Step into the Ilham Art Show 2002 and you will be greeted by the sight of a white Roman pillar on its side, a flock of flying black roosters and a stylised rubber plantation in the background. Many of the artworks seen at Ilham Gallery in Kuala Lumpur are huge pieces – in fact, Samsudin Wahab’s mixed media work Ibu-Pegun (Mother-Still) , which is a giant coconut coir … [Read more...] about ‘Ilham Art Show’ offers a space for diversity for Malaysian contemporary art
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Erdogan tells Sweden, NATO leaders that Turkey awaits steps for NATO bids
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan told the heads of NATO and Sweden on Saturday that Nordic countries must take binding steps to address Turkey's concerns and overcome its opposition to their membership bids, Turkish state media reported. Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But Ankara surprised allies … [Read more...] about Erdogan tells Sweden, NATO leaders that Turkey awaits steps for NATO bids
Inside a 1960s walk-up apartment transformed into a charming playful home
Unlike shophouses, walk-up apartments generally don't have the advantage of a pretty facade. And it's often a great example of don't judge a book by its cover as what's on the inside can often be a whole new world altogether. However, some of its drawbacks can deter most people these days. For example, having to walk up and down the stairs to and from their unit can be tiring … [Read more...] about Inside a 1960s walk-up apartment transformed into a charming playful home
US Supreme Court strikes down right to abortion
WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down the right to abortion in a seismic ruling that shredded five decades of constitutional protections and prompted several right-leaning states to impose immediate bans on the procedure. Protests against the ruling broke out almost immediately in Washington and elsewhere, with dozens of demonstrations under way or planned … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court strikes down right to abortion
Do signs point to an Israel-Saudi normalization deal?
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman waves as he is welcomed by Turkey’s President during an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, on June 22, 2022. AFP RIYADH — The United States has hinted that more Arab nations could take steps to improve ties with Israel, ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East. All eyes are on Saudi … [Read more...] about Do signs point to an Israel-Saudi normalization deal?