Nancy Nabil Ajram (born May 16, 1983) is a Lebanese recording artist and one of the most successful singers in the Arab world. She was born and raised in Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon, in a Christian family. Read More »
Kourosh’s name is still pronounced as a founding father figure, although the regime had a great effort to clear all his affects from the cultural life in systematic way. Read More »
Actress Nasrin Maghanloo celebrated longest night of the year with her family at a retaurant in the capital. Shab-e Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh is a festival celebrated on the “longest and darkest night of the year”, known as solstice in the rest of the world. Read More »
Most babies are born between the months of July and October, so it is safe to say, during those months we are in prime baby shower throwing season! I have yet to plan any life event without enlisting the help of luxury event planner and owner of Clink, Jackie Maculaitis. Her impeccable style and attention to detail is second to ... Read More »
Japanese government officials who tracked the metrics of the Abe-Trump relationship tallied forty-two conversations, in person and on the phone. This is an unprecedented level of communication for the leaders of the United States and Japan. This weekend’s visit by the U.S. president to Tokyo will add even more opportunity for the allied leaders to cement their partnership.The pomp and ... Read More »
When it comes to unique eateries, New York has been known to have quite a few out-of-the ordinary places that are worth checking out. We’ve previously mentioned the Empire State’s cheese themed restaurant down in the Catskills and our cow themed restaurant out on Long Island, but there’s another not-so average themed dining establishment out along our Southern Tier that ... Read More »
Mohammed Mohiedin Anis had recently returned to Aleppo, with plans to rebuild not only his home, but also his large collection of vintage American cars, despite everything being reduced to rubble. When reporters asked him about the gramophone, he responded, “I will play it for you but first I have to light my pipe. Because I never listen to music ... Read More »
Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo (22 July 1932 – 20 October 2014), known professionally as Oscar de la Renta, was a Dominican fashion designer. Born in Santo Domingo, he was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo. De la Renta became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers who dressed Jacqueline Kennedy. He worked for Lanvin and Balmain. Read More »
The Yemeni capital Sanaa hosted its first women’s pool tournament this week since its takeover by Shiite rebels plunged the country into a devastating war.Organised by the women’s section of the Yemeni billiard sports federation, the tournament drew 16 participants, most of them in their 20s, ready to challenge the taboos of a deeply patriarchal society. Read More »
A former beauty queen has been found guilty of funding terrorism after sending her online “husband” £35. Amaani Noor had attempted to join the Islamist fighter in Syria and prosecutors accused her of supporting violent jihad and sharia law. Amaani Noor had married a jihadi fighter online and wanted to join him in Syria Read More »