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Turkmenistan

1. English is included in the list of compulsory exams for graduates of secondary schools in Turkmenistan. Early foreign language, as a subject of a narrow profile, was chosen by the graduates themselves. Compulsory state final exams are also native language and literature, algebra and the beginning of analysis, social science. The fifth exam is profile. Let us remind that more than 82 thousand young Turkmen citizens graduated from schools in the country this year.

2. Hero of Turkmenistan cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko is preparing to break the record for the duration of his stay in space. In October 2023, Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, as well as NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara, will travel on the “Soyuz MS-24” spacecraft to the International Space Station and spend almost a year on it. Thus, Oleg Kononenko can become the first person who has been in space for a total of more than 1000 days.

3. About 500 representatives of Turkmenistan will have the opportunity this year to study free of charge in the best universities in Russia. Of these, 355 quotas will be allocated for bachelor’s and specialist’s programs, 79 quotas for master’s programs, and 33 places for postgraduate and residency programs. The results of the selection within the quota established by the Government of the Russian Federation for the 2023/24 academic year are published on the official telegram channel of the Russian House in Ashgabat.

4. On June 3, in honor of the 210th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi, the Italian Embassy in Ashgabat, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, will organize a concert “VERDI”. The work of the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi is one of the greatest achievements of the world opera art. He created 26 operas, among which the most popular are “Un ballo in Maschera”, “Rigoletto”, “Il trovatore”, “La traviata”. His last operas “Aida”, “Othello” and “Falstaff” became the pinnacle of the composer’s work. The State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan conducted by Rasul Klychev will perform on the stage of the National Music and Drama Theater named after Magtymguly. The concert starts at 19:00. Free admission.

5. From the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, funds are constantly allocated for various operations on children in the relevant medical institutions of the capital and velayats of Turkmenistan. More than 100 children have already undergone surgical treatment, more than 50 have undergone a medical examination and are provided with various necessary medical supplies. On the eve of the International Children’s Day, at the Scientific and Clinical Center for Maternal and Child Health, the International Cardiology Center of the DMMC, Turkmen specialists performed cardiosurgical, orthopedic and neurosurgical operations on 13 small patients from Ashgabat and the velayats of the country.

World

6. Designed and built in China, the large jet airliner C919 made its first flight. The cabin of the first Chinese passenger aircraft is designed for 164 passengers. The C919 was created by the China Commercial Aviation Corporation as an alternative to the foreign narrow-body Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Comac plans to produce up to 150 C919 aircraft per year.

7. A powerful typhoon “Mawar” is approaching the south of Japan. Now the typhoon is located southeast of the Japanese Islands, the wind speed is 45 meters per second, with gusts up to 60 meters. By the end of the week, the typhoon should hit the country’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa. The typhoon is moving at a fairly low speed, so it is expected that the bad weather in the area will drag on. The authorities and the population are preparing for squally winds and prolonged precipitation.

Sport

8. The draw for the 2024 AFC Futsal Cup Qualifiers will be held on June 22 at the AFC Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. The broadcast will start at 12:00 Ashgabat time. According to the results of the draw, 31 teams will be divided into 8 groups. The winners in each group, as well as the top 7 runners-up, will qualify for the Asian Futsal Cup Finals. Qualifying matches will be held from October 7 to 11.

9. Argentinean manager Mauricio Pochettino has taken over the job at “Chelsea”. The 51 years old has signed a two-year contract with an option to extend for another season. He will begin his new position on July 1. Pochettino’s last job was at “PSG”, which he left last summer. “Chelsea” finished 12th in the Premier League with 44 points in the 2022/2023 season. Since April, the team has been temporarily led by Frank Lampard.

10. Adrian Ebersbach, a 17 years old footballer from “Rapid” Bucharest, played in the matches for the national team of Turkmenistan at the championship of the Central Asian Football Association among the youth teams under 20. The CAFA-2023 championship matches were held from May 21 to 28 in Tajikistan. In addition to the national teams of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, the teams of Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Iran took part in the tournament. At the age of 13, Ebersbach moved to Turkmenistan, where he played for the Ashgabat team “Altyn Tach”. At the age of 14, the football player moved to Romania and now plays for the “Rapid” youth team.

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Listen in as we hear Kris McFarland tell us about the upcoming Nedfest Family Reunion. We hear from Leon Poel about services offered to Veterans across the peaks. Music mentions, a story by Maryann Rosen about Memorial Day, and Dango interviews Amy Fortunato about her children’s book, “Horsing Around in the Town of Gold Hill.”

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Jewish people have had a major influence on the Winnipeg music scene, from big bands to rock and roll, and historians gathered at Temple Shaloam to take a look back for Jewish Heritage Month.

