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Mediacorp’s Amarkala Deepavali 2026 brought together local and regional stars for a dazzling celebration of music, dance and culture, ushering in the Festival of Lights with spectacular performances and festive cheer.

The interim Derry City manager returns to his role as Director of Football to begin the process of replacing himself on Monday morning

Ministers, MLAs asked to spend festival with poor families who received houses; 2.21 lakh houses completed under scheme

DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- In his 23rd season in professional baseball, Samsung L...

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other leaders greeted the people on the occasion

The event, coinciding with Deepavali, was organised to commemorate Mr. Advani’s life, dedication to the nation, organisational contributions and long public career, the BJP said

Leo celebrated the first Mass of his South America tour less than a month after undergoing cancer surgery. He is seeking to raise interest in the Catholic Church in Uruguay, South America's most secular country.

Haiti's National Police announced that alleged gang leader Mathias Saintil was killed in an exchange of gunfire.

Regional negotiators, led by Qatar, have stepped up efforts to broker an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran

Financial services provider OneRoyal celebrated its 20th anniversary with a luxurious two-day gala event in Istanbul for its partners and clients. Read More: https://punchng.com/oneroyal-celebrates-20-years-of-success-in-istanbul-with-a-luxurious-gala-honouring-partners-and-clients/

Stars took to Instagram, Bluesky and X after Democrats won back both the House and Senate.

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Society has a collective responsibility to pass on the language, literature and cultural heritage to future generations, says expert

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has made history as the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate after winning the midterm election in Michigan. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-so-honoured-el-sayed-celebrates-historic-us-senate-victory/

After collectively holding is breath, much of Hollywood breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday night as Democrats posted a stunning electoral rebuke of President Donald Trump, his policies and the candidates he backed. By 9 p.m. PT, the blue wave had become a blue tsunami, sweeping liberal candidates into the majority in the U.S. House […]

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper celebrated his Senate victory in Raleigh

JuJu Watkins spent last season supporting her USC teammates while working toward her own return. Monday, they finally got to celebrate with her on the court.

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New Jersey’s 100-year-old Cranford Theater is celebrating its centennial by premiering Allan Dwan’s “Padlocked,” the same silent film that opened its doors in 1926, in an open-to-the-public event on Saturday at 2 p.m. The theater asks attendees to contribute sentimental items to be buried in the cinema’s new time capsule, which will be sealed and […]

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-celebrates-sultans-20-years-on-throne/

The Minnesota Vikings' loss Sunday ensured that another NFL season will pass without an undefeated team.

Since its first broadcast in 1996, Al Jazeera has spent three decades bringing stories to audiences worldwide.

Tens of thousands of runners participated in the 2026 TCS New York City marathon.

‘Let us pledge to protect the art and culture of Tamils and make Mother Tamil proud,’ said Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay

“Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to the Milwaukee Brewers’ historic World Series win during a Weekend Update segment that featured the return of Bobby Moynihan’s Drunk Uncle commentator character. Moynihan spent nine seasons on “SNL,” from 2009 to 2017. His recurring Drunk Uncle character was a classic Archie Bunker-esque East Coast guy with blunt observat

Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

Gains for Arab-led parties have electrified Taibe, in central Israel, even as voters elsewhere in Israel say they have no place in any future government.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has voided Governor Hope Uzodimma’s senatorial nomination, declaring Rochas Okorocha as the APC candidate for Imo West. Read More: https://punchng.com/okorocha-celebrates-as-court-voids-uzodimmas-senatorial-nomination/

Ten years after “Hamilton” made its Broadway debut, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical has received a deluxe box set that brings together fresh recordings, previously unreleased tracks and behind-the-scenes material. “Rise Up! Hamilton: The Anthology,” released through Rhino Records and Atlantic, is available in limited-edition seven-LP and five-CD fo

Novak Djokovic pulls off a hard-fought comeback victory over Ugo Humbert to keep alive his hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals.

Established in April 2016, the facility has grown into one of the leading manufacturing bases for Isuzu’s domestic and overseas markets

Israel’s Joint Arab List party celebrated as exit polls projected as many as 18 parliamentary seats for the Arab-bloc.

This year, the 26th president's legacy received a remarkable new tribute: the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in the Badlands of North Dakota, a landscape that helped shape his lifelong commitment to conservation. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown recently paid a visit for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Former minister, Betta Edu, marked her 40th birthday with IDPs in Benue State, announcing scholarships, vocational training and livelihood equipment. Read More: https://punchng.com/betta-edu-celebrates-40th-birthday-with-benue-idps/

The Macaulay Heritage Foundation has revived the social legacy of nationalist Herbert Macaulay, recreating his 1940s Kirsten Hall gatherings in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-celebrates-herbert-macaulay-revives-social-legacy/

Two years of student-led protests against corruption and mismanagement culminate in election victory.

Two days before his 81st birthday, Brazil's president clinches a historic fourth term. But his opponent is refusing to accept defeat.

The streaming gaint's co-CEO joined stars from ‘Squid Game,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and other Korean hits for a two-day fan festival, while previewing buzzy upcoming titles like ‘Possible Love,’ ‘Tantara’ and ‘Solo Leveling.’

Celebrations erupted across Belgrade as Serbia's student-backed movement claimed a major election victory

The Embassy of Pakistan in Egypt celebrated the 500-year legacy of the Mughal Empire with a cultural event highlighting its enduring influence on South Asia’s architecture, arts, traditions, and cuisine. Attended by ambassadors, media representatives, and Egyptian dignitaries, the event showcased the Mughal era’s lasting contribution to Pakistan’s cultural i

Hundreds of people and dozens of vintage cars have come from across the globe to WA's south coast to celebrate one of the earliest motoring innovations.

“Motherfucking Utah, let’s go!” That was the spirit inside the energetic Oct. 22 opening night screening at FilmQuest. The 10-day festival in Provo launched its 13th installment with a screening of the Utah-made motorcycle action feature, “Whiskey Throttle.” Upon entering the festival’s screening home at the Velour Live Music Gallery, the audience was greete

Artistic director Greg Homann says The Market Theatre is about ‘the diversity of the South African voice’. It honours that tradition with its inaugural Queer Fest.

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Set across two heritage houses at Rochester Park, the free immersive experience invites visitors to discover Cartier’s creative world through jewellery, fragrances, artisan demonstrations and storytelling. In partnership with Cartier

Taraji P. Henson reflected on the power of art to defend dignity and create possibility, while casting director Sarah Finn celebrated the collaborative work behind bringing stories to life at the Newport Beach Film Festival’s 27th annual Festival Honors brunch. Held Oct. 18 at Balboa Bay Resort, the event brought together Hollywood veterans and emerging […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on his 70th birthday, saying their political differences will not dimi Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-celebrates-kwankwaso-at-70/

Washington, D.C., institution Kramers is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Several notable names have patronized the Dupont Circle bookstore over the years, from former President Barack Obama to Andy Warhol. Its owner, Steve Salis, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the store's storied past.