Syria arrests former general accused of chemical attack involvement
DAMACUS: Syria’s interior minister on Wednesday said it detained an Assad-era general accused of involvement in the 2013 Ghouta chemical attack.
In a post on X, Anas Khattab said that “Adnan Abboud Hilweh, one of the most prominent officers...
Wednesday 29 April 2026
How the Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global sugar supplies
LONDON: On the first day of April, as Brazilian mill operators began the new harvest season, the numbers on their trading screens had little to do with sugar.
Crude oil was trading above $119 a barrel, ethanol margins were climbing, and the...
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Where We Are Going Today: Ten Degrees Cafe in Alkhobar
Located in Alkhobar, Ten Degrees Cafe offers a calm, spacious setting that leans more toward a quiet retreat than a typical busy cafe.
The interior is warm and minimal, with wide seating areas that make it ideal for long stays, whether for...
Wednesday 29 April 2026
France’s ‘roadmap’ to exit fossil fuels by 2050
PARIS: France has released a detailed “roadmap” to wean the country from planet-heating oil, gas and coal by 2050, an important signal at a moment when nations are reassessing their reliance on fossil fuels.
The plan, presented at a global...
Wednesday 29 April 2026
