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RIYADH — The Heritage Commission has added 9,586 architectural heritage assets to the National Register of Urban Heritage across various regions of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of registered assets to 59,586. Asir recorded the largest number of newly registered assets at 4,363, bringing its total to 25,110. Al-Baha followed with 2,547 new registrations, raising its total to 7,820, while Makkah recorded 1,755 new assets, bringing the total there to 7,786. Najran added 673 assets, bringing its total to 1,610, while Riyadh recorded 169 new registrations for a total of 6,072. Madinah added 23 assets, bringing its total to…

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There was a time when podcasts were something you listened to on the commute, at the gym or while doing chores. You pressed play, put your phone away and listened. Now, increasingly, we are watching them. Podcast studios have started to look more like television sets, with multiple cameras, carefully designed backgrounds, professional lighting and hosts who know that a facial expression or reaction could become the next viral clip. The shift raises an interesting question: Are video podcasts beginning to compete with traditional TV shows for our attention? Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

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LONDON — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to announce a series of measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures as he begins a nationwide tour focused on his long-term plan to improve living standards and revive high streets. Downing Street said the measures, expected to be rolled out in the coming days, would seek to “give people some room to breathe,” with a particular focus on consumer protections and everyday costs. “He thinks Westminster has got used to telling people that everyday hassles — like hidden pricing and consumers being ripped off — must be accepted as part of…

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