Stan Carbone of the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada says these figures shaped a century of local music.

“Today we are dedicating the program to the contributions Jews have made to the music industry in Winnipeg most specifically jazz, rock, and folk music,” Carbone said.

“This is one of the areas in which Jews were given the opportunity to join the mainstream of Canadian society because there were a lot of professions and activities that were closed to them.”

And many of the names are familiar to these historians who actually knew some of them personally, however many go by different names now.

“Musicians in a lot of cases had to change their names in order to get work in non-Jewish bands,” says Owen Clark, music historian.

Clark says he thinks it’s good for young musicians to know what the Jewish artists did and how they laid the groundwork.

“I think it’s important to know what went on in our city, especially for young musicians who are trying to make a living at doing this in this age of technology,” Clark said.

There was plenty of work to be had at the jazz clubs and dance halls including the legendary Club Morocco which stood on Portage Avenue until it was destroyed by fire last year.

And while that part of history is now lost, its influence is still felt by Winnipeg musicians today.

“I worked with so many of the Jewish musicians and so many of them were mentors to me and as you grow you mentor others, so it’s a long-term thing. Historical knowledge and musical knowledge is constantly passed down to the next generation,” said Clark.

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And with stats suggesting hate crimes and antisemitism are on the rise, Carbone says it’s more important than ever to ensure this history is preserved and shared.

“Education is really the best way — the most important vehicle when it comes to combating antisemitism. To make people realize that this community has been here from day one.”

— with files from Global’s Katherine Dornian

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BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.—A popular festival returns to a local city…bringing the blues.

We take a look at the fun… and dive deeper into its history.

The Exit 56 Blues Festival kicked off today in Brownsville. This is a two-day festival that celebrates the legacy of the country blues in the hometown of blues pioneers Sleepy John Estes, Hammie Nixon, and Yank Rachell.

There are many activities for everyone to enjoy, including blues performances all weekend, where many people were in attendance enjoying the music and welcoming atmosphere. There also are car shows where many unique cars will be on display for people to view, and there is also great food available both days.

Executive Director for the Delta Heritage Center, Sonia Outlaw-Clark explains that the inspiration behind this festival is wanting to bring back a tradition from a past blues festival from the 90’s that died out.

“We thought with our music history that we have here at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, we had to carry on that tradition of presenting blues music in Brownsville, Tennessee, so the Exit 56 Blues Fest was born,” Outlaw-Clark said.

This festival has been going on strong for 13 years now offering years of joy and entertainment. Outlaw-Clark thanks everyone for coming out to the first day of the festival, and also thanks the people that made this festival possible.

“It feels really great to have everyone here, all of these people sitting out bringing their lawn chairs, sitting out in our lawn and listening to all of the great music. To see all ages out there enjoying the festivities is really great,” Outlaw-Clark said.

Outlaw-Clark also says that as a native of the community, it feels really special to be able to be at the festival. This is something that fills the community of Brownsville with pride and gives them the opportunity to showcase what Brownsville and Haywood county is all about. The music heritage is a big part of their history. This also keeps the memory alive and shares the history with the next generations.

Day two of the music fest will begin Sunday, featuring a “Women in Blues Showcase.” The first performance kicks off at 10 in the morning.

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Pete Murray reveals how the tragic death of his father when he was just 18 inspired him to pursue a career in music

By Jimmy Briggs For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 02:45 EDT, 28 May 2023 | Updated: 02:45 EDT, 28 May 2023

Pete Murray has revealed that losing his father at a young age motivated him to start his music career.

The Australian singer who was just 18 years old when his father died at 47, said the tragic loss made him look for a career which allowed him to spend time with family.

‘What I wanted out of life was time because my dad died. He and mum bought a caravan and they were about to travel around Australia,’ the 53-year-old told News Corp on Saturday.

‘But dad died one month before that happened. I didn’t want that to happen to me. I wanted to be able to have time to spend with my family and friends,’ he continued. 

Pete’s extraordinary success in the music industry has seen him sell over 1.2million albums within Australia and allowed him to live the life he always dreamed of. 

Pete Murray, 53, (pictured) revealed on Saturday that losing his father at a young age motivated him to start his music career

‘I wanna keep going. That’s what I love doing, and playing live is so much fun. I love it. I wanna be doing it till the day I die, and I think that’s a long way off,’ he mused. 

Earlier this month Murray revealed he thought his 2003 breakout album Feeler was going to flop.

The So Beautiful hitmaker made the shock admission during an interview on the Jess Rowe Big Talk Show.

The Australian hitmaker, was just 18 years old when his father died at 47, said the tragic loss made him look for a career which allowed him to spend time with family. 

Released to widespread acclaim, Feeler was Pete’s second album and ultimately sold over 500,000 copies, reaching No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA chart.

