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fromIrish Independent
1 week 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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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

When the State Department Used Dizzy Gillespie and Jazz to Fight the Cold War (1956)

It's been said that the United States won the Cold War without firing a shot, which might surprise veterans of Korea and Vietnam.
US politics
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fromBerlin Art Link
2 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
2 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
2 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
fromEater NY
3 months ago

This Shop's Taiwanese Focus Was What Made It Special. Now, Trump's Tariffs Put It in Jeopardy.

The double-digit tariffs are upending how many small businesses function, with Yun Hai facing a crucial threat to their already narrow profit margins.
Toronto startup
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Trump renounces the international influence of soft power

Iowa City's literary programs face funding cuts, signaling a shift away from cultural diplomacy under the Trump administration.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Jazz, politics, continents collide in Oscar-nominated 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'

1960 marked a significant year for African independence and the cultural resonance of Black musicians during the Cold War, as explored in 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat.'
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