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Congress must protect the research behind tomorrow’s cures
Former Rep. Mimi Walters argues that Washington must prioritize domestic biomedical research and stricter regulatory oversight to counter China’s rising influence and protect American patient safety.
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Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.
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How Far Can America’s Free Speech Protections Reach?
A former ambassador faces charges of defamation in South Korea.
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Viu & TrueVisions Now Launch Regional Content Collaboration For Thai Series
Viu and TrueVisions Now have agreed a regional content partnership that will bring Thai television series to Viu viewers in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. The collaboration expands TrueVisions Now beyond its home market for the first time through a dedicated branded area on Viu, reflecting growing regional demand for Thai entertainment. The TrueVisions Now…
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‘Drishyam’ Producer Panorama Studios Invests in Indian Vertical Streaming Platform Rocket Reels (EXCLUSIVE)
Panorama Studios, the Indian producer behind the “Drishyam” films, has invested in mobile-first vertical streaming platform Rocket Reels. The investment is intended to support more original programming, stronger technology and international expansion, reflecting growing interest in short-form, phone-oriented entertainment. Founded by Kranti Shanbhag, Rocket Reels offers brief episodic stories across genres in six Indian languages:…
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Harvard-China links unearthed as Congress finds 140 papers co-authored by CCP military universities
A congressional report alleges that Harvard University did not adequately safeguard research collaborations with Chinese institutions, including universities linked to China’s military and defence-industrial sector. The finding matters because it raises concerns that academic partnerships could expose sensitive US research or strengthen institutions associated with the Chinese Communist Party and its armed forces. The report…
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Asia Argento Discusses Playing “a Racist,” Locarno Honor and Exec-Producing a Gia Carangi Doc
Asia Argento is to receive Locarno Film Festival’s Life Achievement Award, recognising a career that has spanned acting, filmmaking and music since her child-screen debut in 1986. She said the honour was unexpected and emotionally significant, viewing it as validation for work that has often challenged expectations of women in cinema. At the festival’s 79th…
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Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market Names Japan 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub
Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market has chosen Japan as the 2026 Focus Country for its Producer Hub, a networking programme linked to the Busan International Film Festival. The selection will bring 10 Japanese producers to Busan in October to pitch projects and seek international partners, reflecting Japan’s growing role in Asian film and television…
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Indian actor’s video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation
Indian wildlife officials are investigating after Tamil actor Vikram posted, then deleted, a video showing him cuddling and playing with an endangered lar gibbon. The inquiry will determine how the animal came to be at a private home in Chennai and whether legal requirements for its possession or transfer were met; officials have not alleged…
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Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan
Eddie Jones has used videos of geese flying in formation to illustrate support play to Japan’s rugby team before their second Test against Australia. The approach is intended to help players follow and react to the ball-carrier more effectively after Japan’s support play fell short in a narrow defeat last weekend. Japan lost 35-32 to…