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Italian, Greek artists to inaugurate MoAD
The newly-established Museum of Art and Design will host its inaugural exhibition on Friday, October 17, with a star-studded lineup of international artists and speakers. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in Cyprus’s cultural...

Shining a light on Manar Abu Dhabi: Dates, locations and how to attend
Abu Dhabi will once again come alive with light this winter as Manar Abu Dhabi, the public art exhibition that made its debut from 2023 to 2024, is set to return for a second time. Expanding its reach across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, the large-scale...

Two Kerry crews heading to Rallylegend in San Marino
Clerk of the course thanks team after Rally Masters success at Killarney racecourse Kerry Motor Club member Ray Stack will make his first competitive start outside Ireland as 2025 is a milestone year for both the driver and the club. Stack turned...

Tinubu to meet Council of State, Police Thursday over insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has summoned a meeting of the Council of State and the Police Council for Thursday, October 9, 2025, to deliberate on the escalating insecurity across parts of the country and other pressing national issues. The strategic...

The new entry-exit system in the EU explained - Why you must know about it
On October 12, the European Union will launch its new entry-exit system, which will mean stricter rules for British tourists. The changes will mean that Brits will now need to carry proof of medical insurance and a return ticket, as part of the...

Shoe thrown at India's chief justice over remark about Hindu god
A lawyer threw a shoe at India's Chief Justice BR Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday over remarks he made about the Hindu god Vishnu. The lawyer approached the raised platform where Mr Gavai was sitting on Monday and threw the shoe, the BBC...

Sports briefs: San Marin water polo teams repeat as tournament champs
The San Marin High boys and girls water polo teams both went 2-0 on Saturday to win the Battle of the Sans tournament against San Rafael and host San Domenico. Both teams won this event in 2024. The San Marin girls were led by Dani Jaime-Coehlo...

Supporting Women in Medicine: Asian Hall of Fame, Women Investing in Nurses Guild host Pasadena launch
Global legacy platform Asian Hall of Fame and its Women Investing In Nurses Guild hosted their Pasadena launch event at the Starlight Benefit on Sept. 20. Held at the Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena, the funds raised at the...
Huntington Health Launches Free Flu Shot Clinics Across Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino and South Pasadena
As the 2025–2026 flu season begins, Huntington Health is urging Pasadena residents and neighbors throughout the San Gabriel Valley to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families by offering a series of free, walk-in flu...

San Marino wants to host Junior Eurovision 2026…and names Martina CRV for JESC 2025 in Tbilisi
San Marino has its eyes on a big prize: hosting Junior Eurovision 2026. The microstate has confirmed that it’s officially willing to bring the contest to its territory, following a new three-year agreement between San Marino RTV, the Ministry of...
Women’s Treatment Center Receives $50,000 From Local Alliance
[photo credit: Casa Treatment Center]A Pasadena treatment center focused on women’s addiction recovery received $50,000 from a local nonprofit organization this month. The San Marino Junior Alliance presented the donation to Casa Treatment Center...

During Two-State Solution Conference, San Marino Recognizes the State of Palestine
San Marino’s state television announced on Tuesday that the European republic has officially recognized the State of Palestine. According to the broadcast, the decision was taken on Monday during the “Two-State Solution Conference” held in New...

Season of Arabic culture coming to the heart of London
After a decade of bringing Middle Eastern musicians to London’s stages, producer Khaled Ziada is looking forward to unveiling one of his other skills: cooking. Next Sunday in the City of London, Ziada has organised an evening of storytelling with...

Charlie Kirk's death is a political issue – don't bring religion into it
Earlier this month, US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking at a rally on a college campus in Utah. The reactions to his death were immediate and sustained, reflecting the deep divisions that plague American...

France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino & Andorra recognize ‘State of Palestine’ at UN assembly
French President Emanuel Macron delivers opening remarks at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 9, 2025. (Photo: IMAGO/AA via Reuters) French President Emanuel Macron formally announced his country’s recognition of a...

At least four dead in shooting on Mormon church in Michigan
Four people were killed and eight injured in a shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan, officials said on Sunday. A fire was started after a man, 40, crashed his vehicle into the front doors of the church and then opened fire on worshippers with a...

Oman strengthens global ties and unveils cultural space at UN in New York
New York: His Excellency held separate meetings with Maris Sanjaya Mvongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand; Lucia Beccari, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Digital...

Sports briefs: Campo helps lead Terra Linda past San Marin
Josie Campo posted a double-double with 14 kills and 12 digs to lead the Terra Linda High girls volleyball team to a non-league win against San Marin, 27-25, 25-14, 25-22 on Wednesday. Kayli Chen added nine kills, three blocks and two aces for TL...

Sports briefs: Campo helps lead Terra Linda past San Marin
Josie Campo posted a double-double with 14 kills and 12 digs to lead the Terra Linda High girls volleyball team to a non-league win against San Marin, 27-25, 25-14, 25-22 on Wednesday. Kayli Chen added nine kills, three blocks and two aces for TL...

Marin high schools cater to rising interest in health care
The idea that they could train to be public health research scientists in 11th grade never occurred to Redwood High School juniors Scout Wellmeier and Sebastian Solomon — until now. “I never really realized all there is to do in public health,”...