US ends funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency
AFP | The United States announced it was halting funding for the United Nations' agency for Palestinian refugees Friday after declaring the organization was irredeemably...
The superflous debate about UAE aid offer to Kerala is diverting attention from reconstruction work
M K Bhadrakumar | It was three decades ago that a senior American diplomat Robin Raphel, who had served in New Delhi in the early...
Eid-ul-Adha- 5 tips to have a healthy Eid this year
News Desk | Where Eid-ul-Adha is a festival marked by extensive eating, there always is a risk of overeating which can lead to various health...
Men should swap roles with women on ‘Bakra Eid’!
Sidra Khan | For most Muslim families living in South Asia Eid is simply a twice-yearly routine which has not changed. It starts with getting...
The sweet taste of success: a Syrian’s journey from Gitmo to pastries
AFP | Ahmed Ahjam spent more than 12 years in the Guantanamo Bay prison for terror suspects, but now he has seen a dream come...
Starbucks back in hot water, ‘disrespects’ stutterer
AFP | Starbucks was back in hot water Friday, three months after a branch manager called the police on two black men -- this time...
Cherry picking: China looks to replace US farm goods in trade war
AFP | American cherries are tantalisingly sweet. They are so loaded with sugar and low on water that China's home-grown cherries cannot compete on taste...
A Cup of Tea
Hasan Nadeem | Tea is one of the oldest beverages in the world, still used today after centuries. Tea is the only beverage which shares...
Trump-Kim creations on the menu as Singapore chefs mark summit
AFP | From "El Trumpo" and "Rocket Man" tacos to the "Bromance" cocktail, restaurants and bars in food-crazy Singapore are rolling out weird and wonderful...
Smoothies are your friend!
News Desk | Very few foods are as controversial as smoothies. Yes, they are delicious and full of fruit. But they have also been criticized...
Five favorites for Iftar this Ramadan that you don’t want to miss!
News Desk | The holy month of Ramadan is entering its final phase and there’s still so much of it left to celebrate. As Ramadan...
Indian Fruit ban is an opportunity for Pakistan
News Analysis | Kuwait's ban on fruits and vegetables imported from India would be beneficial for Pakistan, a top official associated with the country's trade...