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LONDON: Filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou invites audiences into the bustling heart of a Taipei night market in her family drama ‘Left-Handed Girl’, drawing on both personal and “collected” experiences. Chosen to represent Taiwan at the 2026 Oscars, the film marks Tsou’s solo directorial debut. Tsou, who co-directed 2004’s ‘Take Out’ with Oscar winner Sean Baker, became … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File MANAMA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighting the structural transformation, regulatory and economic reforms by his government, urged the Bahraini business sector to seize Pakistan’s immense investment potential with new sectors opened like agribusiness, IT, minerals, energy and tourism, to build a long-term partnership. “Pakistan is undergoing a … Read more
. Smoke rising from the site of an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon. Photo: AFP JERUSALEM: The Israeli military carried out another series of strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Thursday, exactly a year into the ceasefire with the militant group. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said Israeli aircraft launched “a series of … Read more
. Palestinians carry humanitarian aid in Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP JERUSALEM: Amnesty International on Thursday claimed Israel was “still committing genocide” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreed last month. Contacted by AFP, the Israeli foreign ministry did not respond to the allegations by early evening. When faced with such allegations previously, … Read more
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Photo: Instagram What began as whispers of an intimate, low-key wedding between pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce is reportedly blossoming into a far grander, more elaborate celebration. US media reports have suggested the dynamic duo is significantly upscaling their nuptial plans, opting for a star-studded affair … Read more
. LONDON: From Will Ferrell’s costume in ‘Elf’ to props from ‘Star Wars’, an extensive collection of movie memorabilia spanning cinematic history is set to go under the hammer next month. Propstore’s Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, scheduled for December 5-7, will feature more than 1,350 lots with a combined estimated value of £8 million. … Read more
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin addresses the participants of the final stage of the 5th International Financial Security Olympics via video link in Moscow. Photo: AFP BISHKEK: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims as its own — otherwise his army would take it … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to amend laws in a bid to ease regulations and encourage more companies to enter the ranks of listed companies. At present, many companies prefer to stay out of the network of listed firms due to excess regulations, including the publication of audit reports along with other requirements related … Read more
. The leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), Nigel Farage, listens during a Leave.EU campaign news conference in central London, Britain November 18, 2015. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: Hard-right British lawmaker Nigel Farage faced growing scrutiny Thursday over allegations he made racist and antisemitic comments while a youngster at an elite English school. The … Read more
[ Say growth limitations will continue if country does not have larger, more competitive export base Import and Export. (File photo) REUTERS LAHORE: Recent improvements in Pakistan’s external finances have prompted a sort of guarded optimism among policymakers, but the business community believes the country still needs deeper structural changes to move towards durable economic … Read more