SYDNEY — Across a treacherous stretch of water, the Rohingya came by the thousands, then died by the hundreds. And though they know the dangers of fleeing by boat, many among this persecuted people say they will not stop — because the world has left them with no other choice. Last year, nearly 4,500 Rohingya … Read more
NEW DELHI — India’s naval forces rescued an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates and freed its 19-member Pakistani crew off the east coast of Somalia, a navy statement said Tuesday. Later that day, the navy said in a statement it also rescued a Sri Lankan fishing vessel, together with forces from Seychelles and … Read more
BEIJING — China’s coast guard said Saturday its officers ordered a Japanese fishing vessel and several patrol ships to leave waters surrounding tiny Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea. It marked the latest incident pointing to lingering tensions between the sides. China says the islands belong to it and refuses to recognize Japan’s claim … Read more
Just before the weekend, Universal finally pulled back the curtain on its cryptic horror movie from filmmaking duo Radio Silence. The resulting film is Abigail, which sees Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens headline a team of kidnappers who snatch up a kid to hold her for ransom. The twist? The titular Abigail, played by Alisha … Read more
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. Coast Guard said a person from the Dominican Republic died after it fired at a fleeing boat in the Caribbean Sea that was smuggling an estimated $11 million worth of cocaine. The agency said Thursday that Coast Guard officials aboard a U.S. Navy ship fired “warning shots and … Read more
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas’ daughter was ready to sail away! On Saturday, the Citadel actress made her 2024 return to Instagram with a series of pictures from her and her family’s New Year’s vacation. “Took some time to feed my soul. 2023 had me spent.. maybe I still am. Here’s to a 2024 … Read more
Kanye West’s news agency shuts down a major controversy that surfaced on the internet during his trip to Italy Photo: Truth behind Kanye West, Bianca Censori Venice boat controversy laid bare Kanye West debunked a major controversy, which marred his reputation. As fans will know, the life of Kim Kardashian’s ex-husband was flooded with controversies during … Read more
Were you able to get into the groove, the rhythm of your character immediately when filming began? I’ve heard a lot of actors say, “Oh, in the last week of filming, that’s when I really locked in.” Edgerton: Oh, yeah. I think that’s a universal thing. I wish, as an actor, you were able to … Read more
It’s been a bad week for aquatic cinema, between the middling DC farewell Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and the George Clooney-directed period drama The Boys in the Boat. The two have little in common in terms of subject matter and style, but they’re plagued by the same sense of glum involvement. Clooney’s Olympic drama … Read more
PIDIE, Indonesia — Their screams and sobs could be heard from the ailing boat soon after it emerged into view amid the vastness of the Andaman Sea. Crowded on board were tiny babies and children, alongside mothers and fathers begging to be saved. The passengers were ethnic Rohingya Muslims who had fled surging gang violence … Read more