NEWS and CRITICS
The most important day of the year in Barichara, a colonial town in the Colombian Andes, is La Salida. When that day arrives, they are all in search of the precious hormigas culonas, or “big-butt” ants, that are considered the caviar of Colombia’s north-central Santander region. Each spring as millions of these ample-bottomed insects hatch in the surrounding countryside, the annual harvest frenzy ensues.
The touristic landmarks in Hama have largely been spared by Syria’s nine-year war HAMA (AFP) –– On a riverbank in … More
The artist, who works in a broad array of media, treats art as a service. Azikiwe Mohammed was parked outside … More
Edward Heaney, business director at PSI reflects on the impact of a global pandemic on travel and its future All … More
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday allowed 60 Malaysians to walk free after levying a penalty of Rs 7,000 … More
27-year-old autistic Luqman Hakim who is comic artist. Portrait of the Malaysia Health D-G was meant as a tribute to him and medical frontliners for their dedication to the nation and also doctors who helped him through his personal struggles.
An abandoned Russian airplane and a haunted mansion worth Dh500 million DUBAI : We live in a place of superlatives. … More
World leaders among 11.86M patients infected globally ANKARA : The novel coronavirus has spread to the top echelons of governments … More
Hamedan, IRAN : Many miniature mockups of national and global historical monuments that are under construction at a “Mini World” … More
For the next two months, the iconic Piccadilly Lights in London features ‘The Feelings of Injustice’, a powerful photographic observation … More
‘Nasi uduk’ (steamed rice cooked in coconut milk) is one of the favorite traditional Betawi dishes. (Shutterstock/Ariyani Tedjo) Celebrating Jakarta’s … More
Luqman’s work hasn’t received much attention on social media, nor has there been any coverage. Meet Luqman Hakim Mohd Khialdin … More
Health standards will be the main determinant for selecting this year’s Hajj pilgrims amid the coronavirus outbreak, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of … More
We’ve heard the heartwarming stories from candidates as they meet constituents on the election campaign trail, and last night, Nicole Seah had a … More
One year we did the catering for the king’s official birthday party. I had to make a cake that he cut live on TV, in 35 degree weather. I sweated blood and tears. It was a sponge cake; you cannot do a cream or butter cream cake because they will melt.
Addis Ababa (AFP) : A leading opposition party representing Ethiopia’s Oromo ethnic group said Monday that five senior members had … More
The world’s most visited museum reopens on Monday after a 16-week coronavirus closure, but with nearly a third of its galleries still shut. … More
Attracted by the low cost of living and good telecommunications, digital nomads, or people who earn a living by working remotely, … More
JAKARTA : With the highest number of infections and largest death toll in Southeast Asia, the Indonesian government should be … More
In Southeast Asia, long hair is esteemed as a mark of beauty with deep religious and social meaning. Hair extensions … More
KARANGASEM, Indonesia: Bali conducted mass prayers on Sunday (Jul 5) as the Indonesian resort island prepares to reopen to tourists … More
There are thousands more illegal workers who buy their way into the vast open-cast mines after the company diggers leave – to scour for scraps of the precious stone left behind.
NEW DELHI: Visitors to the Taj Mahal will have to wear masks at all times, keep their distance and not … More
Sri Lankan authorities are insisting on cremation for coronavirus victims – a practice forbidden by Islam. The nation’s minority Muslim … More
