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Judge Blocks Trump’s Use of 18th Century Law for Rapid Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant legal setback for the Trump administration, a federal judge has halted an effort to expedite the deportation of Venezuelan gang members under a centuries-old statute. District Judge James E. Boasberg blocked the use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 late Saturday, interrupting the administration’s plans to swiftly deport identified gang members back to Latin America. The urgent judicial intervention came as deportations had commenced, with Venezuelan migrants already being transported to countries like El Salvador and Honduras. These operations were executed shortly after President Donald Trump declared the … Read more

Supernatural Thriller ‘Exhuma’ Dominates with 11 Nods at the 18th Asian Film Awards

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Hong Kong, China – The 18th annual Asian Film Awards are set to dazzle at Hong Kong’s prestigious Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District on March 16, becoming a focal point for cinematic excellence from across the region. This year, the awards spotlight a rich diversity of talent with films from 25 different countries and regions competing in 16 categories. Leading the nominations is the South Korean horror phenomenon “Exhuma,” which has secured 11 nominations including best film, best director for Jang Jae-hyun, and best actor and actress nods for Choi Min-sik and … Read more

South Korea’s ‘Exhuma’ Leads with 11 Nods at the 18th Asian Film Awards, with Hong Kong’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ Close Behind

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HONG KONG — South Korea’s cinematic gem “Exhuma” leads the pack with an impressive 11 nominations at the 18th Asian Film Awards, closely followed by the Hong Kong action epic “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In,” which garnered nine nods. The diverse field of nominees highlights a total of 30 films from 25 countries and regions contending in 16 different categories. Esteemed martial arts legend Sammo Hung will preside over the jury this year. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 16 in Hong Kong, spotlighting the best of Asian filmmaking talent. Hung, … Read more