VALLETTA, March 13( Xinhua)--Chinese culture took the spotlight on Wednesday at a multicultural festival hosted by a Maltese co-educational school. The China Cultural Center in Malta dazzled teachers and students of the St Thomas More College Middle and Secondary School in southeastern Malta's Zejtun city with a vibrant showcase of Chinese cultural activities. From experiencing Chinese calligraphy to handmaking lanterns and trying on the traditional Chinese attire Hanfu, attendees immersed thems

Five of the six people on board the smaller aircraft died. The flawless evacuation on the Japan Airlines jet has astounded the world and won praise from many.... The slide was very steep, which could have been dangerous. The aircraft's announcement system also malfunctioned during the evacuation, so the flight crew had to convey instructions using a megaphone and by shouting, Japan Airlines said.... An investigation into the collision is under way. This video can not be playedTo play this vide

I find it easier to get into a “ flow state ” – and I’m not worried about bothering colleagues with all my reporter phone interviews.... While I know there’s lots of support all around, sometimes it can feel lonely, facing challenges and celebrating accomplishments in a room by myself.In the last month, I’ve reported on the trends of return to work.... Many jobs can’t be done from home, and those jobs also tend to be lower-paying and more insecure....

Paul’s office received layoff notices on Wednesday, three sources told The Globe and Mail.... Paul’s executive assistant, and Jessica Hamilton, her liaison in Toronto – a position critical to Ms.... Paul declined to comment on Wednesday.“ Further to the notice that was issued last week, this is to confirm that you have been identified as one of the individuals who will be subject to a temporary layoff, ” reads a letter Mr....

Wildfires are raging across the Italian island of Sicily, spread by strong winds and arid conditions. The blazes have forced residents and tourists to evacuate and caused severe public transport disruption. Palermo Airport, which services the island’s capital, was forced to close early on Tuesday morning after fires broke out nearby. Catania Airport, where an accidental fire damaged a terminal building earlier this month, remains partially closed leading to fears of huge economic losses from tou

In turn, allies will be flying out Canadians, as well as Afghans headed for Canada. Listen: Who are the Taliban now?... Age plays major factorFor many young people, remote work means sitting alone in their bedrooms and staring at faces on Zoom calls before being plunged into hours of alienating solitude.... COVID-19 vaccine rollouts and lifting restrictions could give them a chance for some of the face-to-face networking they’re craving. But companies are learning that the work force is increa

In that spirit, here are five stories that resonated with me this week, from the Globe and beyond.... “ I think this is the great reset opportunity to really redefine success, ” said Zabeen Hirji, an executive advisor at Deloitte.... “ Success goes beyond the job, career, money....