In ‘Franklin,’ Michael Douglas Uses His Charm to Bankroll America: A new Apple TV+ series dramatizes the years Benjamin Franklin spent in France ...
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Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin
- Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.
- In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.
- Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.
- The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.
It's 'Bluey House' now, as London awards show for its cultural success: After sparking the imagination of children across the globe, Bluey has now received a ...
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Guterres: "Middle East on the brink": Israel reaffirms counterstrike and remains silent on details
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The futility of the war in Ukraine has become more apparent : The war continues—until one side, more likely the Ukrainians, or both are exhausted or conclude ...
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Baerbock in Israel and at the G7 summit: Berlin's inconclusive Instagram diplomacy
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Red alert: Iran’s drone attack sets off red lines worldwide : This is an extraordinary overt operation from Teheran.
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San Francisco Mayor Gives Panda Diplomacy a Try: In a city still struggling to recover from the pandemic, Mayor London Breed hopes giant pandas will lift the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/san-francisco-mayor-gives-panda-diplomacy-a-try.html
Takeaways: Bidens host state dinner for Japanese PM Kishida and wife: State dinners are often viewed as a glamorous tool in the arsenal of diplomacy ...
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What are human rights worth if our energy prices are at risk? Iran's attack on Israel shows the double standards of politics in Germany and the USA ... Show more
Tehran attacks Israel: Natalie Amiri on Iran policy in Germany and the USA - Culture - SZ.de
Tehran attacks Israel: Natalie Amiri on Iran policy in Germany and the USA - Culture - SZ.de
Visit to Turkey: Erdogan, Steinmeier and the fine art of kebab diplomacy: Federal President Steinmeier brought the Turkish head of government a frozen kebab from ...
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Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.
- The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.
- Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.
White House state dinners put America on display. They're crucial for US diplomacy.
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#VantageReels : German Prez Tries "Doner Kebab Diplomacy" in Turkiye: Creative or Cringe? | #Vantage With Palki Sharma Upadhyay#VantageOnFirstpost
Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Can dialogue, diplomacy be effective in Mideast?: Not only is Israel a flourishing technological hub, one of the world’s largest weapons ...
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Steinmeier's kebab diplomacy in Turkey: cliché on a skewer: German Turks win film awards and have developed a corona vaccine. But Federal President Steinmeier ...
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China should have confidence to talk to us, Taiwan's president-elect says: China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan's legally elected government ...
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Calling all history buffs! Mactan World Museum to rise in Cebu by 2027: The museum will feature curated pieces, artifacts, and interactive displays highlighting ...
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Mint's Shashank Mattoo explains what Mohamed Muizzu's crushing victory in the #Maldives parliamentary elections will mean for the country's relations with #India ... Show more
Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
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The government-in-waiting and a reckoning on Indonesia’s foreign policy - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/27/the-government-in-waiting-and-a-reckoning-on-indonesias-foreign-policy.html
No signs in EU call for Türkiye to exit: Council of Europe: Türkiye continues its effective presence in the activities of the Council of Europe ...
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Building upon Africa’s commitment to enhancing people-to-people #diplomacy and economic ties with #Kuwait , the International Women’s Group (IWG) organized a cultural ... Show more
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Turkic states vow to maximize cooperation on parliamentary diplomacy: Chairman of Turkish parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee to initiate work on improving ...
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Armenia has agreed to return 4 villages of Azerbaijan that were under the occupation since early 1990s, Azerbaijan's foreign ministry spokesman saysArmenia accepts returning 4 villages under occupation to Azerbaijan | Daily Sabah
Quick Glance: Armenia and Azerbaijan Reach Milestone Peace Agreement
- Azerbaijan requested the return of four villages as a prerequisite for a peace treaty after prolonged conflicts.
- Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to return several villages on the path to a peace agreement.
- The returned settlements near Armenia's main highway leading to the Georgian border are strategically important yet abandoned.
- Following Azerbaijan's control over Nagorno-Karabakh, the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers resulted in a shift of influence in the region.
Arif Keles was in Turkey with Federal President Steinmeier. You can read how he reacts to the mockery of “doner kebab diplomacy” in the interview: Berlin kebab diplomat turns the tables: “Critics didn’t understand the meaning of Steinmeier’s gesture”
China hosts foreign naval officials amid regional tensions: The Chinese Navy on Sunday kicked off a biennial meeting of top foreign naval officials in the port ...
