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Lessons from Hollywood: Robert Kun’s mission to grow Kazakh cinema
In partnership with MDQ
Actor and stunt coordinator Robert Kun’s path in cinema started with martial arts and led to blockbuster stunts. Now he’s bringing the lessons from Hollywood back home to develop Kazakhstan’s film industry.
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Korea
Opposition Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election
The liberal opposition candidate has secured more than 49% of the votes in an election that has seen one of the country’s highest voter turnout, with approximately 80% of the 44 million eligible voters taking to the ballot boxes.
East-West Connect
Kazakhstan’s rising oil output boosts its role as global producer
In partnership with MDQ
Kazakhstan is ramping up oil output, led by increased production at its giant Tengiz oilfield. Now supplying nearly 2% of the world’s crude, the country is becoming a key player in the global energy market.
Saudi Arabia
Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca
Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme summer heat. They have thus far denied entry to 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits.
Europe News
EU's Kallas warns against Russia and China's growing alliance
EU's foreign policy chief expressed alarm on Saturday over Russia-China ties amid North Korean troops in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of Beijing's increasing threat, urging higher defence spending.
Israel
Tehran recruited Israelis to spy on their homeland
Israeli officials say 20 Iran-related espionage cases have been filed in Israel over the past year and 30 indictments have been issued. Although these files have different stories, their pattern and that of the Iranian intelligence services' target society for recruiting sources is nearly identical.
