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Shying away from past racism, Disney is adding disclaimers to classics, including Peter Pan and Aristocrats to warn viewers about derogatory stereotypes.
Social media users took aim at Gal Gadot once again this week after she announced her new role as Egyptian Queen Cleopatra.
Gaza Mon Amour: Love conquers all in charming satire
Love triumphs over tragedy in the Nasser brothers' touching satire on desire and despair in Gaza.
World powers dismiss US sanctions against Iran
Iran said its arch-foe the United States is facing "maximum isolation" after major powers dismissed a unilateral US declaration that UN ...
TNA Voice Podcast: Disney's complicity in China's rights abuses
Our podcast bringing you compelling stories from the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and beyond.
Netflix removes French film in Turkey after official complaint
Ankara requested the streaming giant take down 'Cuties', a French film accused of sexualising young girls.
Disney's Mulan is an insult to Uighurs, Muslims everywhere
Comment: Disney's new Mulan employs lazy and offensive stereotypes of Arabs, and is filmed on the very same lands where China is persecuting ...
Mulan movie boycott calls grow over Xinjiang scenes
Mulan's remake is facing fresh boycott calls after some scenes were filmed in Xinjiang, where Uighur Muslims have been oppressed.
Trailer released for The Dissident, the upcoming Khashoggi documentary
Khashoggi documentary, The Dissident, dives into the late journalist's career, how and why he became persona non grata in Saudi Arabia.
Egyptian superstar Amr Diab to appear in Netflix series
Egyptian pop superstar Amr Diab will be starring in a new Netflix original series.
Tania Palaiologou and 'Landscape in the Mist'
More than thirty years on, Greek actress Tania Palaiologou reflects on filming 'Landscape in the Mist' with legendary filmmaker Theo ...
The Dictatorship Syndrome by Alaa Al Aswany
Book Club: Alaa Al Aswany explains dictatorship as a disease whose causes and symptoms must be thoroughly studied if we wish to eradicate it.
#PrayForBeirut: People send messages of support after deadly explosion
At least 100 people have died and thousands injured in the deadly explosion near a Beirut port, and people across the world are sending messages ...
Lebanon mountain club dodges economic crisis
Seeking to escape the doom and gloom of Lebanon's economic crisis, wealthy Lebanese chose to summer in the country's mountain resort town.
Ghosn mulled turning Japan escape into Hollywood film
MNG Jet operations manager Okan Kosemen told an Istanbul court that Carlos Ghosn wants to make his escape into a Hollywood movie.
Saudi postpones reforms forcing husbands to disclose multiple wives
Saudi Arabia's Shura Council ignored a recommendation aimed at ensuring Saudi women are aware if their husband has multiple wives or is already married.
Netanyahu turns to rich friend to fund trial fees
The Israeli premier has sought financial aid from a US-based supporter who is also a witness in his corruption trial.
Ancient Petra empty, silent as pandemic hits Jordan tourism
As the novel coronavirus spread around the world, Jordanian authorities imposed a lockdown, and the last tourists left on March 16, a day before ...
Dubai's economy faces fight for survival in post-pandemic future
Dubai faces an uncertain future as plunging oil prices and a global economic downturn threaten another debt-fuelled crisis.
Saudi Ramadan TV drama criticised for pro-Israel content
Another Ramadan TV drama from Saudi Arabia has invited scrutiny
Coronavirus contemplations: Part I
Comment: In this three-part series, Dr Azmi Bishara takes a deep dive look at how citizens and states have responded to an unprecedented ...
'Like the Terminal': American author stranded in Paris airport
American author Mark Gonzales has chronicled his struggle to go home to his children in Tunisia amid flight cancellations and quarantines ...
Foreigners on frontlines of pandemic in Gulf states
Healthcare workers from Egypt and South Asia are battling coronavirus in parts of the Gulf.
Emirates continues to suspend flights to Europe over coronavirus
UAE - owned Emirates continues to suspend flights to countries across the world as it continues to fight the spread of coronavirus.
Fatima Aldewan, who has more than 80,000 followers on Instagram, posted a coronavirus make-up look.
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