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
Latin America’s ‘Little Shakespeare’ dies at 85
MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s iconic television comedian Roberto Gomez Bolanos, who enchanted generations of Latin American children by playing an orphan who lived in a barrel and a goofy superhero, died Friday aged 85. Gomez Bolanos died in the Caribbean coast
No sequel of Naseeruddin’s memoir
MUMBAI: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who has chronicled his journey in ‘And Then One Day — A Memoir’, says the book is a mirror reflection of his life and that he has no plans to come out with a second
Lab-coated Muggles use Harry Potter to study brain
WASHINGTON: Harry Potter swoops around on his broom, faces the bully Malfoy and later runs into a three-headed dog. For scientists studying brain activity while reading, it’s the perfect excerpt from the young wizard’s many adventures to give their subjects.
Amitabh Bachchan shares ‘Shamitabh’ sketch online
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a black-and-white sketch of R Balki’s upcoming film Shamitabh on his blog. The 72-year-old sports a pensive look with heavy beard in the sketch. “Yes… Notice the ‘Balki nisation’ of the Blog, as in
Farhan goes through rigorous training for his new look in Wazir
Farhan Akhtar had mesmerized the audience with his 360 degree transformation during Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. The actor not only gave an outstanding performance but the kind of physique the actor made had become a talking point. This time around again
British TV wins big at International Emmy Awards
NEW YORK: Britain led at the International Emmy Awards Monday, with three trophies going to British television series at the ceremony honoring the best TV programming outside the United States. “Utopia,” the conspiracy series created by Britain’s Dennis Kelly and
Obama honors Meryl Streep with ‘love’
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said he is in love, though he was not speaking about Michelle — but he swears she understands. “I’ve said it publicly: I love Meryl Streep. I love her. Her husband knows I love her. Michelle
’Hunger Games’ gobbles up BO top spot
LOS ANGELES: North American cinema-goers had plenty of appetite for the latest “Hunger Games” movie, with the sci-fi survival flick debuting in the weekend box office’s top spot, industry estimates showed Sunday. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1,” in
Afghan capital welcomes first ever amusement park
Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, saw the opening of its very first ever amusement park, Australia’s ABC news reported Sunday. The new park, called Kabul City Park, has welcomed thousands of visitors since its opening in October. Attractions in the park, which
One Direction, Swift shine at AMAs
LOS ANGELES: Boy band One Direction took home top prizes Sunday at the American Music Awards as chart-topper Taylor Swift used the platform to deliver a staunch defense of traditional album buying. The American Music Awards focus on commercial success
Confirmed! Katy is Super Bowl halftime singer
NEW YORK: Katy Perry will perform in the Super Bowl 49 halftime show next February, the singer and the National Football League confirmed Sunday. “Yeppers! And I’ve already started testing out ideas!” Perry tweeted moments after the announcement was made
Rahat to perform at Nobel Awards concert
MUMBAI: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is all set to become the second Pakistani to perform at the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize Concert on Dec. 11. Junoon performed at the concert earlier, according to Dawn.com. The concert, which will be held
‘Blind Massage’ sweeps Chinese ‘Oscars’
TAIPEI: Chinese director Lou Ye’s drama starring blind amateur actors as massage therapists scooped top honors at the Golden Horse Film Awards in Taiwan on Saturday, touted as the Chinese-language “Oscars.” “Blind Massage,” a portrayal of the romance and dreams
Echoes of a once famed nightlife in ravaged Aleppo
ALEPPO, Syria: A sliver of Aleppo’s once famous nightlife has returned to the war-torn Syrian city, with cafes and singers catering to residents of regime-held districts, and even some heavily bombed rebel areas. In the chic Mogambo neighborhood in the
J Lo uses diamonds to exfoliate
LOS ANGELES: Singer Jennifer Lopez reportedly uses a body scrub with diamond powder to remove dead skin from her body. The 45-year-old star uses Australian-made body scrub, made with ‘diamond powder’ in a bid to keep cellulite at bay, reported
Arpita’s reception yet another starry event
MUMBAI: Bollywood stars Dilip Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda and Farhan Akhtar were among the celebrities who attended Salman Khan’s sister Arpita’s wedding reception in Mumbai. Arpita tied the knot with Delhi-based businessman Ayush Sharma in a grand ceremony in
Slum to stage: Tale of Mumbai shantytown lights up London theater
London audiences were given insight into the experience of Indian slum dwelling this week with the opening of the play “‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers” at London’s National Theatre. Adapted from Katherine Boo’s 2012 bestselling and Pulitzer Prize winning non-fiction book
U.S. hit star Jason Derulo dances up a storm in Abu Dhabi
The Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend kicked off its first night with 25-year-old-chart-topper Jason Derulo who performed last night at The 1One in Yas Island. Clubbers were given the opportunity to show off their dance moves alongside the
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