Published on 21/07/2026 – 14:19 GMT+2 Air France has confirmed that it has suspended flights to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut due to the current security situation in the Middle East. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In a statement posted on its website on 20 July, Air France said it is “monitoring the situation”…

Before heading overseas, American travelers are warned to double-check their bags for one item that could lead to hefty fines or even prison time. US officials are reminding travelers that bringing cannabis products across international borders remains illegal in many countries — following a new customs policy in Thailand that significantly increases…

Straddling West Asia and Southeastern Europe, Türkiye offers no shortage of unforgettable experiences for travellers. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While destinations such as Istanbul, Ankara or Bodrum often steal the spotlight, the central region of Cappadocia, adorned with fairy chimneys, is a sight to be seen. With valleys sculpted by millions of…

Starting an airline from scratch is no small feat, but it’s particularly bold to do so in the Middle East, already home to big hitters like Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Riyadh Air burst onto the scene late last year when it began operating flights between its…

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced a new multiple-entry visa for Umrah pilgrims. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With the newly launched visa, valid for 365 days from the date of issuance, visitors can enter the holy cities multiple times to perform Umrah for a cumulative stay of…

DEAR ABBY: Our nephew “Conrad” is engaged to be married soon. For several reasons, we are unable to attend the wedding. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t hesitate to send a generous gift as I have for our other nieces and nephews. However, Conrad is not normal. He doesn’t speak to…

It took 45 minutes of resuscitation to get Mark Allen’s heart going and save his life. The then-50-year-old was swimming in the open-water portion of a half-Ironman competition in Georgia, when he went into cardiac arrest. “I have no memory of what happened,” the Newark, Delaware, financial supervisor told The…

They’re robo-cops. Santa Monica has become the first city in California to crack down on bike lane violations using security cams powered by artificial intelligence. The initiative targets vehicles that illegally park that stop or park illegally in the cyclist’s side of the road, forcing peddlers into the street where…

A 1992 guide to building sheds and barns has become an unlikely hit. Thanks to a handful of BookTokers — influencers who review and recommend titles on the platform — Monte Burch’s “How to Build Small Barns & Outbuildings” is having a moment. Sales of the book, published by Hachette…

When it comes to babies, what goes down … must sometimes come up. From spit-up to food refusal, about 50% of infants develop at least one functional gastrointestinal disorder, or FGID, between birth and six months. These common, typically benign gut issues are often linked to a newborn’s still-developing gut…