Thai zoo celebrates famous pygmy hippo's second birthday

Thailand zoo celebrates viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng's 2nd birthday

A zoo in Thailand celebrated the 2nd birthday of the viral sensation pygmy hippo Moo Deng on Friday, with a large cake made of fruits and vegetables. (AP video shot by Tian Macleod Ji) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

G-Dragon named ambassador for UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan

K-pop star G-Dragon has been named honorary ambassador for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which will be held in Busan later this month, the Korea Heritage Service said Friday. The agency said it appointed the singer in recognition of his global influence beyond K-pop and his contributions to culture and the arts, as well as his efforts to address social issues through art and promote public-interest culture. As ambassador, G-Dragon will support campaigns promoting the p

Donkey Kong is celebrating his 45th anniversary, and you can join the festivities by grabbing these a-peel-ing Switch 2 accessories

Donkey Kong is celebrating his 45th anniversary, and you can join the festivities by grabbing these a-peel-ing Switch 2 accessories

Panda cub Meizhu celebrates her second birthday

On June 18, giant panda cub Meizhu celebrated her second birthday with her mother Mengmeng. The birthday treat included fresh bamboo and fruits prepared by keepers. The mother and daughter enjoyed the meal together, creating a heartwarming scene that showcased the gentle bond between pandas and delighted visitors. #ChorusofLife

Exiled Vietnamese prince sparks tourism push into rural Korea

Exiled Vietnamese prince sparks tourism push into rural Korea

Conakry : la Chine célèbre les 105 ans du Parti communiste et réaffirme son partenariat stratégique avec la Guinée

L’ambassade de Chine en Guinée a célébré ce mardi, 7 juillet 2026, le 105ᵉ anniversaire de la fondation du Parti communiste chinois (PCC). Organisée dans les locaux de la représentation diplomatique à Conakry, la cérémonie a réuni des responsables politiques guinéens, des représentants des médias ainsi que plusieurs autres invités. À cette occasion, l’ambassadeur de [] The post Conakry : la Chine célèbre les 105 ans du Parti communiste et réaffirme son partenariat stratégique avec la Guinée first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Why Did Xi Choose Cai Qi to Lead the Central Party School? Three Unusual Signals Raise Questions

Cai Qi, a prominent Chinese leader made his first public appearance on June 5 in his new capacity as president of the Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party, drawing widespread attention. The Central Party School is the CCP’s highest institution for training senior party cadres and thus helps shape the PRC’s future leadership []

China’s Xi proposes security partnership with Cambodia

President Xi Jinping hosts visiting Cambodian Senate head Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Beijing

How 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Became The Great Sporting Prodigy Of This Generation

The post How 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Became The Great Sporting Prodigy Of This Generation appeared first on URL Media.

Pokémon Go '10th Anniversary Party' event guide

Grab yourself a special costumed Gimmighoul or other partying Pokémon during this 10th Anniversary Pokémon Go celebration.

‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ Takes Top Prize at Shanghai Film Festival

The first feature from China's Zhong Kaifeng won over a jury led by Hong Kong icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai, which had set out in search of surprises.

Doa Kesyukuran for Prince Malik’s 43rd birthday

Doa Kesyukuran for Prince Malik’s 43rd birthday

Dalai Lama Reflects on His Life and Legacy at 91

His Holiness the Dalai Lama celebrates his 91st birthday, reflecting on his journey and impact on the Tibetan cause over the decades.

World : Sixty-year-old Lao National Circus Overcomes Chequered History To Tell Nation’s Story 

PHNOM PENH, July 4 (Bernama) -- Nestled among lush mountains and along the banks of the idyllic Mekong River lies one of Laos' best-kept cultural treasures – a circus tradition that has survived revolution, war and decades of hardship.

Malaysians still visiting Sungai Golok after Tak Bai blast, but avoiding longer trips

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Malaysians are continuing to visit Sungai Golok in southern Thailand following Monday...

105 ans du PCC : la Chine déroule sa vision et affirme consolider son partenariat stratégique avec la Guinée

À l’occasion du 105ᵉ anniversaire de la fondation du Parti communiste chinois (PCC), célébré le 1er juillet dernier, l’ambassadeur de Chine en Guinée, Sun Yong, a rencontré des médias guinéens, ce mardi 7 juillet 2026, pour dresser le bilan des réalisations du parti au pouvoir, tout en réaffirmant les ambitions stratégiques de Pékin en Guinée []

China celebrates 65th anniversary of treaty with N. Korea

BEIJING, July 11 (Yonhap) -- China has marked the 65th anniversary of its friend...

Dua rakyat Malaysia ditahan, curi motosikal sewa di Thailand

SUNGAI GOLOK (THAILAND): Polis Daerah Sungai Golok menahan dua lelaki rakyat Malaysia yang disyaki terbabit dalam kes kecurian sebuah motosikal sewa dan memiliki dadah dalam serbuan di sebuah hotel di sini semalam. Dalam serbuan pukul 9.30 malam iti, polis turut memburu seorang lagi rakan yang masih bebas bagi membantu siasatan. Ketua Polis Daerah Sungai Golok, ... Read more The post Dua rakyat Malaysia ditahan, curi motosikal sewa di Thailand appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, June 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the leaders of Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Belarus in June. He also travelled to North Korea on his first overseas journey this year and his first visit to Pyongyang since 2019. In total, 20 national leaders have met Xi in Beijing this year, including US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The long list shows China’s growing global influence amid rising geopolitical tensions. Xi may meet Trump three more times this year. He...

PM Modi visits Indonesia’s ancient Prambanan Temple with President Prabowo, offers prayers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Indonesia's historic Prambanan Temple alongside President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday. En route, Modi shared a spectacular chopper view of the UNESCO World Heritage landmark on X. The visit marks the formal launch of an India-backed conservation project restoring the 9th-century Hindu monument.

Renowned climber Phunjo appointed tourism goodwill ambassador for Chumnubri Rural Municipality

Gorkha, July 28: Renowned climber Phunjo Jhangmu Lama has been appointed a tourism goodwill ambassador by the Chumnubri...

8-year-old gets surprise of a lifetime as Disneyland's honorary 1 billionth guest

Andres Robles, an 8-year-old Arizona boy celebrating his birthday, was named Disneyland's honorary 1 billionth guest in a ceremony with Mickey Mouse.

China‑ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue Held in Dunhuang, China

China‑ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue Held in Dunhuang, China

Disneyland Welcomes One Billionth Guest

Disneyland Resort has reached a historic attendance milestone by welcoming its honorary one billionth guest. The recognition took place on July 3, 2026, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, just days ahead of the resort’s 71st anniversary. The Disneyland one billionth guest honored during the ceremony was 8-year-old Andres Robles of Arizona. He was visiting [] The post Disneyland Welcomes One Billionth Guest appeared first on That Park Place.

2 Afghan wushu athletes win bronze medals in SCO event

Afghan wushu athletes Mohammad Khalid Hotak and Shahzada Safi have secured bronze medals at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Wushu Championships.

National Palace Museum to show Genghis Khan portrait in new exhibition

Taipei, July 7 (CNA) The National Palace Museum (NPM) will display a famous painting of Yuan Taizu (Genghis Khan), the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire, in its collection for the first time in 13 years in a new exhibition that opens Friday.