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Dizi. Photo: Courtesy — DW ANKARA: Turkey’s booming television drama industry is set to receive direct government backing, as Ankara moves to reward productions that promote the country’s image, language and tourism potential across global markets already hooked on its emotionally charged storytelling. The Turkish government has announced financial incentives for producers of the country’s … Read more
Shehbaz invites DFC to Pakistan for financing in minerals, agriculture and IT sectors Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Benjamin Black, Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) in Washington on February 20, 2026. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Benjamin Black, chief executive officer of the United … Read more
An HBO Max series tells the surreal true story of Enzo Tortora, brought down overnight by false accusations of being a member of the mob.
The deal, if approved, would bring an end to a 2024 lawsuit filed against Epstein’s former personal lawyer Millions of pages on Epstein, along with photos and videos, have been published by US authorities since Trump took office in January 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has agreed to pay as much as $35 million … Read more
Pakistani-born American actor Kumail Nanjiani got emotional when he spoke about the new US immigration policies, in an interview on the sidelines of the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Hollywood held ahead of the Academy Awards. Nanjiani, a Pakistani-born naturalized U.S. citizen who moved to America at age 18, joins a growing chorus of voices … Read more
Mohyuddin Wani outlines reform roadmap, promises elections and better governance to rebuild Pakistan hockey Secretary Inter-Provincial Coordination, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, has assumed charge as ad-hoc President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Secretary Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani has pledged to revive and strengthen the country’s national game after assuming charge as … Read more
Acclaimed overseas for defying censors, Lou Ye is more interested in reaching Chinese audiences, as he holds up a cinematic mirror to their lives in modern China.
[The countries made official an agreement reached last year, with Indonesia avoiding a higher tariff and committing to cooperate on export controls.
Cortina d’Ampezzo, a small Alpine town in northern Italy, is hosting much of the Winter Games. It’s also a home away from home for rich partygoers.
The beloved Scottish actor and gamemaster of buzzy “The Traitors” takes center stage to host the BAFTAs.