Culture

Inflation, Sluggish Economy Dampen Christmas Spirit Across Europe

VALLETTA, Dec 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – With the spiraling cost of living and gloomy economic forecasts making most Europeans ever so…

Spring Festival Listed As UN Floating Holiday

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, has been officially listed as a UN…

Kyrgyz President Signs Law On Changing National Flag Design

BISHKEK, Dec 23 (NNN-KNA) – Kyrgyzstan will partially change the design on the country’s national flag, with a corresponding law,…

Roundup: Egypt’s Film Festival Features Palestinian Films Amid Gaza Conflict

HURGHADA, Egypt, Dec 22 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival (GFF), has featured a special programme dedicated to Palestinian…

Kuwait’s New Emir Accepts Cabinet’s Resignation

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 22 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait’s new Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accepted the cabinet’s resignation on Wednesday.…

Ancient Statues Unearthed At Ta Prohm Temple In Cambodia’s Angkor Park

PHNOM PENH, Dec 21 (NNN-AKP) – Archaeologists have unearthed six, centuries-old sandstone statues at the Ta Prohm temple restoration site,…

Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Sworn In As Kuwait’s New Emir

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 21 (NNN-KUNA) – Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, officially assumed the role of Emir of Kuwait yesterday,…

Nearly 60 Percent Of Japanese Workers Want No Part Of Traditional New Year’s Office Parties: Survey

TOKYO, Dec 18 (NNN-NHK) – Nearly 60 percent of working adults in Japan have no interest in going to New…

Bangladesh Celebrates 53rd Victory Day

DHAKA, Dec 17 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh yesterday celebrated its 53rd Victory Day with due solemnity and rich tributes paid to…

Myanmar To Hold Horticulture Exhibition To Commemorate 76th Anniversary Of Independence Day

YANGON, Dec 17 (NNN-MNA) – A Vegetables, Fruits, and Horticulture Exhibition and Competition, will be held next month, at the…