After two thrilling weeks of premieres and parties, the Cannes Film Festival prepares to close with the crowning of this year's prestigious Palme d'Or winner.
On Saturday night, a nine-member jury led by French actress Juliette Binoche will select the Palme d'Or winner from a lineup of 22 films.
High-profile entries from directors such as Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, Richard Linklater, and Joachim Trier are in the running. In addition to the top prize, the festival will also present awards for Grand Prix, jury prize, best director, best actor, and best screenplay.
The festival opened on May 13 with the French comedy “Leave One Day.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the return of another 307 Ukrainian defenders as part of the ongoing 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange agreed upon in Istanbul. So far, 697 people have been released over two days, with more expected soon.
The fourth and final phase of Lebanon’s municipal elections began in the southern governorates, continuing the country’s first local voting process in nearly a decade amid ongoing security challenges.
An exhibition of Azerbaijani and Turkmen carpets and handicrafts has opened in Tbilisi, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and centuries-old weaving traditions of both nations.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will begin a six-day visit of Türkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan, where he is also set to attend the International Conference on Glaciers in Dushanbe.
Denmark has become the first European country to raise its retirement age to 70, aiming to secure the sustainability of its welfare system amid changing demographics and longer life expectancy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the return of another 307 Ukrainian defenders as part of the ongoing 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange agreed upon in Istanbul. So far, 697 people have been released over two days, with more expected soon.
The fourth and final phase of Lebanon’s municipal elections began in the southern governorates, continuing the country’s first local voting process in nearly a decade amid ongoing security challenges.
An exhibition of Azerbaijani and Turkmen carpets and handicrafts has opened in Tbilisi, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and centuries-old weaving traditions of both nations.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will begin a six-day visit of Türkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan, where he is also set to attend the International Conference on Glaciers in Dushanbe.
Denmark has become the first European country to raise its retirement age to 70, aiming to secure the sustainability of its welfare system amid changing demographics and longer life expectancy.
Tensions flare in the India-France Rafale deal as France refuses to share the fighter jet’s source code, limiting India’s ability to integrate indigenous weapons and reducing its combat autonomy.
France has rejected India’s request to share source codes needed to integrate indigenous weapons into Rafale fighter jets. Despite repeated appeals, French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has refused to compromise on the issue
Anton Kobyakov, adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, claimed at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that the USSR’s dissolution was legally invalid and that the Soviet Union still exists under constitutional law, framing the Ukraine war as an “internal process.”
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AnewZ and Kazakhstan’s Jibek Joly/Silk Way TV channel co-hosted a special AnewZ Talks in Astana at Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU), uniting global experts and young leaders at Silk Road Media Group’s journalism school to explore the growing intersection of media and diplomacy.
Music agent Dave Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, is among six people presumed dead after a private jet crashed in a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming concerts in North America and the United Kingdom following a diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, a brain condition affecting his hearing, vision, and balance.
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Türkiye, Fahad bin Assaad Abu al-Nasr, and his wife, Rana Abdullah Bahamdan—chair of the Ankara Asia-Pacific Group—hosted a cultural event called “Tea Journey in Asia and the Pacific” on Wednesday to celebrate International Tea Day on May 21.
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival, now at its halfway point, has already delivered surprises, standout stars, and new regulations, making it one of the most talked-about editions in recent years.
Azerbaijan received praise for its powerful classical music performance at a major international festival in Ashgabat. The event highlighted the country’s rich musical heritage and cultural influence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the return of another 307 Ukrainian defenders as part of the ongoing 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange agreed upon in Istanbul. So far, 697 people have been released over two days, with more expected soon.
The fourth and final phase of Lebanon’s municipal elections began in the southern governorates, continuing the country’s first local voting process in nearly a decade amid ongoing security challenges.
An exhibition of Azerbaijani and Turkmen carpets and handicrafts has opened in Tbilisi, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and centuries-old weaving traditions of both nations.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will begin a six-day visit of Türkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan, where he is also set to attend the International Conference on Glaciers in Dushanbe.
Denmark has become the first European country to raise its retirement age to 70, aiming to secure the sustainability of its welfare system amid changing demographics and longer life expectancy.
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