Author: MAK Gojar

EXCLUSIVE: Ten films including seven world premieres are set to screen as part of the Newcomers Competition at this year’s Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival. Scroll down for the full list of projects. The competition features films over 50 minutes in length created by young filmmakers. The films compete for the Golden Alexander “Dimitri Eipides” and […]EXCLUSIVE: Ten films including seven world premieres are set to screen as part of the Newcomers Competition at this year’s Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival. Scroll down for the full list of projects. The competition features films over 50 minutes in length created by young filmmakers.…

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A TRUCKER has sent fans into hysterics in a funny clip revealing his shopping habits – as he takes on the 40 Day Health Challenge. Garry Corbally, from Dublin, is one of 16 people working with GP Dr Sumi Dunne, clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy, personal trainer Karl Henry and dietitian Sophie Pratt to improve their physical and mental health. Garry Corbally is taking on the 40 Day Health ChallengeGary Ashe Since taking on the challenge, the 52-year-old told how his belly no longer hits the steering wheel. In this week’s episode, Garry gave Instagram viewers a hilarious insight into…

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The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), wrapped over the weekend, having shone a spotlight on the Indonesian cinema and film industry. That focus came on the back of a co-production agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands at the inaugural JAFF Market in December last year, and highlights the growing importance for the country’s films on […]The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), wrapped over the weekend, having shone a spotlight on the Indonesian cinema and film industry. That focus came on the back of a co-production agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands at the inaugural JAFF Market in December last year,…

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EXCLUSIVE: Uche Ikejimba, the producer behind the Nigerian version of Big Brother, has revealed a duo of upcoming scripted projects as part of her upcoming slate. Through her Blink Africa imprint, the Nollywood writer, producer and showrunner has lined up drama series Lagos Love Stories and Africa Magic drama Alex From Oil & Gas, both […]EXCLUSIVE: Uche Ikejimba, the producer behind the Nigerian version of Big Brother, has revealed a duo of upcoming scripted projects as part of her upcoming slate. Through her Blink Africa imprint, the Nollywood writer, producer and showrunner has lined up drama series Lagos Love Stories…

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As markets weigh the return of U.S. President Donald Trump, investors at a CNBC “Delivering Alpha” event in Hong Kong discussed where to find long-term growth. Panelists including Fred Hu, founder, chairman and CEO of Primavera Capital, and Lincoln Pan, partner and co-head of private equity at PAG, discussed these issues and more with Emily Tan last month.As markets weigh the return of U.S. President Donald Trump, investors at a CNBC “Delivering Alpha” event in Hong Kong discussed where to find long-term growth. Panelists including Fred Hu, founder, chairman and CEO of Primavera Capital, and Lincoln Pan, partner and co-head…

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DeepSeek’s rise is the catalyst that will prompt global investors to allocate more to Chinese stocks, even as economic worries persist, analysts predict.DeepSeek’s rise is the catalyst that will prompt global investors to allocate more to Chinese stocks, even as economic worries persist, analysts predict.   DeepSeek’s rise is the catalyst that will prompt global investors to allocate more toward Chinese stocks, even as economic worries persist, analysts predict. “Before the overarching talk was, China is uninvestible. … Now you definitely see people start thinking it probably helps to have China,” said Liqian Ren, leader of quantitative investment at WisdomTree. It’s a…

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“Corporate profitability is now at an historical low… any improvement can deliver very strong returns.””Corporate profitability is now at an historical low… any improvement can deliver very strong returns.”    China is poised for economic stimulus and major structural changes that will set corporates up for strong returns, according to Andrew Swan, head of Asia equities at Man Group. “The sentiment around the China market obviously has been pretty poor, not just recently, but for some time now. I think investors are ignoring some of these positive developments,” Swan told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Friday. “People seem to have a…

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DeepSeek’s rise is the catalyst that will prompt global investors to allocate more to Chinese stocks, even as economic worries persist, analysts predict.DeepSeek’s rise is the catalyst that will prompt global investors to allocate more to Chinese stocks, even as economic worries persist, analysts predict.   DeepSeek’s rise is the catalyst that will prompt global investors to allocate more toward Chinese stocks, even as economic worries persist, analysts predict. “Before the overarching talk was, China is uninvestible. … Now you definitely see people start thinking it probably helps to have China,” said Liqian Ren, leader of quantitative investment at WisdomTree. It’s a…

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American defense contractors typically supply the U.S. military, but they can also send their products to foreign militaries.American defense contractors typically supply the U.S. military, but they can also send their products to foreign militaries.   The second Donald Trump administration began with some aggressive moves by the U.S. president toward other world powers, but the impact of those actions on American defense companies is still up in the air. Trump’s unorthodox approach to diplomacy and a looming budget fight on Capitol Hill means defense contractors have a high degree of uncertainty around what’s next. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF…

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Super Bowl LIX will kick off on Sunday night in New Orleans. The two-time reigning NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs will face the equally talented Philadelphia Eagles. For New York Giants fans, the question is: Who do you root for? The Chiefs have become a behemoth under head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo — a former defensive coordinator and interim head coach with Big Blue. Kansas City is in their fifth Super Bowl in the last six seasons. They have won three of five and two straight. They are attempting to become the first…

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President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump struck an upbeat, cooperative tone on Thursday on many key bilateral and regional issues, including the Korean Peninsula and trade. ​President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump struck an upbeat, cooperative tone on Thursday on many key bilateral and regional issues, including the Korean Peninsula and trade.   President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump struck an upbeat, cooperative tone on Thursday on many key bilateral and regional issues, including the Korean Peninsula and trade. 

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Leonard Olijar, director of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing, seemed happy on Tuesday morning as he announced the release of the bureau’s Year of the Dog 2018 product to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar Year of the Dog. ​Leonard Olijar, director of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing, seemed happy on Tuesday morning as he announced the release of the bureau’s Year of the Dog 2018 product to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar Year of the Dog.   Leonard Olijar, director of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing, seemed happy on Tuesday morning as he announced the release…

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EXCLUSIVE: BBC podcast How Do You Cope? has switched to Wondery for its latest season, which will feature guests including the wrongfully-incarcerated Amanda Knox. Hosted by John Robins and Elis James, the pod has run on BBC sounds for four seasons with guests including Brian May, Gabby Logan and George Ezra. This year’s How Do […]EXCLUSIVE: BBC podcast How Do You Cope? has switched to Wondery for its latest season, which will feature guests including the wrongfully-incarcerated Amanda Knox. Hosted by John Robins and Elis James, the pod has run on BBC sounds for four seasons with guests including Brian…

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The Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, in Super Bowl LIX and the game was never as close as the final score would suggest. Led by their dominant defense, Philly took a 24-0 lead into halftime and with just under 3:00 in the game, were leading by a score of 40-6. Two garbage-time touchdowns and two-point conversions made the game look more competitive than it was to box-score readers. For fans of the New York Giants, it was a nightmare end to a humiliating season. But for at least four former Giants, it was a dream come true.…

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Msgr. James Kelly has been helping people obtain citizenship since he moved to Brooklyn in 1960. His job has never felt more urgent, or more controversial. ​Msgr. James Kelly has been helping people obtain citizenship since he moved to Brooklyn in 1960. His job has never felt more urgent, or more controversial.    Msgr. James Kelly has been helping people obtain citizenship since he moved to Brooklyn in 1960. His job has never felt more urgent, or more controversial. Outside a nondescript storefront in Bushwick, Brooklyn, a line of people stretched down the block. They stood rocking babies, pushing toddlers in…

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