Yunus-led government warns of instability as parties press for early Bangladesh polls
DHAKA, May 25 — Bangladesh’s interim government, which took over after a mass uprising…
‘Oishii’ diplomacy: Japan dishes out more for embassy chefs in global charm offensive
TOKYO, Japan, May 25 — Japan is giving its diplomatic chefs a pay rise…
Taxi drivers to block Paris airports and Roland Garros in showdown with government
PARIS, May 25 — French taxi drivers will next week step up protest actions,…
Trump unleashes anti-woke tirade at West Point, cadets call it ‘on brand’
WEST POINT, May 25 — Attendees at a graduation event for new US army…
‘What matters now is freedom’: Banned filmmaker Panahi takes top Cannes prize with jail-inspired drama on revenge and resistance
CANNES, May 25 — Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or top…
UAE bakes at 51.6°C as May heatwave scorches streets, strains air cons and stuns residents
DUBAI, May 25 — The United Arab Emirates breached its May temperature record for…
Iraqi director Hasan Hadi wins top Cannes debut prize for childhood tale set under Saddam’s rule
CANNES, May 25 — Hasan Hadi, the first filmmaker from Iraq to be selected…
Power outage hits Cannes Festival finale after suspected arson and pylon sabotage, but red carpet rolls on
CANNES, May 25 — Suspected vandalism knocked out power to the French Riviera town…
The evolving film culture in Malaysia: From cinematic experiences to film clubs and critiques
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Film culture in Malaysia has seen remarkable growth and…
Love not allowed: Auteur Koji Fukada shines light on Japan’s idol purity culture at Cannes
CANNES, May 25 — Exploitative contracts that force young female Japanese pop stars to…
Space spat: Webb hints at life — but not everyone’s buying it
PARIS, May 25 — When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the…
Deadliest Rohingya sea tragedy this year tied to aid shortfall, UN says
GENEVA, May 25 — Dire humanitarian conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh are driving more…