LIFESTYLE

ISLAMABAD — Polio is once again spreading in Pakistan, where officials say more than 1 million children missed their vaccination doses last month, underscoring the challenges they face in eradicating one of the world’s most intractable diseases. Pakistani officials reported more than a dozen new polio cases in October, bringing the total number of infections […]

CAIRO — Egypt has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) — an achievement hailed by the UN public health agency as “truly historic”. “Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history,” said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Egyptian authorities launched their

LONDON — Liam Payne’s former One Direction bandmates say they are “completely devastated” about the passing of their fellow band member. In a statement signed by Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Harry Styles they said: “In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say”. The pop star, who

BUENOS AIRES — Liam Payne, a former member of the boyband One Direction, has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to local police. Payne, who was 31, leaves behind his seven-year-old son, Bear. Police said they discovered Payne’s body after emergency services responded to a call

On September 18, 2024, Omar Harfouch brought his visionary “Concerto for Peace” to the prestigious Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. A unique fusion of classical and oriental music, the concert captivated a capacity audience of over 1,900 people. But this was no ordinary musical event—it was a powerful call for global unity and peace. Harfouch,

RIYADH — MBC Group has announced the return of Arabs Got Talent for its highly anticipated seventh season, premiering on October 16. For the first time, the show will be broadcast from MBC’s new studios in Al Narjis, Riyadh. Season 7 of AGT brings back Lebanese superstar Najwa Karam and Saudi acting legend Nasser Al

BURBANK, California — Tesla boss Elon Musk has unveiled the firm’s long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. The futuristic-looking vehicle featuring two wing-like doors and no pedals or steering wheel deposited Musk in front of an audience eager to hear details about a project he considers key to Tesla’s

LOS ANGELES — Madonna has paid tribute to her brother Christopher Ciccone, who has died at the age of 63, describing him as “the closest thing to me for so long”. Her brother, who was a tour director for the pop star and danced in her early music videos including Lucky Star, died from cancer

LOS ANGELES — Country music superstar Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed in California state court. The accuser, using the pseudonym “Jane Roe”, was working as a hairstylist and makeup artist for the Grammy-winning singer when he raped her, the lawsuit states. The woman’s lawsuit alleges that

HONG KONG — Suga from K-pop boy band BTS has been fined 15 million won ($11,500; £8,600) for driving an electric scooter while intoxicated, according to media reports. The singer, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, was indicted in August after police found him trying to get up after falling off the scooter near