Producers of Taiwan’s ‘Zero Day’ TV series based on invasion fear backlash from China

taipei – A Chinese warplane has gone missing near Taiwan. As Taiwan descends into war mode, China sends swarms of military boats and planes to blockade it. There is an atmosphere of panic on the streets of Taipei. The premise of “Zero Day,” a new Taiwanese TV drama imagining a Chinese invasion, is a subject … Read more

Critics condemn Vietnam’s ‘draconian’ new internet law. vietnam

Social media users in Vietnam on Facebook and other platforms including TikTok will be required to verify their identities as part of strict new internet rules that critics say further weakens freedom of expression in the communist country. The law, which comes into effect on Christmas Day, will force tech companies operating in Vietnam to … Read more

Why are people risking their lives for the holidays in Africa’s most populous country?

Abuja, Nigeria – At least 67 people, many of them children, were killed in stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria last week. Families are struggling during the country’s worst survival crisis in a generation. At least 35 children were killed in southwestern Oyo state on Wednesday. And on Saturday, 22 people died in … Read more

Pakistan faces criticism after military court convicts 25 civilians

Islamabad — The European Union on Sunday condemned Pakistan’s military court verdict against 25 supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, affirming that the verdicts violate the country’s international obligations to ensure fair and public trials for civilians. Are. As the Pakistan Army announced on Saturday, the individuals were prosecuted and sentenced to “rigorous … Read more

‘Sonic 3’ beats ‘Mufasa’ at box office

New York – In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” edged out Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office ahead of lucrative earnings. Christmas aisle in cinemas. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” debuted with $62 million in ticket sales … Read more