American Culture

Oscars postponed to April 2021

With many studio blockbusters and indie arthouse movies forced to push back their release dates until theaters reopen, the cut-off date for Oscar-eligible films has also been extended by two months, to the end of February.

Oscars board elects 'Selma' director as diversity increases

DuVernay's election comes well after the #OscarsSoWhite movement was launched in January 2015 in response to the Academy picking an all-white slate of nominees — the same year "Selma" was in contention.

UK shadows Italy as worst hit in Europe: virus death toll passes 28,000

As Britain shadows Italy for the grim status of being the worst hit country in Europe, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing criticism from opposition parties who say his government stumbled in the early stages of the outbreak.

Streaming films eligible for Oscars, but for one year only

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the change for the 93rd Academy Awards as a response to how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the film industry.

Virus brings worry, waiting at NYC's most famous eateries

They've been through a lot in years - wars, financial crises, blackouts, a terrorist attack. But this pandemic, and the steps New York and other places are taking to fight it, like shutdowns and social distancing? It's like nothing they've ever seen.

In a win for the world, 'Parasite' takes best picture Oscar

Bong Joon Ho’s masterfully devious class satire takes Hollywood’s top prize at the Oscars, along with awards for best director, best international film and best screenplay.

Climate change threatens red chilli harvest in Pakistan's Sindh province

Kunri in southern Pakistan's, Sindh province, is called the red chilli capital of Asia and is responsible for 85 percent of all red chilli production in Pakistan, contributing 1.5 percent of the country's GDP.

In pictures - Comic-Con 2019

The colourful festival opened its doors to comic book fans from around the world.

Prada withdraws luxury trinkets over blackface controversy

Prada withdraws luxury trinkets over blackface controversy

Are Chinese workers done with the US?

A growing number of Chinese professionals are now ditching the ''American Dream'' of working for big Western companies by choice, for home-grown firms as work permits in the US have become hard to get.

FACTBOX: New York pipe bomb attack and its impact on US immigration debate

US President Donald Trump repeats call for more restrictions on immigration policies following arrest of suspect of Bangladeshi origin.