Opinion | Why North American diners are great and Hong Kong’s copies don’t fly

Opinion | Why North American diners are great and Hong Kong’s copies don’t fly

I just came back from visiting friends and family in Toronto. Canada’s largest city might be a cultural hub and the country’s financial capital, but it is not particularly interested in fine dining. In general, Canadians are just not that fancy. Because I spent most of my formative years there, this is kind of my … Read more

Turkey to give proof on killing of Turkish-American by Israeli forces to international courts

Turkey to give proof on killing of Turkish-American by Israeli forces to international courts

Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi (Photo: X) Ankara: Turkey announced that it will present evidence regarding the killing of a Turkish-American woman by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank to both the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was shot during a protest against an … Read more

New luxury Chinese, Japanese and US cars a contrast to vintage classics on Cuba’s streets

New luxury Chinese, Japanese and US cars a contrast to vintage classics on Cuba’s streets

Brand new Mercedes, state-of-the-art 4x4s, even Teslas: high-end modern cars have started appearing in the Cuban capital Havana, a city whose image is intricately linked to the numerous classic American sedans and Soviet-era Ladas that cruise its streets. The influx has come despite a biting economic crisis on the communist island, where the average monthly … Read more

Turkey launches probe into killing of Turkish-American in West Bank

Turkey to give proof on killing of Turkish-American by Israeli forces to international courts

Ankara: Turkey has launched an investigation into the killing of a Turkish-American woman by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said on Thursday. Turkey would not stay silent in the face of an “unlawful terrorist attack by Israeli forces,” Tunc told reporters, adding that the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s … Read more

American tries Greggs for first time – but her review is shocking

American tries Greggs for first time – but her review is shocking

An American girl gave a British Greggs sausage roll a whirl, but found herself a little divided over the savoury treat. The Peachy Family make lots of videos on TikTok about their UK adventures and, true to their exploratory nature, they decided to nibble at the famed offerings of Greggs, including the much-loved sausage roll. … Read more

American influencer jailed for 3 months for assaulting Dubai police

American influencer jailed for 3 months for assaulting Dubai police

Joseph (left) and Joshua. Photo: Joseph Lopez (Photo:Instagram) A 24-year-old American social media influencer and his brother have been sentenced to three months in jail in Dubai for allegedly assaulting police officers while intoxicated, officials told AFP on Thursday, August 22. The prominent influencer Joseph Lopez is an Air Force veteran and Mister USA contender. … Read more

When the wedding is called off on the D-day, By Funke Egbemode

When the wedding is called off on the D-day, By Funke Egbemode

It’s been going on for years, maybe three, maybe more or less. Everybody expects the journey to culminate at the usual final bus stop. And true to people’s expectations it looks like the normal thing will definitely happen. The invitation cards are out, the Mercedes Benz G-Wagon complete. She has made trips and trips to … Read more

Brits stunned as American man heats hot cross buns all wrong

Brits stunned as American man heats hot cross buns all wrong

British food enthusiasts have been left shocked after watching an American TikTok star try our traditional hot cross buns for the very first time. Known to his three million followers as @kalanighosthunter on TikTok, Kalani Smith often reviews a variety of foods from across the globe, with a marked preference for British grub. His video … Read more

American school confirms ex-governor Yahaya Bello’s advance payment of $720,000 in court filing

American school confirms ex-governor Yahaya Bello’s advance payment of 0,000 in court filing

Details of how the American International School Abuja offered to refund $720,000 allegedly paid by a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for his children’s tuition fees have emerged. The school’s letter, which went viral online on Friday, showed that the former governor paid the money in August 2021, in advance for school terms his … Read more