Middle East

Displaced by Israeli aggression, Palestinians build new lives in Cairo’s ‘Little Gaza’

CAIRO: Palestinian Bassem Abu Aoun serves Gaza-style turkey shawarma at his restaurant in an eastern Cairo... Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:24pm

Travel

‘Milestone edition’: Dubai Design Week begins today

• Region's largest design fair to run until November 10 at Dubai Design District

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:44pm

Travel

Greenland eyes tourism takeoff with new airport runway

NUUK: A new runway at Greenland’s Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:15pm

Asia

Thai baby hippo Moo Deng ‘predicts’ US election win for Trump

BANGKOK: The polls put the US election on a knife-edge, but as Americans go to vote, Thailand’s superstar baby hippo... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:15pm

Podcaster Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump for president

WASHINGTON: Popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who recently interviewed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:30am

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Proposal to celebrate 2024 as year of literature for peace praised

FAISALABAD: Decision of FCCI Standing Committee on Art & Culture to observe this year as “literature for... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am

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US music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91

NEW YORK: Quincy Jones, the man known simply as “Q,” was a huge influence on American music in his work with... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am

Movies & Music

US music supremo Quincy Jones, who worked with Sinatra and Jackson, dies aged 91

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as “Q,” was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging... Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:04pm

‘Call My Agent’ creators turn to cabaret with ‘Ca, c’est Paris’

LOS ANGELES: The makers of France’s global television hit “Call My Agent” are turning their focus next to the world... Published 03 Nov, 2024 12:35pm

Fading literature: Delhi’s famed Urdu Bazaar on last legs

NEW DELHI: In the bustling heart of Old Delhi, Indian bookseller Mohammed Mahfooz Alam sits forlorn in his quiet... Published 03 Nov, 2024 11:38am

Companies

Shagufta Munaf unveils her brand, SM Lumiere

KARACHI: Shagufta Munaf unveiled her brand, SM Lumiere, on Saturday, presenting unique and attractive stylish ... Published 03 Nov, 2024 06:34am

Movies & Music

‘Game of Thrones’ movie in early development: reports

LOS ANGELES, United States: Could the dragons of Westeros finally be coming to the big screen? At least one ‘Game of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:42pm

Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward

LONDON: More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against the late... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:05pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this November: ‘Landman’, Gladiator II’

As the weather begins to become crisper and Halloween comes to an end, there is no denying that the festive season... Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:54pm

Arts

Qatar Museums set to exhibit Pakistani art by Sadequain, Ismail Gulgee, Rashid Rana

• PM Shehbaz Sharif, The Amir of Qatar H.E. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani viewed the exhibit today

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:22pm

On Pakistan’s southern coast, a group of surfers chases waves and their dreams

KARACHI: Attiq Ur Rehman is determined to follow his dream to become Pakistan’s first professional surfer despite... Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:32am

MENA

Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 aims for AED 1 trillion market valuation

Dubai Land Department launched the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 on Tuesday, targeting doubling the sector’s GDP... Published 30 Oct, 2024 10:39pm

‘I hope your beeper doesn’t go off’: CNN bans panelist for racist remarks at Mehdi Hasan

• Rights advocates have noted rising threats and hateful rhetoric against American Muslims, Arabs and Jews since October 7, 2023

Updated 30 Oct, 2024 08:26pm

Travel

Lost Mayan city with pyramids and plazas discovered in Mexico

• PhD student stumbled upon the site by accident

Published 30 Oct, 2024 04:44pm

Travel

Cruise operators investing millions to develop their own private islands

NEW YORK: Major cruise operators are steering their ships - and millions of dollars in investments - into their own... Published 29 Oct, 2024 05:49pm

Washington Post’s Bezos defends decision to end presidential endorsements

Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos on Monday defended the newspaper’s decision not to endorse a U.S. presidential... Published 29 Oct, 2024 02:06pm

Literature

Margaret Atwood, unworried by AI, continues prolific writing career

COPENHAGEN: Renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood, who is currently writing her memoir, said in an interview that... Published 29 Oct, 2024 02:10pm

Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance jumps to top of China’s rich list

SHANGHAI: ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is China’s richest person, with personal wealth of $49.3 billion, an annual... Published 29 Oct, 2024 11:30am

MENA

Pakistani companies participate in Beauty World Middle East 2024

The three-day Beauty World Middle East trade show opened its doors in Dubai on Monday, with 16 exhibitors from... Published 28 Oct, 2024 09:54pm

In uncertain US election, two prestige papers refuse to pick sides

WASHINGTON: Days ahead of a close presidential election, two of the most prestigious liberal American newspapers... Published 28 Oct, 2024 02:26pm

Movies & Music

Timothee Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

NEW YORK: Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up? Even the Hollywood star’s most convincing doppelgangers,... Published 28 Oct, 2024 02:37pm

‘Venom’ still kills, topping North American box office

LOS ANGELES: The new Columbia/Marvel superhero film “Venom: The Last Dance” failed to match the openings of its two... Published 27 Oct, 2024 11:12pm

Phil Lesh, bassist and founder of Grateful Dead, dies at age 84

Phil Lesh, a founding member of the Grateful Dead whose nuanced bass playing made him an architect of the band’s... Published 27 Oct, 2024 12:53pm