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Pakistan: UNESCO Empowers Pakistani Media Professionals with Media and Information Literacy Workshop
UNESCO, in collaboration with Media Foundation 360 and the Department of Digital Media, University of the Punjab, successfully organized the “Becoming a Trusted Voice: Media and Information Literacy Capacity-Building Workshop for Media Duty Bearers.” This initiative is part of UNESCO’s broader efforts to strengthen the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) framework in Pakistan and equip…
Lahore & Karachi Bar Associations Condemn FIRs Against Senior Journalist Harmeet Singh
Lahore (19 December 2024): The Lahore Bar Association and Karachi Bar Association have strongly condemned the registration of FIRs by the FIA against senior journalist Harmeet Singh. Both associations termed the action as a clear violation of the fundamental right to freedom of expression, guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. In their statements, both…
Indian Navy’s Myth of Being the Net Security Providers is Busted!
A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Goa, where an Indian fishing vessel, Marthoma, collided with an Indian Naval submarine, resulting in two crew members going missing. The incident happened approximately 70 nautical miles northwest of Goa, involving a Scorpene-class submarine and the fishing vessel with 13 crew members on board. The Indian Navy’s…
SINGAPORE: Ascott China And Jin Jiang Hotels Join Forces
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is pleased to announce that Ascott China has entered a 50:50 joint venture with Jin Jiang Hotels (China Region) to advance the asset-light expansion of their respective apartment hotel brands in China, namely Ascott’s Quest and Jin Jiang Hotels’ TULIP LODJ. Using primarily…
CHINA: Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang Released “This is Ili”
Recently, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, China released a promotional film ‘This is Ili’ to show the world the unique style from Ili, Xinjiang. The film is divided into four chapters: culture and inheritance, vitality and hope, poetry and painting, and openness and development. Leading viewers to appreciate the beautiful Yili with magnificent scenery,…
THAILAND: CDS Doubles Joy for Customers During Its 77th Anniversary
Central Department Store, under Central Retail, continues to create moments of happiness that make customers’ hearts bloom. In collaboration with exclusive partners — Mastercard, Central The 1 Credit Card, CardX Credit Card, KBank Credit Card, UOB Credit Card, and Samsung Galaxy — Central celebrates its grand 77th anniversary by launching the mega campaign ‘Central 77th Anniversary 2024.’ …
SWEDEN: H&M Foundation Launches A Global Change Award
The H&M Foundation announced a significant shift in its overall strategic direction, with a new mission of promoting just and fair climate solutions for the textile industry, with the innovation challenge Global Change Award (GCA) being the first initiative to reflect this shift. Going forward, the H&M Foundation will focus on supporting the textile industry…
PHILIPPINES: VinFast Officially Launches VF 7 for Sale
VinFast has officially announced pricing and opened reservations for its five-seater VF 7 electric SUV during the 12th Philippines Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), marking the third VinFast vehicle available in the Philippine market after the VF 5 and VF 3 models. This launch also underscores VinFast’s commitment to advancing green transportation in the Philippines and…
Liberland and Anarchapulco Come Together for LIBERPULCO, Announce Liberpulco 2025
Liberland: Liberland just wrapped up Liberpulco, an international freedom festival in cooperation with Anarchapulco, the famous freedom gathering that happens every February in Acapulco, Mexico. The event took place in Apatin on the Danube River, in and around the new nation of Liberland. Liberland’s Ark Village, located in nearby Apatin, Serbia, serves as the base…
DUBAI: JustMarkets Attending Forex Expo Dubai 2024
DUBAI, UAE: Global multi-asset broker JustMarkets is excited to announce its participation in Forex Expo Dubai 2024 — one of the largest and most prestigious trading events. The event will be held at the World Trade Centre, Dubai, on October 7–8, 2024, bringing together top brokers, traders, investors, and financial professionals worldwide. JustMarkets has been…