Cate Blanchett calls for focus on education, refugee experience at forum
It's important to focus on the education quadrant and really supporting host communities, said Cate Blanchett.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Women's stories stand out in Oscars race, but Hollywood lagging in gender parity
Wide-ranging stories led by female actors fill the list of movies vying for Academy Awards on Sunday.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Cate Blanchett on film 'TAR': 'We were standing on the edge of a cliff every day'
The movie delves deep into the world of classical music and the complexities of orchestra life.
Wed Oct 05 2022
From Cruz to Blanchett: Venice serves up film festival stars
A total of 23 movies are in competition for the Golden Lion on the glitzy Venice Lido running from August 31 to September 10.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Cate Blanchett sees pandemic as chance for reflection on plight of refugees
World Refugee Day honours those who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict or persecution.
Mon Jun 21 2021
The Rohingya Plight: Cate Blanchett Tells Suu Kyi To Start Acting
Australian actress Cate Blanchett uses her star pulling power to draw attention to the callous disregard for life and humanity of the Rohingyas Myanmars persecuted minority.
Wed Aug 29 2018
Midler, Groban score Tony nominations, 'Sunset Boulevard' snubbed
Cate Blanchett, Sally Field and Bette Midler received acting nominations for Broadway's Tony Awards on Tuesday, while "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" led the pack with 12 nods.
Wed May 03 2017
Lesbian romance 'Carol' tops Golden Globes nominations
In 'Carol', Cate Blanchett plays a housewife who falls for a store clerk played by Rooney Mara.
Fri Dec 11 2015
Cate Blanchett poses more questions in journalism drama 'Truth'
'Truth' is based on journalist Mary Mapes' 2005 memoir "Truth and Duty: The Press, the President and the Privilege of Power".
Sun Oct 18 2015
Cate Blanchett, actress at very top of Hollywood A-list
Cate Blanchett reputation as possibly the greatest actresses of her generation is being cemented further at Cannes, where the premiere of her latest movie "Carol" has won rave reviews.
Sun May 17 2015
Cate Blanchett, Rachel Weisz, Matthew McConaughey movies to compete at Cannes
The movies "Carol", "La Giovinezza", "The Lobster" and "The Sea of Trees" are among those competing at the annual awards event next month.
Thu Apr 16 2015
'Cinderella' fits into top US box office spot
The Disney movie, featuring Lily James as enchanted princess Ella and Cate Blanchett as her cruel stepmother, took in $70 million.
Mon Mar 16 2015
New Cinderella Trailer Released
New ‘Cinderella’ Trailer Shows Off Cate Blanchett as Wicked Stepmother! And she does it flawlessly.
Mon Feb 16 2015
Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett join 'Truth'
For a directorial debut, "Truth" is managing to assemble a heavyweight cast, as Redford and Blanchett take lead roles in a biopic from the "White House Down" screenwriter.
Fri Jul 11 2014
A roundup of the Oscars: Big wins for "12 Years a Slave" and "Gravity"
True-life AIDS activist drama "Dallas Buyers Club" won three Oscars including best actor for Matthew McConaughey, while Australia's Cate Blanchett won best actress for Woody Allen's "Blue Jasmine."
Mon Mar 03 2014
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024