Totality insanity: Eclipse mania grips North America

INGRAM, United States: Eclipse mania gripped North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial spectacle observed by tens of millions of people offered a rare convergence of commercial and scientific opportunities — and an excuse to party.The Moon’s shadow plunged the Pacific coast of Mexico into total darkness at 11:07 am local time (1807 GMT) … Read more

Ola rideshare shuts down service across Australia

One of the biggest competitors to Uber has abruptly announced it is shutting down its services across Australia. Rideshare service Ola sent out an email to customers, including in Sydney and Perth, revealing that it is “discontinuing operations” from April 12. “This means that you will no longer be able to book any rides through … Read more

Common compliment women are sick of getting from men

A common compliment men give women has unmasked what men still fail to realise about modern beauty standards. Tallulah Rose has amassed over 1.8 million likes on TikTok by sharing the irony of a man calling her a “natural beauty”. Tallulah said that she doesn’t understand how men’s brains work sometimes because she is floored … Read more

Saudi children find joy in Al-Hawwamah tradition

JEDDAH: As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, tailoring shops, chocolate stores and barber shops in the Kingdom are doing brisk business as a large number of customers visit them ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations. Jeddah’s traditional marketplace for thobe — the traditional Saudi attire — in Al-Baghdadia is buzzing with activity as vendors and tailors cater … Read more