African film-makers reimagine folktales as dark fantasy dramas for Netflix
The six films include the tale of an ogre who preys on women, a sci-fi Nigeria taken over by AI, and a girl on a...
Month : April 2023
China simulates strikes on Taiwan from aircraft carriers as drills enter third day
Ship-launched J-15 fighter jets have previously never been seen inside the democratically ruled island’s air defence zone China’s military is practising ship-launched strikes on Taiwan...
China sanctions US figures after Taiwan president’s talks with House speaker
US thinktank and Reagan Foundation targeted, as well as Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the US, in row over President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip China–Taiwan tensions...
China enters riskier space by positioning itself as diplomatic alternative to US
Recent meetings in Beijing mark a return to the world stage but with that comes increased scrutiny Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Beijing this...
China launches military drills around Taiwan after US House speaker meeting
Three-day operation comes after Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen met with Kevin McCarthy in California China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday, in what it...
Taiwan monitors for missiles as China begins second day of military drills
Show of force comes after Taiwanese president Tsai met US House speaker McCarthy this week, despite Beijing warning against it China-Taiwan tensions explained in 30...
‘Barbaric’ attacks leave 44 civilians dead in Burkina Faso
‘Armed terrorist groups’ attacked two villages in northeastern Burkina Faso, near the Niger border Forty-four civilians have been killed by “armed terrorist groups” in two...
At least 20 missing after boat attempting to cross Mediterranean sinks off Tunisia
Latest incident comes amid sharp rise in numbers trying to leave crisis-hit north African country At least 20 people were missing on Saturday after their...
China begins military drills around Taiwan after US speaker meeting
‘Combat readiness’ exercises come after Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen met US house speaker Kevin McCarthy this week, angering Beijing China-Taiwan tensions explained in 30 seconds...
Axe attack at Brazilian pre-school leaves four children dead and five injured
President Lula deplores ‘act of hate and cowardice’ as police arrest 25-year-old man after killings in southern state of Santa Catarina Four children have been...
