• A Global Greening: St. Patrick's Day Traditions Around the World

    Every March 17th, the world erupts in a vibrant celebration of Irish heritage. St. Patrick’s Day, originally a religious commemoration of Ireland’s patron saint, has morphed into a global phenomenon, with each region adding its own unique twist to the festivities. The Emerald Isle’s Essence In Ireland itself, the celebrations are steeped in tradition. Vibrant […]

  • Women from around the world come to compete in the Women’s Pinball World Championship

    Sunday is the final day to watch women from all over the world come together to decide who will hold the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) Women’s World Champion title.

  • Disney’s Expanded D23 Fan Event: Ticket Prices, On Sale Dates, Day-By-Day Event Focus & New Disney Legends Announced

    Disney has revealed key details about its biannual D23 fan event coming to the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center on August 9, 10 & 11. The company promises “the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more. This year’s event will feature Disney+ integration with some presentations streamed live, musical performances with […]

  • How The World's Largest Islamic NGO Is Tackling Major Global Challenges: In Conversation With HE Dr Mohammad Abdulkarim Al Issa, Secretary General of The Muslim World League

    Global religious organisations have a central role in helping address some of the most pressing challenges facing our world today. The Muslim World League, as the world's largest Islamic organisation, is no exception, pushing an agenda driven by moderate values, including but not limited to peace, tolerance and love. A candid conversation with the Saudi Arabia-based NGO's Secretary General, HE Dr Mohammad Abdulkarim Al Issa, who has been in his position since August 2016, shed further light on...

  • Weather Around The World This Week

    From hurricanes and hailstorms to flooding events, there were plenty of weather headlines that you may have missed from around the world this week. Here are some of those top stories. Eastern North Pacific Hurricanes Otis, Dora Retired, No Retirements in Atlantic The World Meteorological Association announced the retirements of Hurricanes Dora and Otis on []

  • Ramadan around the world – in pictures

    The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, featuring celebrations, prayers, pre-dawn breakfasts and post-sundown meals, began at sunrise Monday in the Middle East and a day later in much of Asia. In the Muslim lunar calendar, months begin only when the new moon is sighted, which can lead to variations of a day or two Continue reading

  • Events coming up this week around the Basin

    PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) - Here are some of the events coming up this week across the Basin for the week of March 24th. Sunday, March 24th Fix West Texas will be holding an adoption event at PetSmart Odessa from noon to 3pm. You can learn more and find out about future FWT events on its []

  • The week around the world in 20 pictures

    The ongoing war in Gaza, a Russian rocket attack in Kharkiv, an erupting volcano in Iceland and a new Banksy artwork in London: the last seven days, as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images that some readers may find distressing Continue reading

  • Events coming up this week around the Basin

    PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) - Here are some of the events coming up this week across the Basin for the week of March 17th. From Monday March 18 to Sunday, March 24, Fix West Texas and PetSmart Charities will be celebrating National Adoption Week by helping hundreds of pets find loving families of their own. You []

  • The week around the world in 20 pictures

    The continuing war between Israel and Hamas, voting in Russia’s presidential election, the start of Ramadan and Ariana Grande at the Oscars: the last seven days, as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images that some readers may find distressing Continue reading

  • Politicians Ignore Reality as the World Burns Around Them

    Unless you’ve been living in a cave, the fact that the state, nation, and world are experiencing record-setting high temperatures is inescapable — as are the extreme and harmful impacts of global baking. Montana is no exception. Yet, as we suddenly transition from our non-winter to a scorching hot and very early Spring — our More

  • how St Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world

    St Patrick's Day celebrations in different countries blend local customs with Irish traditions, fostering global camaraderie