Culture and society
Cultural and social topics that shed light on values, heritage, and lifestyle.
Cultural and social topics that shed light on values, heritage, and lifestyle.
China is confronting a significant demographic shift marked by a steep decline in marriage and birth rates, prompting government initiatives to address the population decrease.
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has unveiled 'Etri', the official ball for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Designed by Puma, 'Etri' reflects Moroccan heritage while incorporating modern technology, symbolizing unity among the tournament's teams.
"What Israel practices today confirms that it has not contributed to the creation of a civilization, but rather has practiced hostility towards civilization through what it has committed in Gaza and other violations against humanity."
"A woman does not want to be a task executor, but to be understood and supported without judgment or ridicule."
The President of the German Parliament, Julia Klöckner, called for a comprehensive ban on prostitution within the country, considering that current legislation is no longer able to provide adequate protection for women.
Egypt opens the doors of history with the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, a global event that immortalizes the civilization of the pharaohs and restores its eternal magic to the world.
French media revealed an exciting development in the case of the heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, which occurred on the morning of Sunday, October 19, as it pointed to a remarkable similarity between the method of executing the theft and a novel plot published in 1961, in which one of the characters describes how a diamond can be stolen from the most famous museum in the world "in record time."
Exposure to sunlight in the early morning is one of the best natural ways to boost energy and improve mood, thanks to its role in raising levels of vitamin "D" and serotonin in the body.
The Second Criminal Court in Anadolu, Istanbul, sparked widespread anger after sentencing the murderers of 14-year-old Mattia Ahmed Mingozzi, the son of an Italian chef residing in Turkey, in a crime that shocked Turkish public opinion.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a massive urban project named "King Salman Gate", aimed at accommodating nearly one million additional worshippers next to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, as part of the Vision 2030 plans aimed at enhancing the Kingdom's status as a global religious destination and diversifying the economy.
The Dubai World Trade Centre will host the closing ceremony to crown the champions of the Arab Reading Challenge in its ninth edition on October 23, under the patronage and attendance of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
The Vatican has canonized Doctor José Gregorio Hernández, known as the 'Doctor of the Poor', during a ceremony in St. Peter's Square, marking him as Venezuela's first saint.
"Money is not an end in itself, but a means to achieve a balance between ambition and security."
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned that about 100 species of wild bees in Europe are facing the risk of extinction due to the increasing environmental threats affecting wild pollinators.
A German woman returned a Greek artifact that she had seized more than fifty years ago, handing it over to the University of Münster, which in turn took the initiative to return it to ancient Olympia in Greece.
American scientist John Martinez has won the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2025, in recognition of his pioneering research in the field of quantum computing, and his leadership of the "quantum supremacy" experiment conducted by Google, which demonstrated the ability of quantum computers to perform complex computational tasks in seconds, compared to the thousands of years required by traditional computers.
The Venezuelan activist Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025, in recognition of her leadership role in the democratic movement in Venezuela. Although she has been living in hiding since the controversial presidential elections of 2024, she still represents the spirit of the opposition in the country.
The Jordanian-American scientist Omar Yaghi wins the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to the development of revolutionary materials used in energy and the environment. A new scientific pride added for the Arabs.
In a historic achievement for Egyptian cultural diplomacy, Dr. Khaled Al-Anani won the presidency of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after receiving an official recommendation from the organization's Executive Council during its meeting in the French capital, Paris, today, Monday.
Syrian Minister of Tourism Mazen Al-Salehany confirmed today, Saturday, that the participation of an official delegation from the ministry in the World Tourism Day events held in Malaysia represents an important step in restoring Syria's position on the international tourism map, alongside the member countries of the World Tourism Organization.