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Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom Unveils 10 Content Investments, From ‘Gunshot’ to ‘Call of Lobster’
Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan’s largest telecom operator, announced 10 new investments at its “Chunghwa Telecom Content Slate and Partnership Showcase,” spanning film, TV and music projects as well as stakes in two production companies. The company pitched the slate as a way to back
10 Essential GBA Games Still Disappointingly Missing From Nintendo Switch Online
Loads of GBA classics are already available on Switch Online, but 10 more terrific games need to join the service.
One-off aid of $3,100 for families of all 54 Malaysian victims in Nepal flood
About 5,700 individuals, including more than 600 foreign nationals, are still reported missing.
Bill Maher Rubs Salt in Trump’s Midterms Wound: ‘Donnie, Are You OK?’
While his HBO counterpart John Oliver issued an urgent warning about voting GOP during the midterms, Bill Maher spent the majority of his time in the lead-up to the critical election dining with the Trump at the White House (and then bickering with him publicly), conducting an
Former GOP governor: 'Wisconsin is a blue state'
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) declared the Badger State blue in a post-election interview Wednesday, pointing to recent statewide defeats for the GOP — including in its gubernatorial race. “Wisconsin is no longer a purple state,” Thompson told Wisconsin Public Radio.
James Bond Shocker: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Late Contenders for 007 After Auditioning for Denis Villeneuve
As James Bond casting rumors heat up, a couple more A-list actors have entered the mix: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult were among the stars who screen-tested to play the new 007. Both British actors certainly have the acting pedigree to play the suave spy, taking up the
10 Devastating Game Cancellations That Are Still Disappointing Years Later
Canceled games are nothing new, but 10 exciting games were taken out of action before they could deliver on their promise.
Chang Chen Urges Emerging Taiwanese Actors to ‘Be Like Water’ at Taiwan Creative Content Fest Golden Horse Showcase
Chang Chen, chair of the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee and last year’s Golden Horse best leading actor winner for “Lucky Lu,” advised six of Taiwan’s rising performers on working across different film sets at a Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF)
‘Fire Country’ and ‘Sheriff Country’ Bosses Break Down the Crossover Episode, ‘Con Air’ Influences and the Potential Romance That Wasn’t on the Page
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “Sheriff Country” Season 2, Episode 5, “No Way In” and “Fire Country” Season 5, Episode 5, “No Way Out.” Both series stream on Paramount+. It was all hands on deck for the most recent crossover between CBS procedurals “Sheriff
Stephen Miller Will Drag the GOP Further Into the Electoral Abyss
As a high school student, Stephen Miller once told a booing crowd of his classmates that he was “sick and tired of being told to pick up my trash when we have plenty of janitors who are paid to do it for us.” Now he gets to reckon with a colossal political mess of his own
Why ‘Suits’ Japan Swapped Drugs for Cash: NBCUniversal, TBS Format Chiefs on Localizing Hits at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
In the pilot of “Suits,” the briefcase that springs open during a job interview is full of marijuana, and it stays that way in the show’s Korean and Mongolian remakes. In Japan, the drugs became money, because drugs can’t be shown on Japanese TV, according to Linfield Ng, VP of
North Korean orphans fast tracked into state care to stem declining birth rate
Orphanages are now supplied more regularly after shift toward birth-friendly policies.
GTA 6's Biggest Competition Officially Arrives on PC in 2027
Ananta, the "anime GTA" game from NetEase, has an early 2027 release date, steering clear of Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6.
DOJ dismisses lawsuit over California's 20,000 disputed ballots
The Justice Department (DOJ) requested Friday to dismiss its lawsuit against California, which sought to make the state's election officials set aside roughly 20,000 ballots for voters the federal government alleged were not U.S. citizens. The Supreme Court already ruled
US offers $20 mn reward for info on 'Iran's nuclear program': CENTCOM
Washington is offering a $20 million reward "and possible relocation" for information about Iran's nuclear program, the US military said Friday, as President Donald Trump reiterated Tehran wants to make a deal to end the war. A State Department program, Rewards for Justice,
‘Silenced Nights’ and ‘You Are the Film’ to Bookend Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival
The 21st Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) will open with Lawrence Fajardo’s Filipino drama “Silenced Nights” and close with Ueda Makoto’s Japanese comedy-drama “You Are the Film.” The festival will screen 254 films from 34 countries across its competitive and
Disasters and debt. Escaping the 'climate-debt doom loop'
It took around 480,000 trucks to haul away 4.8 million metric tons (5.3 million tons) of rubble across western Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean in 2025, United Nations satellites showed.
