China welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Tension in the Strait of Hormuz is making jet fuel more expensive and has put air travel in a bind. Now a new debate has arisen: how you can travel to Spain without a plane. We analyse and note all the options available.
NEW DELHI, May 14 (Reuters) - Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that "safe, unimpeded maritime flows" through international waters, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, are vital for global economic well-being. "We must also address the
NEW DELHI, May 14 (Reuters) - Peace underpins global order and recent conflicts highlight the need for dialogue, India’s Foreign Minister SubrahmanyamJaishankar said on Thursday as the BRICS group began a two-day meeting overshadowed by tension between members Iran and the
Mr Trump’s visit to Beijing has been the top trending topic on the microblogging site Weibo in recent days.
Latvia found itself at the centre of a national security storm last week. A series of drones crossed into its airspace, sparking not only a fire on the ground but also a political crisis that toppled the defence minister and exposed deep vulnerabilities in the Baltic state’s
Millions of European passengers travelling across borders have no guarantee that a delayed train, a missed connection, or a disputed ticket will be resolved simply, fairly, or at all. Liberals and Democrats welcome the European Commission's upcoming initiative for an integrated
Beckinsale will also executive produce the action movie, with Highland Film Group launching worldwide sales at Cannes.
The Office for National Statistics says growth picked up in the first three months of the year.
TAIPEI, May 14 - Taiwan's government said on Thursday it was considering resubmitting to parliament a request for items cut by lawmakers from a special defence budget given how crucial they are to the island's security.
From “Mandate of Heaven” symbolism to hopes for a “good harvest” in trade, analysts say Beijing used Trump’s Temple of Heaven visit on Thursday (May 14) to send layered diplomatic messages.
Eddie Peng (“The Great Wall,” “Black Dog”) and Ewan Mitchell (“Saltburn,” “Wuthering Heights”) are teaming up to star in actioner “The Healer,” the feature directorial debut of acclaimed action stunt coordinator and second unit director Can Aydin (“Thunderbolts*,” “The Fall
[Premium Times] The president says growing trade and investment ties between Nigeria and France must now deliver concrete economic benefits, including jobs, industries, infrastructure and expanded private sector investment.
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and safeguard its independence.
A spokesperson for the Malaysian government said on Wednesday (May 13) that the country was also considering potential legal action, without specifying details.
Gold’s role as a safe-haven asset and a hedge against inflation makes it highly valuable for Indian households.
Western Balkan governments and Germany have committed to a work plan for those classed as “vulnerable” groups, such as Roma. They formally named Roma as a target group for active labour market measures. The Roma Foundation for Europe, whose close collaboration with the
With a new $2 million fund and a second year at Cannes, the Kurdistan Film Commission, led by H.E. Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the semi-autonomous region in Iraq and commission president, and founder/chair Bavi Yassin, make the case for an often misunderstood region.
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Nairobi, Kenya for Kigali, the Rwandan capital, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which begins on Thursday.
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[Vanguard] West Africa's fragile healthcare supply chain has come under fresh scrutiny as industry leaders, investors and policymakers prepare to converge in Lagos for the 2026 edition of the World Health Expo Lagos 2026 amid rising concerns over import dependence, foreign
Trump praised China’s leader and emphasized their personal bond as both sides sought to steady relations despite tensions over Iran, trade and global power.
All eyes are on Beijing, where Donald Trump has arrived alongside CEOs from some of the world’s biggest tech companies. On his first visit since 2017, the US president is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Brussels following nervously and fearing the worst.
Justin Long and Irish Apatow are in negotiations to star in survival thriller “Stung,” now gearing up for production. The film comes from director Colin Minihan, who recently directed Long and Kate Bosworth in “Coyotes,” and is produced by Andre Relis and Jib Polhemus, with VMI
Gunshots rang out sparking chaos in the Senate building where Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa had sought refuge.
