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The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with Jane Fonda and Gong Li, as Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'Or. The 'Fast and the Furious' cast reunited for a 25th anniversary screening, while Demi Moore discussed AI's threat to cinema.
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing for a three-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade, Iran, Taiwan, and North Korea. The leaders discussed a potential "board of trade" and China's purchase of Boeing aircraft. Following the summit, Trump confirmed talks on North Korea and Taiwan, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung received a briefing on the outcomes.
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with 22 films vying for the Palme d'Or, but behind the glamour, concerns over AI's impact on filmmaking and the absence of major Hollywood studios dominate the conversation. African cinema is represented in the Un Certain Regard section, though not in the main competition.
Japanese officials say maintaining relations with Russia as a neighbor remains important, while reiterating criticism of Moscow's actions in Ukraine. The statements follow a visit to Moscow by ruling party lawmaker Muneo Suzuki, who called for lifting sanctions and hinted at possible ministerial talks.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has notably few major Hollywood studio films, with attention instead on international auteurs like Pedro Almodovar, Asghar Farhadi, and Cristian Mungiu. Analysts cite studio wariness over festival risks and political factors, while the race for the Palme d'Or remains wide open.
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington to discuss the transfer of wartime operational control and nuclear-powered submarines. While Seoul seeks to retake OPCON before 2030, US officials have suggested a later timeline, though a senior South Korean official downplayed the differences.
Wellington Phoenix became the first New Zealand club to reach an A-League grand final after a dramatic extra-time win over Brisbane Roar. They faced Melbourne City, who secured a record-equalling fifth championship with a 3-1 victory, capping a remarkable turnaround for both clubs.
North Korean soldiers joined Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow for the first time, according to footage by Tass, while Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Putin reaffirming their strategic partnership.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to visit South Korea's Andong city on May 19-20 for a summit with President Lee Jae Myung, continuing the leaders' 'shuttle diplomacy' and addressing bilateral and regional issues including North Korea and the Middle East conflict.
South Korea and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen bilateral shipbuilding cooperation, establishing the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Initiative. The agreement supports Seoul's pledge to invest $150 billion in the U.S. shipbuilding sector as part of a broader trade deal. Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan also discussed investment timelines and denied South Korea is lagging behind Japan in implementing its commitments.
Cathay Pacific Airways will reduce fuel surcharges for passenger flights by up to 14% from May 16, while its budget subsidiary HK Express will cut fees on select overseas routes by 12.8%. The adjustments follow a series of increases and reflect volatile jet fuel prices amid Middle East tensions.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 Russian officials and seven entities over the alleged systematic deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children. The move brings the total number of people and entities under EU restrictions for the abductions to over 130, while Russia continues to reject the allegations.
Brent crude surged as much as 7.5 percent after clashes between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, testing a fragile ceasefire. The US military said it destroyed six Iranian boats, while Iran denied the claims and accused Washington of violating the truce. Shipping in the vital waterway remains at a near standstill, with up to 20,000 seafarers stranded.
A US trade court ruled that President Donald Trump's 10% global tariffs are unlawful, but the decision only applies to a few plaintiffs. The Trump administration has appealed, and a federal appeals court has temporarily paused the ruling.
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled 2-1 that President Trump's 10% global tariffs are not justified under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. The administration is expected to appeal, while new tariff measures are already underway.
Australian female racing drivers are making headlines internationally: Joanne Ciconte and Paige Raddatz debuted in Japan's Kyojo Cup, Summer Rintoule made history in GT4 Australia, and Aiva Anagnostiadis began her GT4 Italy Series campaign.
The federal environment department is set to make a decision on Woodside's $30 billion Browse gas project off Western Australia's coast by the end of 2026, eight years after it was first proposed. A Deloitte report commissioned by Woodside argues the project would boost energy security without derailing net-zero goals, while environmentalists warn of risks to Scott Reef and significant emissions.
A Japanese energy expert says the UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC will have a limited effect on oil prices in the short term, given the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move is seen as beneficial for Japan, but Tokyo’s close ties with Saudi Arabia complicate an open welcome of the decision.
South Korea and Japan held their first 'two-plus-two' vice-ministerial security talks in Seoul, upgrading consultations from the director-general level. The meeting focused on bilateral and trilateral security cooperation with the U.S., amid regional tensions and the Middle East crisis. Seoul also clarified it is not considering a military logistics agreement with Tokyo, despite Japan's reported interest.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Al Jazeera reports the match schedule, group draws, and tournament format, with the opening match in Mexico City and the final in New Jersey.