German writer-director Steffen Goldkamp’s first feature film, starring Noah Sayenko, world premieres in the Karlovy Vary Film Festival's Proxima Competition.
Air cargo shipment volume from Asia has declined by double digits since the US cancelled a tax-free exemption for low-value packages from China early in May, trade groups and analysts said.
[Premium Times] He said his focus would include building the capacity of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) to be able to meet the ever-growing challenges of resourcing, governance and operations of NHRIs.
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President, Hussein Mwinyi has urged African nations to take the lead in shaping the global knowledge economy, as he officially opened the Africa QS Forum on Education here yesterday.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African Development Bank's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), highlighting the country's growing impact, sustained reforms, and strong political commitment to advancing the power sector.
Taipei’s Golden Melody Festival conference lineup drew music professionals from across Asia and beyond, offering matchmaking sessions, showcases, and forums to promote the Mandarin-language music scene. At the opening pitching session of the event, industry leaders gathered to
After months of rallies, Serbian protesters are calling for people to join a campaign of civil disobedience.
The Commission is putting the European buildings sector on a decarbonization and affordability pathway with new guidance for member states adopted today to boost the energy performance of buildings. Today's package of measures supports member states in the implementation of the
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The bill is set to massively widen the US’ budget deficit and leave an added 12 million Americans without health insurance.
The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved the establishment of an Environment Trust to deliver carbon reduction, biodiversity and land recovery projects in the Falkland Islands.
The Golden Melody Festival’s conference lineup in Taipei brought together a dynamic mix of industry leaders from across Asia and beyond. Designed to spotlight Mandarin-language music while fostering international collaboration, the three-day gathering featured showcases,
Marwan al-Sultan, director of Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital, provided harrowing accounts of how the health care system collapsed over the course of the war.
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The European Commission begins construction of its first net-positive emissions building in Seville, Spain, this summer. A symbol of sustainability and innovation, the new Seville site of the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) will be the first building fully embodying
The 2025 Golden Melody Awards, often dubbed “the Grammys of Asia,” returned to Taipei Arena with a celebration of excellence across the Mandarin music world. Among the most poignant moments of the night was the posthumous Jury Award presentation to beloved singer-songwriter
Cappu Films has picked up worldwide rights, except for Czech Republic and Slovakia, to Slovak filmmaker Katarína Gramatová’s “Promise, I’ll Be Fine” (Hore je nebo, v doline som ja), which will have its European premiere at Karlovy Vary Film Festival. After debuting in main
The fighter jet has been stuck at an airport there since June 14 due to a technical snag.
At the 2025 Golden Melody Festival in Taipei, a conversation between Panos A. Panay, president of the Recording Academy (the organization behind the Grammys), and SXSW VP James Minor cut straight to the heart of where the global music industry is headed – and why it’s never
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On the occasion of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a new type of guarantee agreement that will provide up to €5 billion to de-risk investments and expand EIB operations
The 36th Golden Melody Awards took place earlier this week at Taipei Arena, spotlighting the evolving artistry and enduring power of Mandarin-language music. As one of the most significant honors in the Chinese-speaking world, this year’s ceremony balanced reverence for legacy
iHeartMedia is betting big on Bollywood with the launch of “The Pooja Bhatt Show,” marking the first podcast under its new multi-language Asian slate developed in partnership with Mammoth Media Asia. The weekly iHeartPodcast, hosted by the Indian actor, producer and director,
[World Bank] Washington -- Communities in Rwanda's Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood opportunities in areas vulnerable to climate-related shocks. Thanks to a newly approved $9
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African ministers have pledged to protect millions of donkeys from rampant skin trade, marking a turning point for both the animals and the rural communities that depend on them.
A parliamentary vote supporting an end to carry-on luggage fees has triggered a flurry of misleading headlines. Euroverify fact checks.
A large majority of Europeans believe climate change is a serious problem (85%), according to a new Eurobarometer survey. Among those surveyed, 8 in 10 (81%) support the EU-wide goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. From an economic perspective, more than three quarters
[UN News] The landmark Financing for Development conference in Sevilla has concluded with a renewed sense of resolve and a focus on action that can change lives worldwide, according to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.
[UN News] Agricultural land is more than just a resource to produce food - for many older adults around the world, a land deed is the only safety net they have as they enter their old age. As a result, they hold onto it tightly.
[The Conversation Africa] When people think about family planning in Africa, they often picture women visiting clinics, women making decisions, and women bearing the responsibility. Yet family planning affects both men and women.
[The Conversation Africa] Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pandemic created a crisis that disrupted both education and employment, abruptly halting young people's emerging careers and clouding their hopes for the future. It doubly affected those transitioning into
Research showed that the bugs can retain human DNA in their guts for up to 45 days after feeding.
The number of EU Blue Cards issued has grown rapidly in recent years, but remains relatively low, as many countries continue to rely on their own national schemes.
About half of US datasets studied were “substantially altered” in the two months after Donald Trump assumed the presidency, an investigation has found.
The Pentagon is reviewing AUKUS, a strategic military deal between the United States, Britain and Australia. Australian officials remain confident it’s a good deal.
The acclaimed singer-songwriter tells Rolling Stone the songs are about 'embracing duality'
The unprecedented explosion of the insects has prompted the government to dispatch 37 personnel.
Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key brain cells, restoring vital dopamine communication and neuroprotective signals in a mouse model of genetic Parkinson’s. After three months on the
Han Zheng said maintaining the multilateral trade system is key to avoiding disruptions in global supply chains, and touted China as a key force in maintaining peace.
Just six months after Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in the United States, it feels like there has been a sharp break with America’s post-war diplomatic legacy. The Trump administration has been steadily making announcements that upset the established order, including
At least six people have died, including a three-year-old boy.