Arsenal win the Premier League ending 22-year wait after Manchester City draw with Bournemouth
The Gunners have finally secured a Premier League title ending a 22-year wait for the coveted title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth. The north Londoners can now set their…
Qatar exports World Cup know-how as 2026 tournament approaches
As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is sharing its 2022 experience and knowledge in organising football’s top tournament with its North American peers. Read…
Climbers race up giant bun tower at Hong Kong’s colourful Bun Festival
Contestants climbed a 14-metre tower covered in thousands of steamed buns during Hong Kong’s annual Bun Scrambling Competition, one of the highlights of the traditional Cheung Chau Bun Festival. Read…
Iran delegation in Qatar seeks deal on frozen assets and Hormuz blockade
A high-level Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, FM Abbas Araghchi and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati arrived in Doha on Monday to discuss US accords and…
Tokyo governor urges global capitals to share best practices in Astana visit
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike discussed hydrogen energy, AI cooperation and urban resilience during visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan. Read more at Read More
FBI ‘concerned’ about death threats to Bruce Springsteen during tour
Legendary rocker and vocal Trump critic Bruce Springsteen has received an increasing number of death threats during his tour. It’s a dangerous time to speak up in ‘The Land Of…
More than 1.5m Muslim pilgrims kick off hajj as Iran peace deal hangs in the balance
Despite the uncertainty triggered by the conflict, Saudi officials noted over the weekend that more pilgrims had travelled from abroad to participate in this year’s hajj than in 2025. Read…
From creepypasta to Hollywood: Everything you need to know about ‘Backrooms’ and liminal horror
Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels “off”? An upcoming film taps into “liminality”, an important…
Panic at Tokyo luxury mall after man sprays unidentified substance
Firefighters, police and hazmat crews surrounded a luxury shopping mall in Tokyo’s Ginza district after a man sprayed an unidentified substance inside, with 19 people taken to hospital. Read more…
Violent clashes break out after mass protest in Belgrade
Protesters clashed with police in central Belgrade after a mass rally over the weekend demanding early elections in Serbia, with demonstrators throwing flares and stones as riot police responded with…