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The conflict in Sudan’s West Kordofan State has intensified sharply, with renewed clashes and airstrikes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), raising new concerns over the humanitarian situation in the...
Before war broke out in April 2023, Sudan was the world’s biggest gum arabic exporter, with an estimated market share of 70 to 80 percent. By Hala Saadani A raw material – not gold – is having an...

Banned film exposes Hong Kong’s censorship trend, director says

Hong Kong (AFP) – After four months of restless waiting, filmmaker Kiwi Chow received a dreaded, but not altogether unexpected, message: Hong Kong censors had...

Harrison Ford to get lifetime acting award

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Harrison Ford is to be given a lifetime achievement award from the main union representing Hollywood actors, the organization...

Sudanese Music Loses a Legend: Veteran Artist Abdel Gader Salim Dies at 79

Sudan’s artistic community lost one of its most celebrated icons on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with the passing of renowned musician and researcher Abdel Gader Salim, at the age of 79. His...

2024 Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy over Israel’s participation

Geneva (AFP) – Nemo, last year's Eurovision winner, said Thursday he was returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation, which has already...

Acting legend Judi Dench says sight loss ‘a crusher’

London (AFP) – Oscar-winner and James Bond star Judi Dench has said sight loss due to macular degeneration means she can no longer see faces...

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ sequel slashes to top of box office

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Horror video-game movie "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" proved jump scares can still rake in the cash with a...

Avatar 3 aims to become end-of-year blockbuster

Paris (France) (AFP) – The third film in the Avatar series, which will hit cinemas this month, is hoping to extend the success of one...

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros studio, HBO Max for $72 billion

Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros studios and its streaming business for $72 billion, the two American companies announced in a...

Reggae icon and ‘cultural giant’ Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Kingston (Jamaica) (AFP) – Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his...

‘Wicked’ sequel sees green in weekend-winning N. America debut

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Universal's musical sequel "Wicked: For Good" stole the box office spotlight in its North America debut this weekend, with...

Tom Cruise receives honorary Oscar for illustrious career

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening, the first golden statue of his decades-long career,...

UK music industry warns growth threatened by AI, Brexit

London (AFP) – Britain's music industry contributed £8 billion ($10.5 billion) to the UK economy in 2024, but the effects of Brexit and AI have...

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