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Vanderbilt University to Host 10th North American Syriac Symposium in 2027

Vanderbilt University to Host 10th North American Syriac Symposium in 2027

Vanderbilt University is set to host the 10th North American Syriac Symposium from June 27 to July 1, 2027. This symposium, held every four years since 1991, serves as a significant gathering for scholars and students to exchange and discuss a wide array of topics related to the Syriac language, literature, and cultural history. The scope of the symposium extends chronologically from the early centuries CE to the present day and geographically from the Middle East to South India, China, and the global diaspora. The theme for the tenth symposium is 'The teaching and study of Syriac,' encouraging proposals on related themes such as the history of Syriac pedagogy, historiography of Syriac Christianity, and the history of Syriac studies. The deadline for submitting proposals for papers and panels is November 15, 2026.
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IHG's Hotel Indigo Brand Reaches 200 Global Locations, Plans Further Expansion

IHG's Hotel Indigo Brand Reaches 200 Global Locations, Plans Further Expansion

IHG's Hotel Indigo Brand Reaches 200 Global Locations, Plans Further Expansion
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Explainer-Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?

Explainer-Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?

By Shivangi Acharya and Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Senior officials in India and the United States have indicated long-running efforts to finalise a bilateral trade agreement have stalled, again.
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Asian shares mostly advance after Wall Street gains and oil prices fall

Asian shares mostly advance after Wall Street gains and oil prices fall

Asian shares are mostly higher and U.S. futures have edged up after shares rose to near a record close on Wall Street
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Movie Review: Falling rocks, avalanches, heroism and greed converge in 'The Last First: Winter K2'

Movie Review: Falling rocks, avalanches, heroism and greed converge in 'The Last First: Winter K2'

"The Last First: Winter K2" is a harrowing documentary by Amir Bar-Lev that explores the dangerous commercialization of extreme climbing
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Son Ye Jin Faces Criticism Over Eating Etiquette and Film Role

Son Ye Jin Faces Criticism Over Eating Etiquette and Film Role

Son Ye Jin Faces Criticism Over Eating Etiquette and Film Role
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Hasbro Opens Third ‘Peppa Pig’-Themed Cafe in China, Unveils New Details About Brazil’s ‘Transformers’ Attraction (EXCLUSIVE)

Hasbro Opens Third ‘Peppa Pig’-Themed Cafe in China, Unveils New Details About Brazil’s ‘Transformers’ Attraction (EXCLUSIVE)

Hasbro is debuting its third Peppa Pig Play Cafe location in October this month, Variety has learned exclusively, adding one more fixed attraction to the company’s growing list of in-person experiences around the global. Opening in October in Suzhou, China, the third Peppa Pig Play Café in the region “brings the beloved preschool brand to […]
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Global Economic Growth Persists Amidst Widening Risks from Energy Prices and Fiscal Deficits

Global Economic Growth Persists Amidst Widening Risks from Energy Prices and Fiscal Deficits

Global Economic Growth Persists Amidst Widening Risks from Energy Prices and Fiscal Deficits
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Euro slides on France worries, as Brazil markets eye rally

Euro slides on France worries, as Brazil markets eye rally

By Danilo Masoni and Rae Wee MILAN/SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Concerns over France's fiscal position pushed the euro to a 17-month low on Monday and weighed on French assets, though easing bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike helped cushion broader market sentiment as investors looked to Wall
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Korea Box Office: ‘The Assassin(s)’ Holds Admissions Lead as ‘Chiikawa’ Generates Top Weekend Gross

Korea Box Office: ‘The Assassin(s)’ Holds Admissions Lead as ‘Chiikawa’ Generates Top Weekend Gross

Director Hur Jin-ho’s political crime thriller “The Assassin(s)” held the top position at the South Korean box office in admissions over the weekend of Oct. 2–4, though Japanese animated feature “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” captured the frame’s largest gross revenue. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by […]
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China's Railway System Sets New Daily Passenger Record During National Day Holiday

China's Railway System Sets New Daily Passenger Record During National Day Holiday

China's railway system recorded a new daily passenger record on October 1, the first day of its week-long National Day holiday, with over 25 million travelers. This figure represents a 9% increase compared to the same day last year, according to China State Railway Group. The country anticipates approximately 284 million railway passenger trips throughout the holiday period. Additionally, over 2 billion domestic trips are expected to be made using various modes of transport nationwide, averaging around 300 million trips per day. Air travel is also projected to be high, with an estimated 2.4 million passengers daily. International flight bookings for the holiday have seen a 22.5% increase, with reservations for nearby countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Laos rising by 20%.
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Pakistan's Foreign Policy Shifts Towards Non-Alignment and Economic Cooperation

Pakistan's Foreign Policy Shifts Towards Non-Alignment and Economic Cooperation

Pakistan's foreign policy has undergone significant transformations since its independence in 1947, moving from initial alliances with Western blocs during the Cold War to a more non-aligned and independent stance. Following the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto engineered a radical shift towards 'bilateralism,' advocating for strong, independent relations with all major powers while avoiding entanglement in superpower rivalries. This led to Pakistan formally joining the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1979. The country also withdrew from SEATO in 1972 and later from CENTO, signaling a complete break from rigid Cold War blocs. This shift aimed to strengthen Pakistan's standing within the Islamic World and promote economic and cultural cooperation, aligning with the foundational principles established at the 1955 Bandung conference.