With masks and tests, stars return to Venice for 'sold out' film fest
The Venice film festival opens with a rich line-up and the return of Hollywood stars who had largely deserted it last year due the pandemic.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Journey rolls on for women in RVs as 'Nomadland' rides high at Oscars
Nomadland sheds light on issues surrounding income inequality, which leads to being houseless.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Chloe Zhao makes Oscars history as first Asian woman best director
It was the first Oscar for Zhao, who featured real-life nomads alongside actress Frances McDormand.
Mon Apr 26 2021
'They cut the VPN': Oscars screening party in Shanghai runs into snag
The screening, hosted by the Alumni Society of New York University, didn't start until 10 am, when organiser Kevin Ke got his VPN service.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Hollywood loves a reboot - now Oscars show gets its turn
With a slate of diverse, organisers are promising a show unlike anything seen in the 93-year history of the Academy Awards.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Recession drama 'Nomadland' wins best film at BAFTA awards
US recession drama "Nomadland", about a community of van dwellers, was the big winner at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday.
Mon Apr 12 2021
'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAS including best picture, director
"Nomadland" won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards.
Sun Apr 11 2021
'Nomadland' picks up Critics' Choice wins on Hollywood awards trip
The film about van dwellers living on America's spectacular open road also won cinematography and adapted screenplay.
Mon Mar 08 2021
'Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes
The usual gathering of A-listers at a gala dinner in Beverly Hills was replaced by webcams in the homes of mostly glammed-up celebrities.
Mon Mar 01 2021
'Mank' leads all Golden Globe nominees with 6 nods
The reading of nominations for the 2021 Golden Globe Awards has begun. Sarah Jessica Parker and Taraji P. Henson are announcing nominees Wednesday morning.
Wed Feb 03 2021
"Nomadland" wins top prize at Venice film festival
Nomadland, an ode to American wanderlust and the highs and lows of the open road, won the Golden Lion in a competition billed as a relaunch of global cinema bruised by the coronavirus crisis.
Sun Sep 13 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024