Kuwait inflation alert: Consumer prices rise 2.39% in July 2025 amid climbing costs of essentials | World News

Consumer Price Index in Kuwait rose 2.39% year-on-year in July 2025/Image: File Kuwait’s consumer price index (CPI) recorded a significant increase of 2.39% in July 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to data from the Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). The rise reflects inflationary pressure primarily driven by higher prices in […]

Cricket | Bangladesh women’s team loses twice to U-15 boys side | Cricket News

Screengrabs from the game between Women’s Team Red and Boys’ U15 Team. The Boys’ U15 Team won by 87 Runs (X/@BCBtigers) Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s build-up to the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup has been dented by consecutive defeats against the country’s Under-15 boys in the Challenge Cup. The preparatory tournament, organised by the Bangladesh […]

Deadly extramarital affair: Married man dies after hotel sex with lover in China; woman fined Rs 7.5 lakh

A court in China has ordered a woman to pay 62,000 Yuan (Rs 7,53,643.48) in compensation to the family of her married lover, who died after having sex with her in a hotel room. The 66-year-old man, surnamed Zhou, died of acute myocardial infarction, according to a medical certificate issued by a local hospital, Red […]

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow captures 2 villages in Donetsk region; advances towards Ukrainian logistics base

Representative Image (AI-generated) Russia on Saturday announced that its forces had captured two villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, increasing military pressure as international efforts to end the conflict continue.Moscow’s defence ministry said on Telegram that its troops had taken control of Sredneye and Kleban-Byk. The capture of Kleban-Byk advances Russian forces closer to the town […]

Virat Kohli trains hard at Lord’s, poses with fans after practice

Star India batter Virat Kohli is practicing hard at Lord’s in London in his off season to prepare for the ODI series against Australia. Kohli has been on a break since the completion of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025), having retired from Tests and ODIs. The star batter will now only play ODIs […]

Oman’s hotel revenues rose 18% in the first six months of 2025, with tourist arrivals reaching 1.14 million | World News

Oman’s hospitality sector experienced robust growth in the first half of 2025/Representative Image Oman’s hospitality sector experienced robust growth in the first half of 2025, with hotel revenues rising by 18% coinciding with a 1.14 million increase in tourist arrivals. The surge reflects the country’s growing appeal as a travel destination and effective tourism development […]

15 Emirati healthcare professionals to be honoured at UAE’s largest Health Awards 2025 after rigorous evaluation process | World News

Health Magazine has introduced an independent evaluation process for Health Awards 2025 nominations through a partnership with global consultancy Knight Frank./Image: X via Gulf Today Health Magazine and Thumbay Media have partnered with global consultancy Knight Frank to oversee a fully independent evaluation process for the Health Awards 2025. The collaboration aims to reinforce transparency, […]

Is Africa becoming the US’s dumping ground of migrants?

US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration is a cornerstone of his domestic policy, forming part of his controversial campaign pledge to carry out “the largest deportation operation in American history.“Deporting those migrants to African countries, however, was not part of the original plan he announced when he ran for the presidency in 2024.But […]

Asian Shooting Championship: Arjun Babuta-Elavenil Valarivan pair bags 10m air rifle mixed team gold

Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan bagged the gold medal in 10m air rifle mixed team event of the 16th Asian Shooting Chamiponship. | Photo Credit: The Hindu/PTI India’s Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan bagged the gold medal in 10m air rifle mixed team event of 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent on Saturday (August 23, […]