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When ambition shines
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/06/2025
» By now, it's hard to find anyone who hasn't heard about the runaway success of GDH's latest Netflix miniseries Mad Unicorn. But if you happen to be one of the few who hasn't started watching it, here's a word of warning: make sure you clear your schedule before hitting play. Because once you begin, I guarantee you'll be pulled into its orbit -- binging episode after episode until day and night blur into one.
Can financing for development talks succeed?
Oped, Published on 17/06/2025
» It is easy to be pessimistic about multilateralism nowadays. Recent international gatherings have yielded only unfulfilled promises. At a time when US President Donald Trump is abandoning America's international commitments, rejecting multilateral initiatives, and sowing chaos and confusion in global trade, can the Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) at the end of this month go any better?
The Complete golf getaway
Published on 12/06/2025
» Imagine a place where everything a golfer desires exists in one location—no long transfers between hotel and course, no compromises on quality, no limitations on service. This vision has become reality at Pinehurst Golf Club and Hotel, created by passionate golfers who understood the frustrations of international golf travel.
Women's role in war must extend to peace
News, Published on 27/05/2025
» Despite all the progress that has been made toward gender equality globally, many are still tempted to view armed conflict as primarily the domain of men. In fact, women often prove decisive in such settings, including in combat, non-combat, and leadership roles. Nonetheless, they are routinely sidelined in formal peace processes and post-conflict governance. This pattern reflects a moral and practical failure.
‘Kyiv should be ours’: Russians cheer Putin-Trump call
AFP, Published on 20/05/2025
» MOSCOW - A day after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke by phone on Ukraine, showering each other with compliments, Russian homemaker Anastasia had one wish: for Moscow to finish what it started in 2022.
Russia and Ukraine to meet in Istanbul, but expectations low
AFP, Published on 16/05/2025
» ISTANBUL - Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv will be in Istanbul Friday for what could be their first direct meeting on the conflict in Ukraine since 2022, but the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves little hope for progress in ending the war.
The Four Seasons: A moving dramedy
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/05/2025
» No, this isn't a historical drama about a luxury hotel -- The Four Seasons is a smart, modern adaptation of Alan Alda's 1981 dramedy film of the same name. This eight-episode Netflix miniseries is the brainchild of comedian Tina Fey, who also stars in the show alongside a stellar ensemble that includes Steve Carell, Coleman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney and Marco Calvani.
Kremlin rejects Europe's 'ultimatums' for truce with Ukraine
AFP, Published on 12/05/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - The Kremlin said Monday it would not accept "ultimatums" set by European leaders to enter a ceasefire with Ukraine, without responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Redefining Luxury Through Sustainable Tourism
Published on 23/04/2025
» Sustainable tourism has evolved from niche market to mainstream aspiration, with profound implications for how travellers, businesses, and destinations approach hospitality, according to Professor Lisa Wan, Associate Professor at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School.
Pandemic treaty talks inch towards deal
AFP, Published on 15/04/2025
» GENEVA - Countries hoping to end more than three years of negotiations on battling future pandemics met for talks on Tuesday, after reaching a preliminary agreement last week.