CHINAA Serbian political researcher walking the night market in Yining described Xinjiang’s social order as a working blend of Communist Party rule, market economics, and local cultures.

CULTUREParticipants at the Hilton spoke of secret programs, meetings with members of Congress and astronomical evidence. The panel suggests that humanity needs ontological shock therapy.

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CULTUREActress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles as Claire Bennet on NBC’s Heroes and Juliette Barnes on Nashville, has died at age 36.

CULTUREWith 27 UNESCO-listed traditions, rituals and artistic practices, Iran strengthens its position among the world's leading guardians of living cultural heritage.

CULTUREJon Rappoport passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was born in 1928.