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‘Ghost In The Shell’ Live-Action Updates: Scarlett Johansson Spotted in Full Costume in Hong Kong; Rila Fukushima of ‘Wolverine’ Joins Cast

Jun 09, 2016 07:45 am UTC| Entertainment

Ghost In The Shell live-action adaptation lead actress Scarlett Johansson is spotted in full costume in Hong Kong as main protagonist Major Motoko Kusanagi. Meanwhile, Rila Fukushima of Wolverine and Arrow fame joins the...

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Casts Michael Barbieri as Peter Parker’s Best Friend; Robert Downey Jr. Jokes about Iron Man-Aunt May Relationship Plot Twist

Jun 09, 2016 04:35 am UTC| Entertainment

Spider-Man: Homecoming is set to feature Michael Barbieri as Peter Parkers best friend. Barbieri joins Tom Holland, Marissa Tomei, and Robert Downey Jr. in the new cast. Meanwhile, Downey Jr. joked about a possible Iron...

‘Preacher’ Season 1 Episode 3 Spoilers: “Possibilities” – Jesse Discovers more about his Powers with Cassidy’s Help, Angels Continue Hunt

Jun 09, 2016 03:22 am UTC| Entertainment

Preacher season 1s episode 3 is set to feature Jesses continuing discovery of his new powers upon possession of Genesis. Cassidy helps him control and understand his abilities while Tulip struggles to enlist him to her...

‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 3 Episode 7 Spoilers: “Ebb Tide” – Vanessa, Ethan Reunite; Lily Gets Kidnapped by Frankenstein after Dorian’s Threat

Jun 09, 2016 03:14 am UTC| Entertainment

Penny Dreadful season 3s episode 7 is set to feature a much-awaited reunion between Vanessa and Ethan after a long separation. Meanwhile, Dorian threatens Lily of change. Lily eventually gets kidnapped by...

‘The 100’ Season 4 Spoilers: Marie Avgeropoulos talks Octavia’s Fate, Darker Turn for Series; Jaha Prepares for Redemption?

Jun 08, 2016 09:42 am UTC| Entertainment

The 100 actress Marie Avgeropoulos revealed how events may play out for her character in the incoming season 4. She plays Octavia, a feisty member of the 100. Meanwhile, Isiah Washington talked about how his character Jaha...

‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Updates, Spoilers: Oscar Isaac Hints Bigger Role for Poe; Luke Skywalker Reunites with Leia?

Jun 08, 2016 08:53 am UTC| Entertainment

Star Wars: Episode VIII actor Oscar Isaac hinted that his character Poe may get a bigger role to play together with Rey and Finn. Meanwhile, it was also speculated that Luke Skywalker and his sister Leia may be reuniting...

‘Justice League Part One’ Updates: Jesse Eisenberg Hints Return of Lex Luthor; Zack Snyder Explains How ‘Batman v Superman’ Leads New Films

Jun 08, 2016 07:46 am UTC| Entertainment

Justice League Part One may feature the return of the villainous Lex Luthor as hinted by actor Jesse Eisenberg. Meanwhile, Zack Snyder explained how Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice sets up the events for the upcoming...

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Economy

Saudi Aramco Q1 Profit Jumps 25% as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Oil Exports

Saudi Aramco posted a strong 25% increase in first-quarter net profit for 2026, highlighting the companys resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and major disruptions to global energy shipping routes. The Saudi...

Dollar Struggles to Rally Despite Strong US Data as Fed Hike Expectations Remain Limited

The U.S. dollar has continued to underperform even as economic data points to improving fundamentals, and BofA Securities believes the markets hesitation is tied to expectations surrounding future Federal Reserve rate...

Malaysia Unveils Energy Security Plan Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Oil Costs

Malaysia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive strategy to protect its oil supply as tensions surrounding the Iran conflict continue to disrupt global energy markets. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to...

Russian LNG Shadow Fleet Expands Amid Arctic LNG 2 Sanctions

Russia is intensifying efforts to bypass Western energy sanctions after a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker operating under a newly adopted Russian flag was spotted loading fuel linked to the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as AI Stocks Rally and Strong Jobs Data Boost Confidence

The SP 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors poured into AI-related stocks and welcomed stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, reinforcing confidence in the resilience of the American economy....

Politics

Qatar Condemns Drone Strike as Iran Conflict Threatens Gulf Shipping and Global Markets

Qatar has strongly condemned a drone strike on a cargo vessel in its territorial waters, calling the incident a serious violation of international law and a dangerous escalation in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. The...

Iran Military Readiness Intensifies After Meeting With Mojtaba Khamenei

Irans military leadership has reinforced its warning against the United States and Israel following a high-level meeting between senior armed forces officials and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to a report...

Qatar LNG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran War Tensions

A QatarEnergy-operated liquefied natural gas tanker successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday for the first time since the Iran war began on February 28, signaling a possible easing of tensions in one of the...

Germany Rejects Putin’s Proposal for Schroeder to Mediate Ukraine Peace Talks

Germany has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putins suggestion that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could act as a mediator between Russia and the European Union in possible Ukraine peace negotiations....

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Ceasefire Violations Amid Drone and Artillery Attacks

Russias Defence Ministry claimed on Sunday that Ukraine breached a temporary ceasefire by carrying out drone and artillery attacks against Russian forces, according to reports from Interfax news agency. Moscow stated that...

Science

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

Technology

AI-Driven Inflation Raises U.S. Consumer Prices, Goldman Sachs Says

Artificial intelligence is starting to increase U.S. consumer prices through rising costs in electronics, software, and electricity, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The investment bank said AI-related inflation...

Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case

A federal judge has declined to immediately approve a proposed $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to Musks 2022 Twitter stock purchase disclosures. The...

Broadcom Eyes $35 Billion AI Chip Financing Deal With Apollo and Blackstone

Broadcom Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Inc. to secure around $35 billion in financing for its expanding artificial intelligence chip business, according to a Bloomberg...

Dell Stock Hits Record High After Trump Endorsement, AI Server Demand Fuels Rally

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) surged to an all-time high on Friday after receiving a public endorsement from President Donald Trump during a White House event. The president encouraged Americans to go out and buy...

TikTok Nears $400 Million Settlement With Trump Administration Over Child Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok and the Trump administration are reportedly close to reaching a $400 million settlement tied to allegations that the popular video-sharing platform violated U.S. child privacy laws. According to ABC News, the...