China to 'moderately reduce' number of US film imports: China Film Administration April 10, 2025 at 01:18AM

Amid escalating trade tensions, China's Film Administration announced it would "moderately reduce" the import of US films. This decision follows increased tariffs imposed by both the US and China. The move is expected to impact US studios, as China's film market is the world's second largest, and Hollywood blockbusters often perform well there, despite existing quotas on foreign films.

Bangladesh court issues fresh arrest warrant against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina and daughter in land corruption case April 10, 2025 at 12:31AM

A Bangladesh court has issued a new arrest warrant for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wajed Putul, and 17 others in a corruption case involving the fraudulent acquisition of a residential plot. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) alleges Putul improperly influenced Hasina to obtain the land, bypassing established procedures.

'He is Canadian': Pakistan dissociates itself from 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana ahead of India extradition April 09, 2025 at 11:15PM

Tahawwur Rana, implicated in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is set to be extradited to India after the US Supreme Court rejected his final appeal. Pakistan claims Rana is no longer a citizen, while the NIA prepares to take custody upon his arrival. Rana's role involved arranging passports for David Headley, enabling reconnaissance for the Lashkar-e-Taiba orchestrated attacks.