Author: Daily Sabah With Reuters
Syrian security forces raided Daesh hideouts in Aleppo on Saturday, killing at least one militant and arresting others, authorities said, the first time the government has announced such an operation in Syria’s second city. A member of the security forces was also killed, a statement issued by Interior Ministry spokesperson said. The security forces seized weapons, bombs and uniforms with the security forces’ insignia. A security source said the raids had targeted sleeper cells in four locations. One Daesh militant had blown himself up, and another had been killed in clashes, the source said. U.S. President Donald Trump met Sharaa…
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck central Peru on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.
President Donald Trump on Saturday said in a social media post the U.S. Federal Reserve should cut rates “sooner, rather than later.” Trump also criticized the head of the central bank, Jerome Powell. “THE CONSENSUS OF ALMOST EVERYBODY IS THAT, ‘THE FED SHOULD CUT RATES SOONER, RATHER THAN LATER,'” Trump said in the post. “Too Late Powell, a man legendary for being Too Late, will probably blow it again – But who knows???” Trump added.
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again claimed the top spot on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes – his third straight year and fifth overall. Since joining Saudi club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese star has raked in an estimated $275 million, fueled by both on-field wages and booming off-field earnings. Ronaldo boosted his income by $15 million through endorsements and sponsorships, driven in large part by his staggering 939 million social media followers as of May. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who in March became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career 3-pointers, jumped to second place in the…
With Stephen Curry watching from the bench, the Golden State Warriors saw their season end Wednesday night in a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the surging Minnesota Timberwolves – a defeat that now forces the franchise to confront hard truths about its aging core and fading championship window. The tone of the series shifted dramatically after Game 1, when Curry strained his left hamstring in a win that would prove to be Golden State’s last. From there, the Timberwolves – younger, faster and hungrier – rattled off four straight victories, exposing the Warriors’ waning depth and overreliance on their superstar.…
The Cannes film community mourned Palestinian journalist Fatima Hassouna on Thursday evening, cramming into theatres to watch the documentary about her life in Gaza. She used to say this would pass, recalled director Sepideh Farsi ahead of a showing of “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk” in the French Riviera resort town. “And it will pass. She is not here but yet she is present, they didn’t manage to defeat her,” Farsi said, her voice breaking. Hassouna, 25, had been determined to come to the Cannes Film Festival to see the documentary despite the difficulties posed by Israel’s…
The Cannes film community mourned Palestinian journalist Fatima Hassouna on Thursday evening, cramming into theatres to watch the documentary about her life in Gaza. She used to say this would pass, recalled director Sepideh Farsi ahead of a showing of “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk” in the French Riviera resort town. “And it will pass. She is not here but yet she is present, they didn’t manage to defeat her,” Farsi said, her voice breaking. Hassouna, 25, had been determined to come to the Cannes Film Festival to see the documentary despite the difficulties posed by Israel’s…
The main Taiwan and U.S. trade representatives met in South Korea for trade negotiations, yielding optimism that further talks would lead to reduced U.S. tariffs on Taiwan exports, the island’s Vice-Premier Cheng Li-chiun said on Friday. At a news conference marking Premier Cho Jung-tai’s first year in office, Cheng said chief Taiwan negotiator Jenni Yang reported “good bilateral talks” in which both sides shared expectations of future Taiwan-U.S. economic cooperation and continued talks ahead. The Taiwan government confirmed in a statement that Yang met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s trade meeting on Jeju Island.…
Nick Kyrgios is set to make his long-awaited return to the French Open for the first time since 2017, joining forces with fellow Australian Jordan Thompson in the doubles draw. The 30-year-old has battled a string of injuries – foot, knee and wrist – since his stunning run to the 2022 Wimbledon final, managing just four singles matches this year, with his lone win coming at the Miami Open in March. Though a comeback on Parisian clay seemed unlikely – his last Roland Garros appearance ended in a second-round exit eight years ago – Kyrgios had a change of heart…
Nick Kyrgios is set to make his long-awaited return to the French Open for the first time since 2017, joining forces with fellow Australian Jordan Thompson in the doubles draw. The 30-year-old has battled a string of injuries – foot, knee and wrist – since his stunning run to the 2022 Wimbledon final, managing just four singles matches this year, with his lone win coming at the Miami Open in March. Though a comeback on Parisian clay seemed unlikely – his last Roland Garros appearance ended in a second-round exit eight years ago – Kyrgios had a change of heart…