African cinema will make history at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with filmmakers from two of the continent’s nascent screen industries cracking the official selection of the prestigious French fest for the very first time. Both Rwandan debutante Marie-Clémentine
Experts warn that the EU’s next long-term budget needs “fundamental rethinking” and offers little real new spending power as Europe faces growing demands on defence, climate, and Ukraine.
Third Culture Content has unveiled Night Market Studios, a Singapore-anchored genre label, with “The Conjuring” writers Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes joining as executive producers as the company brings a four-film debut slate to the Cannes Film Market. Wholly owned by Third
This year's match will take place at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on July 19
Pallavi Sharda is starring in “Stay,” a French-Indian independent feature written and directed by Rohena Gera, currently shooting in France after wrapping its India leg. Sharda plays Sailee, the daughter of a wealthy Indian family who moves to Paris following a divorce to
Europe has set clear ambitions on plastic pollution. The EU’s Zero Pollution Action Plan aims by 2030 to cut plastic litter at sea by 50% and microplastics released into the environment by 30%. Its wider plastics agenda is also meant to support innovation, competitiveness and
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union and the United Nations have reaffirmed their strategic partnership as a cornerstone for advancing peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development.
The recurring Washington argument over Qatar — is it friend or foe, ally or adversary, partner or problem? — tells us less about Doha than it does about ourselves. Specifically, it tells us that a generation after the end of the Cold War and a quarter-century into the war on
Jackie Chan will shoot “Armour of God IV: Ultimatum” in Kazakhstan, the star’s first production in the Central Asian region, Variety has confirmed. Directed by Robert Kun and produced by Salem Entertainment, the film is scheduled to commence principal photography in July and is
TAIPEI, May 14 - China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump on Thursday that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path and that \"Taiwan independence\" and cross-Taiwan Strait peace are as \"irreconcilable as fire and water\".
[New Times] African political and business leaders, investors, and senior executives are gathering in Kigali for the opening of the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum on May 14, setting the stage for two days of high-level discussions on Africa's economic future.
Hiam Abbas, who played Marcia Roy in HBO’s “Succession,” and Tunisian-Egyptian star Hend Sabri (“Four Daughters,” “Finding Ola”) are set to star in “Your Turn, 203,” a social comedy set in a battered Beirut. Abbas plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for
At one of Europe’s most imposing industrial relics, urban artists are transforming rust, dust and decay into a giant open-air gallery. The Urban Art Biennale has returned to Germany’s Völklingen Ironworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.
[Dabanga] Banjul, the Gambia -- African and United Nations investigators have warned that the war in Sudan is spiralling into a wider catastrophe marked by ethnic cleansing, starvation, sexual violence, and attacks on civilians, while urging the international community to
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
[The Conversation Africa] The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This "take, make, dispose" model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has
[The Conversation Africa] Agriculture is the lifeblood of Africa. More than 60% of African households depend directly or indirectly on the land for their livelihoods. And the continent has nearly 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land.
[The Conversation Africa] Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data has revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents remain out of school, out of a total potential population of 469 million.
Italy’s I Wonder Pictures — which is one of the country’s top distributors and has close ties to both A24 and Neon — is ramping up its production side with new projects by European heavyweight auteurs Radu Jude, Gábor Reisz and Teemu Nikki. Last year, the company hired former
Yasuo Matsuo has launched IP Bay, a new global studio dedicated to adapting Japanese literary properties for Western screens. The company is making its market debut at the Cannes Film Market, where Japan is the 2026 Country of Honor. Matsuo will serve as chair. He is the
MK2 Films has boarded “Roca,” the new feature from acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Koji Fukada, whose latest film, “Nagi Note,” premiered in competition at Cannes Wednesday. Adapted from a manga by Hisaichi Ishii (“My Neighbors the Yamadas”), “Roca” follows teenagers Roca, an
With six productions selected for the Cannes Festival and 11 titles at the Marché, Catalonia is once more punching above its weight on the Croisette. Companies mentioned below are the Catalan producers of the films. Cannes Premiere The End of It Director: Maria M. Bayona
