The Tunisian government has announced the cancellation of the 34th Carthage Film Festival, Africa’s oldest cinema showcase, in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Scheduled to take place in Tunis from October…
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Morocco, UN to Celebrate International Argania Day on Wednesday
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathRabat – The United Nations and Morocco will celebrate the International Day of Argania on Wednesday May 10, with the UN headquarters in New York hosting an official celebration. The…
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How the ‘Othering’ of Bangladesh Has Been the Backbone of Hindutva’s West Bengal Campaign
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathKolkata: After clashes broke out over Ram Navami processions at Shibpur area in Howrah district and Dalkhola in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal on March 30, one of the first…
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Tunisian President Kais Saied sparked a wave of xenophobic violence in his country following the incendiary remarks he made at a National Security Council meeting on February 21. Saied was…
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Tajikistan: Regime Bans Ismaili Home Prayers, Lessons For Children
At least two Ismaili home owners in Mountainous Badakhshan were fined one month’s average wage each for hosting prayers in their homes. The regime banned such meetings in late 2022.…
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5 things to know about Malaysia’s Conference of Rulers
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaMalaysia’s King, Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, met his fellow rulers at a specially convened gathering at the national palace on Thursday. Sultan Abdullah had sought opinions on the impasse in…
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Khami New Year festival held low-key celebration in Rakhine State.
by Deepak Mirzaby Deepak MirzaThe 6th New Year celebration of the Khami people, an ethnic tribe in Rakhine State, was held on November 23rd in Mrauk-U of Rakhine State. The unstable security situation in…
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Romsey Festival announce Countess Mountbatten of Burma as patron for 2023
Her involvement was confirmed during a recent gathering of potential participants. The Festival team has said it is “grateful” to Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten, for showing her support for the “cultural highlight” in…
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Burmese Catholics celebrate faith, culture in the US
by Ag Kan Kyawby Ag Kan KyawAhead of his July 2 ordination as a priest for the Diocese of Owensboro, Deacon Martin Ma Na Ling said becoming a priest has been his dream since childhood. A…
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“If you exhibit a photo like this (of a child in a makeshift hut) or if you criticize the military while you are in Myanmar, that might be the last…
