Offbeat

An illustration of St George, wearing a suit of armour and a red cape, sat on horseback, slaying a green fire breathing dragon
Saint George's Day is celebrated on 23 April in countries including England, Ukraine, and Ethiopia, but where was the saint actually from?
Sharaa's attendance at the performance drew criticism from some Syrian Islamic clerics
Sharaa says his attendance at a Damascus sports hall reopening was unplanned after a backlash over suggestive dance routines performed there
Despite his pro-Palestine stance, Ramy Youssef has avoided explicit statements of solidarity in the press [Getty Images]
Egyptian-American actor Ramy Youssef celebrates Arab heritage on Sesame Street, with a clip viewed millions of times online.
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The American singer who headlined Coachella has since apologised for her annoyed reaction to a fan’s Zaghrouta, a sound often heard at Arab weddings
A screenshot of The new Arab's homepage
With Google's new source preference feature, you can now choose to see more from The New Arab when searching.
"The Night Manager" Season Two UK Premiere - Arrivals
Hugh Laurie had praised Israeli producer and friend Dana Eden, who died last week in her hotel room while filming hit series 'Tehran'.
US military officials testify in Congress in a hearing about UFO encounters, 9 September 2025, Washington, DC.
Trump said Thursday he is ordering federal agencies to begin "identifying and releasing" government files related to UFOs and aliens.
Iraqi calligrapher Ali Zaman showcases one of the world's largest handwritten Quran, measuring 4 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width, in Istanbul, Turkiye, on October 09, 2025. (Photo by Bunyamin Celik/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Iraqi calligrapher Ali Zaman has completed a colossal, handwritten manuscript of the Quran that took him six years of craft and devotion
IShowSpeed stands on the pitch of a football statium with his hand covering his mouth. He wears Morocco's white kit
The streamer, who has almost 50 million YouTube subscribers, appeared as a lion mascot at the African Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.
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IShowSpeed visited Egypt as part of Africa tour, becoming the first person to livestream from inside the fame pyramids in Giza.