Face-to-face negotiations between Britain and the European Union over a trade deal restarted on Saturday, in a last-ditch attempt to find agreement with just five weeks to go before their current relationship ends.

Ethiopian government forces began an offensive to capture the regional capital Mekelle in the rebellious northern Tigray region on Saturday, said a diplomat in direct contact with residents, and the leader of Tigrayan forces.

China has strongly condemned unlawful killings by Australian forces in Afghanistan and called for a thorough probe into the heinous crimes to bring those involved to justice.

Thai anti-government protesters demonstrated in Bangkok’s outskirts on Saturday with a duck parade and speeches demanding the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a new constitution and reforms to the monarchy.

The 14th edition of the Annual Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinema Vérité, is scheduled to be held in Tehran during December 8-14 in an online format due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Belgium’s Federation of Cinemas is disappointed that movie theaters must remain closed through December and possibly until the end of January.

Arts & Culture Desk

Arts & Culture Desk

Writer-cum-director Keith Gomes’ short film ‘Shameless’ has been selected as India’s official entry at the 93rd Oscars in the ‘Live Action Short Film’ category.

Rouhani: Israel’s criminal act won’t go unanswered