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German Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We Care About the Path of Reform in Saudi Arabia, Ready to Support it

The spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry in the Middle East and North Africa, Dennis Kumetat, stressed that Germany and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia share a “deep” partnership. “Berlin is following with interest the political and social reform processes initiated by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, which would…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Far-right's Lord of the Rings obsession

Right-wing Lord of the Rings fans find archconservative lessons in Middle-earth. Why?

Salon

LEGO announces 6,167 piece The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell set

Home to the house of Elrond, Rivendell is a key location in Middle-earth

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Right-Wing Rings of Power

Lord of the Rings fans from Trump-supporting libertarian billionaire Peter Thiel to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni find archconservative lessons in Middle-earth. Why?

Capital & Main

The Fall of Númenor by JRR Tolkien review – masterful world-building from the father of fantasy

Following Amazon’s Rings of Power series, this beautiful compendium of Tolkien’s Second Age of Middle-earth stories offers the ideal palate cleanser

The Guardian - UK

Istar: Why Lord of the Rings' 'Rings of Power' Season 2 may feature a second wizard

The Stranger might not be the only wizard in Middle-earth. Here's why 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 may add another Istar to the show's already sprawling ensemble cast.

Inverse

Rhûn: 'The Rings of Power' is going where no other Tolkien adaptation has before

When in doubt, one must always follow their nose. Here's what viewers should know about Rhûn, the mysterious Middle-earth location mentioned in the 'The Rings of Power' Season 1 finale.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power recap episode seven – is that Gandalf I spy?

Ahead of next week’s finale, it’s high drama with Middle-earth’s answer to Pompeii. And have we really met everyone’s favourite grey wizard?

The Guardian - UK

Mordor? 'Rings of Power' just changed Tolkien's canon for the better

Here's how the explosive climax of Episode 6 of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' changes the Southlands forever and expands a moment in Middle-earth history that hasn't previously been explored.

Inverse

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power recap: episode four – the Queen stops being angry!

The most-prized metal in Middle-earth is being kept secret, and after a blurry glimpse last week, Adar is revealed to us

The Guardian - UK

Lord of The Rings: Rings of Power – a guide to the expanded world of Middle-earth in J.R.R Tolkein's other books

With Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power having aired there has been a resurgence of interest in the vibrant fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien over a century ago. What many might not know is that there is a whole universe in several books that expand what we know…

The Conversation

Why racists love Tolkien & Middle-earth

J.R.R. Tolkien constructed characters according to a hierarchy, making his work appealing to fascists

Salon

'The Lord of the Rings' cast denounces threats to nonwhite actors depicting Middle-earth characters

The cast of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" issued a statement Wednesday that denounced threats, harassment and racism facing actors of color by people who have complained about the series' racially diverse Middle-earth.

Los Angeles Times

'Rings of Power' Episode 3 release date, time, plot, cast, and trailer for Amazon's LOTR prequel

After a two-episode kickoff, we’ll return to Middle-earth with myriad mysteries to penetrate

Inverse

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The Independent UK

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power episodes 1 and 2 recap: Welcome to Middle-earth

The opening pair of episodes deliver us back to Tolkien’s universe and make fast work of introducing a host of characters worth caring about

Salon

Bypass Westeros and head to Middle-earth

In the battle between dragons and elves, Prime Video bankrolls a glorious play for the streaming fantasy throne

Tribune News Service

The ‘Rings of Power’ cast is ready to play in Prime Video’s $465M ‘Lord of the Rings’ playground

The return to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth is a cinematic world made for the big screen. This time, though, it’s on TV.

The Orange County Register

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ actors reveal secrets of series preparation

The landscape of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” sprawls across Middle-earth and the surrounding seas in Prime Video’s new prequel series to the J.R.R. Tolkien universe.

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Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power – a cheat’s guide to Middle-earth before you watch the new show

For a newcomer to the wonderful world of Middle-earth, the universe created by the British author and academic J.R.R. Tolkien can seem as large and unwieldy as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (currently in Phase Four with more still to come). And, there is a new addition as Amazon’s Lord of…

Inverse

'LOTR: Rings of Power' release date, time, plot, cast, and trailer for Amazon's epic show

Return to Middle-earth’s Second Age in this extravagant Amazon Studios production. Here's everything you need to know about 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,' from the release date and start time to cast, plot, and the latest on Season 2.

The Guardian - UK

Swedish gaming giant buys Lord of the Rings and Hobbit rights

Embracer buys Middle-earth Enterprises which controls intellectual property rights to Tolkien’s most famous works

Daily Mirror

Lord of the Rings: Most expensive TV show ever made will drop on Amazon Prime next month

The latest in the Lord of the Rings saga is an epic and ambitious version of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fabled Second Age of Middle-earth - and fans can't wait to see if the storytelling matches the show's gargantuan budget

Salon

Billy Boyd gives new LOTR cast advice

In an interview with Salon, Boyd talks of leaving the world of Middle-earth that he's known for

Inverse

'Rings of Power' trailer Easter egg teases an epic event in Elven history

An epic and important moment in Middle-earth history may be briefly shown in the second trailer for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.'

Asharq Al-Awsat

Senator Risch to Asharq Al-Awsat: Biden Should Strengthen Partnerships to Confront Iranian Threats

Prominent US congress members have welcomed President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East.

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