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What is love? It depends on what language you speak
AFP, Published on 20/12/2019
» WASHINGTON - The English word "love" can be translated as "sevgi" in Turkish and "szerelem" in Hungarian -- but does the concept carry the same meaning for speakers of all three tongues?
Syria village with language of Jesus prepares for returning pilgrims
AFP, Published on 08/07/2021
» MAALULA (SYRIA) - In the ancient Syrian village of Maalula, whose residents still speak the language of Jesus, volunteers rake stones and scrub graffiti in preparation for the return of Christian pilgrims after years of war.
Nadal ignores body language at Wimbledon as Halep eyes semis
AFP, Published on 06/07/2022
» LONDON: Rafael Nadal has shrugged off fresh concerns over his fitness as he targets a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday.
NGOs plan to boost Thai language skills in migrant workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/09/2022
» Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Bangkok and adjacent provinces are cooperating to teach Thai language and computer literacy skills to migrant workers, in a bid to increase their skills and enhance their living conditions.
'Existential risk': Quebec's English-language universities fear massive fee hikes
AFP, Published on 24/11/2023
» SHERBROOKE (CANADA) - A chill has fallen over the three English-language universities in Canada's Quebec province, as winter arrives with students and administrators worried about plans to nearly double tuition by next school year.
Lead with impact through continuous upskilling and unified leadership language
Published on 20/10/2024
» The importance of continuous leadership development cannot be overstated. As top business leaders, we must recognise that leadership is not a static trait, but a dynamic skill set that requires regular attention and refinement.
With poetry and chants, Omanis strive to preserve ancient language
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» SALALAH, Oman - Against the backdrop of southern Oman's lush mountains, men in traditional attire chant ancient poems in an ancient language, fighting to keep alive a spoken tradition used by just two percent of the population.
Quiet luxury isn't quiet – it's just speaking a different language
Published on 18/11/2025
» Stand in line at any Bangkok cafe and you'll see a familiar scene: two people in nearly identical outfits – a white tee, tailored trousers, small gold hoops, a soft leather bag. One reads ‘polished', the other reads ‘casual', even though the pieces read the same on paper. The distinction isn't too loud or obvious; it's in the fall of the fabric, the weight of the jewelry, the tone of the leather. You sense the difference before you can articulate it.
Memes, cartoons and caustic Cantonese: the language of Hong Kong's protests
AFP, Published on 24/06/2019
» HONG KONG - Viral artwork pummelling city leaders, clever word plays and Cantonese cursing that would make a sailor blush -- Hong Kongers have displayed a characteristically riotous embrace of satire during their huge anti-government protests.
Trump signs order to designate English as official language of US
Published on 02/03/2025
» WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an order designating English as the official language of the United States, the White House said Saturday.