ANKARA (AA) — The 2024 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang. Han was recognized for “her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life,” the Nobel committee announced. The author was born in 1970 in South Korea, where she still resides, as [&hell...
In what is being described as a bold and humorous take on politics, television host Bassem Youssef portrays a fictional judge at the International Criminal Court in the satirical song “Bibi’s Trial.” The track, directed by Bassel Nasser, imagines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, referred to as “Bibi,” facing trial. Youssef’s dramatic...
LONDON (AA) – Oscar-winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem has denounced the Israeli government for committing “crimes against humanity” in the Gaza Strip and urged the international community to hold those responsible to account. Bardem told reporters at the Donostia Award as part of the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain tha...
Springfield, Ohio, has canceled its beloved CultureFest in the wake of Republican attacks on Haitian migrants during last week’s presidential debate. The event was set for September 27. However, city officials announced the cancellation, prioritizing public safety. This was after receiving multiple bomb threats, which turned out to be hoaxes...
The United States is observing National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. The commemoration highlights the rich diversity and cultural contributions of over 65 million Hispanic Americans. It showcases the traditions, music, art, and cuisine of Hispanic communities from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. In...
Three employees of the Noguchi Museum in New York City were fired last week for wearing keffiyehs, a symbol of Palestinian identity. The New York Times reports that a fourth employee, the director of visitor services at the museum was also fired following the dress code changes. In August, the museum announced a policy prohibiting […]
Yale University has opened its new Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) cultural suite. Leenah Safi has been appointed as its second Muslim chaplain. Safi began her role on Aug. 1. She brings a wealth of experience from various Muslim community organizations. The suite was inaugurated this past Tuesday. It offers a dedicated space for [&he...
By Ahmed I was born and raised in the Himalayan valley of Kashmir. Kashmir is known for many different things: the scenic beauty, the unending occupation, and its Islamicate culture. But the story that I am writing about is the journey of Hajj, a journey that I heard many stories about from my Boba (grandmother) […]
Chicago got a taste of Turkish culture over Memorial Day weekend at a festival showcasing traditional cuisine, art and performances. For cousins Wendy and Laila, going to the Turkish Festival was an opportunity to get in touch with their family’s roots. One woman told Turkey’s Anadolu news agency that her father is from Erzurum, a […]...
Malmö, Sweden – AFP Police pushed back protesters outside the venue of the Eurovision Song Contest final where more than a hundred demonstrators waved flags and chanted “Free Palestine”. Police, who confirmed having used pepper spray, later cleared out the square in front of the arena. Israel was one of 25 nations competing i...
