Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata’s French-language drama ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ won Best Live Action Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards in a rare tie. Singh, a visual artist blending surrealism with social commentary, believes art can transform society. The 36-minute film depicted an absurd dystopia where intimate acts were punishable by death.
US President Trump declared Iran’s military “literally obliterated” after over 7,000 strikes, claiming significant reductions in missile and drone attacks. Despite asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, he urged allies to assist in securing shipping, but faced cool responses from key nations like Germany and Japan.
Donald Trump’s personal cellphone number has become an open secret among political journalists, allowing for impromptu interviews. Reporters frequently dial the president directly, often receiving calls at various hours for off-the-cuff conversations. While some see this as a unique access point, a White House official suggests Trump uses these calls for amusement, with little lasting […]
Artists at the Academy Awards voiced political statements. They protested immigration policies and called for Palestinian liberation. Some wore badges advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. An actor was unable to attend due to a travel ban. A mother spoke about gun violence. A documentary director drew parallels to US politics.
Jimmy Kimmel, presenting documentary awards at the Oscars, made pointed remarks about free speech and leaders who don’t support it, referencing North Korea and CBS’s decisions. He also subtly jabbed at “Melania” and Donald Trump, joking about the former First Lady’s potential nomination and Trump’s reaction.
Indonesian police are hunting for four people wanted for an acid attack that maimed an activist critical of the military’s growing role in government, an official said Monday. Andrie has been a vocal critic of moves to increase the influence of the military in the Indonesian government and had just finished recording a podcast on […]