Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo kicked off the Jakarta Film Summit 2026 on Tuesday with a pitch for the Indonesian capital as a regional film hub, making the case that the city is equipped to draw more shoots, filmmakers and investors from across the region. Speaking at
Twelve flights between Singapore and Pontianak in West Kalimantan were cancelled in September, while another two between Singapore and Palembang in South Sumatra were cancelled on Oct 15, according to Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry.
The package covers railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US firms involved. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev outlined measures to attract investors, while business executives told Euronews that commercial activity is growing.
Russell Brand’s criminal trial continued in London on Tuesday with testimony from his fourth accuser, who alleged the actor and comedian violently assaulted her while she was working at Capital Radio in the early 2000s. Brand has been charged with three counts of rape, three
Back in 2012, actress-turned-director Sandra Lipski wanted to crown a successful festival run for her debut short film “Going Down” with a screening in her hometown of Mallorca, but was surprised to realize the thriving island did not have its own film festival. Rather than
Avatar: Seven Havens draws on Moebius, classic anime, and Japanese art to reshape a world in ruins.
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He wrote the book on how the military shapes masculine identity. He'll also tell you about Disney adults, Pharaoh Sanders, and his favorite spot for a burger and negroni.
Artist Rosana Paulino makes a self-portrait of Brazil, protests in France and Colombia, and this month’s edition of Beer With a Painter.
Fuel costs are rising just as Kenyan households and businesses struggle with a growing cost-of-living burden. With transport operators threatening fare increases and the government’s price-stabilisation funds under strain, the latest shock could deepen inflationary pressures
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A hundred Kenyan physical education teachers and educators have undergone training in inclusive basketball coaching, with a focus on helping children with disabilities participate meaningfully in sport.
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Epic Games is now promoting the upcoming Fortnite season, and the ads might disappoint fans looking forward to One Piece.
Hanoi regularly ranks among the world’s most polluted cities during the winter months.
Mohammad Hamdan Awal was charged with stealing several pieces of underwear belonging to a 26-year-old woman.
Ukraine is losing an estimated €60 million a day in export earnings as Moscow is accused of targetting the routes it uses to ship grain abroad.
It remains unclear who was responsible for the attack and whether additional data has been compromised.
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Reports that SpaceX temporarily restricted its satellite internet service for Ukraine’s armed forces have generated serious concern in Kyiv and among the country’s allies. SpaceX operates the civilian Starlink system and its lesser-known military-grade counterpart, called
The man, named by the local media as Brendan Nugent, remains in custody and will face court on Oct 21.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Tuesday, his second official visit to the country this year, as he pursues an Asian tour blending diplomacy and trade. Rubio visited Uzbekistan, where he called for stronger partnerships with Central Asian countries, before
Japan’s H3 rocket launched the MMX probe on Tuesday, starting a three-year mission to collect samples from Phobos and study the origins of the Solar System.
Five Commissioners, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, warn that Ireland’s proposed 17% cut to Global Europe would erode the EU’s influence and security, as Council President Costa readies a new compromise for a 26 November summit.
Democrats on the US Senate Armed Services Committee called on the Pentagon on Monday to reveal how much President Donald Trump’s Iran war is costing American taxpayers, citing “ongoing efforts to hide the true cost.” US Central Command (CENTCOM) told Congress that the war had
Mortgages in Germany are now at their most expensive since 2009, with the average rate on ten-year loans nearing 4.5%, according to broker Interhyp, as inflation fears stoked by the Iran war push up borrowing costs.
Insider jargon, previously known as cant, is designed to keep outsiders out. The burglars in cartoons are often seen wearing a black mask over their eyes (like Robin in Batman but for a different reason) and carrying a bulging sack over their shoulders. [Of course, the
Cast your mind, if you will, back to the year 2020. It now feels like a different time, what with the spreading COVID-19 pandemic and the heated sociopolitical battles being waged online, and indeed in the (socially distanced) streets. That spring, we featured here on Open
Sudanese filmmaker Mohamed Kordofani, whose debut feature “Goodbye Julia” premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar, has attracted a raft of partners for his follow-up “About Love & September Laws,” which he’ll be taking to Rome’s MIA Market, running from Oct. 19-23.
As Dems demand higher taxes on hard-working New Yorkers, one convicted Wall Street fraudster is dodging a record $59M tax bill from his $4.9M California compound. partnering with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Donald Trump’s approval just sank to an abysmal 33-66 in the new Washington Post poll, a record low in Post polling. The survey also finds Democrats leading in the battle for the House by eight points. Meanwhile, the new NBC poll also finds Trump below 35 percent and puts the
The Democratic group is spending in a Dayton-area district that Turner won by 18 points in 2024.
Democrats have long eyed investigating the world’s richest man and the GOP’s top donor. They may get their chance if they win back congressional power in November.
Users are demanding better jobs and higher wages first.
Some users of the British neobank reported being unable to make some payments or access funds in its app on Tuesday.
Egyptian filmmaker Muhammad Mustapha’s “Big Boys Don’t Cry” follows a group of Cairo bodybuilders and nightclub bouncers, offering a view into how men understand and perform masculinity. The documentary, which had its world premiere in the Feature Documentary Competition at
Katie Bailey will inherit a chaotic Congress — especially if Democrats prevail in the midterms.
From DOGE to Ukraine, the uberwealthy GOP donor could be an irresistible target if House gavels change hands.
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshis on October 14 but Dhaka’s response was conspicuously restrained. Its consulate in Jeddah reportedly sought formal confirmation and the foreign ministry requested details. Officials then reassured Riyadh that bilateral relations would
Beijing said the move “overstretched” the concept of national security.
Attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank have turned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's championing of settlers into a potential liability days before elections, with opponents calling him soft on "Jewish terrorism". Leading opposition
When “Percy Jackson” series stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri make the trek to Italy’s Lucca Comics and Games Festival in late October – to unveil unseen footage ahead of the Nov. 20 release of Season 3 of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” – they will
Yoo Ji-won collapsed during the 2026 Seoul Race half-marathon on Oct 11, about 500m from the finish.
According to the Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist, an agreement is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, once the terms are finalised between the defence ministries of Israel and Cyprus.
China's Finance Minister Lan Foan called on APEC members to work more closely together to boost growth at a time when the global economy has been rocked by rapid change and the fallout from geopolitical conflicts.
The latest diplomatic push comes amid a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington, as the US presses Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure while Kyiv faces delays in Patriot missile deliveries and reported restrictions on intelligence-sharing and satellite
“Line of Duty” and “Good Omens” director Douglas Mackinnon is prepping an Edinburgh-set paramedic drama that’s part of a growing slate at his recently launched production outfit Rugged Island Films. Mackinnon will be presenting the series in the Drama Co-Production Forum at
Rachel Feldman’s “Lilly,” starring Patricia Clarkson, will open the third edition of the Women and the World International Film Festival, which runs in London from Nov. 5-12. Highlights of the program, which puts women’s authorship at its center, include the world premiere of
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit Valencia on Tuesday to see the impact of the storm.