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President Donald Trump played White House tour guide on Wednesday, showing off the helipad he is building on the lawn before leaning over to autograph a piece of it and bragging about the ballroom he's rushing to complete despite legal challenges.

The Lebanese designer opens up about the evolving identity of Maison Rami Kadi, the role of technology and AI in couture, the importance of Lebanese craftsmanship, and his creative journey beyond fashion.

TEHRAN- The secretariat of the first International Six-Word Story Award, titled “Minab School – 168 Unfinished Short Stories” has announced an overwhelming response to its inaugural call for entries, attracting participants from across the globe.

Colombian superstar Shakira announced Monday that she will help rebuild at least 10 schools and restore a local university in a remote and hard-hit region of her home country after it suffered a devastating earthquake last week that killed hundreds and affected thousands of educational sites across western Colombia.

From New York to the forefront of Mahjar literature, Afifa Karam preceded Mohammed Hussein Heikal and Gibran in the development of the Arabic novel. It is widely believed that the Egyptian Mohammed Hussein Heikal (1888–1956) was the pioneer of the Arabic novel and the first Arab novelist, with his novel Zaynab (1914). This is not…

TEHRAN- Production of the international eulogy album "Ya Latharat al-Imam" (O Avengers of Imam's Blood), featuring a gathering of prominent eulogists from Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Bahrain, has reached its final stages and is set for release in the near future.

The new sensation among some Chinese moviegoers is an animated film whose characters appear to have been created with rudimentary 3D animation and have been described as "ugly" and "eerie."

Ahead of tonight’s opening at Faqra Castle, Caracalla’s “Phoenicia” brings Lebanon’s history, culture, colors and enduring spirit to the stage. Tonight, as the stage of Faqra Castle in Kfardebian lights up, it will not simply mark the opening of a festival or a new show by the Caracalla troupe. Lebanon itself—with all its history, stories,…

TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of the first Martyr Leader Global Poetry Award, aimed at commemorating the legacy and path of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, was held on Monday at the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization in Tehran with the presence of cultural officials, intellectuals, and prominent international…

Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition…

This year, the Locarno Film Festival (August 5–15) is honoring five stars, aged from their late forties to early seventies, with variously named awards, all celebrating their film careers and achievements over the years. On the opening night last Wednesday, Italian-American Isabella Rossellini was the first to be honored. She received the Excellenc…

TEHRAN - Coinciding with the farewell and funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the international event “Abna al-Sayyid” (children of the Sayyid) was held in Tehran, organized by the Art Bureau.

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

Aleppo thyme continues to hold its place as one of the prominent culinary traditions for which the city of Aleppo and its countryside are renowned. Women pass down the secrets of its preparation from generation to generation, preserving a traditional recipe that has made this product a regular presence on breakfast tables both inside and…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The fifth edition of the regional film showcase will run from June 5–11 at Alserkal Avenue By: Somya Mehta Arab Cinema Week returns to Cinema Akil for its fifth ...

The brand name behind recent showstopping fashion moments isn't quite as delicate as their romantic and otherworldly looks. When asked what an ethereal Zendaya was wearing for the "Odyssey" premiere in New York, her stylist Law Roach responded: "Fecal Matter."

Each variety of dates in the UAE carries a story passed down through generations. Names such as Al-Khalas, Al-Khunaizi, Al-Faradh, Al-Lulu, Al-Dabbas, Al-Naghal, and Al-Barhi have become part of the nation’s agricultural memory and food heritage. Some have gained fame for their sweetness, others for their ability to withstand climatic conditions, w…

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) The newspaper Falastin, founded in Jaffa in 1911 by pioneering journalist Issa al-Issa and his cousin Yusuf al-Issa, is regarded as one of the most influential publications in ...

Singapore has banned the two core members of British band Massive Attack from reentering the country after they displayed a Palestinian flag and expressed support for the Palestinian cause during their concert in the city-state last week.

As the season for preparing Lebanese pantry supplies arrives, attention is usually drawn to kishk, makdous, and jams. Yet there is another equally important part of this heritage: the “zhourat pantry.” In her conversation with Annahar, Lebanese farmer and artisan Takla Al-Khwairi shares the story of the wild herbs that grandmothers used to gather a…

(MENAFN - Asia Times) Somewhere in the foothills of Nepal, old men still gather around a wooden board carved into a five-by-five grid, moving carved tigers and goats across its intersections with ...

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.

