28th Shanghai International Film Festival closes after screening over 420 films

The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) concluded on Sunday.

This year's SIFF presented more than 420 films from 77 countries and regions across more than 1,600 screenings.

The festival attracted over 450,000 viewers and generated nearly 38 million yuan (about 5.61 million U.S. dollars) in box office revenue.

The program also included the Golden Goblet Awards ceremony and the 2026 China Movie and TV Night.

The festival brought a vibrant cultural buzz to Shanghai, offering movie lovers not only the chance to watch films but also to discover film-themed merchandise and explore open-air markets celebrating cinematic art.

Iran's state television IRIB reported on Sunday that the U.S.-Iran talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, were suspended after about 80 minutes of discussions, as the two sides paused for a break and internal consultations.

According to media reports, no negotiations on Iran's nuclear program took place during the first round of talks, which focused on the implementation of clause 13 of the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries and prioritized issues related to Lebanon.

Qatari sources said the first round of talks focused on Lebanon, with discussions on the Strait of Hormuz to follow. A third session will address Iran's nuclear program and sanctions.

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, said the Iranian delegation left the venue of the talks in protest over comments by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Earlier in the day, Trump threatened on his Truth Social platform to "hit Iran very hard again" if Iran did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble."