Oktoberfest overcrowding sparks safety concerns
Oktoberfest visitors stroll across the illuminated Oktoberfest (Image credits: AP) Halfway through Oktoberfest, which runs this year from September 20 to October 5 in Munich, questions on crowd control are…
Saudi Arabia to host “WICKED” musical for the first time, launching middle east tour in Riyadh | World News
“WICKED” will premiere in Riyadh December 3-20, featuring 100 performers and 350 costumes/Image: SPA The internationally acclaimed musical “WICKED” is set to make its Middle Eastern debut in Riyadh this…
How has Mark Rutte navigated his first year as Nato head?
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte (Image credits: AP) Taking over after Jens Stoltenberg’s decade-long stewardship of Nato on October 1, 2024, former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte knew that there…
Morocco’s GenZ 212 protests see violent clashes and arrests
Violent clashes have erupted between protesters and security forces in Morocco, as youth-led demonstrations continued for a fourth day. Hundreds marched through the streets across Morocco on Tuesday night, demanding…
Philippines earthquake: At least 69 killed; PM Modi expresses condolences | India News
Philippines earthquake; PM Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed condolences over the deadly earthquake in The Philippines that killed at least 69 people. “Deeply saddened…
South African firebrand MP convicted of firing a gun in public
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been found guilty of discharging a firearm in public seven years ago. In 2018, a video emerged showing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)…