Samarkand’s Silk Road legacy: From ancient murals to the revival of silk paper
In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we uncover Samarkand’s enduring legacy—where Silk Road traders once gathered, artisans still craft silk paper, and ancient murals reveal lost civilizations. Read More
Rethinking Kazakh Jewellery: How artisans put a modern spin on tradition
In this episode of Modern Nomads, we dive deep into the world of Kazakh jewellery, uncovering its hidden gems. We explore how contemporary jewellers strike a brilliant balance between traditional…
Meet the trailblazing women in Qatar’s creative industries, from art and design, to fashion and film
Qatar 365 celebrates Women’s History Month, spotlighting female creatives in Qatar that are pushing the boundaries in visual arts, cinematography, and fashion. Read More
White House slams French MEP’s call to return Statue of Liberty
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slams ‘low-level’ French politician demanding Statue of Liberty’s return, saying France should be thankful they are “not speaking German right now.” Read More
Lawmakers call for binding 5G security measures in wake of Huawei scandal
EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen has previously said she wants member states to speed up the 5G security toolbox implementation. Read More
Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by pro-Palestinian protests
‘Wonder Woman’ actress Gal Gadot, a vocal supporter of Israel, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame amid disruption from pro-Palestinian protestors. Read More
Euro falls as eurozone inflation sees downward revisions in February
Eurozone inflation eased to 2.3% in February, with core inflation at 2.6%, its lowest since January 2022. France had the lowest rate (0.9%), Hungary the highest (5.7%). The euro slipped…
Detained Columbia University student calls arrest ‘anti-Palestinian racism’
Khalil was arrested on 8 March for his role in campus protests against Israel and was later transferred from New York to Louisiana, a move his lawyers argue was politically…
NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams finally touch down after nine months in space
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month delay due to a Boeing test flight issue, safely splashing down off the Florida coast aboard a…
Nvidia’s AI robot ‘Blue’ stuns with live interaction
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled groundbreaking AI advancements at the company’s developer conference, introducing the AI-powered robot ‘Blue’. Read more at Read More