Wild AI, a royal letter and big hugs – a week in Trumpworld
Washington, United States - President Donald Trump closed out a packed week at the White House after hosting a string...
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Portraits of pain: smuggled Palestinian art shows trauma of Gaza
Smuggled art pieces from Gaza are on display in an exhibition in Amman showcasing pain, suffering and a strong resolve...
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Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
Alareer, a professor of English literature at the Islamic University of Gaza, where he taught Shakespeare among other subjects, was...
- Alareer had said a few days after Israel began its ground offensive in October that he refused to leave northern Gaza, the epicenter of the fighting at the time
- In November, Alareer published a poem on X entitled "If I must die" that was shared tens of thousands of times. It concludes with the words: "If I must die, let it bring hope"
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Saudi-backed Newcastle face Champions League reality check
Manchester, United Kingdom - Newcastle must overcome the might of Paris Saint-Germain and a mounting injury list if the Magpies' first...
- Damaging back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund have left Eddie Howe's men sitting bottom of a devilishly difficult Group F
- Newcastle are aiming to follow in the footsteps of Manchester City as a state-backed project that can go onto dominate English football and conquer Europe
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Villa, Maldini visit Jeddah to promote FIFA Club World Cup 2023
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- Football stars David Villa and Paolo Maldini visited Jeddah today to promote the 2023 FIFA Club...
- The two stars met with football fans at the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia official pre-tournament roadshow on Jeddah Corniche.
- The roadshow aims to boost fan engagement leading up to the tournament through an array of fun activities.
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Irish author Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize for fiction
London, United Kingdom - Irish author Paul Lynch won the 2023 Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday for his novel "Prophet...
- Lynch pipped five other shortlisted novelists to the prestigious award for his dystopian work about an Ireland that descends into tyranny
- The prize is one of the world's top literary awards and has propelled to fame countless household names, including Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood and Hilary Mantel
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Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title
Ahmedabad, India -- Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with...
- Chasing a tricky 241 for victory in the final, Australia slipped to 47-3 before the left-handed Head hit his second century of the tournament to steer the team home.
- Head's knock and his marathon stand of 192 with Marnus Labuschagne, unbeaten on 58, ended India's dominant run of 10 unbeaten matches at the event.
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$120m Picasso: Auction houses eye monster sales
Sotheby's and Christie's will be moving a host of big-ticket lots, though they may still have a hard time topping...
- Fifty years after his death, Pablo Picasso is expected to be one of the blockbusters this season with the sale of a major work: "Femme a la montre", or "Woman with a Watch"
- At Sotheby's, Monet's "Peupliers au bord de l'Epte, temps couvert" (1891), a depiction of poplars along the river Epte, is expected to fetch $30-$40 million on Monday
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200,000-year-old hand axe found in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region
AlUla, Saudi Arabia -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced that the archeological excavation teams at the Qurh...
- It is a strong tool, made of soft basalt stone 51.3 cm long, that could have been used for cutting or chopping. Studies are still conducted to identify the purpose of its use.
- The ancient tool was discovered by a team of archeologists from the heritage consultancy TEOS Heritage, which is exploring the area around Qurh, south of AlUla.
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Educational institutions are shaping UAE’s tomorrow
"Dubai's schools attract students of various nationalities seeking holistic education. These schools emphasize well-rounded education, with a sports culture enhancing...
- DSC Chairman Sheikh Mansoor emphasizes the role of sports in education for shaping the UAE's future.
- The vitality and joy imbued in young minds through sports hone innate talents and intellects, he adds.
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Esports scores big for Saudi economy, culture & jobs
The Kingdom, with its passion for sports and tech, is set to reshape the competitive gaming landscape by hosting the...
- The Kingdom, with its passion for sports and tech, is set to reshape the competitive gaming landscape by hosting the world's premier Electronic Sports World Cup from 2024.
- By 2030, Esports is set to add US$13.3bn to Saudi GDP, with 67% of Saudis into electronic gaming, potentially creating 39,000 jobs, and producing 30 world-class games.
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2,700-year-old sculpture unearthed in Iraq
Erected at the entrance to the ancient city of Khorsabad, the sculpture shows the Lamassu, an Assyrian deity with a...
- It was commissioned during the reign of King Sargon II who ruled from 722 to 705 BC and erected at the city's gates to provide protection.
- "I never unearthed anything this big in my life before," said the dig's French leader Pascal Butterlin.
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Women key focus of Dubai’s MIA ART Collection gala
The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.
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Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...
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UAE becomes global hub for international education
International education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss...
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Europe’s largest art fair reports ‘record’ prices for Van Gogh, Picasso
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – Europe's largest art fair closed its doors on Friday with organizers saying that sales, including a rare...
- Top ticket items for sale this year included a rare early Van Gogh, painted when the artist was living in southern Netherlands around 1884.
- The US-based gallery selling the Van Gogh, titled "Tete de paysanne a la coiffe blanche" confirmed a buyer, with Dutch media.
Nolan’s masterpiece ‘Oppenheimer’ wins best picture Oscar
Hollywood, United States - It is, in the words of its director, the story of the most important person who ever...
- Christopher Nolan's masterpiece - the story of the brilliant physicist who oversaw the invention of the atomic bomb - is a grand, old-fashioned blockbuster for grown-ups
- Shot on a $100 million budget, "Oppenheimer" spared no expense, and bucked the recent trend of smaller, indie movies winning the most prestigious Oscar
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1200 year old ebony wood poles discovered at Jeddah’s Othman bin Affan Mosque site
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Jeddah Historic District Program has announced the discovery of the two ebony wood poles at ...
- The two masts are classified as among the oldest artifacts discovered at the site so far
- The number of architectural phases discovered at the Othman bin Affan Mosque so far has reached seven