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Day: September 20, 2025
Duc Phuc Wins Intervision Contest in Moscow
Vietnam’s representative, Duc Phuc, emerged victorious at the Intervision music festival in Moscow on September 20, 2025, a competition considered an alternative to Eurovision that promotes traditional values and is backed by the Kremlin, reports 24brussels.
Phuc secured the win with a score of 422 points, defeating Kyrgyzstan’s The Nomad Trio, who obtained 373 points for second place, while Qatar’s Dana Al Meer finished third with 369 points. The results were determined by an international jury and revealed only to the event’s presenter for an official announcement.
Next year’s Intervision contest will be held in Saudi Arabia, according to festival organizers. The Russian government allocated 750 million rubles for event financing, managed by the organization Traditions of Art, affirming that it aims to highlight the unifying power of art while showcasing national identities and fostering inter-ethnic ties.
The festival’s inauguration was marked by a performance from Cuban artist Zulema Iglesias, who charmed attendees with her Guaguancó song. Despite anticipation for a dynamic competition featuring 23 countries from various regions, the American contestant Vassy canceled her participation due to “political pressure” exerted by the Australian government, as cited by the presenters during the live broadcast.
In February 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin mandated the festival’s organization to promote cultural dialogue, appointing Dmitry Chernyshenko as chair of the organizing committee. Putin expressed confidence that Intervision will become a prestigious global event, emphasizing Russia’s commitment to openness and cultural exchange despite its current geopolitical tension, notably in light of ongoing disputes concerning Ukraine.
This year’s event had significant implications, reflecting the broader context of international artistic collaboration amidst rising geopolitical strains. The festival aimed not only to celebrate diverse musical talents but also to reinforce narratives advantageous to Russian cultural diplomacy.
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- President Donald Trump issued an order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.
- The Indian government, whose citizens hold the most H-1B visas, raised concerns about the fee.
- The Indian government said disruption from the order is likely to have “humanitarian consequences.”
President Donald Trump’s surprise executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B applications has drawn concern from India, the program’s largest source of foreign talent.
H-1B visas are temporary visas that allow US employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers for specialized jobs in the US. Indian citizens have long dominated the ranks of H-1B recipients.
In the 2024 fiscal year, over 70% of H-1B visa approvals — some 280,000 people — went to people whose country of birth was India, according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The Indian government issued a statement on Saturday in response to the latest changes, saying it could hinder technological progress.
“Skilled talent mobility and exchanges have contributed enormously to technology development, innovation, economic growth, competitiveness, and wealth creation in the United States and India,” the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
It also said the “measure is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families.”
The Indian Embassy in the US on Saturday offered help to Indian citizens, publishing a hotline they can call for assistance.
Trump has maintained friendly relations with India and its Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his second term. “I will always be friends with Modi. He is a great Prime Minister,” Trump said at the White House earlier this month.
Modi responded on X at the time, writing, “deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.”
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