California rejects billionaire tax proposal in win for executives, Newsom
California voters are rejecting a proposal to impose a wealth tax on billionaire residents, marking a major win for tech and business executives, who spent hundreds of millions against the measure, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). According to DDHQ's
James Bond Surprise: Robert Pattinson Screen Tested to Play 007
The A-list star, already juggling the Batman franchise, teamed with Bond director Denis Villeneuve on the upcoming third 'Dune' movie.
Wahab beats fellow Democrat in heated race for Swalwell's House seat
Rep. Aisha Wahab (D-Calif.) is projected to win a full term representing California's 14th District after Tuesday's rematch against fellow Democratic candidate Melissa Hernandez, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Wahab's victory comes just months after she beat Hernandez in
Ex-RFK Jr adviser bashes White House on MAHA priorities
Calley Means, a former top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ripped outgoing White House chief of staff Susie Wiles over her tenure, arguing in a Friday interview she led the Trump administration to consistently bow to corporate interests when it came to health
'My mortgage is going up £200': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.
‘The Remarried Empress’ Becomes Most-Viewed Local Original Premiere Ever on Disney+ and Hulu
Korean fantasy romance “The Remarried Empress” has set a new high for Disney+ and Hulu. Based on views across the three days after its Nov. 3 launch, it is the biggest premiere ever for a local original on the platforms worldwide. The series is also the No. 1 Korean title
Ryan Gosling is Officially Reviving The Flintstones for New Project
Ryan Gosling and Warner Bros are developing live-action Flintstones reboot about Bamm-Bamm
CJ Group’s Miky Lee Hailed as ‘Godmother of K-Culture’ as She Receives Asian Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Medal
Miky Lee, vice chair of Korea’s CJ Group, was handed the Asian Hall of Fame’s Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement in Los Angeles. K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man did the honors. Lee Soo-man, the SM Entertainment founder who is now key producer at A2O Entertainment, reminded the
China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will make Zoo Atlanta home for the next 10 years.
US measles status to go up for review
Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story US measles status to go up for review The U.S. and Mexico will meet with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for a three-day closed door meeting next week to evaluate their respective measles
AFM Hot Project: Rosamund Pike to Star in Body Horror ‘Feed’
The 'Gone Girl' star will also produce the film from 'Russian Doll' director Leslye Headland, with The Veterans launching sales at AFM.
DC officials ask incoming Democratic governors to pull Guard troops
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story DC officials ask incoming Democratic governors to pull Guard troops Washington, D.C., officials are calling on incoming Democratic governors in five
Gotham FC gets $100 million in capital funding to reportedly become most-valued pro women’s soccer franchise
Gotham FC is raking in the big bucks after establishing itself as one of the NWSL’s top clubs.
Every GTA Game, Ranked by Metacritic Score
With plenty of Grand Theft Auto games earning Metacritic scores in the high 90s, GTA 6 has an exceptionally high bar to meet.
Swiss Labor Exploitation Drama ‘Enjoy Your Stay’ Lands in Indonesia, Directors Hope It Speaks for Migrant Workers
“Enjoy Your Stay,” the Berlin Film Festival drama from “Goliath” director Dominik Locher and Filipino filmmaker Honeylyn Joy Alipio, has been acquired by Indonesian distributor Falcon and has its Indonesian premiere at Jakarta World Cinema. The film follows Luz, an undocumented
Untangling the patterns of the cosmic microwave background to better understand the early universe
A figure in red trudges across a blanket of white. Snow squeaks under the scientist's feet, too dry to be slick or soft. Only a line of flags and a few large buildings—the scientist's destination—break up the landscape. The sun hovers on the horizon, never quite setting against
I discovered Chiang Mai’s quieter side: Coffee farms, village stays and forest bathing
From forest bathing and mountain coffee farms to meals beneath towering trees, CNA Lifestyle’s Joyee Koo explores Chiang Mai’s lesser-known villages and community-based stays.
