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Lyodra Ginting, an Indonesian singer, actress, and influencer, describes her experience of meeting Pope Francis at the papal Mass in Jakarta, saying she was “struck by his spirit of service” and message for young people. Sep 18, 2024 By Salvatore CernuzioBefore Pope Francis arrived at Jakarta’s GBK Stadium to celebrate Mass on September 5 with … Read more
As Indonesia welcomes Pope Francis’ visit, an Indonesian priest, who is an official at the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, speaks of the significance of the Pope’s 45th Apostolic Journey abroad. Sep 04, 2024 Jakarta welcomes Pope Francis (AFP or licensors) By Linda BordoniPope Francis’ 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, taking him to four nations in Asia … Read more
JAKARTA: Female members of Indonesia’s flag-raising troop can wear the hijab during the Independence Day ceremony in new capital Nusantara on Aug 17, the Presidential Secretariat has clarified, addressing a controversy which erupted after they were seen without the headgear during their debut show this year. Secretariat chief Heru Budi Hartono made the statement to … Read more
‘We’re going to develop local culture, local talent, build the emerging film industry of Saudi Arabia,’ says Hollywood producer Tarak Ben Ammar RIYADH: For decades, Tunisian film producer Tarak Ben Ammar transported moviegoers into magical desert landscapes, from Tatooine in “Star Wars” to the shifting sands of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Now, the veteran … Read more
JEDDAH: Visitors gathered on Thursday at the Islamic Arts Biennale for the world premiere of Ithra’s “In the Footsteps of the Prophet” documentary film. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Ovidio Salazar, the production is the first-ever cinematic account of the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad’s eight-day journey from Makkah to Madinah in A.D. 622. It captures the moment … Read more
JEDDAH: Visitors gathered on Thursday at the Islamic Arts Biennale for the world premiere of Ithra’s “In the Footsteps of the Prophet” documentary film. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Ovidio Salazar, the production is the first-ever cinematic account of the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad’s eight-day journey from Makkah to Madinah in A.D. 622. It captures the moment … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States and its allies imposed further sanctions on Myanmar on Tuesday, marking the two-year anniversary of a military coup with curbs on energy officials and junta members, among others.Washington imposed sanctions on the Union Election Commission, mining enterprises and energy officials, among others, according to a Treasury Department statement. Details of the … Read more
JAKARTA/NEW DELHI: Activists called on the Indonesian government on Saturday to rescue hundreds of Rohingya refugees who have been adrift for weeks on boats in the Indian Ocean, amid reports of the passengers dying onboard broken vessels. Two boats carrying refugees, including women and children, entered Indonesian waters near the northernmost province of Aceh on … Read more
JEDDAH: While 2022 was a year of stagnation and setbacks for many countries, for Saudi Arabia it was a time of achievements and optimism. Saudis breathed a collective sigh of relief early in the year as many of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions were eased. In March, social distancing and the wearing of face masks outdoors was … Read more
RIYADH: The Saudi comedy “Sattar” received high praise at its exclusive premiere here earlier this month, and the producers are hopeful that it will be part of the ongoing love of local content by the Kingdom’s citizens. The movie was made by Telfaz11’s new production house Al-Shimaisi Films for the premiere on Dec. 22 at … Read more
