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Community is key to Pittsburgh Public troupe's musical 'Twelfth Night'
WESA - Pennsylvania
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June 24, 2025
“Twelfth Night,” subtitled “What You Will,” is at once one of Shakespeare’s most frolicsome plays and among his most musical. And a 2018 musical-comedy adaptation is Pittsburgh’s promising introduction to Public Works, the long-running initiative...
Thimphu City and Paro FC top BoB Bhutan Premier League standings after four rounds
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 23, 2025
Thimphu City FC and Paro FC are leading the BoB Bhutan Premier League 2025 after four rounds, with both teams maintaining unbeaten records. Thimphu City tops the table on goal difference, followed closely by Paro FC. In their fourth-round match,...
Plastic cups still used in Edmonton entertainment districts despite waste bylaw
Edmonton City News
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June 23, 2025
If you’re grabbing a drink in Edmonton’s entertainment districts, odds are it’ll be served in a single-use plastic cup — despite a city bylaw aimed at reducing disposable waste. Since July 2023, Edmonton’s single-use item reduction bylaw has...
Venture Capital and Private Equity For Bhutan’s Digital Economy
Business Bhutan
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June 23, 2025
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025, “Venture capital and private equity funds are emerging as key players in the digital economy.” This trend is reshaping how digital...
Thimphu hosts World Music Day concert with over 90 artists on stage
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 21, 2025
Bhutan joined the global celebration of World Music Day today, highlighting the healing power of music. Despite the summer rain, many people gathered to enjoy the concert in Thimphu. The concert featured over 90 artists performing different genres...
Bhutan muscles into second place overall at South Asian Bodybuilding Championship
The Bhutanese
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June 21, 2025
Sonam Phuntsho Ugyen Pema Bhutan’s steady rise in the world of bodybuilding took a major leap forward this week as the country’s athletes delivered one of their strongest performances ever at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports...
Sport : Ten Teams To Play In ACC U-16 East Zone Cup In Malaysia
Bernama
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Ten teams, including host Malaysia, are set to vie for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-16 (U-16) East Zone Cup 2025, which kicks off tomorrow. The Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) said the prestigious...
Bhutanese in Middle East report normalcy, Embassy in Kuwait assures safety
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 20, 2025
Exactly a week on since the heavy aerial bombardment between Iran and Israel, the tension continues to grow in the Middle East. According to the Bhutanese Embassy in Kuwait, over 10 thousand Bhutanese live and work in the region. For now, they are...
Assam, Bhutan tour operators explore tourism ties
The Print
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June 21, 2025
Guwahati, Jun 21 (PTI) Tour operators from Assam and Bhutan came together to explore ways to promote cross-border tourism between the two neighbours, focusing particularly on the Himalayan kingdom’s eastern circuit, a statement said on Saturday....
RSF report does not fully reflect Bhutan’s media reality: MoICE Minister
The Bhutanese
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June 21, 2025
During the recent Parliamentary session, Maenbi-Tshenkhar MP, Tempa Dorji, raised a question to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) regarding Bhutan’s ranking in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index released by...
Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...
Drums, brass & brotherhood: The musicians of Sashastra Seema Bal
Hindustan Times
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June 21, 2025
When 27-year-old Rohit Pandey joined the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), he never imagined his childhood love for singing would find a platform within the force. While military bands are typically associated with parades and formal ceremonies, the SSB...
Ayatollah Khamenei mocked as strange social media posts resurface: ‘naughty&playful’
The Gazette - Colorado
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has drawn the bemused attention of the internet for his bizarre, years-old social media posts, as his regime faces existential threats from Israel and the United States. While Khamenei's government...
Saving lives in the shadow of melting giants
Swissinfo
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June 25, 2025
Volunteers deliver relief items across the Teesta River using a zip line at the flood affected area in Sikkim, India October 7, 2023. Wang Photography Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close...
Bank Holiday In July 2025: Banks To Be Closed Up To 13 Days Next Month; State-Wise List
News18
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June 25, 2025
Last Updated:June 25, 2025, 11:12 IST Bank Holiday List 2025: Banks will be closed in several states across July 2025. Check State-Wise list of bank holidays next month. Bank holiday list for July 2025. Bank Holiday In July 2025: Banks across...
India enters top 100 in UN’s Sustainable Development Goals ranking
News9 Live
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June 25, 2025
India News India has secured a place among the top 100 out of 167 countries ranked for their progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. | Photo: Getty Images New Delhi: India has, for the first time, secured a place among the top 100...
Prince William and Cate Blanchett Visit Science Lab for Sustainable Fashion
Us Weekly
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June 19, 2025
Prince William and Cate Blanchett took a break from their day jobs to visit a science lab focused on sustainable fashion in Norwich, England. The pair teamed up on Thursday, June 19, to check in on 2023 Earthshot Prize finalist Colorifix, which is...
First international friendly marks milestone for Bhutan Volleyball Federation
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 19, 2025
Bhutan may not have spiked its way into the international volleyball scene just yet, but it’s getting closer. With its first-ever international friendly match played recently, the Bhutan Volleyball Federation has taken a step closer toward...
Bhutan Launches ‘Bhutan for Wellbeing’ Initiative to Cement Its Place as Global Mindfulness Destination
Daily Bhutan
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Bhutan launches its 'Bhutan for Wellbeing' tourism initiative in Haa, blending traditional practices and modern mindfulness to position the kingdom as a global hub for wellness travel. Over a peaceful weekend on 14th and 15th June, the inaugural...
Trump’s “Bombshell” On India’s Neighbor! Why U.S. Plans To “Red List” Bhutan, One Of World’s Most Peaceful Countries?
The Eurasian Times
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June 19, 2025
A remote, mountainous, peaceful Buddhist kingdom nestled between India and China, known as one of the happiest countries in the world, is set to become more remote for Americans as it faces the wrath of US President Donald Trump. The Trump...