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Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations
Report of deal comes as top Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei discusses developing cooperation treaty with Putin.
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Tanzania’s smallholder farmers struggle to benefit from digital agriculture
Poor training and delayed responses leave farmers struggling to access useful market information.
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Torino Chief on His Stellar Lineup With John Travolta, Pamela Anderson and Isabelle Huppert, and Why a ‘Festival Is Like an Art Gallery’
John Travolta, Isabelle Huppert, Pamela Anderson and Josh Safdie will be among the honorees at the 44th Torino Film Festival, running Nov. 24 – Dec. 2 in the Piedmontese capital. Tributes will also go to Luc Besson, Fanny Ardant, Margarethe von Trotta, Stephen Frears, Mike Newell, Maria de Medeiros, Andy Garcia and Mira Sorvino. Special […]
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Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival to Debate the Fascination With Youth in a ‘Forever Young’ Focus
Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The Revolution Against Death,” Maria Martínez Bayona’s “The End of It” and William Greaves and David Greaves “Once Upon a Time in Harlem” will screen at a Gôteborg Film Festival 2027 Focus on the fascination of youth and the dream of immortality. News of the Focus comes as Sweden’s Göteborg Festival, the biggest […]
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Taiwan Should Bet on Horror to Crack Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s Biggest Film Market, Study Finds
Horror stands out as a natural meeting ground for Taiwanese and Indonesian producers, according to a K7 Media study of the Indonesian film and TV market presented by Trang Nguyen at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. The stakes are considerable. Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy and its biggest film market, with box […]
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Producer Accused of ‘Laughing’ During Russell Brand Assault ‘Steps Back’ From Head of Comedy Role
A producer who is alleged to have laughed while Russell Brand put his head on a woman’s groin has stepped back from his role as head of comedy at the London production company behind Michaela Coel’s sexual assault drama “I May Destroy You.” Jack Bayles, head of comedy at Various Artists Limited, was said to […]
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UK jailing of Indian sailor over Russia sanctions sets off ‘perfect storm’
Captain Ajay Pant was in international waters when his allegedly 'shadow' tanker was captured by British soldiers.
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Tech stock rout, driven by US AI fears, continues in Asian trading
Global markets are being roiled due to concerns over US data centre expansion and AI regulation.
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Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Court had approved his transfer after the former prime minister's party paid $12m fine via crowdfunding.
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‘African Kung-Fu Nazis’ Franchise Lands at Hong Kong’s Cappu Films for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales on cult martial arts splatter comedy “African Kung-Fu Nazis,” its sequel and a behind-the-scenes documentary have gone to Hong Kong-based Cappu Films. The deal, struck with filmmaker and producer Sebastian Stein of Humanmade Films, was unveiled on the sidelines of Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. It covers “African Kung-Fu Nazis I,” […]
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Taiwan Audience Study Highlights Cross-Platform IP Opportunities as AI Raises New Risks for Content Industry
Taiwanese audiences are consuming entertainment across film, television, music, publishing and gaming, creating opportunities for cross-platform IP development, according to research presented by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei on Friday. At the “Exclusive Insights Report: Taiwan Cross-Platform Audience Data × AI Application Evaluation” session, TAICCA research […]
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‘Kamen Rider’ Studio Toei Frames Generative AI Rules, Sets First Video Games for 2027
Toei, the Japanese studio giant behind “Kamen Rider” and the Super Sentai series that became “Power Rangers,” has drawn up rules for generative AI and started using AI in its film and video production, president and CEO Yoshimura Fumio said at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. A dedicated team at the company […]
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How Israel is tightening its grip on Palestinian schools in East Jerusalem
Israeli restrictions on teachers and pressure to adopt Israeli curriculum threaten Palestinian education in the city.
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US judge halts construction of Trump’s triumphal arch in Washington, DC
A 14-day pause has been ordered blocking the so-called 'Arc de Trump' project in Washington, DC.
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Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Announcement comes after majority of Israeli lawmakers endorse Eisenkot over Netanyahu.
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Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Scandal is driving divisions between President Prabowo Subianto and predecessor Joko Widodo.
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US Justice Department sues Penn State over undocumented students’ tuition
The lawsuit challenges Penn State's policy that allows undocumented students to qualify for reduced tuition rates.
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Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?
Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.
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Hollywood Has Flipped on GenAI, Says ‘Avatar’ VFX House Weta FX Chief: ‘If You Don’t Have an AI Strategy, Don’t Bother’
Major Hollywood studios have gone from banning generative AI outright to shunning visual effects vendors that lack an AI plan, according to Daniel Seah, CEO of “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar” VFX house Weta FX. Seah spoke to press in Taipei on Friday, after Weta FX signed a partnership with the Taiwan Creative […]
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Iraq’s al-Zaidi talks to Trump as Baghdad seeks to stay out of war on Iran
Call comes as Iraq's top diplomat urges armed groups not to join any Iranian retaliation to US attacks.