cultural diplomacy

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]