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In Cairo, a little indie cinema offers unique opportunity
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» CAIRO - In the heart of Cairo, a small cinema has for over a decade offered a unique space for independent film in a country whose industry is largely dominated by commercial considerations.
Swiatek and Sabalenka set up French Open clash as Alcaraz in hunt for semis
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» PARIS - Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday, with men's holder Carlos Alcaraz also chasing a last-four berth.
Russia says no quick breakthrough in 'complex' Ukraine talks
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» MOSCOW - Russia on Tuesday said it was wrong to expect a quick breakthrough in Ukraine talks, a day after Moscow rejected Kyiv's call for an unconditional ceasefire at negotiations in Istanbul.
Red Bull heir moves $1.1bn stake to Geneva trust firm
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/06/2025
» NEW YORK -- When an Austrian marketer and a Thai businessman decided to launch Red Bull to the world, they settled on a simple ownership structure: each would own 49% of the venture.
PM 'silent' on rumoured cabinet reshuffle
Published on 03/06/2025
» There has been no signal from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra about a possible cabinet reshuffle despite media speculation to that effect, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, a key figure in the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Bhutan's monarch gifts two takin, their national animal, to Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has finalised preparations to receive two takin (Budorcas taxicolor), Bhutan’s national animal, as a royal gift from the King and Queen of the small Himalayan nation.
Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» MUNICH, Germany - The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.
Ancient Myanmar ball game battles for survival in troubled nation
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» YANGON - Mastering control of the rising and falling rattan chinlone ball teaches patience, says a veteran of the traditional Myanmar sport -- a quality dearly needed in the long-suffering nation.
Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» THE HAGUE - Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders withdrew his party from the government on Tuesday in a row over immigration, bringing down a shaky coalition and likely ushering in snap elections.
Indian reptile smuggler traveling from Thailand caught at Mumbai airport
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/06/2025
» An Indian who smuggled wildlife out of Thailand in his baggage, including venomous snakes, was busted on arrival at Mumbai international airport.