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Culture minister Musawa backs southern presidency ahead of 2027 elections

The Cable · July 11, 2025

Hannatu Musawa, minister of art, culture and creative economy, says political power should remain in the south for another four years to ensure balance. Musawa spoke on Friday during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme....

Cultural Atrophy Is to Blame for Poor Radio and Television E...

Modern Ghana ·

Reading Ajoa Yeboah-Afari’s article titled “Memory Lane: of Ghana’s Puzzling Copycat ‘Radio & TV Etiquette’” (Modernghana.com 7/4/25), immediately reminded me of the Afro-Caribbean - I prefer African-Caribbean - writer with the professional...

entertainment Who doesn't forget easily and who doesn't gossip? Hong Huifang, Cynthia Koh and Pierre Png, cast of new Singapore-Thai thriller, talk people politics

Asiaone · July 11, 2025

Humans are social beings by nature, so surrounding ourselves with people is only inevitable. But when unpleasant words and deeds go around, how do local actors Hong Huifang, Cynthia Koh and Pierre Png navigate their people relations? Pierre Png...

Entertainment News | Taylor Kitsch to Star in Peter Landesman's 'Eleven Days'

Latestly · July 11, 2025

Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): Canadian actor Taylor Kitsch is set to play a Texas prison boss facing a hostage taking drama in 'Eleven Days', a new thriller directed by Peter Landesman, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Set in 1974 and...

Entertainment News | Trailer Alert! Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri Deliver Intense Performance as Lovers in 'Dhadak 2'

Latestly · July 11, 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 11 (ANI): The trailer of Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer 'Dhadak 2' was unveiled on Friday morning. Helmed by Shazia Iqbal, 'Dhadak 2' explores love and challenges social norms. The film follows...

Entertainment News | France's Lumiere Festival to Honour Michael Mann

Latestly · July 11, 2025

Washington, DC [US], July 11 (ANI): Veteran Hollywood director Michael Mann will be honoured with the Lumière Award at the 2025 Lumière Festival, a French event focused on classic cinema, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lumiere Institute and...

Entertainment News | I'd Rather Wait for Right Opportunities Than Do Things I Don't Feel Passionate About: Shahana Goswami

Latestly · July 11, 2025

New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) Actor Shahana Goswami says she doesn't like to settle for less in life and would rather wait for the right opportunities than do something mediocre just for the sake of it. It has been a journey of patience and grit for...

entertainment 'I was so excited I wanted to cry': Fans spend up to $50k in auction to experience a day with Jackson Wang

Asiaone · July 11, 2025

For some fans, it might not be enough to see their idol in-person at concerts and events. In what ways could they get even closer? Hong Kong-born pop star Jackson Wang, who debuted in the South Korean boy group Got7 and is the founder of creative...

Chae Hwi-young's nomination as culture minister signals big tourism push

Korea JoungAng Daily · July 11, 2025

Culture Minister nominee Chae Hwi-young [TRIPLE] President Lee Jae Myung on Friday nominated Chae Hwi-young, co-CEO of one of the largest online travel platforms in Korea, as the minister of culture, sports and tourism in an apparent bid to...

Gameshows, Cliff Richard and Stalin’s most hated play: the British culture sent behind the iron curtain

The Guardian · July 11, 2025

One of the biggest TV hits of the 1960s was Double Your Money, a kind of low-fi precursor to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Its presenter, Hughie Green, was a titan of family entertainment who drew audiences of more than 8 million to the ITV...

Priyanka Chopra Recalls A Special Wedding Moment: ‘Honoured Both Cultures Wearing…’

iDiva · July 10, 2025

Priyanka Chopra’s wedding wasn’t just about grand outfits and starry celebrations; it was filled with thoughtful, emotional touches that reflected her love for family and culture. In a recent interview, Priyanka shared how her iconic red...

Indo-Rwandan Cultural Night Celebrates ‘Art for Peace’

Ukhrul Times · July 11, 2025

New Delhi: Indo-Rwandan cultural night, ‘Art for Peace,’ was celebrated in New Delhi on Thursday as part of Rwanda National Day festivities. The evening drew an audience of about 400 guests that included diplomats, civil society representatives,...

brad paquette discusses cultural influence and public health

St. Joe-Benton Harbor News - Michigan · July 10, 2025

Brad Paquette, an active commentator on social and political issues, has shared several insights on his Twitter account. His posts touch upon topics ranging from the intersection of culture and politics to concerns about public health policies.On...

Denmark turns away from EUC cultural diplomacy tradition

Diplomatic Courier ·

nder the Radar is a weekly special series bringing you compelling, under–the–radar stories from around the world, one region at a time. This week in Europe, Denmark ends a tradition associated with the presidency of the Council of the European...

Sibu reinforces role as cultural hub at Borneo Cultural Festival 2025

Borneo Post · July 11, 2025

Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar (left) presents a souvenir to Ting at the conclusion of tonight’s event. SIBU (July 11) : The Cultural Night of the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2025 was more than a showcase of traditional performances and colourful...

Nigeria's national radio launches Mandarin program to boost cultural understanding with China

Xinhua News Agency ·

ABUJA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) has officially launched a new Mandarin-language radio program titled "Ni Hao, China" ("Hello, China") to foster people-to-people communication and strengthen cultural ties...

Niger Delta states network, display rich cultural heritage in Rivers

The Guardian (Nigeria) · July 11, 2025

Nine states in the Niger Delta region came together in Rivers State to network and promote their rich cultural heritage through arts and culture. The states include Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ondo, Cross River, and Akwa-Ibom. The...

Lucy Quist Announces 2025 Conference on African Cultural Transformation

News Ghana · July 11, 2025

Business leader Lucy Quist will convene the fourth Bold New Normal Conference on October 25, 2025, at The Enclave Garden in Accra. This year’s theme, “Transformation Through Language and Culture: Rethinking Socialisation for Prosperity,”...

11-Year-Old’s Dance on Boat Sparks Global Cultural Phenomenon

Times News Global · July 11, 2025

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An 11-year-old boy has ignited a cultural phenomenon with his spontaneous dance on a racing boat, captivating millions on social media and elite athletes worldwide. Rayyan Arkan Dikha, a fifth-grader from Kuantan Singingi...

Andalucía earmarks 10 million euros to conserve the tourist and cultural heritage of villages: these are the key points

SUR in English · July 11, 2025

Andalucía's inland villages have been granted an opportunity to improve their cultural tourism heritage. The regional government (Junta) has just announced that it is investing ten million euros to create an aid to promote the sustainability of...