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…
Transgender Pop Band and Dancers Shake Up India’s Prejudices
MUMBAI, July 13 – Transgender people in India have traditionally been an invisible minority in India, seen only at…
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…
“A Street Cat Named Bob” Brings Heartwarming Tale to Screen
LONDON, Nov 7 – The heartwarming true story of a stray cat that helped change the life of…
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…
The Cholera Epidemic in Yemen is Spiralling Out of Control
LONDON, June 14 – A cholera epidemic raging across Yemen is spiralling out of control, with around one…
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…
Taylor Swift Says DJ Subjected Her to Long, ‘Horrifying’ Grope
DENVER, Aug 11 – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift testified on Thursday she was subjected to a “very long”…
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…
Israel’s Struggle to Integrate Ultra-Orthodox and Arabs Raises Economic Fears
BNEI BRAK, Israel, July 19 – Chaim Rachmani spends his days studying Jewish religious texts in the Israeli…
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…
Qatar C.Bank Says Country Has $340 Bln in Reserves, Can Weather Arab Sanctions
DUBAI, July 10 – Qatar has $340 billion in reserves including holdings of its sovereign wealth fund that…
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…
Celebrity-Donated Jeans Auctioned for Refugees
LONDON, Oct 25 – Colourful jeans hand painted by the artist Johny Dar are among 100 pairs put…
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…
Skydiving Magic, Bungee Dunk for Guinness World Records Day
LONDON, Nov 17 – From the highest dunk of a biscuit into a cup of tea by a…
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,…
Thousands of Anti-Trump Protesters Take to Streets of U.S. Cities
CHICAGO/NEW YORK, Nov 10 – Demonstrators marched in cities across the United States on Wednesday to protest against…
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…
Syrian Rebel Advance in Hama as Army Pushes in Aleppo
Syrian insurgents made new advances to capture villages north of Hama on Thursday, rebels and a war monitor…