Berlin Film Festival Opening with Drama About Syrian Housekeeper Amidst National Election Campaign

German director Tom Tykwer will open the Berlin film festival with a drama about a Syrian housekeeper amidst a national election campaign dominated by migration debates. The festival serves as a key launchpad for films from around the world, with US writer and director Todd Haynes heading the jury. The festival aims to provide a forum for discussing global events with an extra urgency due to the current political climate.

Photography of Global Events in 2024

Photographers capture pivotal events of 2024 around the world, shedding light on resilience, celebration, and grief. The selection of photography includes stories from Colombia, Taiwan, Rwanda, the West Bank, Lebanon, Israel, Gaza, Syria, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Sudan, and Ukraine.

TOI World Desk News and Lifestyle Articles

TOI World Desk provides global news and diverse perspectives with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness. Articles cover a range of topics from international affairs to lifestyle and culture.

Global News Coverage by TOI World Desk

TOI World Desk provides the latest news and diverse perspectives on global events to keep readers informed about international affairs.

Former President Donald Trump's comments on President Joe Biden and global events

Former President Donald Trump claims President Joe Biden's removal from the 2024 election was a coup, attributing various global events to Biden's presidency. Trump also discusses his interactions with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un.

President Biden's Week and Global Events

President Biden hunkering down in Delaware after a tumultuous week globally and on Wall Street. Threat of Iranian counterattack on Israel looms large. Russian 'federal-level' emergency in Kursk region. Biden hosts Texas Rangers at White House. Shaky week on Wall Street.