China’s population drops for the fourth year in a row, reaching record-low levels
China’s population has fallen for a fourth consecutive year, hitting its lowest birthrate since 1949 despite government efforts to boost fertility.
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Prince Harry Arrives at London Court as Privacy Case Against Daily Mail Publisher Kicks Off
Prince Harry is set to appear in London’s High Court on Monday as his privacy case against the publisher of U.K. tabloid Daily Mail kicks off. The royal is one of several big names — including Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost — that are taking on Associated
Kremlin says Trump would go down in world history if US took Greenland
MOSCOW, Jan 19 - The Kremlin said on Monday that it was hard to disagree with experts who said that U.S. President Donald Trump would go down in the history of the United States and the world if he took control of Greenland.
Renowned Brazilian Telenovela Writer Aguinaldo Silva Bets on Melodrama in Return to Primetime With Hit Globo Teenage Pregnancy Drama ‘Three Graces’
One of the most lauded authors in the history of the Brazilian telenovela, Aguinaldo Silva is responsible for iconic works such as “Tieta,” “Everything Goes” and “Her Own Destiny,” having penned some of the most infamous villains in the catalogue of Brazil’s media giant Globo.
Azerbaijan commemorates 20 January
In the history of Azerbaijan, there are many unforgettable days and indelible moments that have been permanently engraved in memory. January 20, 1990, is not only a great tragedy for the Azerbaijani people, but also a day of national pride and honor—a day when a heroic epic was
Spain: High-speed train derailment in Córdoba kills at least 39
At least 39 people were killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday afternoon near the town of Adamuz, in southern Spain, marking one of the country’s deadliest rail disasters in recent years.
Hackers target Iran state TV's satellite transmission to broadcast exiled crown prince
The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
European markets drop, gold rises as Greenland tariff threat looms
The US is threatening to impose tariffs on eight European countries unless they support his plans to acquire Greenland. EU leaders are contemplating potential retaliatory measures — reiterating their support for territorial integrity.
Kurdish autonomy falls, redrawing Syria’s geopolitical map
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a US-backed umbrella group dominated by armed Syrian Kurds from the YPG and linked to the PKK which Turkey designates a terrorist organization, rapidly collapsed over the weekend due to the coordinated defection of their Arab tribal junior
Africa: AU Congratulates Senegal On Winning AFCON 2026
[African Union] The Chairperson described the final as a fitting and memorable conclusion to the tournament, as two formidable African teams of global stature--Senegal and Morocco--met in a contest that reflected the highest standards of African football, competitiveness, and
Africa: WHO Egypt Launches a New National Training-of-Trainers Programme On Mass Casualty Management
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding from the Government of the United Kingdom, launched Egypt's second national training-of-trainers (ToT) programme on mass casualty management (MCM) for hospital emergency units.
Turkey sees Syria–Kurdish forces deal as "historic turning point", security sources say
ANKARA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Turkish security sources said on Monday that an integration deal between Syria's government and Kurdish forces marked an "historic turning point" ahead of which Turkey's intelligence agency played an intensive role to ensure restraint by parties on
Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
DUBAI, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protests in the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. In the
Long-standing GOP support for democracy in Myanmar crumbles under Trump
Elections underway in Myanmar have been widely derided as illegitimate, but the United States has not joined the criticism of the military-led, China-backed vote.
Ukrainian battlefield success denies Russia a key city as a bargaining chip
As Russian soldiers try to infiltrate Kupyansk through a gas pipeline, Ukrainian forces are waiting for them.
Khartoum markets back to life but 'nothing like before'
The hustle and bustle of buyers and sellers has returned to Khartoum's central market, but "it's nothing like before," fruit vendor Hashim Mohamed told AFP, streets away from where war first broke out nearly three years ago. On April 15, 2023, central Khartoum awoke to battles
Scientists warn of ‘regime shift’ as seaweed blooms expand worldwide
Study links rapid growth of ocean macroalgae to global heating and nutrient pollution Scientists have warned of a potential “regime shift” in the oceans, as the rapid growth of huge mats of seaweed appears to be driven by global heating and excessive enrichment of waters from
Quantum 'alchemy' made feasible with excitons
What if you could create new materials just by shining a light at them? To most, this sounds like science fiction or alchemy, but to physicists investigating the burgeoning field of Floquet engineering, this is the goal. With a periodic drive, like light, scientists can "dress
AI helps reveal global surge in floating algae
For the first time and with help from artificial intelligence, researchers have conducted a comprehensive study of global floating algae and found that blooms are expanding across the ocean. These trends are likely the result of changes to ocean temperature, currents and
‘Why Do I See You in Everything?’ Zooms in on Male Tenderness as a Form of Resistance (Exclusive IFFR Trailer)
Brussels-based Syrian artist Rand Abou Fakher's debut feature, world premiering at IFFR in Rotterdam, "was born from both grief and hope, at a time when death had become almost ordinary."
Trump promised Iranians the U.S. would rescue them. Some feel betrayed.
In the midst of the mass uprising in Iran, President Trump vowed the U.S. would intervene if the Iranian government killed protesters. Thousands are dead.
Jessica Rothe SXSW Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Imposters’ Acquired by Blue Finch Films (EXCLUSIVE)
U.K.-based sales and distribution company Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide rights to “Imposters,” a sci-fi thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Caleb Phillips. The film is set to world premiere in the Midnighter section at SXSW 2026. It centers on a couple
Watch the video: Will Trump's trade war affect your job and your wallet?
Greenland is not for sale, but that will not stop the most famous real estate investor. And to get it, Trump is ready to put the transatlantic alliance on ice — literally. Here’s the big picture.
Leesa Gazi to Direct Tagore Adaptation ‘Shasti’ Starring Pori Moni, Chanchal Chowdhury (EXCLUSIVE)
Bangladeshi filmmaker Leesa Gazi is set to helm “Shasti” (Punishment), a contemporary adaptation of Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore’s 1893 short story, with an international production lineup backing the project. The psychological drama stars Pori Moni, Chanchal
Filmart: Hong Kong’s HAF Unveils First Batch of In-Development Projects
The first selection of Asian projects from the influential Asia Film Financing Forum's 2026 edition includes dramas backed by filmmakers Stanley Kwan and Anthony Chen.
BAFTA to Honor Clare Binns, Creative Director of Picturehouse Cinemas
Clare Binns, the creative director of film exhibition company Picturehouse Cinemas and its distribution arm Picturehouse Entertainment, will be presented with BAFTA’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the BAFTA Film Awards next month. The award is presented to
Trump is being played. He needs to prepare for the day after Netanyahu
Netanyahu has perfected his manipulations of U.S. presidents over decades, and he is using it on this president, too. If Trump seeks an Israeli partner aligned more closely with his positions on Gaza and the West Bank, then he should invest in Israel's opposition, not its
TikTok bans politicians from paying for ads before Thai vote
TikTok will partner with fact-checking organisations to validate political claims.
‘The Lion King’ co-director Roger Allers dies aged 76
“Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger.
South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region
South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighboring Mozambique.
IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
