Lawrence Valin‘s feature directorial debut “Little Jaffna” is set to make its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The first clip has been unveiled from the film. The film, which Valin also co-wrote and stars in, explores the Tamil diaspora experience in France through the prism of gang culture in the area of central … Read more
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Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Buna-Raast connectivity project, marking a significant step forward in enhancing Pakistan’s digital payment infrastructure. The initiative links Pakistan’s Raast payment system with the Arab Monetary Fund’s Buna platform, enabling millions of overseas Pakistanis in Arab countries to send remittances swiftly and affordably. Speaking at the launch ceremony … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government announced on Tuesday that it will need Rs32 trillion in loans this fiscal year, including rollovers from foreign banks and bilateral lenders. The success of this plan hinges on the timely approval of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and the continued financial support from China. The Ministry of Finance released its … Read more
San Sebastian has unveiled the four titles set to pitch at this year’s WIP Europe sidebar, which will run Sept. 23-25. Previous participants at WIP Europe include Maria Trenor’s eventual Annecy competition player “Rock Bottom,” as well as a pair of Berlinale Panorama players in Tonia Noyabrova’s “Do You Love Me?” and Michael Fetter Nathansky’s … Read more
An illustration depicting Neom Stadium. — Saudi 20234 bid/Neom/File Saudi Arabia has brought to light 15 stadiums in and around cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar and Abha, where the Fifa world cup games will be held in 2034. Notably, a venue will also be constructed on The Line at Neom, reported Dezeen. Moreover, with … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, sharing it with cricket boards and broadcasters worldwide. The tournament, backed by a budget of approximately $70 million, is set to kick off on February 19 and wrap up on March 9, with a reserve day for the final scheduled … Read more
LONDON: UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a significant funding package of £29.4 million (approximately $37.65 million) on Sunday to bolster the security of mosques following a series of attacks on places of worship during recent riots in England and Northern Ireland. This decision responds to increasing violence and threats against these religious institutions. The government … Read more
From Aug. 17-23, the charming coastal town of Haugesund, Norway, will showcase 76 films and 21 shorts in the newly renovated Edda film hub, offering two extra screening rooms, bringing the total halls to seven. “We are looking forward to using the two new luxury halls and giving both the films and the audience a quality … Read more
AC Milan has officially unveiled their new away kit for the 2024-25 season, featuring a design inspired by the club’s unique cricketing origins. This innovative jersey, crafted by PUMA, reflects both the club’s rich history and modern athletic wear trends. Founded in 1899, AC Milan was initially established as a football and cricket club, a … Read more