The filmmaker taking on Kenya’s colonised tea plantations
The filmmaker taking on Kenya’s colonised tea plantations
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Israel’s Supreme Court advises Arab party leader to drop election bid
Central Elections Committee voted last week to bar both main Arab lists and two candidates from parliamentary election.
Sunday in Japan: A Ugandan asylum seeker turns to filmmaking
Facing deportation from Japan, a Ugandan filmmaker makes a samurai film inspired by his own life.
Van Gogh, Cezanne, Monet artworks estimated at $450mn before auction
A collection of 12 long-unseen paintings, including works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne and Claude Monet, is expected to fetch around $450mn when it goes on sale in New York in November. Five of t...
India’s Ujjain tense as mosque partially demolished for Hindu pilgrimage
Fearing outright demolition, Muslims volunteer to take down parts of the city's Shahi Mosque themselves.
Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates
Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.
EU ready to ‘upgrade’ partnership with Syria
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said yesterday in Damascus that the European Union wanted to “upgrade” its partnership with Syria. “The European Union is using its political and economic tools to...
Formula One’s Fernando Alonso to stay with Aston Martin next season
Spain's Alonso, the oldest active F1 driver, joined Aston Martin in 2023 and has taken eight podiums with the team.
How can the UK’s Labour Party rebuild voter trust?
Members at annual conference are optimistic about new PM
ARTIC celebrates official opening of Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square
ARTIC has officially opened the transformed Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square, marking a major milestone in the Qatari company’s growing US hospitality portfolio. Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), a…
International Islamic Publishing Congress concludes in Turkiye, with 67 nations taking part
The curtain came down on the first International Islamic Publishing Congress that was convened in Istanbul, Turkiye.The event brought together more than 200 publishers from 67 countries, with the aim ...
Palestine Action protesters arrested outside UK Labour Party conference
Demonstrators protest against UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a 'terrorist' organisation.
Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta as part of 10-year US-China agreement
The two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived from southwestern China.
Rocket Lab launches earth observation satellite
Rocket Lab announced the successful launch of a new Earth observation satellite, as part of a mission carried out by an Electron rocket from the company's launch complex in New Zealand.The compan...
Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
Facebook found liable as TikTok settles for $100m over user safety
Facebook found liable in New Mexico for deceptive actions; TikTok settles $100m lawsuit with Alabama over safety claims.
Ed Sheeran concerts at Robert Kraft stadiums cancelled over weather
Singer's tour has faced numerous setbacks after expulsion of rapper Macklemore over support for Palestine drew backlash.
NAZA, Israeli film on Gaza, to stream for free after theatrical run
The Gaza documentary NAZA will stream for free once its run in cinemas is over. Co-director Yuval Abraham said the online release is set for November. The film documents Israeli abuses in Gaza, and the free online release should put it in front of a much bigger audience than ticket buyers alone.
Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.
‘Partial satisfaction’: Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat
As 15 men are given long prison terms, a father who lost teen daughter wants to know if it was a political conspiracy.
Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo
Portugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement.
Has the US outgrown the two-party system?
Josh Rushing, Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave on the Democrats, Republicans and whether a third choice is possible.
Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters
Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez's participation in the UN General Assembly.
‘Deadly hazards’: Behind Sudan gold mine collapse, a wartime desperation
Nearly 100 people have died in recent days in the scramble for gold, whose value has grown in a shattered economy.
Putin’s party secures record score in election
Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a record supermajority in the Duma, authorities announced yesterday after a tightly controlled three-day election without parties critical of the Kremlin or th...
PM holds talks with Lebanese counterpart
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani held a phone call with Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam. They discussed the relations between...
Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary vote
Victory of United Russia party strengthens Putin's hand even as the war with Ukraine grows more unpopular.
Protesters blockade Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supply
Nine protesters blocked access to Elbit Systems’ factory in Staffordshire by attaching themselves to five ‘lock-ons’.
China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party
China removes two top generals over corruption, disloyalty as part of an ongoing anti-corruption crackdown.
Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know
With more than 90 percent votes counted, Putin's United Russia appears poised for a landslide win.
Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast the vote as a test of support for his ongoing war in Ukraine.
Qatar PM describes fallout of US-Israel war on Iran as ‘earthquake’
Speaking before the UN General Assembly, Sheikh Mohammed also announces a key shift in Qatar's investment strategy.
Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine
Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.
The pro-Israel censors are starting to lose
The Macklemore controversy demonstrates that the cost of speaking up for Palestine is diminishing.
Jews and Muslims lived together for centuries. Did Zionism tear them apart?
On Deja Vu, Rabbi Haim Sofer explores the history of the Neturei Karta movement’s opposition to Zionism.
Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Ed Sheeran concert
Pro-Palestine protesters rallied outside Ed Sheeran’s solo concert in Philadelphia.
Morocco’s PJD: what has the party learned from its dramatic fall
After its 2021 defeat, the party with an Islamic reference is rebuilding under Abdelilah Benkirane. Can it regain trust?
Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza
Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
Sheeran may perform solo after musicians dropped out of tour over expulsion of Macklemore for supporting Palestine.
Qatar Philharmonic celebrates Mexican heritage with ‘Sounds of Mexico’ concert
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated Mexico’s musical heritage with its ‘Sounds of Mexico’ concert as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated…
In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living
In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
Russia’s elections are more than political theatre
For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.
Super Macklemore 64: Video game mocks Sheeran concert controversy
In Super Macklemore 64, players are chased by a giant Ed Sheeran, dodge tiny billionaire Robert Krafts.
UNGA votes for allowing Palestinian participation
With 152 countries voting in favour, three against, and four abstaining, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution allowing the State of Palestine to participate in the general debate o...
Lebanese artist turns Israeli missile debris into art
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into pieces of art.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
On, which is set to launch its first football boots next year, also appointed Thierry Henry as its football director.
Why does Canada want to join the Europe-led JEF military partnership?
This is the latest step in Canada's bid to move closer to Europe amid bitter trade war with the US.
UN General Assembly votes in favor of allowing Palestinian participation in 81st session
With 152 countries voting in favor, three against, and four abstaining, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution allowing the State of Palestine to participate in the general debate of...
The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary election
First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.
Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?
Russians are voting for the first time since 2022, in a contest that will show how much room the opposition really has. United Russia, the party backed by Putin, has long dominated the country's politics. Opposition parties hope to challenge its grip, though tight controls over the process leave little room for surprises. Few observers expect a genuine upset.