Alcohol

Kuwait arrests 67 after illegally-produced alcohol kills 23

Kuwait bans the import or domestic production of alcoholic beverages, but some are manufactured illegally in secret locations that lack safety standards, exposing consumers to the risk of poisoning.

(Illustrative) A police officer stands guard at the entrance of Bahrain Sunni Grand Mosque where joint Sunni and Shi'ites Friday prayers were held to show solidarity and co-existence between the two sects of Islam, in Juffair east of Manama, Bahrain, July 10, 2015.
THE CORE list of Johnnie Walker whiskies covering every price point and style.

Wine Talk: Back to black

A man walks along the pavement next to a large banner depicting the flag of Kuwait as part of preparations ahead of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup football championship in Iraq's southern city of Basra on December 29, 2022

Tainted alcohol leaves 13 Asians dead, 21 blinded in Kuwait, health ministry says

Yealands Winery, the Scottish

Fireworks and distilleries, Bubbles and foam celebrations


Bringing Israeli craft beer and micro-breweries to the wider public

Shuk HaBira event at the Jaffa Port brought together 15 micro- and home-brewers, attracting thousands of Israeli beer lovers.

HAPOEL BEER, brewed by Ben Rabayov, comes in two styles of lagers: Dark and Light.

The Wine Festival at the Israel Museum celebrates its silver anniversary

It’s a great way to taste a lot of different wines without buying whole bottles and figure out what kind of wine you like.

An illustrative image of people drinking wine.

Mallorca police crack down on unsafe beach cocktails

A street vendor was caught chopping fruit for drinks on the ground of a parking lot without any hygienic precautions, posing an immediate danger to public health.

Mallorca police crack down on unsafe beach cocktails. Illustration.

'The drunk hypothesis': How alcohol shaped the development of complex political systems

Alcohol-fueled feasting was used by elites to mobilize labor and build alliances, study finds.

 Chinese liquor in ancient jars. Image: samran viriyavijai.

Wine Talk: The essence of Scotland

It is clear The Macallan still has what it takes. Looking forward to our next encounter in 20 years’ time! 

 The Macallan Distillery in the Highlands of Scotland.

Post-war drink: The local alcohol that's bringing us back to life

Talia Levin dives back into routine with bold picks: Arak from organic dates, a strong Galilean vermouth, and a beach-ready canned cocktail—all made in Israel.

 Awaiting on the shelf

Jerusalem highlights: July 4-10

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 Bar Rose

Five daily habits that may be silently damaging your liver

Excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, smoking, overuse of medications, and lack of exercise can silently damage the liver.

 A male patient, known case of hepatitis C, chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Brad Pitt opens up about journey back to sobriety after Angelina Jolie split

Appearing on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Pitt opened up about his sobriety and getting to know Shepard in AA meetings. 

Cast member Brad Pitt attends the "F1: The Movie" European premiere in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.

Assaf Winery blends rich wines, rustic cabins, and farm-fresh fare into a village experience

Full-bodied and fully family-run: As the winery nestled in the Golan Heights has grown, so has the family’s connection to it.

 The Assaf Winery in the Golan Heights

The danger of alcohol is greater than we thought - opinion

Alcohol consumption can have many long-term health consequences, yet there are no meaningful warnings about it.

 THEN-US surgeon general Vivek Murthy speaks to a Senate committee about mental health in 2023. In his final days serving for the Biden administration, he issued an advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.