Chongqing, Dec. 21 (Xinhua)
Xinxing, the world's oldest captive giant panda, died at a zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Dec. 8, the zoo announced Monday. She was 38.
Xinxing began to show symptoms of drowsiness and loss of appetite on Oct. 21. Her condition worsened quickly in the next few ... Read More
Category: Entertainment/Tourism
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Dec2020
31
Oct2020
Nassao, Bahamas, 31 Oct. 2020
Sir Sean Connery, one of the greatest silver screen actors, renowned for his character as British Agent 007, wth dialogue 'Bond ' James Bond', died peacefully in age 90.
James Bond, Character by novelist Ian Flemming immortalized by Sean Connery played by him in seven movies. James ... Read More
10
Oct2020
09 Oct 2020 (Daily Sabah)
The tourism minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said that the government will promote “dark tourism” in Varosha (Maraş), which is now open for public access after being closed for 46 years.
Speaking to Demirören News Agency (DHA), Kutlu Evren said that Varosha was ... Read More
09
Dec2019
Berlin, 09 Dec. 2019 (Xinhua)
The twin panda cubs born at Zoo Berlin, the first-ever panda cubs born in the city, got names on Monday, 100 days after their births.
At a press conference at the zoo with the two cubs meeting the press, the twins were named 'Meng Xiang', 'Meng Yuan', ... Read More
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Aug2019
Doha, 22 August 2019 (Gulf Times)
Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairperson, Doha Film Institute (DFI), on Thursday tweeted that "Palestine has announced that it has selected 'It Must Be Heaven' by Elia Suleiman and co-financed by DFI, to represent it in the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar ... Read More
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Jul2019
Doha, 27 July 2019
Msheireb Museums, the four revived historic heritage houses in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, has officially released a new smartphone application, featuring an array of digital services to enhance the visitors’ experience while discovering the history and culture of Msheireb and Qatar.
Developed by Msheireb Museums, the ... Read More
06
Jul2019
Seoul, 06 July 2019 (Yonhap)
Nine South Korean Confucian academies were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for their "outstanding universal value," a UN committee said Saturday.
The decision was made in a meeting of the UN World Heritage Committee in Azerbaijan, raising the total number of South Korea's World Heritage ... Read More
07
Jun2019
Doha, 04 June 2019
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) in partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has launched an online authorization system via http://www.qatarvisaservices.com for all those wishing to travel to the country as part of the Summer in Qatar program, which runs from 4 June to 16 August 2019.
People ... Read More
24
May2019
Doha
Qatar Airways and Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) have joined hands to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to 15 August, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in ... Read More
09
Dec2018
Doha, 09 Dec 2018
International fame Nepali singing reality show 'Voice of Nepal Grand finale' will be held in Doha at 0500 PM in Amphitheater, Asian Town on 14th of December 2018, it was announced at a press conference by Probin Gurung, Doha based Nepali businessman and Chief Organisor of the mega ... Read More