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Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart: Actor’s ‘Batman’ film named new Catwoman as actress displays kick-ass moves in ‘Charlie’s Angels’

Oct 15, 2019 09:40 am UTC| Entertainment

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have been loved after starring in the Twilight movie series as Edward and Bella. The two rose to stardom, and they became real-life sweethearts as well. However, they sadly parted...

'The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods' episode 1 faces backlash; Fans decry missing gristly scenes in alleged censorship

Oct 15, 2019 08:24 am UTC| Entertainment

The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods finally aired, and its release date window and production alone has raised some debates among fans. It now appears that these talks will not end, especially after episode 1 was...

Selena Gomez is free from Justin Bieber and here’s her honest feelings about ex-BF’s marriage

Oct 15, 2019 08:24 am UTC| Entertainment

Selena Gomezs teen life has been filled with news about her relationship with Justin Bieber, and this continued until they were in their 20s. This is because they have been dating on and off for years, and their fans...

'Black Clover' episode 105 release date, spoilers: Luck meets deceased mother; Lufulu’s past revisited

Oct 15, 2019 07:32 am UTC| Entertainment

The fight to rescue Luck continues in Black Clover episode 105. This weeks installment picks up from the said battle with Asta, Magna, and Vanessa, working together against the elf named Lufulu. Before the fight...

Park Shin Hye 2019: All the hot actors and idols that ‘The Heirs’ actress developed great chemistry with

Oct 15, 2019 07:32 am UTC| Entertainment

Park Shin Hye is one of the most in-demand actresses in South Korea, and throughout her acting career, she was paired with many hunky actors. But the good thing is that her leading men are not just good-looking and...

G-Dragon 2019: BIGBANG leader attends sister’s wedding and fans have gone crazy over his first public appearance

Oct 15, 2019 04:25 am UTC| Entertainment

G-Dragons sister, Kwon Dami, married actor Kim Min Joon the past weekend, and as expected, the leader of BIGBANG was able to attend his older sisters big day. He is currently serving in the army, so attending the wedding...

Lee Min Ho: Did the actor planned to quit show business at one point? Here’s the truth

Oct 15, 2019 03:17 am UTC| Entertainment

Lee Min Ho has a great career, and this was exhibited not just in the awards that he won but in kinds of movies and dramas he starred in. They are all hits, and he was paired with the best A-list actresses out there, and...

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Economy

Gold Prices Slip as Dollar Strengthens Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Rising Inflation

Gold prices declined on Monday as a strengthening U.S. dollar and persistent inflation concerns weighed heavily on the precious metal. Spot gold dropped 0.6% to $4,720.67 per ounce, while gold futures slid 0.9% to...

Iran War Fallout: How Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Egypt Are Struggling With Rising Energy Costs

Sri Lankas tourism industry was hoping 2025 would finally mark a full recovery from years of economic hardship. Instead, the outbreak of war involving Iran sent oil prices surging 40%, forcing the government to raise fuel...

Italy's Bond Market Under Pressure as Middle East Conflict Exposes Economic Fragility

Italys financial vulnerabilities have come into sharp focus amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with surging energy costs and mounting political uncertainty weighing heavily on Italian government bonds. In March,...

Asia FX Slides as Dollar Surges Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Inflation Fears

Asian currencies broadly declined on Monday as the U.S. dollar attracted safe-haven demand following the collapse of U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and mounting concerns over a potential American blockade of Iranian ports....

Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Imposes Blockade on Iranian Shipping Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Global financial markets were rattled Monday after the United States announced a blockade on Iranian shipping following the breakdown of weekend peace negotiations. The decision has renewed fears over Middle East energy...

Politics

U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

The U.S. military has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz effective Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern, targeting vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas. Ships not bound for Iran will be permitted to...

Poll: Israelis Split on Iran Ceasefire as Netanyahu's Approval Declines

A new national poll from Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals that nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose the Iran ceasefire brokered by Pakistan between the United States and Iran. The survey, the first conducted after...

U.S. Blockade of Iran Begins as Nuclear Talks Collapse in Islamabad

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after weekend diplomatic talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement, prompting Washington to announce a full naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal...

U.S., Australia, and Philippines Conduct Joint South China Sea Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China

The United States, Australia, and the Philippines wrapped up their second trilateral maritime exercises of 2025 in the South China Sea, reinforcing their collective commitment to freedom of navigation and regional security...

South Korea and Poland Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Centered on Defence

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk formally elevated bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Monday, placing defence cooperation at the heart of the upgraded...

Science

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...

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...

Technology

AI Deradicalization Tools: How Chatbots Could Help Combat Violent Extremism Online

As artificial intelligence platforms become more deeply embedded in daily life, concerns about their role in enabling dangerous behavior continue to grow. A New Zealand startup is now developing a groundbreaking tool that...

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Interact With Employees

Meta Platforms is reportedly developing a photorealistic artificial intelligence version of its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, designed to engage directly with employees on his behalf. According to the Financial Times, which cited...

TSMC Posts Record Q1 2026 Profits Driven by Surging AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is on track to deliver its fourth straight quarter of record-breaking earnings, with analysts forecasting a 50% jump in net profit for the first quarter of 2026. The surge is...

OpenAI Addresses Security Vulnerability in macOS App Certification Process

OpenAI disclosed a security concern on Friday involving a third-party developer tool known as Axios, which is connected to the process used to verify the authenticity of its macOS applications. The company confirmed it has...

San Francisco Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home

San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect Friday following a pre-dawn attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altmans residence in the citys North Beach neighborhood. According to the San Francisco Police Department, an...