Riyadh Art accepting applications for Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium 2024

Jeddah: One of the oldest structures in Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district, the 19th-century Sharbatli House, has been transformed into a center hosting cultural, literary, artistic, scientific and intellectual events. The renovation was carried out by Abdullah Sharbatli's grandson, businessman Sefalah Sharbatli, who sought to modernize the building while preserving its character, foundations and interiors, as … Read more

How conflict and mass displacement in Sudan are exacting a devastating toll on civilians

Dubai: Sudanese freelance photographer Faiz Abubakar has been documenting the crisis in his home country that began in April 2023, when violence erupted between rival military factions. The Sudanese armed forces, led by Sudan's de facto president Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, have been locked in a battle with the paramilitary Rapid Support Force under Mohamed Hamdan … Read more

Turkiye’s Islamic defense consultancy founder dead aged 79

How conflict and mass displacement in Sudan are taking a devastating toll on civilians Dubai: Sudanese freelance photographer Faiz Abubakar has been documenting the crisis in his home country that began in April 2023, when violence erupted between rival military factions. The Sudanese armed forces, led by Sudan's de facto president Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, have … Read more

UK leader vows tough action to end ‘far-right thuggery’ as violent anti-migrant protests spread

Bangladesh imposes indefinite curfew, shuts down internet amid fresh protests in Dhaka Dhaka: Bangladeshi troops were deployed on the streets on Sunday to impose an indefinite nationwide curfew as protesters clashed with authorities amid a new wave of protests demanding the resignation of the prime minister, which comes weeks after a deadly crackdown. Thousands of … Read more

Libya says attempts to suspend operations at Sharara oil field are ‘political blackmail’

Tripoli: Libya's internationally recognized government on Sunday condemned attempts to shut down operations in the Sharara oil field, describing them as “political blackmail”. In a statement, the government will not stop efforts to protect the interests of the Libyan people after local protesters partially blocked the area on Saturday. One of Libya's largest production areas, … Read more

US and allies prepare to defend Israel as Netanyahu says it’s already in ‘multi-front war’ with Iran

Rennes, France: When Israeli airstrikes hit his neighborhood at the start of the Gaza war, Palestinian social activist Tarek Abu Ita, 42, saw his entire life upheaval in seconds. The October 14 bombing destroyed the walls of his two-story family home. His 77-year-old father Hamed, his 15-year-old wife Muntaha, 37, and his 11-year-old son Ilyas … Read more