With the onset of summer’s first breezes, Tunisian homemakers begin preparing their winter stores. In the alleys of ancient cities and interior villages, the aroma of damp semolina and the sound of wooden sieves announce the start of the “couscous stockpiling” season, one of the oldest culinary traditions with Amazigh roots that Tunisians have pres…

(MENAFN - USA Art News) Art Dubai Opens 20th Edition With a Smaller Fair and a Stronger Sense of Resolve Art Dubai opened its 20th edition on Thursday at Madinat Jumeirah with a noticeably reduced ...

A four-hour documentary about Elon Musk, Martin McDonagh's dark CIA comedy "Wild Horse Nine" and films featuring Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem are among the movies premiering at the Venice Film Festival in September.

When you enter a rural home in late summer, you are likely to see shelves lined with jars of jam, makdous, olives, tomato paste, dried herbs, kishk, and other seasonal fruits carefully preserved. This collection is called “mouneh,” or “winter provisions,” and represents one of the most enduring cultural traditions, safeguarding knowledge, memory, a…

(MENAFN - USA Art News) Art Dubai Opens Its 20th Edition After a Sudden Rebuild Art Dubai has opened its 20th edition at Madinat Jumeirah, but this year's fair looks markedly different from the one ...

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than "Oppenheimer" and marking the filmmaker's best opening since 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises."

Beyond tiredness and reduced concentration, poor sleep in summer can influence how we think, regulate our emotions, and respond to everyday situations. Many people may think that getting less sleep in summer is simply a natural consequence of staying up late, holidays, and high temperatures. However, its effects may be deeper than they seem. Sleep…

Eurovision performers from 25 countries on Friday went through a full dress rehearsal for the grand final, while Spain's prime minister defended the country's boycott of this year's event over Israel's participation. This year in Vienna marks the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which despite the razzmatazz rarely escapes the politics in the…

Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.

For many Lebanese, the morning is incomplete without a thyme pie, and most homes have a “dish of thyme” that has, over time, become part of the country’s food identity and folk heritage. However, behind this simple mix of thyme, sumac, and sesame lie the stories of farmers who inherited its cultivation from their ancestors,…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The fourth edition of the initiative, held at Khaleej Times headquarters, brought together artists, entrepreneurs and educators from over 15 countries By: Khaleej ...

British singer Dua Lipa said in a podcast published Tuesday that the protest movement in Albania was "inspiring", as demonstrations against a resort linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's family rattle the Tirana government.

Thyme is one of the most prominent aromatic and medicinal plants associated with the Jordanian environment, forming an integral part of the country’s cultural and social heritage. It is a staple on breakfast tables, often mixed with olive oil, and is used in the preparation of manakish, pastries, and many other foods that reflect Jordan’s…

The reopening marks a major effort to preserve Lebanon’s rich cinematic history.

Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies at the World Cup.

What began as a practical alliance between farmers and wildcats gradually became one of humanity’s most enduring relationships. For thousands of years, humans have shared their homes, farms and cities with one of the world's most independent animals. Unlike dogs, cats were never fully shaped by humans to perform specific tasks. Instead, their relat…

(MENAFN - Tactics PR) In a design landscape often driven by aesthetics, Lebanese architect and bespoke designer May Jbara is shaping a more introspective direction, one where spaces are not simply ...

On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.

The 2025 Miss Lebanon, Perla Harb, departed from Beirut International Airport for the Republic of Vietnam to represent her homeland at the 75th edition of the 2026 Miss World competition. Perla documented these special moments on her official social media accounts, sharing photos and videos with her followers that reflected her enthusiasm and pride…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar:–Find your mountain, that one thing that lights your soul on fire. Climb it. And then hold the door for others.– That was the message Sheikh ...

As the song demands: "Let's go!"

The Lebanese mouneh is more than just food stored in glass and pottery jars inside rural homes; it is a complete existential philosophy, shaped by nature and the needs of the Arab people along the Mediterranean shores over thousands of years. Between a bite of vintage keshik and a bottle of distilled rosewater carrying the…

The Princess of Wales' visit to Italy has put the spotlight on an Italian early childhood educational model that helped revolutionize how toddlers learn in school.

Why exaggerated confidence is spreading online, and how to distinguish genuine confidence from performative behavior. Toxic confidence on social media is a phenomenon that is often seen among influencers, experts, and even ordinary users who display an exaggerated level of certainty, confidence, and authority in their opinions, despite lacking genu…

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

The traditional pantry is an essential part of our culinary heritage, reflecting our connection to the seasons and nature. In addition to preserving food quality and allowing it to be enjoyed throughout the year, the pantry today is at the heart of the return to natural foods and the reduced reliance on processed products. It…