Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met with North Korea’s Choe Son Hui to discuss improving diplomatic relations, alongside the inauguration of a new diplomatic office in Pyongyang.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has the largest national presence in the Cinema Al-Khaleej (Gulf Cinema) program at this year’s Doha Film Festival, with three Saudi titles among the seven selected for the event running Nov. 19-27. The rest of the lineup comes from Oman, Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain. The program showcases films that reflect the Gulf’s cultural heritage and its contemporary realities. Some follow characters who defy prevailing social expectations, while others draw on folklore, memory and tra
A Thai court has sentenced activist Arnon Nampa to an additional two years in prison, bringing his total sentence to over 34 years. He was convicted under the lese majeste law, which critics argue suppresses dissent against the Thai monarchy.
Abdulraof Macacua, a former Muslim rebel leader, has been elected as the chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. He was elected by the 80-seat assembly after a recent regional election.
RIYADH: The fifth edition of the European Film Festival in Riyadh will feature 16 films from 16 European countries, the Delegation of the European Union to Saudi Arabia has announced. The event is being held in collaboration with the embassies of its member states and with the support of the Film Commission, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The festival will begin on Nov. 2, with public screenings running from Nov. 3-10. Building on the success of previous years, the program includes a diverse s
Greek authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with a deadly explosion in Athens, which resulted from stolen copper gas pipes. The blast claimed six lives, including four Americans.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s consumer spending remained above $3 billion in the week ended Oct. 24, with outlays on jewelry jumping 19.6 percent, official data showed. The Kingdom’s point-of-sale transactions totaled SR11.78 billion ($3.14 billion) during the seven-day period, down 6.5 percent from the previous week, while the number of transactions fell 7 percent to 229.12 million, according to the Saudi Central Bank, known as SAMA. Jewelry was the standout category, reaching SR427.61 million, even
Avengers: Doomsday Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo In cinemas: Dec. 16 Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but this time around he’s the villain — Doctor Doom — in this latest entry in MCU Phase Six (the increasingly convoluted multiverse phase). As the multiverse is collapsing, heroes from three different universes team up to face Doom’s “existential threat.” Those heroes include the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, th
On November 14, four Arab wrestlers – Bahrain's Hamza Kooheji and Murtaza Talha, Jordan's Ali AlQaisi, and Egypt's Osama Elsaidy – will debut in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, marking the promotion's first Middle Eastern event. The event features a lineup including former UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev and aims to showcase Arab talent on a global stage, reflecting the area's rich wrestling heritage.
DUBAI: Saudi DJ and producer Vinyl Mode, a pioneer of the ‘Hejazi House’ sound, is taking it south with his new single “Seedboya,” out Oct. 22, which sets the dialect of the Kingdom’s southwestern Jazan region to a house beat. “I don’t want to follow any trend. I want to make my own trend,” the artist, whose real name is Muhanned Nassar, tells Arab News. “I want to export my own language to the world.” Hejazi House pairs Chicago and Detroit house influences with the slang of Saudi Arabia’s west
The Houthi militias have escalated their campaigns to recruit students from private schools in Sanaa, exploiting educational institutions to supply its battlefronts with new fighters and offset its ongoing human losses. The group is reportedly forcing students to attend military training courses while threatening school administrations with closure, fines, and other penalties. Educational sources in Sanaa told Asharq Al-Awsat that the group's so-called "Jihadist Department," in coordination with
The Philippines raised its volcano alert level for Mount Mayon after a moderately explosive eruption sent ash skyward. Evacuations have been advised within a six-kilometer radius.
Amid upcoming midterm elections, a majority of US voters express concerns over the soaring cost of living. A survey indicates the economy is the primary issue for 84 percent of early voters.
In an exclusive report, Pentagon officials have advised NATO allies to moderate their rhetoric concerning the threat from Russia. Some European officials were reportedly surprised by this guidance.
Despite a music ban by the Taliban, Afghan musicians continue to play in secret, determined to preserve their cultural traditions. Underground performances are risky, but some believe Afghan music will endure.
The Saudi-led coalition has successfully intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia in the Makkah region. The coalition announced the destruction of the drone in a statement on social media.
A report by CREA indicates that wildfire smoke in Indonesia led to the deaths of 3,560 people last month. The study highlights severe air pollution affecting millions.
The Saudi-led coalition has successfully intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia in the Makkah region. The coalition announced the destruction of the drone in a statement on social media.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in the US to attend a G20 meeting in Atlanta amid global tensions on various issues. The meeting comes just before crucial US midterm elections.
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