cultural diplomacy

Who is Khaled El-Enany, the Egyptian nominee set to become UNESCO’s first Arab Director-General? | World News

Khaled El-Enany wins Executive Board backing for UNESCO chief role on Oct 6; first Arab candidate, now awaits full-membership vote/ Image generated by AI for illustrative purposes Egypt’s former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Khaled El-Enany, is set to make history. On October 6, 2025, the UNESCO Executive Board nominated him to become the […]

Desi Jackie Kennedy: How Usha Vance stole the show during JD Vance’s India visit | World News

When the Vances landed in India this week, the itinerary looked textbook: meet the Prime Minister, pose at the Taj Mahal, sprinkle in a few cultural references for good measure. Standard fare for visiting dignitaries, performed thousands of times before.But what unfolded was something very different — a subtle masterclass in cultural diplomacy, and at […]

‘What about Palm Sunday?’: Canadian PM Mark Carney accused of ‘pandering’ to Sikhs on Vaishaki | World News

Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing online criticism after taking part in Vaisakhi celebrations in Ottawa this weekend without publicly recognising Palm Sunday, which fell on the same day.Photographed wearing a yellow turban and serving food at a Sikh langar, Carney’s presence at the festival drew praise from members of the Sikh community—but also sparked […]