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Ed Sheeran Calls Gaza Situation ‘Catastrophic’ at Philadelphia Show

Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia concert Saturday calling the Gaza situation 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' in his most direct public comment amid tour

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

The Last Dance: A Powerful Drama Exploring Family Ties and Funeral Traditions

The Last Dance is a moving exploration of family, tradition, and personal growth set within Hong Kong's funeral industry. Directed by Anselm Chan, the...

The Judge from Hell: A Sassy Demon Judge Tackles Humanity’s Dark Side in This K-Drama

In The Judge from Hell, Park Shin-hye stars as Justicia, a stylish demon banished to Earth who inhabits the body of a murdered judge,...

Rumors of Death Bring Chicago Bookstore’s Legacy to Light

When rumors surfaced that Bill Fiedler, owner of The Gallery Bookstore in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, had passed away, word spread rapidly through social media,...

“Red One” Review: Dwayne Johnson’s Christmas Adventure Misses the Mark

In Red One, Dwayne Johnson stars as Cal, Santa Claus’s chief security officer, in an action-comedy twist on the holiday genre. Directed by Jake...

Squid Game Season 2: More Characters, New Challenges, and a Quest for Revenge

Fans of the global hit "Squid Game" have much to look forward to in the highly anticipated second season, as creator Hwang Dong-hyuk promises...

Historic Auction to Feature Rare Presidential Artifacts, Including Washington’s Hair and Lincoln’s Flag

As the nation turns its focus to the U.S. election on November 5, history enthusiasts are also gearing up for a remarkable auction of...

Quincy Jones Remembered: A Lifetime of Music and Inspiration at Montreux Jazz Festival

Quincy Jones, a legendary figure in the world of music, was remembered by close friend Thierry Amsallem after the news of his passing on...

What to Expect in Squid Game Season 2: Revenge, New Characters, and Thrilling Challenges

Revenge will fuel the storyline in the much-anticipated second season of Squid Game, according to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, who promises more gripping characters and...

Traditional Chinese Wedding Rituals: Hair-Combing, Leaving Home, and Entering Groom’s Home

Chinese weddings are rich in cultural traditions, with several symbolic rituals meant to bring good fortune to the newlyweds. Among these are the hair-combing...

The Silent Flute: How Bruce Lee’s Dream Became the Cult Film Circle of Iron

In the late 1960s, Bruce Lee conceived The Silent Flute, a film intended to convey the philosophy behind martial arts. Developed with screenwriter Stirling...

Brother Anthony: The Translator Championing Korean Literature Abroad

In his workspace near Sogang University in Seoul, Brother Anthony, an 82-year-old British-born translator, reflects on his decades-long journey in Korean literature. A naturalized...

Jodi Picoult’s Nineteen Minutes Tops PEN America’s Most-Banned Books List

Jodi Picoult’s novel Nineteen Minutes, once lauded as essential reading for young adults, now leads PEN America’s list of the most-banned books in U.S....

The Gold Dagger Romance: The Beginning of Hong Kong’s New Wave Cinema

On July 2, 1978, Hong Kong television made history with the debut of The Gold Dagger Romance, a martial arts series unlike any other....

Japan’s Shelf-Sharing Bookstores Revitalize Community and Culture

In Japan, a new kind of bookstore is bringing back the joy of discovering unique reads by allowing anyone to rent a shelf to...

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