Cristian Mungiu won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Festival two decades ago.

(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 ...

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 Oscar-nominated filmmaker reflects on war, uncertainty, and the resilience of Lebanese art during an emotional ceremony. Before presenting the Best Screenplay award at the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival, Lebanese director Nadine Labaki, winner of the Jury Prize in 2018 for her film Capernaum, could not help but think of Lebanon, d…

(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 ...

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

A French collector bought a 14-step staircase section of the Eiffel Tower at an auction in Paris.

(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 ...

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.

Various works explore the impact of authoritarianism through a historical lens, while one thriller on corruption is set in Putin's Russia.

(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 ...

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.

A US doctor infected with the Ebola virus is being treated in a high-level isolation unit at Berlin's Charite university hospital. The patient contracted the disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. US authorities had asked Germany for assistance due to the shorter flight distance to Europe compared to North America. Several family members…

(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 ...

The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France.

From black to green to yellow, the color of your tea may reveal surprising insights about your personality, exploring how everyday choices connect to deeper traits through the lens of color psychology on World Tea Day.

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…

The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday that they will not show the Eurovision Song Contest this week as they boycott the event over Israel's participation.

Health officials warn the Congo Ebola outbreak may be far larger than reported, as global vaccine efforts race against time to develop protection for the deadly Bundibugyo strain.

(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 ...

The seven-week period that Kneecap spent recording their second album, "Fenian," was eventful to say the least, as the Irish hip-hop outfit were fighting a legal battle at the same time as they were working in the studio.

CANNES, France (AP) — In Ira Sachs’ 1980s-set drama “The Man I Love,” Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning portrayal of Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody.” While Sachs’ film, which is a competition entry at this year's Cannes Film Festival, likewise centers on a performer dying of AIDS, it’s otherwise an…

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

A Lebanese court on Wednesday acquitted singer Fadel Shaker of the attempted murder of an official from a Hezbollah-allied group, a judicial official told AFP, after the star surrendered to police.

Rethinking heritage as a living system where preservation becomes activation and architecture becomes dialogue.

(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 ...

Donald and Melania Trump both called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after a joke last week in which the late-night comic described the first lady as having "the glow of an expectant widow."

The WHO reports a high risk of Ebola virus spread in Congo and Uganda, while the global risk remains low.

(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 ...

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, handing Hollywood's top honor to a comic, multi-generational American saga of political resistance.

From Beirut to Switzerland, he transformed watches from luxury instruments of timekeeping into global symbols of culture, identity, and reinvention, building an empire that bridged quartz disruption and mechanical revival.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Reem Al Bostami did not have the right hardware. The tools she needed were at the university, the campus was closed, and the concept of machine learning was far less ...

While Iran hits back against U.S. and Israeli attacks with missiles and drones, it is also fighting a propaganda war with a Lego-style animation video complete with toy renditions of Donald Trump, bombs and warplanes.

A 2012 episode of The Simpsons is resurfacing online after viewers spotted eerie similarities between its fictional virus outbreak and current hantavirus discussions.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Sometimes, all it takes is a few pictures to get the Internet talking, and Sidharth Malhotra just did exactly that.The actor recently gave fans a glimpse into his beach ...

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara’s party anthem “Bangaranga.”

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Actor Justin Theroux opened up about his role in The Devil Wears Prada 2, describing his character as "silly" and saying he had the most fun "being ridiculous" on screen, ...

Ramadan in the Arab world is a time of fasting and prayer, but it brings another beloved tradition: the much-anticipated TV drama series shot each year to be aired during the holy month.

The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with DRC are at high risk for further spread.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Kids under 18 go free at key museums, with a Dh170 pass covering the Natural History Museum, Zayed National Museum and Louvre under one ticket By: Sahim Salim As ...

Politically charged thriller "One Battle After Another" won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of Hollywood's Academy Awards next month.

Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim vacationers’ growing love of cruises

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The 'Grand Prize,' worth Dh1 million, was awarded to Nasser bin Ahmed bin Issa bin Nasser Al Serkal By: Yasmin Hussein "Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al ...

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested and released under investigation in a day of drama. What is he being probed for? Could he be jailed? And what next?

Overnight queues, tear gas, street fights and resale prices soaring to $4,000 — the launch of Swatch’s latest collaboration with Audemars Piguet triggered scenes of frenzy from Times Square to Paris as collectors scrambled to get their hands on the highly sought-after “Royal Pop” release.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Here are some favourites that are popular as either mid-afternoon treats or desserts; no one passes through childhood without having these treats during summer By: ...

The Oscars are reuniting last year's acting winners for next month's ceremony.