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Steinmeier trip: Hanover mayor Onay speaks with President Erdoğan in Ankara: Hanover Mayor Belit Onay accompanied Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Chahan Minassian Takes Over the Secretive Fortuny Headquarters: Interior Designer Chahan Minassian redesigns Fortuny's headquarters ...
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From döner diplomacy to NATO demands, a week in Turkish foreign policy: More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested Wednesday at two universities in ...
al-monitor.com/podcasts/doner-diplomacy-nato-demands-week-turkish-foreign-policy
Building the European Diplomatic Academy: Our current European Diplomacy architecture is defined by its hybrid nature – a mosaic of temporary personne
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/building-the-european-diplomatic-academy/
Steinmeier's kebab debacle: Now Erdogan also duped him - “Hit, sunk”: Doner diplomacy ends in fiasco. There was a lot of ridicule for Frank-Walter Steinmeier ...
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Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 Highlights Japan’s Naval Diplomacy: The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s naval diplomacy mission has expanded to meet foreign ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/indo-pacific-deployment-2024-highlights-japans-naval-diplomacy/
Minister urges new diplomats to prioritise diplomacy over politics: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has urged the newly appointed Chargé ...
punchng.com/minister-urges-new-diplomats-to-prioritise-diplomacy-over-politics/
SF Mayor Breed getting pandas to SF Zoo is ‘cuddle diplomacy’: Mayor Breed’s success in securing a promise to send the animals to the SF Zoo will write a new ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/london-breed-panda-diplomacy-19411612.php
Quick Glance: San Francisco to Receive Pandas from China
- San Francisco is set to be the next U.S. city to welcome a pair of pandas from China as part of the 'panda diplomacy' program between Washington and Beijing.
- Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo has been chosen to house the giant pandas.
- The city has been working closely with Chinese and Asian and Pacific Islander communities to strengthen the existing cultural connection.
- China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) will collaborate with city officials to prepare for the pandas' arrival in 2025 and establish technical standards for their conservation.
Einstein-Tagore dialogue shines a path for modern leaders: In the quest for a leadership ethos, can the meeting of minds between Einstein and Tagore illuminate ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/einstein-tagore-dialogue-shines-a-path-for-modern-leaders/
Labor Diplomacy to Bolster Ties Between India and Israel : Both governments recognize that an influx of Indian migrant workers could finally forge a strong ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/labor-diplomacy-to-bolster-ties-between-india-and-israel/
Anti-aging: do you know “Ridoki”, this facial massage that prevents wrinkles?: Looking for an anti-aging facial treatment which, in addition to preventing fine ...
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A difficult relationship doesn't get better by avoiding each other, says Anja Wehler-Schöck, head of international politics at the Tagesspiegel: Much more than kebab diplomacy: Steinmeier is taking sides against Erdoğan in Turkey
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy seeks to hone Emirati talent in cultural diplomacy
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Turkey seeks 2 key demands to support Rutte’s bid to lead NATO: Ankara switches to quiet diplomacy for its terror-related demands from the Dutch prime minister ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/turkey-seeks-2-key-demands-support-ruttes-bid-lead-nato
Parsing China’s Panda Diplomacy: Beijing seems less inclined to loan the famous bears to countries that criticize its behavior. So why did Xi Jinping decide to ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/parsing-chinas-panda-diplomacy/
Ankara to host talks on climate change, ocean action: Türkiye's capital Ankara will host the first Blue Talks conference entitled 'In the Midst of Change: ...
dailysabah.com/turkiye/ankara-to-host-talks-on-climate-change-ocean-action/news
Scholz: War in Ukraine could last several more years | DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that the war in Ukraine could drag on for several more years; ...
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Julian Assange: US assurances to prevent appeal against extradition: The US has explained how it intends to meet the demands of the British judiciary to have ...
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Turkish, Nigerian first ladies highlight cultural exchange: First lady Emine Erdoğan and Nigerian first lady Oluremi Tinubu emphasized the importance of cultural ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkish-nigerian-first-ladies-highlight-cultural-exchange
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah denies resuming attacks on US bases: Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah denied on Monday it had resumed attacks on US bases after ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/iraqs-kataib-hezbollah-denies-resuming-attacks-us-bases
Taiwan thanks US for aid package, says will 'safeguard peace': Some $8 billion under one bill would be used to counter China, which claims Taiwan as part of its ...
