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‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Detailed Plot Points Leaked Online; Reveals Major Spoilers on Main Characters Including Jon Snow, Daenerys

Nov 09, 2016 00:40 am UTC| Entertainment

Game of Thrones season 7s entire plot was reportedly leaked on Reddit. The spoilers contained surprise deaths, alliances, as well as major plot points involving the series main characters including Jon Snow, Daenerys,...

‘Once Upon A Time’ Season 6, Episode 8 Spoilers: "I'll Be Your Mirror" – Evil Queen Traps Regina, Emma in World Behind Mirror

Nov 08, 2016 18:43 pm UTC| Entertainment

Once Upon A Time season 6s episode 8, entitled Ill Be Your Mirror, will feature the Evil Queens most devious plan yet by trapping Regina and Emma in a world behind the mirror. The synopsis for episode 8 posted on Carter...

‘Westworld’ Creators Explore “Dark Thrills”, Human Nature; Jimmi Simpson Admits Reasons for Playing Weird Roles

Nov 08, 2016 15:32 pm UTC| Entertainment

Westworld creators and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy talked about creating the series as well as the issues of human nature and the pursuit of dark thrills. Meanwhile, Jimmi Simpson admitted that he...

‘The Walking Dead’ Season 7, Episode 4 Gets Extended Run; New Photographs from “Service” Released

Nov 08, 2016 13:57 pm UTC| Entertainment

The Walking Dead season 7s episode 4, entitled Service, is expected to run longer than the usual episode with 85 minutes. It will feature Negan paying a visit to the people of Alexandria. New photographs for the incoming...

‘The Vampire Diaries’ Season 8, Episode 4 Spoilers: “An Eternity of Misery” – Sybil Threatens Stefan With Sister’s Existence; Damon Staying Evil?

Nov 08, 2016 13:02 pm UTC| Entertainment

The Vampire Diaries season 8s episode 4, entitled An Eternity of Misery, will feature Sybil threatening Stefan with her sister. She tells him that although she is imprisoned, her sibling is out in the world. Meanwhile,...

‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Cast, News: Millie Bobby Brown Confirms Return as Eleven; Charlie Heaton Teases “Bigger Scope”

Nov 08, 2016 01:48 am UTC| Entertainment

Stranger Things lead actress Millie Bobby Brown confirmed that her character Eleven will be returning for Season 2. She was photographed alongside fellow cast mates during the first table read for the incoming season....

‘Poldark’ Season 3 Drops Trailer Featuring New Characters; Season 2 Finale Ends With Cliffhanger

Nov 08, 2016 01:48 am UTC| Entertainment

Poldark season 3 finally released its newest trailer featuring familiar faces as well as brand new characters including Demelzas brothers Drake and Sam and Elizabeths cousin Morwenna. Season 2s finale, which aired last...

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Economy

China Opens Door to Stronger U.S. Trade Ties Amid Rising Tensions

China has signaled a willingness to deepen economic and trade cooperation with the United States, as Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of a World Trade...

U.S. Stocks Tumble as Iran Peace Deal Uncertainty Spooks Markets

Wall Street closed sharply lower on Thursday as conflicting signals over a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement rattled investor confidence. President Donald Trumps ambiguous remarks about whether Washington was willing or...

Oil Prices Slip as Middle East Tensions Ease, Heading for Weekly Loss

Oil prices declined during Asian trading on Friday, putting both major benchmarks on course for a weekly loss of more than 4%, as signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran reduced the geopolitical...

Dollar Strengthens as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Send Mixed Signals

The U.S. dollar gained ground on Thursday, rising 0.3% to 99.90 on the US Dollar Index, as conflicting signals surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations renewed demand for safe-haven assets. Investors looking for stability...

Gold Prices Drop Amid Iran Peace Talk Uncertainty and Stronger Dollar

Gold prices fell sharply on Thursday as mixed signals from President Donald Trump regarding Iran peace negotiations rattled investors, while a strengthening U.S. dollar added further downward pressure on the precious...

Politics

Israeli Airstrike Targets Building in Beirut's Southern Suburbs Amid Ongoing Hezbollah Conflict

Early Friday morning, Israeli forces launched an airstrike involving three missiles aimed at a building located in the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to security sources familiar with the situation. Details...

Ukraine-Russia War: Frontline Updates as Spring Offensive Looms

Tensions along the Ukraine-Russia front line are escalating as both sides report territorial shifts in eastern and northeastern Ukraine. Russias Defence Ministry claimed Thursday that its forces seized the village of...

Russia Accused of Helping Iran Target U.S. Forces, European Powers Tell G7

European nations have formally accused Russia of providing military intelligence and drone technology to Iran to help target American forces in the Middle East, raising the issue directly with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...

G7 Summit 2026: South Africa Excluded Amid U.S. Pressure, Kenya Invited Instead

France has officially denied that South Africa was dropped from the G7 leaders summit guest list due to pressure from Washington, stating that Kenya was chosen as Africas representative ahead of President Emmanuel Macrons...

Trump Pauses Iran Strikes as Peace Talks Stall Amid Military Buildup

President Donald Trump announced a 10-day pause on U.S. strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, pushing the deadline to April 6, 2026. Trump attributed the extension to a direct request from Tehran, though peace...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

SMIC Allegedly Supplies Chipmaking Tools to Iran's Military, U.S. Officials Warn

Chinas top semiconductor manufacturer, SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation), has reportedly been transferring chipmaking equipment to Irans military industrial complex, according to two senior Trump...

Reflection AI Eyes $25 Billion Valuation in Massive $2.5 Billion Funding Round

Nvidia-backed artificial intelligence startup Reflection AI is in advanced discussions to secure $2.5 billion in fresh funding, with negotiations pointing to a staggering pre-money valuation of $25 billion, according to a...

Nanya Technology Shares Surge 10% After $2.5 Billion Private Placement from Sandisk and Cisco

Shares of Taiwan-based memory chip manufacturer Nanya Technology soared to their daily limit of 10% on Thursday morning following the companys announcement of a major $2.5 billion private placement deal backed by prominent...

SK Hynix Eyes Up to $14 Billion U.S. IPO to Fund AI Chip Expansion

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix has submitted a confidential filing for a U.S. stock market listing in 2026, with sources indicating the move could raise as much as $14 billion. The company intends to offer...

Meta Ties Executive Pay to Aggressive Stock Price Targets in Major Retention Push

Meta Platforms made a significant move this week by granting restricted stock units and stock options to several of its most senior leaders, including Chief Financial Officer Susan Li and Chief Technology Officer Andrew...