Saudi’s Yanbu port sees busy days despite Houthi threats; crude transits as oil tankers go dark

Some tankers, including those carrying Russian crude, continue to transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. (Reuters photo) Saudi Arabia’s key Red Sea export terminal at Yanbu appeared to witness its busiest day since Houthi threats disrupted regional shipping, while additional vessels continued transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait with their tracking systems switched off.While some tankers, including…

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Word of the day: Athleisure |

Athleisure is what people call clothes that blur the line between the gym and everyday life. Picture leggings, joggers or trainers that hold up during a workout but still look fine for a coffee run, a casual office day or meeting friends afterwards. The idea took off as people started caring less about dressing formally…

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OTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9)

The first full week of August brings an exciting mix of fresh OTT premieres, ranging from big-ticket originals and returning fan-favourite series to documentaries, animation and war dramas. Whether you’re looking for an emotional love story, an inspiring sports comedy, a gripping historical drama or a fantasy adventure, streaming platforms have something for every kind…

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TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi asks NTU PhD graduates to ‘seek out the unknown’ in changing world

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi urges NTU PhD graduates to ‘seek out the unknown’ in AI era TikTok Chief Executive Officer Chew Shou Zi has urged graduating doctoral students at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to embrace uncertainty and use their expertise to address complex real-world challenges. Delivering the commencement address at the university’s PhD…

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In 1974, Spain imported two tons of American red crayfish for aquaculture; 50 years later, the species cannot be removed

Fifty years ago, American red crayfish were introduced to Spain’s Guadalquivir River basin, and they have since established a permanent presence. These aggressive invaders have wreaked havoc on local wildlife and disrupted aquatic ecosystems. Yet, local communities have successfully built an economy around their harvesting and processing. This dependence has sparked legal disputes, resulting in…

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Flavoured rum, whisky? FSSAI tightens rules for alcohol labels

FSSAI cracks down on liquor brands over flavouring and misleading claims NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated enforcement action against several alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk, McDowell’s, Bagpiper, Antiquity Blue, Royal Challenge over the alleged use of non-permitted flavouring practices and misleading age-related claims, saying…

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Gauri Juneja: Google executive’s farewell message after 8 years goes viral, one line about the company stands out |

Google executive’s emotional goodbye after 8 years leaves LinkedIn talking Career updates appear on LinkedIn every day, but only a few stay with people long after they scroll past them. A recent farewell post by a Google executive from Gurugram has become one of those posts. Instead of celebrating promotions or big wins, it looked…

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‘The Paradise’ new poster: Nani impresses in ‘Jadal’ look; actor’s long braided tail is unmissable |

‘The Paradise’ new poster: Nani impresses in ‘Jadal’ look; actor’s long braided tail is unmissable Natural Star Nani has once again raised the excitement surrounding ‘The Paradise’ by unveiling a fierce new look from the much-awaited film. Ahead of the grand teaser launch on August 6, the actor shared a fresh still from the film…

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