Music is as deeply embedded in political and social life as it is in the realm of aesthetics. Each, in its own way, suggests that attentive listening…
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During his visit to Beijing last May, US President Donald Trump could not resist asking Xi Jinping whether he had received other presidents there, as…
Gaza homage to Macklemore and more from the world
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A Palestinian artist paints a mural honouring US rapper Macklemore on a building damaged during the war, in Gaza City, on 19 September 2026.
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Palestinian children walk to school past the rubble of a destroyed building as the academic year begins in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip on 19 September 2026.
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People ride a swing carousel on the opening day of the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, on 19 September 2026.
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Firefighters work at the site of a shopping mall hit by an overnight Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on 21 September 2026.
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A mahout watches over a tame Sumatran elephant playing, surrounded by haze caused by forest and land fires, at the Buluh Cina Nature Tourism Park in Kampar, Riau, on 17 September 2026.
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A woman holding an umbrella poses for a picture as she visits the Shanghai International Light Festival in a park in Shanghai on 17 September 2026.
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A devotee carries an idol of the Hindu deity Ganesha for immersion in a river during the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival, on the outskirts of Amritsar on 18 September 2026.
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A scene of the movie "Jurassic Park" made of pumpkins and wood is photographed at the exhibition "Pumpkin Goes to Hollywood" at the Asparagus and Adventure Farm in Klaistow, Germany, on 17 September 2026.
When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in the US this week, coinciding with the UN General Assembly meeting, trade, technology, and security will…
Egypt has set itself the ambitious target of doubling the value of its non-oil exports from today’s $48bn to $100bn by 2030, but there is a problem:…
In July, OpenAI tested a group of advanced models in an environment designed to isolate them from the internet. The goal was to assess their ability…
A year ago, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stood at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. His presence was what mattered…
As the war in Yemen rages in several governorates bordering areas under Houthi control, including the capital, Sanaa, Iran's active role is becoming…
When the war against Iran began on 28 February 2026, Tehran entered the conflict with what looked like a form of economic insurance. It had a large…
The Arab world has a vibrant literary scene. In this fortnightly roundup, Al Majalla highlights the best Arabic releases.The Rebellious…
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