Syria rebels say their forces control Homs, eye Damascus

BEIRUT: Islamist-led rebels announced Sunday they had captured the strategic city of Homs, on the way towards Damascus where Syria’s embattled government said it was setting up an impenetrable security cordon. The defence ministry earlier denied rebels had entered Homs, describing the situation there as “safe and stable”. But the leader of the Islamist Hayat … Read more

Omar Harfouch’s ‘concerto For Peace’ In Vatican Inspires Global Change

New Delhi [India], December 03: On September 18, 2024, Omar Harfouch, the acclaimed Lebanese composer and pianist, delivered an unforgettable performance at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. His Concerto for Peace transcended traditional boundaries of music and culture, blending classical and oriental influences to create a powerful message of harmony. But this was just … Read more

Tech5: XAI Raises $6 Billion, OpenAI Offers $200 Subscription, Myntra Joins Q-Commerce, And More

Myntra has launched “M-Now,” a quick-commerce service delivering apparel and lifestyle products within 30 minutes Image: Shutterstock India to relax satcom rules, likely to benefit Musk’s Starlink – ET India is set to relax security rules for satellite communication (satcom) licenses, potentially benefiting Elon Musk’s Starlink, Economic Times reports. Proposed changes include allowing remote management … Read more

Forbes India’s 100 Richest 2024: How Irfan Razack Built A $6-billion Fortune With Prestige Estates Projects

Irfan Razack, Chairman and managing director, Prestige Estates Projects Image: Harshith Dambekodi for Forbes Asia Five years ago, Bengaluru-based property magnate Irfan Razack, who gained prominence by riding the boom in India’s tech capital, decided to venture into Mumbai’s highly competitive property market. It seemed a long shot. Would his Prestige Estates Projects be able … Read more