary gems: Shuwa samak and ginger halwa
Oman’s rich culinary heritage shines through in two iconic dishes: shuwa samak, a slow-baked spiced fish wrapped in banana leaves, combining the Sultanate of Oman’s coastal seafood…
A sanctuary for healing and discovery
“From the moment I stepped off the plane, I felt a wave of familiar calm”, recalls wellness guide Dina Masinova, describing her instant connection with Salalah. Leading women’s wel…
Modi, Putin talk defence, trade and Ukraine
New Delhi- India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Friday, with defence and trade ties centre stage as New Delhi faces heavy US pressure to st…
Italy to open Europe’s first sanctuary for dolphins
The Mediterranean’s first sanctuary for dolphins that have lived in captivity will open off Italy next year, as demand for re-homing rises with the closure of marine parks across E…
Warner Bros. Discovery in talks with Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery, the old-line entertainment company that controls the Harry Potter and Batman franchises, has entered exclusive talks with Netflix for a deal to sell its mov…
US to have more countries on the travel ban list
The US plans to expand the number of countries covered by its travel ban to more than 30, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Thursday.Noem, in an interview on Fox N…
India grants one-time exemption to IndiGo from pilot night duty rules
India’s aviation regulator on Friday granted IndiGo a one-time exemption from pilot night duty rules after the country’s largest airline cancelled hundreds of flights this week du…
Faulty glucose monitor sensors may be tied to 7 deaths
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that people should stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors after the maker, Abbott Diabetes Care, warned that the faulty p…