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New Zealand deputy PM defends claims colonisation good for Maori

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media during a ceremony to commemorate Waitangi Day on Feb 5.
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media during a ceremony to commemorate Waitangi Day on Feb 5.

Pangdemonium’s exit marks a new stage for Singapore’s theatre scene

Tracie Pang and Adrian Pang are co-founders of theatre company Pangdemonium.
Tracie Pang and Adrian Pang are co-founders of theatre company Pangdemonium.

‘Angel Meloni’ scrubbed off Rome church painting on priest’s orders

An apparent likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on an angel fresco painting is covered, after sparking political and clerical controversy, inside the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Lucina, Rome, Italy, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
An apparent likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on an angel fresco painting is covered, after sparking political and clerical controversy, inside the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Lucina, Rome, Italy, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Patriots' Gonzalez set to make Super Bowl history as first Colombian heritage player

Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) reacts after an interception against the Denver Broncos  during the second half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) reacts after an interception against the Denver Broncos  during the second half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Ladin flags fly high in Cortina as minority community seeks more recognition

Elsa Zardini, President of the Union de i Ladis de Anpezo (union of the Ladis of Ampezzo), holds a Ladin flag during an interview with Reuters in her office, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Elsa Zardini, President of the Union de i Ladis de Anpezo (union of the Ladis of Ampezzo), holds a Ladin flag during an interview with Reuters in her office, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust donates $1.4m to Peranakan Museum for curatorial role

Curator Naomi Wang has been appointed as the inaugural Tun Tan Cheng Lock Curator of Peranakan Art.
Curator Naomi Wang has been appointed as the inaugural Tun Tan Cheng Lock Curator of Peranakan Art.

Craftsmen in Sarawak determined to preserve the art of making lion heads

Mr Ronny Chin (second from left) and his staff members decorating their range of lion heads for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.
Mr Ronny Chin (second from left) and his staff members decorating their range of lion heads for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.

In Indonesia, faith and fun collide after sexy dangdut show at Islamic event

After the sermons and prayer, a dangdut singer in a skin-tight tube dress took to the stage.
After the sermons and prayer, a dangdut singer in a skin-tight tube dress took to the stage.

Syrian-Swede found guilty of preparing suicide attack on Stockholm festival

South Korea’s reputation abroad reaches new peak, powered by cultural content: Survey

Other factors that contributed positively to South Korea’s image included modern lifestyle and culture, products and brands and economic development.
Other factors that contributed positively to South Korea’s image included modern lifestyle and culture, products and brands and economic development.

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