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International perspectives

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Ne Zha originates from the 17th-century Chinese classic “Fengshen Yanyi”. Photo: Kekedou Animation
Why is “Ne Zha 2” more than a blockbuster?
Ka Yat (Michelle) Lau, Contributor • May 15, 2025

When “Ne Zha: The Devil's Birth” hit theaters in 2019, it ignited a spark in Chinese animation. Fast forward to 2025, and its sequel, “Ne...

Kitanodai Gagaku Ensemble performance at main stage.
Japan Festival Boston 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Sustainability
Hikari Terasawa and Jingxuan Nie May 11, 2025

The Japan Festival Boston 2025, held at Boston Common on April 26 and 27, brought together thousands of people to celebrate Japanese culture,...

Northeastern University, Boston campus, where international students are among those impacted by recent SEVIS terminations. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
More than 1,800 international student visas revoked at 280 schools, including 40 at NU
Global Observer staff April 10, 2025

At least 1,800* international students and recent graduates have had their visas revoked at 280 schools, including 40 at Northeastern University...