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Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Intervision Song Contest: why Russia is reviving its cultural counterweight' to Eurovision

Russia revived the Intervision Song Contest as a geopolitical cultural outreach after exclusion from Eurovision, inviting a U.S. artist to perform in Moscow.
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World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Yoga India's tool for global soft power DW 08/29/2025

Yoga functions as a global cultural practice and a pillar of India's soft power, blending physical, mental, and spiritual traditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Woody Allen rebuts Ukrainian condemnation over Moscow film festival appearance

Woody Allen's participation in the Moscow international film week is a disgrace and an insult to the sacrifice of Ukrainian actors and film-makers who have been killed or injured by Russian war criminals in their ongoing war against Ukraine. It added: By taking part in a festival that brings together Putin's supporters and voices, Allen chooses to turn a blind eye to the atrocities Russia commits in Ukraine every single day for 11 years now.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Trump pulls US out of 'woke' and 'divisive' UNESCO for second time

The withdrawal from UNESCO reflects the Trump administration's "America-first" foreign policy, expressing skepticism about multilateral organizations and accusing UNESCO of promoting a "globalist, ideological agenda."
US politics
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World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ukraine war briefing: key eastern Ukrainian city under assault as Russia hails cooperation with North Korea

Ukrainian forces are facing heavy assaults in Kostiantynivka, while Russian troops claim progress in their offensive elsewhere.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
3 months ago

Preview Polish Art Week Berlin | Berlin Art Link

Polish Art Week redefines European cultural discourse, showcasing Poland's vibrant art scene amidst geopolitical challenges.
Brooklyn
fromMexico News Daily
3 months ago

Why did a Mexican Navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge?

The ARM Cuauhtémoc is a cultural ambassador for Mexico, with recent tragedy overshadowing its longstanding maritime mission.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump hails 'incredible culture' of Islam in rare presidential mosque visit

Trump's visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque signifies a rare moment of cultural diplomacy for a sitting US president.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump Concludes Speech in Anti-Gay Saudi Arabia By Blaring Gay Bathhouse Anthem YMCA

Trump enjoys the song YMCA but its use in Saudi Arabia highlights a stark contrast to the country's LGBTQ rights record.
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