Trump bans visas for new foreign students at Harvard
Washington, United States - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a ban on visas for foreign students who are...
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Hajj pilgrimage to begin on June 4: Saudi state media
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage to Mecca would begin on...
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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.
Trump bans visas for new foreign students at Harvard
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Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival
Held on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the Italian-speaking Ticino region of southern Switzerland, films are screened in Locarno's...
Saudi Arabia submits official bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 after successful Qatar event in 2022
The next steps include official visits by FIFA and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid.
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Unveiling Tunis: mural celebrates ‘invisible’ talents
Tunis, Tunisia - In the old medina of Tunis, a wall installation titled "1001 Bricks" showcases the talents of "invisible" creators,...
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Exhibition of art and poetry in Dubai celebrates women
Featuring the work of international women artists, "La Belleza" celebrates the deep connection between art and poetry.
- “La Belleza,” which translates to "The Beauty," reflects the central theme of the exhibition
- At the core of "La Belleza" is a commitment to supporting and promoting women artists
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Tunisian Muslim community turns to AI to save heritage
Djerba, Tunisia - In an unassuming house on the Tunisian island of Djerba, Said al-Barouni embarked on a mission to safeguard...
- In Djerba, Tunisia, Said al-Barouni uses AI to preserve ancient Ibadi religious manuscripts against deterioration
- Ibadis, a marginalized Islamic sect, find refuge and preserve their heritage in Djerba, blending into its cultural landscape
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Saudi Arabia inaugurates its second “House of Culture”
As part of the “Quality of Life” program, these houses aim to upgrade cultural infrastructure and boost Saudi engagement in...
- Each “House of Culture” in the Kingdom has a strategic plan for sustainability and activation
- These cultural houses feature various sections, including learning areas, a kids’ theater, a main stage, and reading spaces