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A 'real' movie fights back in anime-ruled Japan
A 'real' movie fights back in anime-ruled Japan
by  AFP

Pensioner Shizue Kato didn't fancy the new "Demon Slayer" anime blockbuster and instead watched "Kokuho", a rare live action cinema hit in Japan, where animation rules. But "Kokuho" is a hit in Japanese cinemas at least, the fastest domestic-made live action film to pass 10 billion yen since "Bayside" in 2003.

Indonesia's delayed new capital risks 'white elephant' status
Indonesia's delayed new capital risks 'white elephant' status
by  AFP

A year after it was inaugurated, Indonesia's would-be new capital Nusantara attracts tourists and construction workers, but most of its architecturally arresting presidential palace and freshly built avenues sit silent. But despite a rush to build, the city was not inaugurated as Indonesia's new capital on August 17 last year as expected.

Tough negotiations and uncertainty ahead of OPEC+ meeting
Tough negotiations and uncertainty ahead of OPEC+ meeting
by  AFP

Uncertainty loomed over what Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance would decide on crude output in their meeting on Sunday, with analysts saying a production boost was also being considered.

'Build, baby, build': Canada PM's plan to counter Trump
'Build, baby, build': Canada PM's plan to counter Trump
by  AFP

On the night he won Canada's election, Prime Minister Mark Carney summarized his plan to jumpstart the country's economy in response to President Donald Trump's threats. Trump's threats to annex Canada have eased, but his trade war is hurting the Canadian economy.

Swiss minister eyes 'opportunity' after US tariff talks
Swiss minister eyes 'opportunity' after US tariff talks
by  AFP

Switzerland's vice president said Saturday he had had "constructive meetings" with senior US officials as the country tries to navigate the massive import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Trump blindsided Switzerland when he announced that incoming Swiss goods would be hit with a huge 39-percent tariff on August 1, one the highest new levies he imposed on dozens of countries.

88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN
88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN
by  AFP

Postal traffic to the United States plunged more than 80 percent following Washington's imposition of new tariffs, with 88 operators worldwide fully or partially suspending services, the Universal Postal Union said Saturday. "Furthermore, 88 postal operators informed the UPU they have suspended some or all postal services to the US until a solution is implemented," it said.