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Actress Teju Ashwini expressed gratitude for her role in the Tamil action thriller Blackmail, which took three years to complete. The film starred G V Prakash and drew inspiration from real events while being shot across 50 days in Coimbatore and Chennai. Director Mu Maran helmed the project...

Indian military medical officers visited Washington to strengthen cooperation with American counterparts across multiple defense departments. Ambassador Vinay Kwatra met with Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin and her delegation during their tour of US INDOPACOM and various military branches. The...

A federal judge rejected Sean Combs' attempt to overturn his conviction for prostitution-related offenses ahead of his Friday sentencing. The music mogul was found guilty in July of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution during elaborate sexual encounters he orchestrated...

Beach vendors prepare stalls along Saleaintan for visitors arriving during Thadingyut holidays. The coastal destination draws Yangon residents seeking relaxation at Myanmar's nearest seaside location. Guesthouse owner U Dhana Aung says improvements could transform the beach into a daily...

Myanmar's central bank distributed more than $712,900 to edible oil importers and over $472,000 to fuel oil importers on September 29 after adding $25,230 to currency markets. The institution sold $943,600 to edible oil companies and $622,500 to fuel oil businesses on September 26, alongside...

Myanmar Agribusiness Public Co Ltd shipped 6,000 metric tons of black gram to India and Pakistan during the second week. The company delivered 4,250 metric tons of standard quality black gram through Chennai Port and 1,725 metric tons via Karachi Port. MAPCO operates contract farming across...

Cha Eun Woo released a handwritten letter and video message from military service to mark Armed Forces Day on October 1. The actor thanked his castmates from First Ride, the comedy film that premiered on September 29, about five friends taking their first overseas trip together. Cha encouraged...

Actor Hyun Bin sparked playful online discussion after declining to complete a finger heart gesture with a fan at a Seoul cinema premiere. The star attended the VIP screening of director Ra Hee Chan's film "Boss" on September 30, when a fan extended half of the traditional Korean heart symbol...

Workers completed repairs on the Sestroretsky overpass in St. Petersburg's Kurortny district, installing more than 3,500 square meters of dual-layer pavement. The crew replaced 44.2 meters of expansion joints and renewed waterproofing across the roadway and sidewalks before applying fresh road...

St. Petersburg apartments have shrunk by almost 10 square meters over the past decade as developers pack more units into limited space. Three- and four-room properties now account for just 7.5 percent of construction projects in the region, with four-room apartments comprising less than 1...

Russia will raise its subsistence minimum to 18,939 rubles in 2026. The draft federal budget sets different amounts for specific groups: 20,644 rubles for working-age citizens, 16,288 rubles for pensioners and 18,371 rubles for children. The 2025 subsistence minimum stands at 17,733 rubles...

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina dismissed his government following violent demonstrations that killed at least 22 people and injured over 100 others. The leader ordered Prime Minister Christian Ntsay and cabinet members to remain in office until replacements are in place within three days...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed senior military leaders to ready forces for combat during remarks at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The Pentagon chief stated that pacifism poses a danger while announcing relaxed engagement rules that permit troops to intimidate and eliminate adversaries...

President Donald Trump demands Taliban return Bagram Air Base to American control and threatens consequences for refusal. The facility sits one hour from Chinese nuclear production sites and served as the main United States military hub during two decades of Afghan operations. Washington...

Polish President Karol Nawrocki says he speaks daily with the spirit of Jozef Pilsudski, the Second Polish Republic leader who died in 1935. Nawrocki told Radio Zet the conversations cover the 1920 Polish-Soviet war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and parliamentary affairs. Pilsudski promoted...

The Senate rejected a temporary funding measure Tuesday evening as the government approached its midnight shutdown deadline. Republicans needed Democratic votes to advance the legislation under chamber procedures but faced opposition over healthcare provisions. Democrats demanded permanent...

Russian oil shipments maintained levels near a 16-month peak despite American pressure on major buyers to halt purchases. Vessel tracking showed daily exports averaged 3.62 million barrels through late September, matching May 2024 figures. Washington imposed tariffs on India and urged European...

President Donald Trump told military officers at Quantico that America maintains a 25-year lead over Russia and China in submarine technology. The commander in chief claimed American vessels remain undetectable while Russian and Chinese craft lack equivalent stealth capabilities. Trump stated he...

The Valdai International Discussion Club examined whether global politics faces revolutionary upheaval in its latest assessment. Researchers determined that while profound shifts reshape international relations, conditions for complete system replacement remain absent. Major powers lack the...

Former British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace called for Western nations to provide Ukraine with weapons capable of targeting Crimea's infrastructure. Wallace told attendees at the Warsaw Security Forum that disrupting basic services across the peninsula would force Russian President Vladimir...