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Please don’t rush: Slow changes in Laos 50 years after communist victory
Thousands of troops and state personnel will take part in a military parade on Nov 2 to mark the anniversary.
Two out of three Germans are stressed by thoughts of war, new report shows
Although around 66 per cent of Germans feel the world is faster, more connected, respondents also find it more stressful than it used to be, particularly with the thoughts of war, the TK Stress Report shows.
Luhki Herwanayogi’s ‘Our Son’ Explores Unconventional Family at JAFF Future Project
Luhki Herwanayogi, whose short film “On Friday Noon” screened at Locarno Film Festival Open Doors in 2020 and who received the 2021 Locarno Open Doors Award, has his feature debut “Our Son” selected for the JAFF Future Project as a work-in-progress, about two childless married
‘For him’: Australia mum channels grief into social media limits
About 97 per cent of teens surveyed said they used social media daily.
Melaka bachelor wins $6.4m in partial Toto 4D Jackpot in Malaysia
He spent RM2 on the two numbers to win more than RM20 million.
Aukus nuclear sub deal set to further fuel Australia’s hottest housing market in Perth
Property prices in Perth are already on a tear, fuelled by population growth, tight supply and a robust local economy.
Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment.
Observational Documentary ‘Aluk’ Traces Seven Years With Indonesian Tana Toraja Family at JAFF Future Project
Chris C.F’s observational documentary “Aluk,” which follows three generations of a family in Tana Toraja, Indonesia over seven years as they reckon with the loss of their patriarch and their community’s uncertain future, is selected for the JAFF Future Project as a
Malaysia’s proposed social media ban fails to click with teens
Some teens believe it is another form of silencing a group of people.
Time-Travel Drama ‘To My Dearest, My Dear’ From ‘The Most Handsome Fish on Earth’ Director Lands at JAFF Future Project
Netanya Yemima, whose short film “The Most Handsome Fish on Earth” premiered at the 20th Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival last year, has her feature directorial debut “To My Dearest, My Dear…” selected for the JAFF Future Project, a time-travel drama about a dying father who
Commentary: Sabah state election sends a clear message to KL – it’s time for a reset
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has a Borneo-shaped vulnerability right now, says Asian studies professor James Chin.
Post-Thanksgiving flight delays could continue into beginning of week
Widespread post-Thanksgiving flight delays due to winter weather could continue through the beginning of the week, according to officials. There were 11,273 flight delays within, into or out of the United States on Sunday, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware,
Taiwan reportedly plans first weapons purchases for T-Dome to counter China
When asked about the reported arms purchase, Taiwan’s Defence Minister said he would not comment yet on “specific cases”.
Praveen Morchhale on ‘White Snow,’ Kashmir and Film Censorship: ‘Cinema Today Lives Under the Shadow of Fear of Disappearance’
Praveen Morchhale’s latest feature “White Snow” follows a mother’s arduous trek through Kashmir’s Himalayan peaks to screen her son’s banned film, marking the director’s continued exploration of artistic suppression and human resilience. The Urdu-language drama, produced by
South Korea's Amazon equivalent hit by massive data leak
Authorities are investigating how nearly 34 million accounts on Coupang were exposed.
Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, Coco Jones to Perform During 2026 Super Bowl Pregame
Puth will sing the national anthem, Carlile will sing "America the Beautiful," and Jones will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Ismail Basbeth’s ‘My Own Last Supper’ Commences Indonesia Shoot, Debuts at JAFF Market
Matta Cinema Production and Ruang Basbeth Bercerita have commenced principal photography on “My Own Last Supper,” a Chinese-Indonesian family drama helmed by Ismail Basbeth, whose previous feature “Sara” had its world premiere at Busan in 2023. The feature, introduced at
Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Hong Kong fire
Hong Kong is home to nearly 370,000 migrant domestic workers, predominantly women from the Philippines and Indonesia.
US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims
Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.
Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth, Coco Jones to Perform at Super Bowl LX Pregame
Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth and Coco Jones will be the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LX, the NFL announced on Sunday. The big game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, and air live on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock. The NFL previously
Virtue Asia, Goldfinch International Launch V47 Entertainment Branded Content Studio (EXCLUSIVE)
Virtue Asia has partnered with Goldfinch International to establish V47 Entertainment, a new studio that will create branded entertainment content for distribution across Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The Singapore-based studio plans to develop feature films,
Four charged in Australia over ‘satanic’ child abuse material
Detectives were probing an “international satanic child abuse material ring”, when they identified the suspects.
China shoots for the stars with big bet on commercial space sector
The Chinese commercial space market is expected to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan (US$350 billion) in 2025, with Beijing positioning the industry as a key engine for future economic growth and global competitiveness.
Persona-adjacent turn-based tactics RPG Demonschool just got its second big patch, seems like now is the time to dive in
The water's fine.
Trump fires back at Walz over MRI comments: ‘If they want to release it, it’s okay’
President Trump on Sunday took a swing at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) over comments the governor made in which he pressed the president to “release the MRI results.” “Governor Walz asked you to release the MRI records,” a reporter on Air Force One noted to Trump. “Governor
Amazon Goes Full Liquidation on Fitbit Charge 6, Now at Record Low for Cyber Monday
Enjoy health monitoring, accurate GPS tracking, and six months of premium analytics for nearly 40% off. The post Amazon Goes Full Liquidation on Fitbit Charge 6, Now at Record Low for Cyber Monday appeared first on Kotaku .
Fortnite players are accusing it of using AI-generated art: 'I'm done with this game'
Just after Tim Sweeney criticizes Steam for demanding games declare their use of AI.
Trump says Hegseth told him he didn’t order killing of boat crew
The president also said he would not have wanted a second strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, which occurred after U.S. forces realized the initial attack left two survivors, as The Post reported.
China Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Opens With Massive $272 Million, Biggest Hollywood Haul in Years
The sequel's massive box office, which is expected to climb well past $500 million, is a huge win for the Disney brand in China, where the company recently opened the world's first Zootopia-themed land at the Shanghai Disney Resort.
Pope to urge unity, bring hope to Lebanese youth on day two of visit
Pope Leo XIV is set to urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, bringing a message of hope to young people whose faith in their crisis-hit country has dwindled. After arriving from Turkey on his inaugural visit abroad as pontiff, Leo urged Lebanon's leaders
Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India's Sun mission
For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.
Fortnite's latest live event drew in 10.5 million players to see Godzilla, Hatsune Miku, Homer Simpson, and countless other characters fight a giant squid man
I imagine this is what watching Avengers: Endgame would have felt like to my grandfather.
Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact
More than 120 people were airlifted to safety in helicopters.
Korean Indie ‘The World of Love’ Lands French Distribution Deal With The Jokers Films (EXCLUSIVE)
The Jokers Films has acquired French distribution rights to Barunson E&A’s “The World of Love,” the top-grossing independent Korean film at the 2025 local box office. The acquisition deal was negotiated between Manuel Chiche, founder of The Jokers Films and head of Asian
Karl Rove on midterms: Republicans need health care agenda or they’ll be 'in deep trouble'
GOP strategist Karl Rove said Republicans need to have a health care agenda ahead of the midterm elections or they’ll be in “deep trouble” with their voters. In an interview Saturday on Fox News’s “Journal Editorial Report,” Rove said Republicans need to have a health care plan
Five new Steam games you probably missed (December 1, 2025)
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Amazon Clears Out AirPods Pro 3 for Cyber Monday, Liquidates Black Friday Leftovers at Record Low Price
Enjoy double noise cancellation. The post Amazon Clears Out AirPods Pro 3 for Cyber Monday, Liquidates Black Friday Leftovers at Record Low Price appeared first on Kotaku .
Taiwan airline seeks role in ‘whole of society’ defence with surveillance flights to counter China
Taiwan is seeking closer integration of civilian firms into defence.
China Loses Young Moviegoers as Vietnam Market Grows, JAFF Market Panel Hears
China’s theatrical market is losing younger audiences while Vietnam emerges as a breakout territory for pan-Asian content, according to industry executives speaking at the JAFF Market. Eric Lin, general manager of international content at Alibaba’s Damai Entertainment, revealed
Hong Kong’s migrant domestic workers mourn their losses in deadly fire
Foreign domestic workers also bore a significant share of the danger.