China Commemorates WWII Resistance with Exhibition & Docs
7.4.25
The Chinese government is launching an exhibition and releasing documentaries to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China's resistance against Japanese aggression during WWII. The exhibition will feature large-scale videos, a photo wall, and immersive installations showcasing China's role in supporting Allied powers. A documentary titled "The Great Victory — Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Through the Lens of a Soviet Photographer" co-produced by China Global Television Network and All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, will highlight the experiences of renowned Soviet photographer Roman Karmen during his time in China.
ED attaches assets worth ₹34 crore of Kannada actor Ranya Rao in gold-smuggling case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth ₹34 crore of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who is accused of being involved in a gold smuggling case. The ED action was taken against Ranya Rao and his associates under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The investigation revealed that Ranya Rao had allegedly smuggled gold worth ₹34 crore into India through various routes.
Hong Kong is mourning the loss of two beloved film stars, Chow Chung and Suet Nei. Chow Chung, 92, died from pneumonia on Friday, while Suet Nei, 77, succumbed to pancreatic cancer on Thursday after a long battle against the disease. The actress's husband, renowned kung fu choreographer Tang Chia, passed away 10 days prior. The loss is described as a "double whammy" by Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild vice-president Candice Yu On-on, who considers Suet Nei and her late husband a model couple in the industry.
Indonesia Crafts Plan to Elevate Cultural Significance
7.4.25
Indonesia's government is drafting a National Action Plan for Cultural Advancement, which aims to establish culture as the foundation of civilization. The plan is being developed in collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture and the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas). Secretary General Bambang Wibawarta emphasized that culture is not just a legacy of the past but also a guiding light for building a brighter future.
James Stunt Faces Winding-Up Petition Over £170,000 Debt
7.4.25
James Stunt, who owns at least 75% of Stunt Acquisitions Ltd, is facing a winding-up petition due to unpaid business rates of over £170,000 for occupying offices in Leconfield House, Mayfair. The company's directors are disputing the accuracy of the petition, with one director claiming it contains factual errors. This comes after Stunt was previously accused of creating a bogus email purporting to be from art expert Nicolas Descharnes to authenticate a fake Salvador Dali painting. Stunt's business is now on the verge of liquidation due to unpaid debts.
The South Korean webtoon series received an excellence award at the inaugural World Comics Contest hosted by Lezhin Comics in 2014. However, it faced intense backlash after news of its planned drama adaptation, with the Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations condemning the source material and its adaptation as "a clear glamorisation of grooming". The group urged a halt to production due to concerns over its potential impact on society and children. In response, production company Meta New Line abandoned the adaptation plans, apologising to the original author for the controversy.
Malaysian Artist Sues AirAsia Over IP Infringement
7.4.25
A Malaysian artist is taking AirAsia to court over IP infringement after trying to settle the issue directly. The artist has learned about IP laws and needs to raise RM250,000 to proceed with the case. He believes Malaysia's laws protect creatives' rights and wants to educate more artists about these laws through an exhibition that also aims to spark a conversation on artists' rights.
Meg Mathews, Noel Gallagher's ex-wife, has confirmed she will attend Oasis' reunion tour and posted more loved-up snaps with her ex-husband before their first show at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The band, formed in Manchester in 1991, is set to perform a UK and Ireland tour, followed by dates in Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia, and North America. The reunion tour comes after a 16-year hiatus, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher appearing on stage together for the first time since their infamous feud.
Oasis Brothers Reunite for Live Tour
Oasis fans were left frustrated by exorbitant prices at their first reunion show in Cardiff, where thousands of fans paid hundreds of pounds for tickets to see Liam and Noel Gallagher perform live after a 16-year hiatus. The band is set to make history at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff as they reunite on stage for the first time in 16 years, with over 75,000 fans expected to witness this momentous occasion. The tour will see Oasis perform in various UK and Irish locations, including Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, and Edinburgh's Murrayfield, before concluding in Dublin's Croke Park. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the show, with some even dressing up as a tribute to the band's iconic style, while others expressed frustration at the high prices, calling it