Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles
TOKYO: Honda and Nissan are considering producing vehicles in one another’s factories as part of their plan to deepen ties and potentially merge, Japan’s Kyodo news agency said on Saturday.…
Dubai: Uncovering the exciting world of slacklining
Every Wednesday, a committed group of slackliners convenes at Al Safa Park in Dubai eager to push their limits, achieve balance, and foster connections with one another. What began as…
US drops bounty for Syria’s new leader after Damascus meeting
DAMASCUS: Washington is scrapping a long-standing reward for the arrest of Syria’s new leader, a senior U.S. diplomat said Friday, following “positive messages” from a first meeting that included a…
US Congress passes government funding bill, averts shutdown
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilizing government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel…
Carnival: Cruise operator beats revenue estimates
Carnival beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates on Friday, helped by resilient demand for its pricier voyages from Americans eager to go on summer cruises, sending its shares up about 4% in…
Nike’s new CEO plans to go back to basics
Nike’s new CEO Elliott Hill warned of a long road to sales recovery for the sportswear giant, but the veteran executive’s plan to turn the spotlight on sports like basketball…
Astronauts create history by recording nine-hour spacewalk
Astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong from China achieved a remarkable feat during their recent spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station, conducting over nine hours of extravehicular activities (EVA). This…
Dubai awards Metro Blue Line contract for AED20.5 billion
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a consortium of Turkish and Chinese companies – MAPA, LIMAK, and CRRC – the contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line…
US Congress has two days to avert shutdown as Trump rejects spending bill
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Congress has two days to avert a partial government shutdown after Republican President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan deal late on Wednesday and demanded lawmakers also raise…
Hybrid model agreed for Champions Trophy 2025, other ICC competitions
The International Cricket Council (ICC) agreed on a hybrid model that would see India playing its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches at neutral venues. According to a Cricinfo report, neutral…