‘Gentle giants’: World’s strongest men defy stereotypes
Sacramento, United States -- Eddie Williams is a schoolteacher from Monday to Friday and a wedding singer on weekends. In...Arts & Culture
Hollywood stars condemn Gaza ‘genocide’ on eve of Cannes Festival
Cannes, France - More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned...Arts & Culture
Expo City Dubai launches 10-day festival of Emirati light art and culture
DUBAI, UAE - Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day program at Expo City...The event celebrates the rich artistic tapestry of Emirati through a series of awe-inspiring artistic projections, interactive installations.
The free-to-attend festival is created and organized by Expo City Dubai, in partnership with AGB Creative and will run from January 26 to February 4.
Coach Mancini lays out Saudi’s plan at Asian Cup
Doha, Qatar - Roberto Mancini said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia fear no team at the Asian Cup and will not..."Our calculation is always to win all the games we play," said Mancini, who won the European Championship with his native Italy in 2021.
Mancini has repeatedly played down Saudi Arabia's chances of winning the Asian Cup saying Japan, South Korea, Iran and Australia are favorites.
AI and death: Sundance films grapple with our digital afterlife
Park City, United States -- Artificial intelligence promises to make death "optional," as the technology learns to perfectly emulate our personalities,...The filmmakers found themselves empathizing with the customers after hearing their tragic stories of bereavement.
Western society is terrible at dealing with grief, they said, and technology can appear to fill the gap left by religion for many.
Afif helps Qatar exorcise World Cup demons at Asian Cup
Doha, Qatar - Asian Cup hosts and holders Qatar have been on a mission to banish the painful memory of their...Qatar lost all three of their World Cup games on home soil on their way to a first-round exit just over a year ago, the worst record of any host in the competition's history
But it's been a different story at the Asian Cup -- albeit after only two games against moderate opposition -- and Tintin Marquez's side are the first to reach the knockout rounds
Japan literary laureate admits using ChatGPT for her novel
TOKYO, JAPAN - The winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award has acknowledged that about "five percent" of her futuristic novel...The 33-year-old author of Tokyo-to Dojo-to openly admitted that AI heavily influenced her writing process as well.
Set in a futuristic Tokyo, the book revolves around a high-rise prison tower and its architect's intolerance of criminals.
Money weighs on would-be Chinese parents as population falls
Long alarmed by falling fertility, the government has relaxed its decades-long one-child policy in recent years to allow three children...Childbirth in China usually comes after a wallet-draining process of buying a home, finding a spouse, and paying for a lavish wedding
The average cost in 2019 of raising a child in China from birth to age 18 was 485,000 yuan ($68,000), a Beijing-based report said
Epstein case: Social media frenzy over released papers
The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile...The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile individuals' involvement.
The scandal has shown how social media can transform public discourse and activism, allowing for the expression of outrage, demands for justice, and alternative narratives.
Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes
Saudi Pro League sides have shelled out to lure big-name players while Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034...Mancini left more than a dozen of the World Cup squad out of his Asian Cup roster, although injuries have also played a part.
Saudi Pro League clubs' spending on players over the summer was topped only by the English Premier League.
Cairo arts center razed for Old City makeover
Cairo, Egypt - Nestled in the heart of the historic capital here, a cultural center synonymous with the city's art scene...The Darb 1718 center was demolished "without any prior notice", its management said on social media on January 6, to make room for a highway expansion
Authorities have been aggressively remaking parts of Cairo, a longtime cultural beacon of the Arab world, to expand the capital
Innovation makes GCC’s gifting tradition sustainable
With growing interest in eco-friendly and socially responsible products, gift businesses in the region are adapting by integrating sustainable options...With growing interest in eco-friendly and socially responsible products, gift businesses in the region are adapting by integrating sustainable options into their offerings.
The GCC's gift industry is transforming to meet environmentally conscious consumer preferences, shifting towards locally sourced, organic items, and reusable, recyclable packaging.
