What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names | Arts and Culture News
There are more than 7,000 languages spoken worldwide across nearly 200 countries. This vast linguistic diversity influences how nations refer…
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African Art Renaissance: Voices from the continent and the diaspora | Arts and Culture
Exploring contemporary African art with three influential women bridging the continent and its global diaspora.In this episode of Talk to…
Christian liberal arts college deletes, apologizes for post congratulating Trump’s OMB director Russ Vought
Wheaton College apologized for a since-deleted Facebook post calling for prayers for Russ Vought after receiving intense online backlash.On Friday,…
Dricus du Plessis beats Sean Strickland, defends title at UFC 312 | Mixed Martial Arts News
Du Plessis retains his middleweight belt with a unanimous decision over a bloodied Strickland in Sydney.Dricus du Plessis defended his…
Why has Pakistan’s Punjab province imposed a complete ban on kite flying? | Arts and Culture
Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province has imposed a complete ban on kite flying before the centuries-old Basant festival – which…
Islam Makhachev retains lightweight belt against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 | Mixed Martial Arts News
In an epic, action-filled bantamweight title match, Merab Dvalishvili defends his title against Umar Nurmagomedov.Islam Makhachev has successfully defended his…
Young people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan | Arts and Culture News
Japan’s Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of winter, arriving after New Year celebrations and before the cherry…
UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov removed from Frontier Airlines flight | Mixed Martial Arts News
The retired UFC fighter was involved in a seating dispute with Frontier Airlines staff and was later escorted off the…
Faig Ahmed’s rugs: weaving tradition and Surrealism in art | Arts and Culture
The Azerbaijani artist redefines heritage with contemporary art.The ancient craft of knotted carpets, originating in the Caspian Sea region, finds…