India caps airline fares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day

Disease spreads among Sumatra flood victims

The disaster affected at least 3.1 million people, with the death toll at 867 and 521 missing.

AI Could Drive a Third of Long-Form Film and Animation by 2026, China’s Tencent Says

Generative AI is poised to reshape the supply of premium screen content, with VP of Chinese online media giant Tencent and CEO of Tencent Video Sun Zhonghuai forecasting that as much as a third of long-form film and animation could be “dominated by or deeply involving AI”

Grab riders earn praise after helping to unclog KL street drains, ease floodwaters

Heavy downpours have led to congested roads in KL over the past few days.

Deepa Mehta Reflects on Career, ‘Water’ Controversy and Staying Independent at Singapore Film Festival

In a wide-ranging conversation at the Singapore International Film Festival, acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta reflected on her decades-long career, the controversies that have shadowed her most celebrated works, and her unwavering commitment to independent filmmaking. Mehta was

Hong Kong blaze: Residents kept in dark over contractor’s safety record

Despite a history of safety violations, the contractor for Wang Fuk Court renovations was presented to residents as having a clean record.

Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand

Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

Australian authorities urge thousands to flee New South Wales bushfires

SYDNEY, Dec 6 - Wildfires in Australia's New South Wales burnt through thousands of hectares of bushland on Saturday, prompting the authorities to urge evacuations at the highest danger rating for thousands of residents in the nation's most-populous state.

Iranian drone clone now a US Central Command weapon

The US Central Command, a vital player in Middle East security, is now flying a clone of an Iranian drone. The US drone is a copy of the Shaheed 136, the same drone the Russians used for their home-built Gerans (Geran 1 and Geran 2) that have been heavily used in Ukraine. The

Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border, officials say

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

India Multiplex Association Opposes Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal: ‘A Meaningful Reduction in High-Quality Content for Cinemas’

The Multiplex Association of India has raised alarm over Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning that the deal could diminish theatrical content availability and threaten India’s cinema ecosystem. In a statement, the trade body representing multiplex

Muslim countries voice concern over Israel's 'one-way' opening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing

The Saudi Foreign Ministry published the joint statement on X, claiming that Israel's policy aims to push Palestinians toward displacement into Egypt via the Israeli-controlled border crossing, urging adherence to the U.S. cease-fire plan

From the Arctic Circle to Switzerland’s snowy slopes: Europe’s must-try Christmas train journeys

Start off the holidays with a bang with these unique European winter and Christmas train journeys, offering luxury, adventure and slow travel.

The digital war between East and West is in full swing. This is Greece's role on the eastern border

"Athens has an additional aggressive neighbour, which our European partners do not perceive as hostile," Michael Bletsas, commander of Greece's National Cyber Security Authority, told Euronews Next.

Nowhere to move: How climate change became the property market’s biggest nightmare

From plummeting house prices to insurable homes, climate change is impacting the property market around the world.

High PFAS exposure may affect women’s hormones, study finds

High exposure to PFAS is linked to a higher risk of endocrine disruption among women, a new study has found.

FNAF 2 sets up a huge Scream reunion, Matthew Lillard says

Matthew Lillard says a third FNAF movie will finally reunite him and Skeet Ulrich onscreen.

US says progress made at talks with Ukraine on plan to end war

Talks between senior US and Ukrainian negotiators in Florida continue for a third day on Saturday.

India air travel chaos eases but IndiGo crisis still leaves hundreds stranded

The airline is facing the fifth day of its biggest crisis as roster planning problems stop flights.

Rare sight: Four Rafflesia species bloom simultaneously in Indonesia’s Bengkulu

Worldwide, there are 36 to 40 recognised Rafflesia species, mostly found in South-east Asia.

‘No going back’: Survivors of deadly Hong Kong fire are in limbo

Survivors are looking to the government to help them start over.

Ana de Armas Opens Up About Her “Beautiful Friendship” With Keanu Reeves; Becoming an Action Star by Accident

Appearing at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival, the Oscar-nominated actress recounted her journey from Havana to global renown, sharing how a few fearless choices shaped her evolution as one of Hollywood’s most versatile young stars.

Myanmar citizens head to early polls in Bangkok

The phased election is slated to begin in certain parts of the country in late December.

