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Culture
Ambassador to promote South Korean culture in five Indonesian cities
Jakarta: South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia Kim Chang Beom will promote his country’s culture, tourism and traditional food in the five Indonesian cities of Jakarta, Cirebon, Brebes, Solo, and Surabaya. The event entitled Korean Friend to Java, known as “Teko Nang Jawa” in Javanese language ” will be held…
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Culture
In daring act, Mongolian walks on 65-meter long tightrope
Ulaanbaatar: A Mongolian circus actor successfully has walked on a 65-meter long tightrope 25 meters above the ground across the Waterfall Ulaan Tsutgalan in Uvurkhangai aimag. M.Myagmarsaikhan, the highest tightrope walker of Mongolia according to the Encyclopedia of Mongolian Circus, is an acrobat who used to work at the Mongolian…
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Society
Happy 74th Anniversary Republic of Indonesia: Commitment to integrity stressed
Jakarta: Indonesia celebrated its 74th anniversary as a republic with great fanfare with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stressing that the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) must be placed in the most important position. “The integrity of NKRI should not be sacrificed. NKRI’s integrity…
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Society
Becoming trilingual is kindergarten play in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek: A three-language learning system has been introduced in 80 kindergartens in Kyrgyzstan in pilot mode, Under the system, children are immersed in Kyrgyz before lunch and in Russian after it, Nadira Jusupbekova, the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, said during a media conference, Kabar News Agency…
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People
Holiday turns tragic as Nora Anne found dead
Kuala Lumpur: What was supposed to have been a memorable holiday in exotic Malaysia turned tragic when special needs Franco-Irish teenager Nora Anne Quoirin was found dead after she went missing from an ecotourism resort where she and her family were staying. The 15-year-old was reported missing by her family…
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Malaysian police believe body found is that of Nora Anne
Nilai: The search-and-rescue team looking for a missing foreign teenager has found a body of a female, according to the police. Police believe body found is that of Nora Anne Quoirin, said Deputy-Inspector General of Police, Datuk Mazlan Mansor. “The fair-skinned body has yet to be identified. The forensics team…
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People
Missing teen’s parents express gratitude for assistance
Nilai: The family of Franco-Irish girl Nora Anne Quoirin, who has been mysteriously missing in Malaysia, have made a public appearance to express their gratitude to the search and rescue team at a meeting in the resort, today. The short video shared by the police this morning, showed Nora’s…
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People
Dr Mahathir receives Instafamous Inspiration Award
Putrajaya: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has received the Instafamous Inspiration Award from hurr.tv, Malaysia’s contemporary digital lifestyle hub. In his acceptance video, Dr Mahathir said the award was in appreciation of his leadership, hard work, dedication and contribution to the Malaysian people. “If I’m a good role model,…
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Angelina Jolie‘s son to attend South Korea’s Yonsei University
Seoul: South Korean fans of superstar Angeline Jolie are already dreaming of chance meetings with her following news that her eldest son Maddox will be taking classes at South Korea’s Yonsei University. According to PEOPLE, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, who turned 18 on Monday, will be studying biochemistry. “He got accepted…
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People
11 die, 5,664 seek treatment as sweltering heatwave sweeps Japan
Tokyo: The number of people severely affected heat-related medical issues in Japan has nearly tripled over one week. The government said that 11 people died and 5,664 with heat exhaustion symptoms were taken to hospitals last week when temperatures rose sharply following the end of the rainy season…
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