Canadian poet, essayist, and translator Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for works the Swedish Academy praised for creating new forms of contemporary literature through dialogue with the classical tradition.

The Dates and Folk Arts Festival will open in Khanaqin tomorrow, bringing farmers, artists, and local businesses together for three days of cultural and commercial activities.

The Payz (autumn) Festival will launch at Ranya Gorge tomorrow, bringing a range of cultural, artistic, sports, educational, and social activities to the Raparin area throughout the autumn season.

Paramount Skydance has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing two major Hollywood entertainment companies under a single media conglomerate led by David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz.

Yezidis are gathering at Lalish Temple for the Jamayi Feast, one of the oldest festivals in the Yezidi religion, marking seven days of religious ceremonies and thanksgiving.

The remains of a medieval Bulgarian ruler returned home from Greece, marking a new development in the two countries’ long-running discussions over historical heritage.