More than 200 mostly young people gathered outside the Vietnamese embassy in London to protest against Vietnam’s ruling communist party, demanding the release of all prisoners of conscience and calling for democratic reforms. What was interesting about this protest that I
Both Ms Sara Djojohadikusumo and Mr Budi Djiwandono have also been considered as potential successors to Mr Prabowo as the leader of the incoming ruling party, Gerindra.
The rock band showcased their Talking Heads cover for the first time live on the Eras Tour
Kim Ki-nam led the effort to prop up North Korea's totalitarian dynasty with powerful cults of personality.
Industry adoption of the superfast 5G network remains slow, despite about a third of Malaysia’s population signing up for it as of March.
The political crisis in Iraq's Kurdistan region escalates as rival parties turn to Iraq's top court for rulings on their electoral interests.
The Student Front at Tel Aviv University has slammed the lack of intervention following the police's refusal to issue a Nakba commemoration permit.
[ISS] To curb money laundering, financial oversight of the real estate, legal, casino and transport sectors must be improved.
Kinology (“Dracula, a Love Story”) has boarded international sales to “The Big War,” an epic €30-million live action-CGI characters hybrid movie which will mark the directorial comeback of “La Haine” filmmaker Mathieu Kassovitz. The ambitious feature is adapted from “La Bête
G Herbo has a message for fans who continue to ask him to take pictures while he's with his family and tending to his young children.
From a cat stuck in a wall to a Kung Fu dog, and even a headless horse, this year's Comedy Pet Photo Award finalists do not disappoint.
In a pre-election boost for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, national output surpasses analysts’ expectations.
Dan Diker said pro-Palestinian demonstrations on US colleges present a 'direct threat to the existence of the state of Israel'.
Dan Diker said pro-Palestinian demonstrations on US colleges present a 'direct threat to the existence of the state of Israel'.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is prepared to 'stand alone' after the US threatened to withhold arms if Rafah is invaded.
A thick atmosphere has been detected around the planet that's twice as big as Earth in a solar system about 41 light years away.
Using virtual reality headsets, students at a Hong Kong university travel to a pavilion above the clouds to watch an AI-generated Albert Einstein explain game theory.
[VOA] Johannesburg -- What's the future of Artificial Intelligence in Africa?
An influx of grain from Ukraine has compounded existing grievances against what farmers describe as punitive environmental regulations from Brussels.
China has dropped any reference of the contentious "Made in China 2025" slogan from official documents, but the policy to become a global tech powerhouse is still alive and kicking, said observers.
The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra.
Munich-based sales agency The Playmaker has closed several key distribution deals on heist comedy “Two to One,” starring Sandra Hüller, who was Oscar nominated this year for “Anatomy of a Fall.” The Playmaker has sold the film to KMBO in France, A Contracorriente in Spain,
Maybe my vitriol towards this film is exactly what director Harmony Korine wants. And if that’s the case, hats off. However, he’s still getting my two cents, in the shape of a warning for anyone curious enough to buy a ticket.
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After making the transition from the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant), “Doctor Who” now has a new Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), who made his first appearance in the “Doctor Who Christmas Special” in late 2023. If you want to catch
European companies in China are finding it harder to make money as growth slows and overcapacity pressures increase, according to a new survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China.
Debt in emerging markets such as India and China and stubborn inflation in the US is putting pressure on funding costs.
Principal photography has ended on Georgian writer-director Ana Urushadze’s second film, “Supporting Role.” The first images have been released. It follows on from the success of Urushadze’s 2017 debut “Scary Mother,” which premiered and won best first feature at Locarno Film
Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturday’s final while almost 12,000 people protested Israel's participation in the competition over the war in Gaza.
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Major European indices have notched up all-time highs, with the FTSE 100 reaching a fresh record following signals from the Bank of England (BoE) indicating an impending rate cut.
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After two centuries exhibiting some of the world’s most prized artworks in London, the National Gallery has decided it’s time to get a bit more national.
The Israeli prime minister says the country can ‘stand alone’ but hopes US and Israel can overcome differences.
The economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.6% in the first three months of the year.
Image by Michiel Hendryckx, via Wikimedia Commons Occasionally I slip into an ivory tower mentality in which the idea of a banned book seems quaint—associated with silly scandals over the tame sex scenes in James Joyce or D.H. Lawrence. After all, I think, we live in an age
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is ready to “stand alone” against its enemies after President Biden warned that the U.S. could cut military aid.
The U.K. economy has emerged from recession as gross domestic product rose 0.6% in the first quarter, beating expectations.
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The Cultural Olympiad has a history spanning over a century. But what exactly is it, where did it originate, and how has it evolved?