Culture

MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi security forces have detained an Egyptian umrah pilgrim after he raised a Palestinian flag near the Kaaba at the Masjidil Haram in Makkah, according to reports and widely circulated social media footage on Sunday (July 27). Videos shared online show the man shouting “Wa Islamah!”—an Arabic expression conveying anguish when […]

BALI – Marking Indonesia’s National Waste Awareness Day (HPSN) 2026, environmental organization Sungai Watch led a large-scale coastal clean-up at Kedonganan Beach, Badung Regency, on Saturday (February 21, 2026). The initiative underscored a tangible commitment to addressing marine debris while supporting the government’s National Movement Indonesia ASRI (Safe, Healthy, Clean, Beautiful). The action brought together […]

BADUNG, Bali – The level advancement examination of Semara Duta Dance Studio, held at Pura Desa lan Puseh Padang Luwih on Sunday (February 15, 2026), was more than a routine artistic evaluation. Behind the graceful movements of 162 young dancers from Denpasar and Badung lay a broader social portrait of who truly sustains Bali’s cultural […]

Rabat – The Moroccan government has rolled out a large-scale, targeted assistance program to support communities affected by recent flooding in the northern and western regions of the Kingdom. Triggered by unusually heavy rainfall over the past two months, the floods have caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and agricultural land. In response, authorities have […]

JAKARTA – The Indonesian Navy is seeking the delivery of a former Italian aircraft carrier before October 5, in time for the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), according to statements reported by Antara News. Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali said the navy expects the vessel to arrive before the annual […]