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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Master, how was it all, please..." Martin Hilský and ten thousand words about Shakespeare, Hamnet, and Paradise Lost

The article discusses an interview with Czech Shakespeare scholar Martin Hilský, reflecting on the film 'Hamnet' and its relation to Shakespeare's life, as well as his love for Shakespeare's work and the challenges of translating 'Paradise Lost.'

Mar 21 • 05:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The U.S. Must Recognize 'Deterrence' – Diplomatic Astuteness Explained by an International Political Scholar

An expert discusses the complexities and challenges in U.S.-Japan relations amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and China.

Mar 20 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Cornelia Geißler and Carsten Gansel: A Look Back

Many East Germans still feel disadvantaged, overlooked, and deceived about their history in the Federal Republic, as discussed in an interview with critic Cornelia Geißler and scholar Carsten Gansel.

Mar 20 • 19:25 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

From Fulbright scholar to Xiangsheng comic: how Jesse Appell found his voice in China

Jesse Appell, an American comedian, spent eight years in China mastering Chinese comedy and navigating its complex culture before the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to return to the US.

Mar 20 • 18:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Yoon Young-ho: 'You remember, don't you, mother?' Han scholar: 'I can't remember'... Court confrontation

In a court proceeding over violations of political funding laws, Han scholar and Unification Church leader engaged in a heated exchange with former central leader Yoon Young-ho regarding conflicting testimonies about financial transactions and responsibilities.

Mar 20 • 12:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Who is Lyndal Roper? This is why she is receiving the Holberg Prize.

Australian scholar Lyndal Roper has been awarded the Holberg Prize for her innovative research on understanding historical perspectives on human experiences.

Mar 17 • 08:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Wife of Job: A Story of Patience and Loyalty in Times of Trial

A discussion on the steadfastness and loyalty of Job's wife during his trials is highlighted in a program featuring Islamic scholar Haifa Younis.

Mar 16 • 14:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Censorship in Soviet Latvia and Its Impact Today. A Conversation with Literary Scholar Raimonds Briedis

The article discusses the implications of censorship and freedom of speech in 20th century Latvia under a repressive regime, featuring insights from literary scholar Raimonds Briedis.

Mar 14 • 09:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dear Sgarbi, here are my proofs on Michelangelo's bust

The article presents a scholar's findings on the attribution of a bust of Christ to Michelangelo, based on nearly ten years of archival research.

Mar 14 • 05:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Memories of Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht: At the End of an Era

Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht reflects on his life and work as a prominent literary scholar in his newly published memoirs.

Mar 13 • 12:50 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

US-Israeli war on Iran may spark nuclear arms race, Carnegie scholar says

A Carnegie scholar warns that the potential conflict between the US and Israel against Iran could trigger a nuclear arms race in the region.

Mar 12 • 07:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Gumi says government knows terrorists’ identities, locations

Abubakar Gumi, a Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, asserts that the Nigerian government is aware of the identities and locations of terrorists in the country during an interview.

Mar 10 • 12:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-UN envoy Gambari appointed visiting scholar at Pennsylvania varsity

Former UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari has been appointed as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

Mar 9 • 18:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

The Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, on trial for rapes, "can appear before the criminal court" according to medical expertise

Tariq Ramadan, a prominent Islamic scholar, is facing trial for multiple charges of rape but was hospitalized just before the proceedings began; medical reports suggest he is fit to appear in court.

Mar 6 • 12:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Sport and the Iran War: 'A Super-GAU for the Gulf States'

Islamic studies scholar Sebastian Sons discusses the implications of the Iran war on sports in the Middle East and the increased political nature of the upcoming World Cup in the USA compared to Qatar.

Mar 6 • 10:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Wole Soyinka, Pyrates honor literary icon Biodun Jeyifo

Wole Soyinka and the Pyrates Confraternity honored the late scholar Biodun Jeyifo at a farewell ceremony in Ibadan.

Mar 5 • 12:02 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Iran war’s impact on China limited, Mideast scholar Pan Guang says

Mideast scholar Pan Guang assesses that the ongoing conflict in Iran has a minimal impact on China.

