Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

UAE National Basketball Team defeats Bahrain in Arab Championship
Khalifa Khalil scores game-winning three-pointer The victory came in dramatic fashion, with Khalifa Khalil sinking a decisive three-pointer in the final second of the match. This win placed the UAE at the top of the standings with four points from...

OSN Group CEO Joe Kawkabani steps down after three years
Joe Kawkabani has stepped down as chief executive of OSN Group, the Dubai-based streaming and entertainment company, after three years leading its transformation. He announced his resignation via LinkedIn, calling his tenure “an incredible...
Four games, four wins as Bahrain rolls through qualifiers undefeated
Hussain Almaskati TDT | Manama Email : hussainm@newsofbahrain.com It was the final night of the Gulf U16 Championship, and Bahrain made sure the hosts closed it in style. defeating the United Arab Emirates 83–50. The win completed a perfect 4–0...
Bahrain Warm Up with Saudi Win Ahead of West Asia Championship
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s national volleyball team beat Saudi Arabia 3-1 in a pre-tournament friendly, just days before the West Asia Men’s Volleyball Championship kicks off in Manama. The match served as final...
Bahrain’s youngsters eye their next mission
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s U16 national basketball team has been drawn into a tough Group A at the 22nd Arab U16 Basketball Championship, set to take place in Cairo from August 10 to 17. The group includes host nation...

OC’s Wealthiest 2025: Getty Family
THE MONEY: Sisters who are the granddaughters of late oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. FAMILY HISTORY: Their grandfather made his first million in 1916 in Oklahoma oil and became a billionaire from work in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in the 1940s and 1950s....

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, July 27, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...

Al-Arabi lines up UAE friendlies ahead of crucial AFC clash
Al-Arabi player works out . KUWAIT CITY, July 27: Al-Arabi is scheduled to play two friendly matches against UAE sides Hatta and Baniyas on July 31 and August 6, respectively, as part of its training camp in Abu Dhabi, which runs until August 8....

Meet our regional rising stars: County Durham
The market town of Bishop Auckland has faced hard times since the last of Co Durham’s coal mines closed in the early 1990s. The economic devastation of the surrounding mining villages inevitably impacted the town’s once-thriving high street and...

Tunisia hold off Egypt as Algeria stay perfect
Algeria stayed undefeated, Tunisia handed defending champions Egypt their second straight loss, and Qatar claimed their first victory last night in the 26th Arab Men’s Basketball Championship, currently being hosted by the kingdom. The Algerians...

Exclusive offers for NBK 247 Cashback Visa Platinum Prepaid card holders on July 24
Offers included 24% discounts on Talabat and X-cite purchases, and a private screening of new Superman film KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait is committed to presenting its customers with exceptional rewards that suit their diverse needs,...

‘Aavan Jaavan’ Out Now: Kiara Advani Stuns In Golden Bikini As Hrithik Roshan Romances Her In War 2 Song
The makers of War 2 have dropped their much-awaited first track, “Aavan Jaavan,” on Thursday, and it’s already creating waves. The song highlights the sizzling chemistry between Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani, capturing their on-screen romance in...

Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani Romance Away In 'Aavan Jaavan' From 'War 2'
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) The makers of“War 2” on Thursday unveiled the maiden track“Aavan Jaavan,” where Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani's chemistry along with their romance has been put under the spotlight. In the almost four minute...

Egypt now Mena's third-largest construction market with $565.5bn pipeline
Egypt’s construction market has grown into one of the largest in the Middle East and North Africa, with future projects valued at $565.5 billion, a report has found. A report by global property consultancy Knight Frank identifies Egypt as the...

Abu Dhabi-backed Velana International Airport in Maldives inaugurated with AED 330.5 million investment
The Velana International Airport project was co-financed by ADFD alongside the Saudi Fund for Development, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, and OPEC Fund for International Development/ Image: WAM The Republic of Maldives and the United...

Culture BitesEasy reads and flight-friendly flicks for summer
On Culture Bites this week, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews offer some inspiration for a richer summer with their recommendations of what to read, watch and see during the holidays. For long flights, the hosts suggest skipping cinematic spectacles...

The Chevrolet Cruze Is Back, But Only For The Middle East
The Chevrolet Cruze Is Back, But Only For The Middle East Chevrolet has officially brought back the Cruze nameplate with the unveiling of the 2026 Chevrolet Cruze, developed specifically for the Middle Eastern market. The compact sedan, which has...

Youth Authority launches summer program for 2025
KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Youth (PAY) announced the launch of its nationwide summer activities program for 2025, set to begin next Sunday and continue through September 4. The comprehensive initiative includes a series of interactive and...
UAE snatch a stunner
BASKETBALL – Khalifa Khalil buried a go-ahead three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining to lift the UAE to a stunning 81-79 victory over hosts Bahrain last night in the 26th Arab Men’s Basketball Championship, currently being played at Khalifa...

Goals and Highlights for Hong Kong 0-2 South Korea in EAFF E-1 Football Championship Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this East Asian Cup match here on VAVEL. Stay tuned for the next round, which will conclude the competition and determine the champion. Good morning, and see you next time! END OF...