How Dev Patel got ‘Monkey Man,’ his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Dev Patel first pitched “Monkey Man” as “a revenge film about faith.”
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Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries
Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world. They were viewed as messages from God or spiritual forces, inducing emotions ranging from dread to wonder.
Japan’s ruling LDP punishes 39 members over political funds scandal, urges 2 to quit party
But opposition lawmakers say the party’s probe has failed to fully bring to light the facts surrounding the slush funds and are set to demand further scrutiny, while the punishment may also draw a backlash from LDP members who feel it is unfair, political pundits said.
King tells Malaysians not to prolong ‘Allah socks’ row after KK Super Mart boss apologises to him
Sultan Ibrahim, who granted an audience to the founder and executive chairman of KK Super Mart, Dr Chai Kee Kan, reiterated that no party should take advantage of this matter, including inciting others.
U.S. to say Indian refineries help make Russia oil price cap work
The G7 price cap on Russian oil shipments is cutting the revenue that Moscow has available to support its invasion of Ukraine, and the mechanism's effectiveness is helped by the recent actions of Indian refiners, U.S. officials will say in New Delhi on Thursday, according to prepared remarks.
South China Sea: Philippines taking ‘dangerous path’ with President Marcos Jnr’s anti-China moves, sister Imee says
Under the directive, the Philippine president authorised the council to accept “donations, contributions, grants, bequests or gifts” from allies to improve maritime security.
U.S. Steel union rejects Nippon Steel's appeal for takeover support
(Reuters) -- The union representing employees of United States Steel on Tuesday said it would not support Japanese firm Nippon Steel's draft agreement to gain support for its takeover of the U.S. company.
South China Sea: US, Philippines, Japan, Australia to hold naval drill on Sunday amid China’s aggressive actions
It would be the first full-scale exercise involving the four countries aimed at enhancing interoperability among their forces, the sources said. The exercise will include anti-submarine warfare training, communication drills and sailing ships in formation.