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World News | Indian Envoy Hails Diaspora's Role in Strengthening Ties with Russia
Latestly
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June 12, 2025
Moscow, Jun 12 (PTI) Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, on Thursday lauded the role of diaspora in fostering stronger people-to-people ties between India and Russia. Speaking at a function organised by the local Indian community at the...
World Bank u-turn on Uganda loan ban ignites Africa’s LGBTQ+ rights crossroads
Joy FM
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June 12, 2025
World Bank on glass building. Mirrored sky and city modern facade. Global capital, business, finance, economy, banking and money concept 3D rendering animation. The World Bank's reversal of its loan ban on Uganda—despite the country’s...
In Albania’s new national park, I found a tantalizing mix of outdoor adventure, history and traditional culture
Toronto.com
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Paddling into a calm stretch of water, I let my gaze follow the sound of tinkling bells. A small herd of sheep is grazing the grassy bank above us, their belled heads creating a pleasing melody as they chew and move. Seconds later, I plunge my...
Cultural Chaos street festival set for Saturday in Easthampton
Daily Hampshire Gazette - Massachusetts
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December 6, 2025
The Cultural Chaos street festival returns to downtown Easthampton on Saturday. It will feature performers from the SHOW Circus Studio, pictured here, as well as many other events. The free festival runs from 12-5 p.m. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO...
Community Uplift in Full Color
The Westside Gazette - Florida
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June 12, 2025
Dr. Lisa’s Coloring Book Café and The Ken Roland Project – Downbeats at Sunset, Inspire, Heal and Unite By Staff Writer Lt. Ken Roland FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Over the course of four powerful evenings, the Downbeats at Sunset series, hosted at the...
Culture, curiosities and champagne: Ten speak easy bars ready for events
Conference News
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June 11, 2025
Whether you’re planning a pop-up, an artful soirée, or business event, the right setting makes all the difference. Across the UK, a new wave of bars is blurring the lines between drinking den and cultural destination offering spaces steeped in...
Culture Minister boosts creative sector, inaugurates 4000-seat Mefa Arena
TVC News Nigeria
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June 12, 2025
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy in collaboration with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and MEFA, officially broke ground on Nigeria’s first purpose-built creative and entertainment arena...
Cultural Significance of Elephant and Horse
Star of Mysore
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June 12, 2025
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The elephant and the horse have played a major role in shaping Indian culture. The elephant is native to India; the horse is not. The elephant loves the hot tropical climate in...
Community News 06.12.25
Rockland County Times - New York
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June 12, 2025
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, June 12th – Wednesday, June 18th Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Blood Drive Help save multiple lives, donate blood! The library will be hosting a blood...
Local nonprofit displays local high school students’ illustrations highlighting Mexican identity, fight for social justice
Santa Maria Sun - California
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June 12, 2025
A black ball gown decorated with yellow and white flowers depicted by a Righetti High School student was the one she dreamed of wearing at her quinceañera. But when ICE agents swarmed her neighborhood, the first-year student and undocumented...
Tradition Behind Father’s Day Falling on U.S. Open Final Round Explored
Essentially Sports
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June 12, 2025
The U.S. Open is golf’s toughest test, and in 2025, it returns to one of its most legendary venues. Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. The course is hosting the 125th edition of the championship, marking the record 10th time. The field of 156...
National Perspective: With NATO in Trump’s disfavor, Scandinavian countries are rallying
Ukiah Daily Journal - California
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June 12, 2025
LYSEKIL, Sweden — You can’t see the Russian bear from here, but you can hear its growl. You also can hear the screech of the American eagle, because the Donald Trump effect has reached Scandinavia. As a result, leaders of NATO countries meeting...
World Insights: Dialogue among civilizations gains momentum as global voices highlight shared values
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- As the world marked the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations on Thursday, calls for mutual respect, inclusive development and cultural exchange resonated from UN headquarters to tea ceremonies in...
Cultural anxiety and Japan's immigration pains
Japan Times
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June 12, 2025
Hello Kitty seems an unlikely trigger for an immigration debate. But that’s what happened in Japan this week when Megumi Hayashibara, a prominent voice actress behind icons from Kitty to the long-running anime franchise "Evangelion’s" Rei Ayanami,...
World Premiere: Teen’s play, ‘Everything You’ve Got,’ set to debut
Tucson Weekly - Arizona
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June 12, 2025
click to enlarge (Gretchen Wirges/Submitted) Gretchen Wirges, actor and producer, stars in the new play “Everything You’ve Got.” Madeline Hill, poet, playwright and actor, penned her play “Everything You’ve Got” at age 15. Now, four years later,...
Bethenny Frankel Sells Historic Connecticut Estate For $7.8 Million
TheRichest
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June 12, 2025
Reality star and business mogul Bethenny Frankel has parted ways with her historic Connecticut estate for $7.83 million. Records reveal she purchased the three-acre property in 2021 for $4.25 million, making a substantial return on investment just...
Cultural Chaos returns to Easthampton with music, art and food
MassLive - Massachusetts
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June 12, 2025
EASTHAMPTON — It’s going to be complete chaos in Easthampton this weekend. But it will be “organized chaos” on Saturday, June 14, from noon to 5 p.m. on Cottage Street as part of the 12th Cultural Chaos. The street festival — organized by...
O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder at 25th Annual Nevada City Film Festival
YubaNet - California
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June 12, 2025
Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. Last month marked the 95th birthday of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, environmental activist, and longtime Nevada City resident Gary Snyder—a...
Naomi Watts’ trans daughter Kai Schreiber denounces ‘hostile attacks’ on the community
Pink News
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June 12, 2025
Naomi Watts (L) with Kai Schreiber (R) (Getty) Trans model and actress Kai Schreiber has spoken about struggling with her gender identity and the ‘hostile attacks’ currently being levelled at her community. Kai, the daughter of Hollywood stars...
Jimmy Eat World at 3Olympia Theatre (Photos)
Hot Press Magazine
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Jimmy Eat World took a bite of Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre the other night. The rock four-piece sold out the venue and kept up the energy throughout the set. Support came from Montreal based, female trio, Les Shirley.