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      UN calls for diplomatic efforts to deescalate rising tensions in Middle East

      2024-08-01 17:29 Last Updated At:19:37

      The United Nations has again stressed the need for "maximum restraint by all" parties in the Middle East following the recent escalation of tensions in the region, urging for greater diplomatic efforts to address the situation during this "extremely sensitive time."

      UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo reiterated Secretary-General António Guterres' call for restraint during her address to the Security Council at an emergency meeting over the Middle East escalations on Wednesday.

      The UN's top political affairs official noted that violence in the Gaza Strip has been escalating for months and that the situation in Lebanon is concerning.

      DiCarlo emphasized that the appeals for all sides to show restraint are not enough at this stage, and highlighted the necessity of diplomatic initiatives to reduce regional tensions, while stating that the practice of sending messages through military means must stop.

      "The Secretary-General has consistently called for maximum restraint by all. It is increasingly clear, however, that restraint alone is insufficient at this extremely sensitive time. Diplomatic efforts to change the trajectory and seek a path toward regional peace and stability are urgently needed. Communication by means of missiles, armed drones and other deadly attacks must end," she noted.

      The UN emergency meeting came after tensions in the Middle East were inflamed by an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday targeted a southern suburb of Beirut, reportedly killing Hezbollah's top military commander, Fouad Shokor, who was allegedly behind a cross-border rocket attack that killed 12 young people in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on Saturday.

      This was followed on Wednesday by the death of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in the Iranian capital Tehran after his residence was attacked in an alleged Israeli assassination.

      UN calls for diplomatic efforts to deescalate rising tensions in Middle East

      UN calls for diplomatic efforts to deescalate rising tensions in Middle East

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      Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day

      2025-01-23 03:35 Last Updated At:05:17

      The lineup for the 2025 Spring Festival movie season was officially revealed on Wednesday with six highly anticipated films set to hit the big screens in China on the first day of the Spring Festival on January 29.

      The six films -- Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force, Ne Zha 2, Detective Chinatown 1900, Operation Leviathan, Boonie Bears: Future Return, and The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero -- span a range of genres and feature impressive creative teams.

      Since pre-sales began on Jan 19, advanced sales for the holiday line-up were the fastest ever to reach 100 million yuan (about 13.8 million U.S. dollars).

      At a launch ceremony for the Spring Festival movie season, held at the China National Film Museum in Beijing, the cast of each film highlighted the unique selling points of their movie.

      "The viewers will not only uncover the hidden points of plot from the first installment of Creation of the Gods, but also get a real sense of the characters and their evolving relationships through a brand new theme," said Wuershan, director of the movie Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force.

      Adapted from the classic Chinese martial arts novel by Jin Yong, The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero captures the essence of Chinese chivalry with its portrayal of selfless heroism.

      described it as a story with stirring heroism.

      "The soul-stirring and awe-inspiring heroic spirit conveyed by the film will be touching, memorable and romantic as well," said Tsui Hark, who directed the film.

      The animated film Ne Zha 2 continues the adventures of hero Ne Zha -- a beloved Chinese mythological figure -- with a focus on comedy and spectacular visual effects.

      Retaining its signature style, the popular detective series Detective Chinatown 1900 promises twists and turns with big production values and glittering special effects.

      As China's first film about nuclear submarines, Operation Leviathan presents a broader underwater battlefield and more complex combat scenarios, offering a unique perspective on naval warfare.

      The Great Hero -- the last chapter of the "Boonie Bears" sci-fi series -- combines extreme romance and bold imagination to take viewers on a futuristic adventure.

      Different discount and subsidy policies for moviegoers during the Spring Festival were also announced at the launch event with local film authorities across the country organizing special events and promotions to encourage cinema visits.

      Supporting institutions, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China UnionPay, Maoyan Entertainment, and Taopiaopia, are expected to provide at least 600 million yuan (about 83 million U.S. dollars) in subsidies for moviegoers during the holiday season.

      Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day

      Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day

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