Mar 5 • 08:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu, Soyinka lead final tributes to literary giant Jeyifo

Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, a celebrated literary scholar and activist, passed away on February 11, 2026, receiving tributes from notable figures like Wole Soyinka.

Mar 5 • 01:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is Missing in Tokyo? An Interview with a British Scholar

The article discusses the legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with Ian Brittain, emphasizing the need for ongoing societal improvements to support the disabled community.

Mar 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Anne Applebaum. “Thus International Law No Longer Matters”

In an interview, American scholar Anne Applebaum discusses the decline of democracies and the lack of a coherent plan from Trump during the conflict, suggesting his focus is primarily on personal business interests.

Mar 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'15 minutes earlier bunker...', the younger brother sent a video from Israel, the elder brother started crying

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has left many Indians, particularly those with family stuck in Israel, in a state of fear, exemplified by the experiences of Sanjay Mishra whose brother is a research scholar trapped there.

Mar 3 • 09:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan goes on trial in Paris accused of raping three women

Tariq Ramadan, a prominent Islamic scholar, is on trial in Paris facing accusations of raping three women between 2009 and 2016, with significant connections to the #MeToo movement in France.

Mar 2 • 10:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Epstein Case: 'Suddenly, we are all little detectives'

Legal scholar Daniel Richman argues that the Epstein files, which involve dubious allegations and connections, should not have been made public.

Mar 1 • 13:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

12 Ramadan: Ibn Tulun Declares Independence in Egypt and the Historic Funeral of Ibn al-Jawzi in Baghdad

The 12th of Ramadan marks significant historical events in Islamic history, notably Ibn Tulun's declaration of independence in Egypt and the funeral of the renowned scholar Ibn al-Jawzi in Baghdad.

Mar 1 • 05:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Roberto to León: the Peruvian friend who has portrayed the Pope from 35 years of intimacy

Armando Lovera, a Peruvian biblical scholar living in Valladolid, reflects on his 35-year friendship with Pope Francis, discussing personal anecdotes and the depth of their bond.

Mar 1 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CRITICISM OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM ⟩ Eerik Kergandberg and Raul Narits: If politicians could be reined in, we could perhaps refine the existing mountain of legislation into something more humane

Former Supreme Court judge Eerik Kergandberg and legal scholar Raul Narits discuss the challenges of the Estonian legal system and the potential for reforming its extensive body of legislation.

Feb 27 • 22:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Aims for Budget Approval Within the Fiscal Year, Warning from Constitutional Scholar: 'The Principle of Constitutionalism is Being Undermined'

A constitutional scholar warns that the Japanese government's push for rapid approval of the budget undermines the principle of constitutionalism, as it shortens the usual deliberation time in parliament.

Feb 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yi Sang's 'Wings' Turns 90... Why Scholar Kwon Young-min Imagined Artist Gu Bon-ung

The 90th anniversary of Yi Sang's short story 'Wings' is marked, exploring the connections between the poet and painter Gu Bon-ung.

Feb 26 • 20:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

What's happening with lectures in Munich?: Man as a Universal Scholar and Endangered Species

Michael Martin, a nature photographer and adventurer, will present a multi-vision show in Munich highlighting Earth's landscapes and cultures on March 15.

Feb 25 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Eleftherios Kousis: A Scholar of Pontus Amid the Turmoil of 1918

The article discusses the dramatic changes in the history of Pontus in February 1918, as thousands of Greeks fled their homes due to the retreat of Russian troops.

Feb 25 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Franz Kafka: a writer about whom too much is known or nothing at all?

The article discusses the new film 'Franz' about writer Franz Kafka and an upcoming literary discussion event featuring scholar Joosep Susi.

Feb 25 • 10:28 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Russian Scholar of North Korea Says He Was Detained and Expelled From Latvia

Andrei Lankov, a Russian expert on North Korea, reported being detained and expelled by Latvian authorities during a lecture, after being labeled as persona non grata.

Feb 25 • 09:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Good and Bad Soviet Era Artists? Art Scholar Elita Ansone on Evaluating Our Heritage

Art scholar Elita Ansone discusses the evaluation of Latvian art from the Soviet era and the ongoing need for a reappraisal of 20th-century art.

