When the initial iteration of the FIRST International Film Festival was held in the northwestern Chinese city of Xining in 2006, there was little to suggest it would one day become one of the most influential and important events on China's film calendar.  Sometimes referred to as 'China's Sundance,' part of the festival's appeal lies in its do-it-yourself aesthetic. FIRST is well-known for its tight budget — directors invited to attend the festival share standard rooms — and its volunteer spirit.

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Army chief meets corps and other dignitaries during visits; inaugurates Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology Quetta

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Shares of Kakao Corp., one of South Korea’s top tech companies, jumped on Wednesday as political instability surrounding President Yoon Suk Yeol shook the nat...

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ADENTRA Inc. ( OTCMKTS:HDIUF – Get Free Report ) announced a dividend on Thursday, July 13th, investing.com reports. Investors of record on Monday, July 17th will be paid a dividend of 0.0961 per share on Friday, July 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 14th. This is a boost from ADENTRA's previous dividend of $0.09. ADENTRA Price Performance Shares of OTCMKTS HDIUF opened at $25.37 on Thursday. ADENTRA has a 12-month low of $16.

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WORLD 20/08/2023 03:17 PM JAKARTA, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Asean member states are preparing to start negotiations for the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by year-end, to propel their digital economies and unlock US$2 trillion (US$1=RM4.64) by 2030. The study on the Asean DEFA, which envisioned a harmonious digital landscape beyond existing agreements, was endorsed during the 55th Asean Economic Ministers' (AEM) Meeting in Semarang, Indonesia, according to the Asean Secretariat in a statement today.

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Danny Willett will play at the 2023 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia at Augusta National Golf Club, taking place from April 6- 9. Looking to bet on Willett at the Masters Tournament this week? Read on for the betting trends you can use before you make your picks. Put together your best lineup of golfers and you could win cash prizes! Sign up for FanDuel Fantasy using our link for the best first-time player offer. Danny Willett Insights Over his last 20 rounds, Willett has shot under par 12 times, while also posting 16 rounds with a better-than-average score.

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A number of activities took place in Achill , Couny Mayo, over the weekend to mark the 20th anniversary of the twinning of Achill with the US city of Cleveland, Ohio in 2003.  More than 30 people traveled to Achill from Cleveland to join the celebrations, which began on Friday afternoon, September 8, with a civil reception at Áras an Chontae in Castlebar.  Gerry Quinn, the President of the Mayo Society of Cleveland and a leading member of the Irish community in the city, was honored at Friday's reception.

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First Fiduciary Investment Counsel Inc. raised its holdings in The Walt Disney Company ( NYSE:DIS – Get Rating ) by 17.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 134,412 shares of the entertainment giant's stock after buying an additional 20,174 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney accounts for approximately 2.6% of First Fiduciary Investment Counsel Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 15th biggest holding.

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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Ping Kitnikone becomes Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand. Ms. Kitnikone replaces Sarah Taylor.

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Phoenix police are looking for a suspect after a man was shot during a backyard gathering near 75th Avenue and Indian School Road.

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Centrifuge ( CFG ) traded down 1.5% against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on August 6th. Centrifuge has a total market cap of $18.05 million and approximately $388,401.04 worth of Centrifuge was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Centrifuge coin can now be bought for about $0.30 or 0.00001035 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last seven days, Centrifuge has traded 3% higher against the dollar. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 4% against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/06/centrifuge-cfg-one-day-trading-volume-tops-388401-04.html

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Chiliz ( CHZ ) traded down 3.7% against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 13:00 PM Eastern on May 24th. Over the last seven days, Chiliz has traded 5.9% lower against the U.S. dollar. Chiliz has a market capitalization of $704.44 million and $34.05 million worth of Chiliz was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Chiliz token can now be purchased for $0.10 or 0.00000382 BTC on exchanges. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/24/chiliz-chz-achieves-market-capitalization-of-704-44-million.html

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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:AMC – Get Rating ) major shareholder Antara Capital Lp sold 1,235,947 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1.62, for a total value of $2,002,234.14. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 153,215,586 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $248,209,249.32. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website . Large shareholders that own more than 10% of a company's shares are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/17/amc-entertainment-holdings-inc-nyseamc-major-shareholder-sells-2002234-14-in-stock.html

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Empire Life Investments Inc. grew its position in Bristol-Myers Squibb ( NYSE:BMY – Get Rating ) by 47.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 533,082 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock after purchasing an additional 171,129 shares during the quarter. Bristol-Myers Squibb makes up about 2.6% of Empire Life Investments Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 14th largest position. Empire Life Investments Inc.'s holdings in Bristol-Myers Squibb were worth $38,355,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/17/empire-life-investments-inc-has-38-36-million-stock-position-in-bristol-myers-squibb-nysebmy.html

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The Gotianun family's East West Banking Corp. doubled earnings in the first semester of 2023 as loans eclipsed prepandemic levels while lending rates climbed. The listed bank said net income from January to June surged 117 percent to P3.3 billion, improving its return on equity to 10.6 percent. Net interest income during the period reached P13 billion, up 18 percent versus the same period last year, as loans and receivables jumped 22 percent to nearly P274 billion amid the growth of higher-yielding consumer debts.

https://business.inquirer.net/414395/eastwest-income-up-117-as-loans-breach-prepandemic-peak

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ANAHEIM, California - Shohei Ohtani hit his 43rd home run, a tie-breaking second-inning grand slam, only to see his Los An...

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Bailard Inc. lifted its position in Vanguard Total International Stock ETF ( NASDAQ:VXUS – Free Report ) by 1.7% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 81,804 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 1,394 shares during the period. Bailard Inc.'s holdings in Vanguard Total International Stock ETF were worth $4,588,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/10/01/vanguard-total-international-stock-etf-nasdaqvxus-shares-acquired-by-bailard-inc.html

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Annual 'Le Diner En Blanc' gathering in New Yorkepaselect epa10861243 People gather for Le Diner en Blanc, an annual event where people dressed all in white gather for an elegant diner at location only revealed at the last minute, in the Meatpacking neighborhood of New York, New York, USA, 14 September 2023. The annual event, which began in 1988 in Paris, has invited participants, all dressed in white, to bring their own table and food in groups of two to a specific location in the city. EPA/JUS

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His name is Sebastian Davis, but he is better known to fans on YouTube as the Cart Narc. The 42-year-old has created a popular YouTube channel of that name with a simple premise—he busts people who fail to return grocery carts to their corrals in parking lots and films the encounters, explains Nate Rogers at the Ringer . This mostly takes place in the Los Angeles area, though Davis also has traveled abroad, notably to Japan, where no such cart scofflaws appear to exist. The estimate is that half the people Davis calls out dutifully return the cart to the correct place, about a quarter simply ignore him, and the remaining quarter confront him in ways that range from comical to downright dangerous.

https://www.newser.com/story/339647/the-ethics-of-returning-your-shopping-cart.html

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KOTA BHARU, May 29 (Bernama) -- There is nothing like experiencing birds being released to fly freely in the air before returning to your hands. That feeling gives such satisfaction to a group of cockatoo bird owners from the Kelantan Free Fly Community group. The head of the group, Tuan Mohd Azrin Tuan Ariffin said the free-flying method required intensive training and high discipline to ensure that the bird returned to its owner. Tuan Mohd Azrin, who owns a two-year-old and five-month-old Blue and Gold Macaw parrots, said that the birds he owns will be taught to recognise themselves first by calling their name and the sound of their owner's voice.

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