But Pete admitted to host Rowe that at the time he thought it was ‘destined to fail.’ 

‘Sometimes you get into a post-album blues after an album gets released and you just can’t think anything good about it… I thought that I failed,’ he confessed. 

Earlier this month, Murray revealed he thought his 2003 breakout album, Feeler, was going to flop 

However, once radio stations heard the record it started to take off and became a blockbuster hit in the Australian music industry.

Murray is a father of four to sons Pedro and Charlie from his first marriage and shares daughters Saachi and Sahara with his second wife Mira.

Pete Murray’s Best Of album is out now, and his national greatest hits tour kicks off on July 8. 

Released to widespread acclaim, Feeler was Pete’s second album and ultimately sold over 500,000 copies, reaching No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA chart

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Chennai, May 27 (PTI) Renowned music composer and Parliamentarian Ilaiyaraaja on Saturday said he welcomed the return of the Sengol to its rightful pride of place.

Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre and all those responsible for the construction of the new Parliament in short time, Ilaiyaraaja said: “I sincerely pray that the new structure becomes the abode for transformational policies and decision-making as the world celebrates a new India under the inspirational leadership of PM Modi.”

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Taking to Twitter to convey his feelings, the Rajya Sabha MP said the royalty who possessed the revered Sengol (an ancient Tamilian culture and pride) and successfully ruled over their kingdoms, revered the sceptre as a symbol of justice, order, honesty and ethics.

“It is with immense pride and joy that we welcome the return of the sceptre to its rightful place of pride. As head of the world’s largest democracy, PM Modi has a vision of taking India to new heights and his duty-bound actions reflect the same,” he said.

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The Prime Minister had laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building on December 10, 2020. The new structure is set to be inaugurated on Sunday.

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Summer is just around the corner, which means its time to build your playlist. It’s been a great week for new music, and we have a round-up of 10 fresh tracks from a variety of genres.

1. Vico C – Ella Va

Back with his second release since breaking his 14 year silence in the music industry, the “Father of Latin Hip Hop,” Vico C, releases the irresistable, “Ella Va.” The reggaeton track has a fusion of urban and electronic elements that is unique and hypnotic. The artist continues to showcase his storytelling abilities with his lyrics and theatrical music video.

2. Sofia Reyes, Danna Paola – tqum

Two of the most popular Latin pop stars, Sofia Reyes, and Danna Paola bless fans with the fun hyperpop track “TQUM.” “Sharing this song with Danna Paola is very powerful, obviously because we’re both Mexicans and friends, but also because the song is very much a pop song, and it’s important for both of us to make music that celebrates this kind of music,” Reyes said.

3. Beyoncé – AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Beyoncé, who is currently on her world tour, releases, “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM.” Featuring Kendick Lamar, who delivers an epic verse at the start of the song before Bey takes over.

4. Christian Nodal – La Despedida 

Christian Nodal, who will soon be a father for the first time, dropped his album Forajido this week. He also dropped two music videos, one for “La Despedida,” and for “Cazzualidades,” which was dedicated to Cazzu. “I am very happy to finally give you these 6 songs, to give you back some of the love you give me. They are six different stories that speak of love, heartbreak, heartbreak and illusion. They were mine, but now they are yours. They represent the moment I am living, one of the happiest of my life. I love them very much,” said Nodal.

5. Nicki Nicole, Young Miko – 8 AM

Nicki Nicole just doppped her album ALMA, and the music video for her song “8 AM,” with rising Puerto Rican trap artist Young Miko is here. Directed by Facu Ballve, the video stars both the artists with fun visuals, that showcased their personal style.

6. Peso Pluma – Bye

Peso Pluma, who has completely taken over Latin music, releases his new song, “Bye.” The breakup balled is his first solo track since “Por las Noches.”

7. Ozuna -Una Perla En San Juan

Ozuna just dropped his album “Afro” which is made up of 7 tracks. The release came with 4 music videos including his catchy track “Una Perla En San Juan.”

8. Foo Fighters – Show Me How

The legendary Foo Fighters releases “Show Me How.” Frontman David Grohl harmonizes with his daughter Violet for the moving song. The band just played their first show with the new drummer Josh Freeese after the passing of Taylor Hawkins.

9. Taylor Swift ft. Ice Spice – Karma

After drama surrrounding her rumored boyfriend Matt Healy, Taylor Swift collaborates with Ice Spice for a remix of her song “Karma.” Healy faced backlash over his statements about the rapper. The song has come with mixed opinions.

10. Mau y Ricky, Reik, Beéle – Manos Frías

Multi-platinum award-winning duo Mau y Ricky collaborate with Reik, and Beéle for “Manos Frías.” The song is all about a love that can survive any challenge they face.