Offbeat

Blood-Moon-in-Zakho
The winter solstice fell across the Middle East on 21 December, marking the shortest day of the year.
Cardi B
New York rapper Cardi B posted footage of her trip to Saudi Arabia, where she is due to perform in Riyadh.
Gorillaz
The latest single from Gorillaz's new album 'The Mountain' takes listeners on a Middle Eastern adventure with singer Omar Souleyman and rapper Yasiin Bey.
Koshari - Egypt
Egypt's delegation to a UNESCO meeting in New Delhi served up portions of the hearty dish as the UN heritage body made the announcement.
 Katy Perry visits Louvre Abu Dhabi ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 6, 2025 in Abu Dhabi
Katy Perry's 2014 'Dark Horse' music video features ancient Egyptian imagery, but this was her first performance in front of the iconic Pyramids
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
Tucker Carlson says he will buy property in Qatar as he rejects claims of taking Gulf money while praising Doha and discussing US-Qatar ties at the Doha Forum.
Ms Rachel
The entertainer and children's rights activist received the nomination after advocating for Gaza children amid Israel's ongoing genocide.
Drag queen DD Fuego poses for pictures in front of a colourful back drop, She wears a pink mini-dress, pink gloves, and a pink wig
Mexican-born DD Fuego made the comments in the 'Meet the Queens' preview for Rupaul's Drag Race season 18.
South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker attend a red carpet
The episode comes amid debunked rumours that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will buy film studio Warner Bros with South Park airer Paramount.
mia-kim
Mia Khalifa criticised Kim Kardashian's SKIMS for expanding into Israel, accusing the brand of normalising a state accused of genocide in Gaza.