Prime Video releases trailer for 2-part Melania Trump series
Prime Video announced the release of a two-part series on first lady Melania Trump’s life since her husband returned to office, unveiling a trailer for the new series Friday. The series, titled “MELANIA, The Series,” offers new insight into the behind-the-scenes life of the
How Scott Colom turned his Mississippi Senate race into a nail-biter
Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) is fighting for her political life as Democrat Scott Colom threatens to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the midterms in a state that hasn’t elected a Democratic senator since 1982. Before polls closed Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ)
Cannes, Annecy-Winning ‘Iron Boy’ Producer Eddy Cinema Backs Memory-Erasure Animation ‘Wilderness of the Greenriver’ at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
A man who has no memory of his past finds out that a patient is the sister he lost in “Wilderness of the Greenriver,” an animated feature from Barcelona-based Hong Kong director Ellis Kayin Chan that is at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. The film is set in a
Japan, Taiwan, China and the emerging 2028 strategic test
Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. East Asia is entering an era in which military balance, economic resilience, technological leadership and alliance politics are no longer separate policy domains but interconnected elements of a
Paul Howard, Son of Moe Howard of The Three Stooges, Dies at 91
He connected with fans of the iconic comedy act at conventions and hosted a nine-part 2015 docuseries called ‘Hey Moe, Hey Dad!’
Two missiles strike Iran's Qeshm Island, Tasnim news agency says
CAIRO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said on Saturday initial reports indicated that two missiles had struck Qeshm Island, adding there was no official information on possible damage. Tasnim said further details would be released once relevant
Here’s why Pyongyang is testing an array of missile capabilities
North Korea’s accelerating missile development has entered a new and potentially consequential phase. According to media reports available as of November 6, 2026, Pyongyang has conducted approximately 20 missile-related tests and exercises since the beginning of the year. The
Here's what's in Path of Exile 2’s huge 1.0 release, coming in December
The full release will feature new classes, finished campaign, a new league, and more.
‘Jimmy’ Review: Cornball James Stewart Biopic Gets the Manner, but Not the Man
As one of Hollywood’s staunchest Republicans, the late James Stewart perhaps wouldn’t be rolling in his grave in response to “Jimmy,” a biopic that — in focusing rather less on his artistry than on his military service — paints him in a glowingly conservative light. But either
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Take Me Home (4 Christmas)’ Effusively Endorsed by Writer of the Waitresses’ ‘Christmas Wrapping,’ Who Praises Her for Picking Up the ‘Vibe’ 45 Years Later
Olivia Rodrigo’s first holiday single, “Take Me Home (4 Christmas),” earned plenty of plaudits upon coming out of the gate late Thursday night — none greater than that offered by Chris Butler, the writer of the Waitresses’ classic 1981 song “Christmas Wrapping,” who said he’d
Natalia Dyer, Elijah Wood to Join John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in ‘1408’ Sequel From Director Mikael Håfström (EXCLUSIVE)
Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood are set to join original cast members Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack, who are currently negotiating the terms of their return, in a sequel to the 2007 supernatural horror film “1408,” Variety can reveal exclusively. Mikael Håfström, who directed
Senate to vote on advancing permitting bill
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Senate to vote on advancing permitting bill With the midterm elections in the rearview mirror, the Senate is barreling ahead with major energy and infrastructure legislation in the lame-duck session. © Allison
Alien Cat Sent to Conquer Earth Goes Soft for Catnip and Canned Tuna in Taiwan Creative Content Fest Animated Series ‘Operation Maomao’
An alien cat sent to seize Earth’s catnip supply gets sidetracked by a cozy couch and a steady diet of canned tuna in “Operation Maomao,” an animated sci-fi comedy series from Shaogao creator Jonathan Yu that is at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. The planned
Houston mayor looks to limit city's cooperation with ICE after Democrats' wins in Texas
Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) said the city would limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers just days after Democrats swept the state-level offices in the midterm elections. The mayor said his executive order applied to nonviolent criminals,