Feb 24 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Farewell to the 'Muse of Byzantium'

The article honors the distinguished Byzantine scholar Helen Glykatzi-Arveler, reflecting on her contributions to science and her impact on Greece.

Feb 24 • 06:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

French thinker Jerome Horto: Gaza represents a moment of complete denial of the essence of international justice

French scholar Jerome Horto critiques the failure of international law in the context of Gaza, illustrating a broader structural crisis in justice.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Political Role of the Tribe in Yemen: A Surgical Reading in the Identity Controversy

The article discusses the political role of tribes in Yemen as explored by late scholar Mohamed Mohsen Al-Dhahiri, emphasizing a nuanced perspective that critiques previous liberal and socialist views on tribalism.

Feb 23 • 07:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why people go back to sin after Ramadan – Al-Hikmah Chief Imam, Lafiagi

An Islamic scholar discusses the transformative nature of Ramadan and the challenges of maintaining spiritual integrity post-fasting.

Feb 22 • 00:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler: Emotion at the final farewell - Who is present

Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler, a distinguished Byzantine scholar and rector, passed away at the age of 99, with her funeral being attended by many political and cultural figures in Athens.

Feb 20 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Helen Glykatzi-Arveler: Her body at the Metropolitan Church, the funeral service at 13:00

The body of renowned Byzantine scholar Helen Glykatzi-Arveler has arrived at the Metropolitan Church in Athens for her funeral service.

Feb 20 • 06:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Reformation: Institutionalization of Oppression and Exclusion in the Name of Purity and Modesty

A Korean scholar interprets the European Reformation as a historical transformation characterized by the institutionalization of intolerance and the formation of social regulations and nation-states.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Antonis Manitakis was a leading constitutionalist and devoted teacher

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pays tribute to the late Antonis Manitakis, recognizing him as a prominent constitutional scholar and dedicated educator who served the country with a sense of duty.

Feb 18 • 17:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'How can one bear to see with open eyes'... A legal scholar interprets the Analects 'ethics and anger' for Yoon Suk-yeol

Legal scholar Kim Ki-chang argues for a reinterpretation of Confucius' Analects, emphasizing the ethical imperatives that arise in the face of injustice, particularly in relation to the upcoming trial of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Feb 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Academy of Athens – Half-Mast Flag: "The work of Helen Glykatzi-Ahrweiler has left an indelible mark"

The Academy of Athens mourns the loss of renowned Byzantine scholar Helen Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, highlighting her significant contributions to modern European culture and academia.

Feb 17 • 16:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Public expense for the funeral of Eleni Glykatzi – Arveler

The funeral of Eleni Glykatzi – Arveler, a prominent Byzantine scholar, will be held at public expense in Athens following her death at 99 years old.

Feb 17 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Eleni Glykatzi-Areveler: A Symbol of Hellenism and European Thought

Eleni Glykatzi-Areveler, a prominent figure in international historical science and renowned Byzantine scholar, passed away shortly before her 100th birthday, leaving a significant intellectual legacy.

Feb 16 • 20:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mendoni on Arveler: 'Her long and highly creative life makes her loss even greater'

The Greek Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, expresses her condolences on the death of prominent Byzantine scholar, Eleni Glykatzis-Arveler, highlighting her significant contributions to Byzantine studies.

Feb 16 • 19:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Eleni Glykatzis Arveli: "Education is the only antidote to the crisis and starts at home"

Eleni Glykatzis Arveli was a significant Byzantine scholar whose contributions to education and knowledge challenged societal norms about privilege and responsibility.

Feb 16 • 18:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Debate on Babar, what did the anchor say to the Muslim scholar

A discussion on the historical figure Babar took place on Aaj Tak, with significant comments made by the anchor to a Muslim scholar.

Feb 16 • 09:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Debate between BJP spokesperson and Muslim scholar on Babar

A heated debate occurred between a BJP spokesperson and a Muslim scholar regarding historical perspectives on Emperor Babar.

Feb 16 • 08:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Debate between Shiv Sena UBT leader and Muslim scholar

A debate ensues between a Shiv Sena UBT leader and a prominent Muslim scholar.

Feb 16 • 07:59 UTC

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