China’s Xi at G20 says World Economy at Risk, Warns Against Protectionism
HANGZHOU, China, Sept 4 – The global economy is being threatened by rising protectionism and risks from highly…
Depp Back as Mad Hatter in “Alice Through the Looking Glass”
LONDON, May 11 – Hollywood star Johnny Depp returns as the flamboyant Mad Hatter in “Alice Through the…
Dubai to Host Renowned Street Artists at Canvas Festival on March 1
Dubai’s public is set to enjoy the creations of over 60 artists from across the world and watch…
Kanye West Stirs Up Controversy With Nude Celebrities in ‘Famous’
LOS ANGELES, June 27 – Rapper Kanye West set tongues wagging on Monday with his latest music video…
Indian Films Portray Stalking of Women as “Cool, Romantic”, say Campaigners
CHENNAI, India, Sept 22 – The portrayal of women chased and harassed by spurned lovers in south Indian…
Choking Game Riskiest When Kids Play Alone
By Lisa Rapaport – Kids who play “choking games” to achieve a euphoric high are more likely to…
Apple Fixes Security Flaw After UAE Dissident’s iPhone Targeted
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 28 – Apple Inc issued a patch on Thursday to fix a dangerous security flaw…
Japan Bathhouse Offers “Naked School” to Lure Bathers
TOKYO, May 29 – A Tokyo bathhouse is offering classes on topics ranging from comedy to gaming in…
Will Macron’s Presidency Affect Trade with the Middle East?
Emmanual Macron sealed a decisive victory in the final round of the French presidential elections, seeing off opposition…
EXCLUSIVE: Saygin Yalcin’s top tips for a successful startup
Saygin Yalcin is a German entrepreneur of Turkish descent. He is the founder and CEO of SellAnyCar.com, and a partner at…
Cairo’s Treasures of Trash
Overlooking Cairo’s Citadel, lies a small secluded community informally known as the Zabaleen, or garbage people. As the…
From Cars to Bags, Artist Brightens Up Gaza Streets with Calligraphy
GAZA, April 25 – With a thick black marker pen in hand, Palestinian graffiti artist Belal Khaled carefully…
After Taliban Music Ban, Songbook Teaches Afghan Children to Sing Again
LONDON, June 14 – When Louise Pascale, an American music teacher, pulled a three-decade-old Afghan children’s songbook from…
S&P: Negative Rating Actions Taken On Qatari Banks
• On June 7, 2017, S&P lowered its long-term sovereign credit rating on the State of Qatar to…
Saudi move to relax male guardianship welcomed by women’s advocates
BEIRUT, May 5 – A move by Saudi Arabia to give women more control over their life choices…
Mosul: First Eid Without Daesh
MOSUL, Iraq, June 28- People in the Iraqi city of Mosul celebrated their first Muslim Eid holiday without Daesh in years…
Canadian Marijuana Companies look to get Creative with Brand Building
OTTAWA, Dec 16 – Canadian marijuana firms, facing potential limits on advertising for recreational pot, are selling health…
Exhibition Offers a Manifesto of Hope for Syria
The devastating civil war in Syria has captured the world’s attention. In response to this, the Aga Khan…
Five Decades and 200 Films Later, Jackie Chan ‘Finally’ Wins Oscar
LOS ANGELES, Nov 13 – When Jackie Chan saw an Oscar at Sylvester Stallone’s house 23 years ago,…
Rapid Currency Slide Chokes Business in Egypt
CAIRO, Nov 1 – Business is grinding to a near-halt in Egypt as companies struggle to keep pace…
Cameron Says UK Must Stay Close to the EU After Brexit
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 11 – Prime Minister David Cameron said it was in Britain’s fundamental interest to remain…
Cannes Festival Entry Focuses on Taiwan Death Penalty Debate
TAIPEI, May 9 – A prize-winning Taiwanese film exploring the use of the death penalty will screen at…
Domestic Focus May Limit Clout of $2 Trillion Saudi Fund
DUBAI, May 17 – Saudi Arabia aims to create the world’s biggest sovereign wealth fund, a $2 trillion…