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Brahma Chellaney On Taiwan: Biden’s China policy prioritizes diplomacy over deterrence
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Saudi Culture Minister concludes productive visit to Italy: Saudi Culture Minister concludes productive visit to Italy
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Ukraine's exit derails new Black Sea deal | Today's Front PageUkraine's sudden exit derails new Türkiye-mediated Black Sea deal | Daily Sabah
Quick Glance: Close to Agreement: Black Sea Shipping Deal Between Ukraine and Russia
- Following extensive negotiations on the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea, an agreement was reached in March but was rejected by Kyiv at the eleventh hour.
- The United Nations and Turkey played crucial roles in mediating the talks.
- Shortly after the deal fell through, Russia initiated targeted attacks on ports in southern Ukraine.
- Even though Ukraine did not formally sign the document, it agreed for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to make the announcement on March 30.
Pandas coming to CA zoo for first time in decades — and city calls it a ‘major boost’
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“Terra Invicita”: The fight against aliens as a political thriller: The resistance against the aliens is organized in the video game “Terra Invicita” using ...
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The Future of Ukraine: More Diplomacy or More Weapons?: While the Federal Republic of Germany increases aid for Ukraine, money from the USA is at risk ...
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A new humanitarian diplomacy is needed for a world of disorder, advocates Mukesh Kapila, a former UN official and emeritus professor at the University of ... Show more
Newport's Big Splash festival set to delight this summer: The free Big Splash festival will return to Newport this summer.
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First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia: Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-evidence-human-occupation-lava-tube.html
Migration and more in this week's cartoon carousel: World’s cartoonists on this week’s events – POLITICO
Express View on Maryam Nawaz’s olive branch to India: Punjabiyat diplomacy: The speech at Kartarpur Sahib is significant. India must proceed with cautious ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/express-view-on-maryam-nawazs-olive-branch-to-india-punjabiyat-diplomacy-9280324/
Japan's 2024 U.S. playbook starts with subnational diplomacy: WASHINGTON -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's six-day trip to the U.S ...
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South Korea-Japan thaw could backslide if ruling party turns on Yoon: TOKYO -- With a painful defeat for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's People ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
Maya El Khalil on Co-Curating the National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia at the 60th Venice Biennale
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Türkiye forges ahead with diplomacy and aid for Palestine | Today's Front PageTürkiye forges ahead with diplomacy and aid for Palestine | Daily Sabah
Oman condemns Israeli attack on Iran I Times of Oman: Muscat: A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry expressed that the Sultanate of Oman is following the ...
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'Titanic' task of finding plundered African art in French museums: French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to return "African heritage to Africa" within ...
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The bilateral aviation agreement between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic has fostered increased cultural exchange in tourism and increased commercial trade ... Show more
Jamaica-Dominican Republic bilateral aviation agreement yielding significant dividends | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica-Dominican Republic bilateral aviation agreement yielding significant dividends | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Taiwan Moves to Boost Its Global Standing with Chip Diplomacy: Taiwan is ramping up international cooperation deals with countries like Canada and France in ...
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Heater down - The UN and its precarious financial situation: The Palais des Nations in Geneva, the second headquarters of the UN, stands for multilateralism ...
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Taiwan awards former Lithuania official Friendship Medal of Diplomacy | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 16:52
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Nippon Steel says US Steel bid under official US review: Proposed takeover could be delayed until after US election
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Beats and Bliss: Exploring Egypt’s Vibrant Music Festival Scene: Egypt's vibrant music festival scene is set to captivate audiences with a lineup of ...
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Attack on Israel: This is what Israel's reaction could look like: Israel is considering the next steps against the regime in Tehran. What options are on the ...
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No room for "plan B" or old protocols. Seven principles of Ukraine's wartime diplomacy
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Reducing the risks of war between the major powers : Diplomacy, not military preemption, is the best path.
thehill.com/opinion/international/4595626-reducing-the-risks-of-war-between-the-major-powers/
Janet Yellen: The internet is obsessed with what she eats in China: Ever since she ate mushrooms that can have psychedelic effects in Beijing last July ...
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Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.
- Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.
- The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
Reaffirming India's stand on dialogue and diplomacy, PM #NarendraModi opened up on his intervention amid the war between #Russia and #Ukraine . Watch for details
Saudi FM receives phone call from Iranian counterpart : RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian ...
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More weapons or more diplomacy? This is how the Saxons think about the war in Ukraine
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