Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: Entertainment
Rahim AlHaj, Iraqi-American composer who translates wartime letters musically
Rahim AlHaj cried every time he read the letters of eight Iraqis sharing personal, harrowing tales of love, loss and hope in wartime since the 2003 US-led invasion. Rather than retreat, the Iraqi-American composer and musician immersed himself in the
Why did this man piggy-back North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un?
North Korea this week released a flurry of photos to accompany news that a rocket engine was launched by the state. However, one image stood out in particular – North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un being piggy-backed by an older man.
Disney CEO: ‘Last Jedi’ not changed due to Fisher’s death
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the upcoming “Star Wars” sequel has not been changed due to the death of Carrie Fisher. Fisher completed filming her role as Princess Leia in “The Last Jedi” before her death following a heart attack
Russian singer barred from Eurovision in Ukraine amid political upheaval
Russia’s state-run broadcaster on Thursday quickly spurned Eurovision’s offer for its contestant to participate in this year’s song contest via satellite after Ukraine barred the singer from entering the country. “We find the offer of remote participation odd and refuse
Penelope to play Versace in ‘American Crime Story’
Penelope Cruz will play her first major television role as Donatella Versace in FX’s “Versace: American Crime Story,” the third season of the hit show, the network said Monday. The Oscar-winning Spanish actress will be joined by Edgar Ramirez (“Point
Ryan Gosling finally reveals why he laughed during Oscars mix-up
US actor Ryan Gosling revealed to a crowd of marketing professionals on Wednesday that he smirked his way through the now-legendary Oscars gaffe because he was “relieved.” The snafu saw presenters announce “La La Land” as the winner in the
Life star Jake Gyllenhaal made a ‘true friend’ in Ryan Reynolds
Jake Gyllenhaal needs a break. In his prolific past few years, he’s earned himself quite a reputation for pushing himself to his limits. Reportedly deciding to lose 30 pounds for 2014’s stunning Nightcrawler, spending five months training as a boxer
Actor Ben Stiller joins social media stars to raise $2 mln for Somalia
Hollywood actor Ben Stiller has teamed up with social media stars to raise $2 million for people facing starvation in Somalia amid a devastating drought. The Zoolander actor is now trying to recruit other celebrities including Formula One champion Lewis
‘Love for music’ inspires Cairo-based couple to perform on the same oud
Husband and wife, Ghassan al-Yousef and Dina Abdel Hamid, are known as the married Arab couple who play on the same oud while performing. On stage, Ghassan holds the pear-shaped body of the oud, while Dina grasps its Fretless neck.
When Ranbir and Mahira met in Dubai
Videos of Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan at the Global Teacher Prize ceremony in Dubai on Sunday are going viral on social media. The videos show the two actors engaged in animated conversations, leaving fans wondering
Kendall Jenner robbed of $200K jewelry
Months after her sister Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris of nearly $10 million in jewels, supermodel Kendall Jenner has reported the theft of jewelry worth $200,000 from her Los Angeles home, celebrity website TMZ reported. Police told
Will Smith is back in his ‘favorite city,’ Dubai
Hollywood actor Will Smith is back in Dubai and is having the time of his life. The 48-year-old actor posted a video of himself making a jump at Skydive Dubai, which has had more than 3 million views overnight. “Yeah,
Lebanese diva Nicole Saba accuses Turkish singer of plagiarism
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Lebanese singer Nicole Saba has many fans across the Arab world. This was evident when it was revealed that a famous Turkish singer had plagiarized Saba’s song, reported news portal Bitajarod. Turkish
‘Beauty and the Beast’ roars with monstrous $170M debut
Disney’s live-action “Beauty” was a beast at the box office, opening with an estimated $170 million in North American ticket sales and setting a new high mark for family movies. “Beauty and the Beast” blew past the previous record-holder for
Adele stirs up social media after kissing hijab-wearing fan in Australia
Superstar singer Adele is no stranger to the limelight but she made headlines in Australia recently for something other than her talent. During a concert in Sydney, Adele reached out to kiss the hand of a hijab-wearing fan and promptly
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90
Chuck Berry, rock ‘n’ roll’s founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music’s joy and rebellion in such classics as “Johnny B. Goode,” ‘‘Sweet Little Sixteen” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” died Saturday at his home west of St. Louis.
Sean Hannity denies pointing gun at Juan Williams on Fox set
Sean Hannity says he “never pointed” a gun at Fox News colleague Juan Williams, despite a CNN report to the contrary. CNN reported Thursday that Hannity pointed a gun directly at Williams and turned on the laser sight off-air following
Model Kendall Jenner reportedly a victim of $200K jewelry theft
Months after her sister Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris of nearly $10 million in jewels, supermodel Kendall Jenner has reported the theft of jewelry worth $200,000 from her Los Angeles home, celebrity website TMZ reported. Police told
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