Meet the young Saudi programmer of honesty app ‘Sarahah’ Storyline:Science & Tech RIYADH: Fizzing with boyish exuberance, Saudi programmer Zainalabdin Tawfiq could be mistaken for a college freshman, but the popularity of his “honesty” app has shone a spotlight on the conservative… 4 mins read
3 mins read Storyline:Science & Tech Using viruses to fight cancer We find out about immuno-oncology, whereby the DNA of specific viruses is modified so they can track down the cancer cells. The viruses then either destroy the cells’ structure by…
3 mins read How do hurricanes get their names? Chances are the name Harvey will be associated with devastation and chaos, just like Katrina, Hugo, Sandy, and Rita. The first major storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Al-Shabaab attacks SNA base in Bullahawo, casualties reported The militant group Al-Shabaab attacked a Somali army base and police station Monday morning in Bullahawo the border town with Kenya with fears of casualties reported. Multiple sources say the…
4 mins read Storyline:National News Somalia keen to cement ties with Pakistan in all fields, says ambassador Islamabad: Ambassador of Somalia Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi has said her country wanted to further strengthen relations with Pakistan in all fields.She said, relations between Somalia and Pakistan are good, because…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Arms embargo a major setback to security of the country-President Farmaajo The ongoing UN arms embargo remains a major impediment to Somalia’s efforts in dealing with insecurity and ensuring the stability of the country, President Mohamed Farmaajo has said. President Farmaajo…
2 mins read Storyline:11th Parliament, National News Senate to determine legality of Qalbi Dhagah extradition Monday The controversial extradition of ONLF senior leader Qalbi Dhagah will top the Senate agenda Monday, the Senate committees affirmed Sunday a day after the Lower House failed to find a…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Three people killed, 15 injured in suicide bomb attack in Beletwyene Three people were killed and 15 others injured among them three journalists Sunday in a suicide bomb attack inside a hotel in Beletweyne town, central Somalia, authorities have confirmed. Hiiraan…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Suicide bomber blows himself up near security checkpoint in Beletweyne A suicide bomber has detonated himself near a security control point in Beleyweyne town with cases of casualties feared. Casualties are reported including Somali security forces manning the check point…
1 min read Storyline:National News, World Yemen’s Houthi rebels appoint new military commanders, oust Saleh allies Yemen’s Houthi rebels have appointed new military commanders and ousted commanders loyal to toppled former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh, MENA news agency reported on Sunday. In statements to MENA…
