South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung named veteran lawmaker Ahn Gyu-back as the country’s first civilian defence minister in 64 years on Monday, making good on a campaign promise made after December’s martial law shook faith in the military. Lee, who took office on June 4 after winning a snap election called when former President…
President Donald Trump expressed certainty his big gamble to directly assist the Israelis delivered a knockout blow to Iran’s nuclear program — even as many supporters and detractors alike were warning that U.S. military action could draw the United States into an expansive regional conflict. Trump, in brief remarks to the nation on Saturday evening…
Activists unfurled a banner on Venice’s central San Marco Square on Monday, calling on billionaire Jeff Bezos, who is holding his wedding in the city, to pay more tax. “If you can rent Venice for your wedding, you can pay more tax,” read the banner, with a photograph of Bezos laughing. Police flocked to the…
Siarhei Tsikhanouski is almost unrecognizable. Belarus’ key opposition figure, imprisoned in 2020 and unexpectedly released on Saturday, once weighed 135 kilograms (298 pounds) at 1.92 meters (nearly 6’4”) tall, but now is at just 79 kilos (174 pounds). On Saturday, Tsikhanouski was freed alongside 13 other prisoners and brought to Vilnius, the capital of neighboring…
ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM (Reuters/AFP) – Fighting intensified on Monday as Israel and Iran engaged in a rapid exchange of military strikes — including an Israeli strike on Iran’s Fordo nuclear site, according to a local official. Earlier, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel after a barrage of missiles was launched from Iran as the war between the…
Restored version will be screened at the festival’s open-air venue Indian cinematic classic Sholay is set to return to the big screen in a fully restored, uncut form nearly five decades after its original release. The 1975 film will receive its world premiere on June 27 at the Il Cinema Ritrovato festival in Bologna, Italy, marking the film’s 50th…
Revelation comes during his appearance on The Great Indian Couple Show Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has left fans shocked and concerned after publicly disclosing that he is suffering from several serious medical conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia, a brain aneurysm, and an arteriovenous (AV) malformation. The revelation came during his appearance on The Great Indian Couple…
Aina Asif and Samar Jafri’s pairing in Mayi Ri was met with widespread acclaim Rising television actor Aina Asif has opened up about her long-standing bond with fellow actor Samar Jafri, revealing that the pair share not only on-screen chemistry but also a personal family connection that dates back a generation. Speaking on a private…
Actor reflects on legal battle, industry boycott, and moving forward Johnny Depp has said he holds “no regrets” over his legal battle with former partner Amber Heard, describing the ordeal as a necessary fight for truth and reputation, while rejecting the notion of a “comeback,” insisting he never left. In a candid interview with The Times…
Says ‘when you’re not the hero, you’re often made to feel lesse Indian actress Fatima Sana Shaikh has once again raised concerns about the discriminatory treatment faced by supporting actors in the Indian film industry, highlighting the deep-rooted issues of nepotism and unequal treatment on film sets. In a recent interview, the Dangal star opened up about…
