Tutankhamun set to debut at delayed Grand Egyptian Museum opening

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is due to hold its opening ceremony on 1 November, more than 30 years after plans for the museum were first announced. While some of the museum has already been accessible to visitors, the GEM has been waiting to...

From father to son: Ibrahim Maalouf and the Arab trumpet that changed jazz music

When Ibrahim Maalouf performs at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation on Friday, we will hear the notes of his father. The quarter-tone trumpet, set to glisten under the lights, was designed by Nassim Maalouf six decades ago out of frustration to...

Daily Egyptian Horoscope for October 31, 2025: A sudden shift in relationships could shock these zodiac signs

Step into the sands of time, where ancient wisdom meets modern energy. Egyptian astrology doesn’t just look to the stars; it listens to the gods. Each day, divine forces like Ra, Bastet, Thoth, and Anubis stir the energies around you, shaping your...

Music of Hayrik Mouradian Celebrated at UCLA

LOS ANGELES — The Armenian Music Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) honored Hayrik Mouradian’s 120th anniversary on Friday, October 17, at the Herb Alpert School of Music, with special guests Narine Dellalian and Levon...

Christmas Market Guide: Vendors, Santa, Music & Food

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the perfect excuse for a little festive shopping! The Christmas Market at Preservation Station is happening this weekend, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it. With 40,000 square feet of holiday...

WPR Music new album of the week: ‘Beethoven for Three Vol. 4’

In 2022, pianist Emanuel Ax, violinist Leonidas Kavakos and cellist Yo-Yo Ma came together to start recording Ludwig van Beethoven’s complete music for piano trio. This year, they’re up to their fourth release in their Grammy-nominated Beethoven...

Israel embassy in Nepal holds memorial ceremony to honor Hamas attack victims

KATHMANDU, Oct 30: The Embassy of Israel in Nepal held a solemn memorial ceremony in Kathmandu on Thursday to honor the victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack in Israel. The attack claimed over 1,200 lives including 11 Nepali students who...

‘There Are Real Artists Here’: Tinie Tempah Is Hyped for the Future of Australian Music

When Tinie Tempah’s debut record, Disc-Overy, was released in 2010, it arrived at a time when UK hip-hop and the culture surrounding it was about to enjoy a prolific upswing outside of Britain. The emergence of artists like Tinie, Dizzee Rascal,...

Israeli pop star remakes AI music video showing war's end with real scenes of freed hostages

When Israeli pop star Yoni Bloch created a music video in January depicting scenes of the Israeli hostages returning through the use of artificial intelligence, it was meant as a hopeful fantasy. At the time, Bloch's song, "Sof Tov" or "A Happy...

Vance tells anti-Israel student Trump secured Gaza deal by using ‘leverage’ on Jerusalem

US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that President Donald Trump was able to secure the current Gaza deal because he used “leverage” over Israel. The assertion was a relatively rare boast by a Trump official of the power imbalance between the...

102 Years of the Republic: Türkiye’s Enduring Vision

Editor’s Note: The following column is based on excerpts from a speech delivered by Semih Lütfü Turgut, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, on the occasion of the National Day Reception marking the 102nd Anniversary of the Republic...

Rabat joins Türkiye in celebrating national holiday

Rabat, October 30, Chouaib Brhadda, AZERTAC A solemn ceremony was held in Rabat to mark the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye. The event was attended by Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Mustafa İlker Kılıç, Turkish...

Iraqi ambassador talks cultural diplomacy, building partnerships with US

The Iraqi Ambassador to the United States said he hopes to to shift Americans’ perception of Iraq from a country defined by war to one celebrated for its history and culture. Nazar Al Khirullah, who has served as Iraq’s ambassador to the United...

Tinie Tempah Sees Australia’s Next Music Revolution, and The Kid LAROI Is Leading It

British rapper Tinie Tempah sees a cultural shift taking shape in Australia’s music scene — one that echoes the moment UK music first began making waves on the global stage — pointing to artists like The Kid LAROI as symbols of that evolution. In...

Cultural calendar of Ashgabat: master classes, concerts, and theatrical performances

A weekend packed with cultural events awaits Ashgabat residents and visitors. This overview highlights some of them. On the 1st of November at 17:00, the festive concert «Sounds of the world» will take place at the Palace of Mukams of the State...

EXCLUSIVE: Turk Sued For $12M, Accused Of Wrecking Cash Money Tour

Turk faces a $12 million federal lawsuit from Dope Shows accusing him of sabotaging the Cash Money 30th Anniversary Tour. Turk is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from concert promoter Dope Shows, Inc., which accuses the rapper of sabotaging...

'There Is No Pain Like This': Grieving Israeli Family Buries Hostage Son For Third Time

Last Updated:October 30, 2025, 23:36 IST Ofir Tzarfati, who died in Hamas captivity after being abducted on October 7, was laid to rest by his family for the third time in less than two years Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + Ofir Tzarfati, 27, was...

Saudi Arabia to unveil ambitious 'Sky Stadium' in NEOM for FIFA World Cup 2034?

In what could be the most ambitious sports stadium ever built, Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to construct a ‘sky stadium’ that rises 350 meters above the ground level. The stadium will likely come up at NEOM city. It will be built at a cost...

Rosalía sings in 13 languages in new album including Arabic, Ukrainian, and Latin after 2 years of work

Spanish pop visionary Rosalía is once again reshaping the boundaries of modern music. Her upcoming album 'Lux,' set for release next week, is a highly anticipated project that unfolds across 13 languages, among them Spanish, Catalan, English,...

Memorial Ceremony Held in Kathmandu to Honor Victims of October 7, 2023 HAMAS Terrorist Attack in Israel

A solemn memorial event was held in Kathmandu today to honor the victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel – one of the darkest days in modern history. On that tragic day, over 1200 innocent Israelis and foreign nationals...