Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Egypt’s gig economy workers are having a difficult time.

Inflation has reached a three-year high of 12.1%, while the Egyptian pound has lost almost all of its value. CAIRO: Young guys on motorcycles and scooters zoom around Cairo, Egypt’s huge megacity, dodging automobiles to deliver over a million orders each day, with little physical or legal protection. Egypt’s digital gig economy is expanding as … Read more

Shanghai is embroiled in a new crisis, while Hong Kong and Singapore relax their restrictions: Global Covid updates

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As Covid-19 instances continue to rise in various European nations, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand are scheduled to lift most of the Covid-related restrictions next week. After a large increase earlier in March, when it reported over 70,000 cases in a single day, the daily tally in Hong Kong remained below 1,000 for an entire … Read more

The meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights a grim global outlook.

It was the week of the four Ws in Washington: war, walkouts, weakness, and warnings. Some of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank’s half-yearly meetings are uninteresting and easily forgotten; this was not one of them. The first W – the war in Ukraine – dominated the meetings and is likely to dominate the … Read more

Daesh’s mastermind of the Afghan mosque attack has been apprehended by the Taliban, police.

The explosive attack that ripped through the Seh Dokan mosque during midday prayers was claimed by Daesh. KABUL: According to authorities, Taliban troops have apprehended a suspected Daesh militant who allegedly plotted a bomb assault on a Shiite mosque in Afghanistan, killing at least 12 worshippers. Daesh has claimed responsibility for the bombing at the … Read more

New Zealand is under international pressure for allowing residents to be extradited to China.

After a landmark supreme court judgement allowing the government to transfer a man suspected of murder to Shanghai for prosecution, New Zealand is facing international pressure to reject the extradition of a resident to China.   The decision overturned prior court findings that had barred extradition on the basis that the accused, Kyung Yup Kim, … Read more

President Xi Jinping of China has proposed a “global security programme.”

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President Xi Jinping of China has proposed a “global security initiative” that is backed by Russia and follows the principle of “indivisible security,” which states that no country should increase its security at the expense of another. Mr. Xi said the world should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries while paying attention … Read more

As a result of the Covid limitations, Hong Kong and Shanghai have lost their worldwide appeal

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Hong Kong and Shanghai’s gleaming skylines have long been linked with riches and opulence. However, in recent weeks, they’ve become synonymous with a far more bleak reality, as officials in the two major finance capitals battle massive Omicron outbreaks. Residents in both cities have been severely constrained by Covid measures, with Shanghai currently in its … Read more

For ‘misleading’ teenagers, the Taliban has banned TikTok and PUBG in Afghanistan.

Young Afghan males who enjoy filming and sharing short video clips have taken to TikTok. The Taliban have banned the video-sharing app TikTok and the online multiplayer game PUBG, claiming that they are driving Afghan teenagers “astray.” The militant group also stated that it will prohibit television stations from broadcasting “immoral material.” It follows recent … Read more

Palestinians were assaulted in a new Israeli raid on the Al-Aqsa mosque.

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In the latest attack on the Muslim holy site, Israeli police enter the area and fire rubber bullets and stun grenades. Approximately 30 Palestinians, including three journalists, were hurt as Israeli soldiers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem.   According to journalists on the scene, Palestinians threw stones at Israeli police, who … Read more

According to a military official, Russia intends to conquer Donbas in southern Ukraine.

Control of southern Ukraine, according to the commander, would give Moscow access to Transnistria, a Moldovan province controlled by Russia. According to a military official, Russia intends to conquer the Donbas region and southern Ukraine, describing the latter as a “path to Transnistria,” the Russia-backed separatist region in Moldova.   According to Russian media, Rustam … Read more

The United Kingdom and India have agreed to expand their defence and trade ties.

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On Johnson’s first visit to New Delhi after entering office in 2019, Modi speaks with him.   The UK and India have agreed to increase defence and business collaboration, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that a bilateral free-trade agreement might be completed by October this year.   Johnson met with his Indian counterpart, … Read more

Why did ‘Annie’ star Aileen Quinn quit Hollywood at the age of 18?

Aileen Quinn, who starred as the small red-haired orphan child in the John Huston-directed family film “Annie,” rose to international celebrity in 1982. However, she decided that being a child star wasn’t for her, and she desired a better “Tomorrow.” Quinn, now 50, opted to leave Hollywood when she turned 18. Quinn was chosen from … Read more

Even if Disney pays him $300 million, Johnny Depp will not return to Pirates Of The Caribbean 6!

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Depp lost numerous important parts after Amber Heard accused him of abuse, including the most famous role of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates franchise. If Disney offered Johnny Depp a role in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, he says he would decline. Depp lost numerous important parts after Amber Heard accused him of abuse, including … Read more

Chuck Parker, National Executive Director of the Art Directors Guild Re-elected

Joel Cohen was elected associate national executive director, and other council members were appointed at the guild’s most recent elections. Chuck Parker, the Art Directors Guild’s national executive director, was re-elected to another three-year term in the IATSE Local’s most recent election.   In an election held between March 29 and April 18, members re-elected … Read more

As Judge Ken Jeong storms off stage, the ‘Masked Singer’ reveals Rudy Giuliani.

“I’m done,” Jeong proclaimed as he sang “Bad to the Bone” from the Fox series. Controversy erupted. In the Fox singing competition’s latest participant departure, The Masked Singer as Rudy Giuliani was exposed as the Jack in the Box on Wednesday, and one judge in particular was visibly angry.   The unveiling of Giuliani had … Read more

The Matrix Resurrections is set to be released on digital platforms in the near future.

Matrix Resurrections

The film will be released in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. We have excellent news for anyone who missed the ultimate Matrix experience in theatres. Next month, the film will be released on digital platforms. On May 12, The Matrix Resurrections will be available on Amazon Prime Video. The film’s … Read more

The ‘Rust’ film company was fined $137,000 for ‘willful’ safety violations that resulted in Halyna Hutchins’ death.

Rust Movie Productions LLC was fined $137,000 by the state of New Mexico on Wednesday for “willful” safety violations that resulted in the death shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last year while filming the Western “Rust.” According to the New Mexico Environment Department, an inquiry by the state’s occupational health bureau (OSHB) determined the production … Read more

After the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap controversy, Jada Pinkett Smith says her family is “focusing on deep-healing.”

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The Academy and several other celebrities, including Zoe Kravitz and Jim Carrey, have defended Will Smith. Jada Pinkett Smith returned to her Red Table Talk, and while she stated that her family is ‘healing’ following the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap scandal, Smith stated that the topic will not be discussed on the show for the … Read more

Fast & Furious 10 has begun filming, according to Vin Diesel, who also revealed the official logo and title.

Vin Diesel Confirms The Eleventh Movie Of The Fast and Furious Franchise To Be The Last

Vin Diesel unveiled the first official Fast & Furious 10 logo as production on the highly anticipated sequel began. Many fans are looking forward to seeing what director Justin Lin and Vin Diesel have in store for them in Fast & Furious 10.   Fast & Furious 10 and Fast & Furious 11 are planned … Read more

A$AP Rocky released from jail after posting USD 550,000 bail bond

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A$AP Rocky was released from prison after being arrested at LAX airport. Rocky was arrested and released on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday, stemming from an alleged incident in November 2021. According to Entertainment Tonight, the rapper’s release was confirmed by the Los Angeles Police Department.   A$AP Rocky, … Read more