The Oscar nominations will Monday reveal which stars and movies have a shot at Hollywood's ultimate prize, as the industry nervously awaits the number of women and minorities selected. The pre-dawn Academy Award announcement caps months of ceaseless campaigning by A-listers and studios,...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- In his book “Raqqa and The Revolution: A Personal Testimony”, Syrian writer Maabad al-Hassoun addresses events and incidents that he experienced during the years the city was under the control of ISIS. He reveals aspects of its ambiguous relationship with the intelligence...

Among 24 photos from 2019 that will “Restore Your Faith in Humanity”, U.S. Buzzfeed website has chosen a photo by Syrian activist and photographer Amer al Hawmi as one of the most expressive images of the past decade. The photo, which was published by the AFP, shows Syrian children...

Tens of thousands of Saudis have flocked to an electronic music festival billed by organisers as the biggest in the ultra-conservative kingdom since it began easing decades-old restrictions on entertainment. Dutch DJ Tiesto, South Africa's Black Coffee and France's David Guetta are among...