Japan missile deal would put Philippines on Guam’s front line

A potential Japanese missile sale may have opened the door to the Philippines’ deepest military integration with the US since the Cold War — and China is watching closely. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Japan and the Philippines have advanced informal talks on

Environment Agency faces landfill tax bill worth millions to clear illegal waste

Exclusive: ‘extremely unhelpful’ policy seen as deterrent to clearing thousands of dump sites across England Millions of pounds in landfill tax owed to the government has to be paid by the Environment Agency (EA) if it clears any of the thousands of illegal waste dumps across

Part-time employment: Which countries have the highest rates and why?

The world of work is constantly evolving, and so are employee habits. Part-time employment rates fluctuate dramatically across Europe, so how do countries stack up?

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Saudi Arabia’s New PlayMaker Studios Launch With Production Underway on High-End Epic ‘Unbroken Sword’ Directed by Alik Sakharov

Saudi Arabia is launching a sprawling new state-of-the-art film studio just outside the capital city of Riyadh where pre-production is underway on an ambitious historical epic titled “Unbroken Sword,” directed by Alik Sakharov, who has helmed multiple episodes of “The Sopranos”

‘Game of Thrones’ Director Alik Sakharov to Film ‘Unbroken Sword’ at Saudi Arabia’s New PlayMaker Studios

The historical epic marks the first production at Qiddiya City’s newly opened 50-acre film complex, part of Saudi Arabia’s expanding network of production hubs offering a 40 percent filming incentive.

EU members seek fewer 'Solidarity Pool' relocations of asylum seekers from states under pressure

A ministers' meeting on Monday in Brussels will see several member states argue that the burden of the so-called "Solidarity Pool" scheme is too heavy.

Questions hang over China-defying Tibetan lama’s death in Vietnam

Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, also known in official records as Waxi Longre, was reportedly found dead on March 28, 2025, at an apartment located in VinHomes Central Park, one of the most high-profile residential complexes in Vietnam. While the

Bombed Chornobyl shelter no longer blocks radiation and needs major repair – IAEA

Drone attack that Ukraine blamed on Russia blew hole in painstakingly erected €1.5bn shield meant to allow for final clean-up of 1986 meltdown site The protective shield over the Chornobyl disaster nuclear reactor in Ukraine, which was hit by a drone in February, can no longer

Suspected tiger attack behind dead, missing cattle near Chemor, say Perak cops

A livestock owner reported that several of his cattle were killed and missing.

Starvation fears as more heavy rain threaten flood-ruined Indonesia

Indonesia's national weather agency says rain could return on Saturday to the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, where floods have swept away roads, smothered houses in silt and cut off supplies.

Sri Lanka unveils cyclone aid plan as rains persist

The government has confirmed 607 deaths, with another 214 people missing.

Annemarie Jacir on How ‘Palestine 36’ Connects Past and Present Struggles and Discovering Her U.S. Fan Base: ‘A Bunch of 18-Year-Olds That Are Like Old-School Progressives’

Annemarie Jacir’s drama “Palestine 36,” which reconstructs the largely unknown Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule in 1936, is the very definition of a passion project for the director who has always explored Palestinian identity her films. But never on such a

Laurence Fishburne to Direct ‘The Rule of Nines’ With Star André Holland (EXCLUSIVE)

Laurence Fishburne is looking to step back behind the camera and is currently developing a directing project, “The Rule of Nines,” with producer and casting director Bonnie Timmermann (“I Origins,” “Roofman”) and actor André Holland (“Moonlight”). John Connor wrote the script.

Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.

Stephen A. Smith knocks Trump for calling affordability Democratic 'con job'

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith blasted President Trump for calling the affordability crisis a Democratic “con job,” saying that he “wants to act as if there’s no concern.” “He has to say that right now because it’s an issue and a concern for the American people,” the host of

Watch: Flames and thick smoke engulf plane in Brazil after fire breaks out

Equipment on the tarmac at Brazil’s São Paulo airport caught fire, with the blaze rapidly surrounding a plane and forcing the evacuation of 169 passengers.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar condemn Israeli policy at Gaza-Egypt border crossing

Meghan Markle’s dad in ICU after emergency amputation surgery in the Philippines

Thomas Markle and his daughter Meghan have been estranged since 2018.

Greene says Trump was 'furious' with her after she signed Epstein files discharge petition

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said President Trump was furious with her after she signed a House petition compelling the release of all government files related to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “We did talk about the Epstein files and he