Arts & Culture

Every year Oxford selects a word of the year, last year it was rizz.

Rashid Masharawi's film follows Sami, a 12-year -old boy, and his uncle and cousin on a quest to find his beloved pet pigeon, which has flown away from their home in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.

The blend of cultural specificity and universal appeal of Turkish dramas or ‘dizi’ has reshaped how Türkiye is perceived worldwide.

During the Ottoman empire, bathing culture had its golden age, with the ritual symbolising both bodily cleanliness and purity of soul.

Galleries across Beirut have shut down in recent months, with owners saying there is no demand to buy art at this time.

According to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation, the fantasy novel's subplots contribute to the 'trivialisation, and stereotyping of First Nations peoples and experiences'.

As the ceremony's 30th edition kicks off in Manchester, ten of the eleven artists with the most nominations are women, with megastar Taylor Swift leading the way.

In Budapest, Türkiye's First Lady Emine Erdogan honoured Ottoman sufi poet Gul Baba at his restored tomb, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Türkiye-Hungary Friendship Treaty and launching Gul Baba and the Spiritual Heritage of Ottoman Hungary.

Türkiye’s iconic Haydarpasa and Sirkeci stations are undergoing a transformation into major cultural centers, targeting completion by 2026.

Quincy Jones, a music titan known for producing Michael Jackson's iconic “Thriller” leaves behind a vast legacy of writing award-winning film and television scores, and collaborating with legends like Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and many others.

Urdu has faced challenges in being viewed as connected to Muslim culture, as Hindu nationalists seek to diminish Muslim role in India's history more so since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took power in 2014.

The 110 year old Cassius, a saltwater crocodile, held the Guinness World Records title as the world's largest crocodile in captivity.

New York’s decision to decriminalise jaywalking sheds light on the historical use of minor infractions for racial profiling, recalling experiences of Tupac’s arrest and a long history of unequal enforcement.

Day of the Dead begins on October 31 to honor those who passed away in accidents, continues on November 1 to remember children who have died, and concludes on November 2 with a tribute to adults who have passed.

After five years of provoking many myriad emotions — from horror and revulsion to delight, Quasi will be removed from the City Gallery's rooftop, leaving a legacy of both admiration and disdain among the city's residents.

The discovery reveals a process of "slow urbanism" during the transition between nomadic and more settled village life.

Gundu village, famous for its vibrant globe amaranth and marigold flowers, has transformed its flower harvest into a thriving business, empowering local women and generating over $133,000 annually.

TRT Balkan received the Palestinian Birth of the State Medal as a sign of appreciation for its contribution in reporting on the Israeli war on Gaza and the crimes carried out by Israel in the occupied West Bank.

Rome's Colosseum opens a Gobeklitepe exhibition, highlighting artifacts from the world's oldest temple in a significant partnership between Türkiye and Italy.

"To keep things moving smoothly, we've installed new signage, including the 'Max hug time 3 minutes' sign," says airport chief executive Daniel De Bono.

Kuwait just banned Call of Duty's newest version. Here's a look at some of the controversial depictions that have been made in the game 👇.

The statement, supported by around 11,500 artists, warns that such use threatens the livelihoods of creators in industries such as music, literature, film, and stage performance.

The deal gives Poonawalla's Serene Production a 50-percent stake in Dharma Productions, the producer and distributor of some of India's biggest movie blockbusters.

The auction will feature 75 graphic novels, including a unique copy of Tintin in America from 1932.

Laurent Schwarz' parents say his works have attracted the eye of art lovers and galleries and fetched high prices, insisting it is his artistic passion that has fuelled the art world hype, media interest and his very early brush with fame.

Zafer Kiyici, Director of the Yunus Emre Institute in Rome, says the challenges humanity faces in the 21st century underscore the growing need for Yunus Emre's teachings to overcome discrimination, war, and hatred.

The artists have said their goal was to draw attention to events in Palestine and Lebanon, raise awareness and make the issue more visible and part of everyday life.

The discoveries at the Amida Mound in the southern province of Diyarbakir in Türkiye rank it among the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the world.

The tool, currently in development, is expected to debut next year and allows filmmakers to create videos with sound from short prompts or images.

During the London Film Festival screening of We Live in Time, activist Starr Thomas called attention to the ongoing violence in Gaza and the UK government's role in funding it.

From job prospects to career choices and picking life partners, names have a unique way of influencing our lives.

Buenos Aires police said Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo district of the Argentine capital.

Mardin Governor Tuncay Akkoyun says that the project represents not only a physical transformation but also the revival of the district's centuries-old commerce and traditions of solidarity and sharing.

Exhibit highlights humanitarian crisis in Gaza, showcases impactful images, including award-winning work by Palestinian photographer Mohammed Salem.

The mausoleum of 16-century emperor Humayun in New Delhi is a popular tourist spot and a UNESCO heritage site.

The museum, a mega-project near the famed Giza Pyramids that has cost well over $1 billion so far, will open the halls for 4,000 visitors as a trial run until the official opening date, which is yet to be announced, officials say.

During the Viking age, considered to run from 793 to 1066 AD, Norsemen known as Vikings undertook large-scale raids, colonising, conquering and trading throughout Europe, even reaching North America.

Israeli air strikes badly damaged the buzzing Nabatiyeh market, which was home to shops selling everything from clothing and jewellery to sweets, as well as to small restaurants.