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‘The Irregular at Magic High School’ novel will NOT end in September after all as 2 sequels confirmed

Jul 27, 2020 09:17 am UTC| Entertainment

The original The Irregular at Magic High School series is confirmed to conclude in the coming months. However, it has been confirmed that the story will continue in at least two more sequels. The Irregular at Magic High...

Melania Trump: FLOTUS is a 'counterpoint' to husband Donald Trump, says body language expert

Jul 27, 2020 08:50 am UTC| Politics Entertainment

First lady Melania Trump is easily known for being one of the more lowkey first ladies, often choosing to focus on being a mother to her son Barron Trump. However, she has recently made herself more and more visible,...

‘One Piece’ chapter 986 release date confirmed: Will Hiyori finally show up at Onigashima and join the battle?

Jul 27, 2020 08:08 am UTC| Entertainment

There are so many active players in the ongoing Wano Arc, and it is understandable if some manga fans have already forgotten about Hiyori Kozuki for a moment. She has not been seen for a while now, but with Momonosukes...

‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War’ chapter 196 release date, leaks, spoilers: Hayasaka and Ishigami moment stirs ‘IshiHaya’ ship speculations

Jul 27, 2020 07:44 am UTC| Entertainment

Valentines Day just ended in Shuchiin, but romance is likely to continue in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War chapter 196. Manga fans would find Ishigami the center of attention once more, only this time it is going to be with...

‘Shrek 5’: Pre-production began a long time ago and here are the proofs; Possible release date, movie theme and other details

Jul 24, 2020 16:03 pm UTC| Entertainment

One of Dreamwork Studios most popular animated movies is Shrek and in fact, this film has already released four sequels and fans are waiting for the fifth one today. The waiting is understandable because Shrek 5 was...

Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban baby rumor: The couple reportedly adopted a child - Here’s the truth

Jul 24, 2020 11:50 am UTC| Entertainment

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been rumored to have adopted a baby last year. Now people are looking for the child that they supposedly brought home to be their youngest son. Nicole and Keiths adoption of a baby...

George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin rumor: Actor allegedly fed up with his wife and announced he wants to leave L.A. and go to Italy

Jul 24, 2020 11:50 am UTC| Entertainment

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin are said to be going through tough times again as husband and wife. The pair is said to be at odds as they are debating over the Batman actors wish to go to Italy and stay in their Lake...

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Economy

Gold Prices Slip in Asia as Iran Strait Deadline Looms

Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Monday following a strong weekly performance, with investors closely watching escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold...

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Fuels Oil Surge as Asian Markets Brace for Impact

Asian markets opened with a cautious tone Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued shaking investor confidence. U.S. President Donald Trumps stern warning to Iran threatening devastating military...

Dollar Holds Steady as Yen Nears Critical 160 Level Amid Iran War Escalation

Global currency markets opened cautiously on Monday as the U.S. dollar maintained its footing while the Japanese yen hovered dangerously close to the psychologically significant 160-per-dollar threshold. Thin trading...

Morgan Stanley: Fed Rate Cuts Still on Track Despite Oil-Driven Inflation

Morgan Stanley believes the Federal Reserve will push forward with interest rate cuts in 2026, even as rising oil prices temporarily inflate headline inflation figures. According to the banks analysts, the current...

China's Energy Resilience Shields Economy From Global Oil Shock, Goldman Sachs Says

Goldman Sachs analysts believe China is among the best-positioned major economies to weather the current oil price shock stemming from escalating Middle East tensions, citing the countrys diversified energy strategy,...

Politics

Taiwan Opposition Leader's China Visit: A Peace Mission Amid Rising Tensions

Taiwans Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is heading to China on Tuesday in a landmark visit the first by a KMT leader in over a decade. She describes the trip as a peace mission, with a potential meeting with...

U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Potential 45-Day Ceasefire Amid Escalating Tensions

Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran are gaining momentum, with mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey joining negotiations aimed at brokering a potential 45-day ceasefire, according to a report by...

Britain Courts Anthropic Amid US Defense Department Dispute

The United Kingdom is actively working to attract Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude AI app, to expand its footprint in the country. This diplomatic push comes as Anthropic finds itself in the middle of a...

Iran Rejects Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum, Threatens Wider Trade Disruption

Iran has firmly pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trumps latest threats over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing his ultimatum and introducing new conditions that could further destabilize global trade routes. The...

Trump Issues Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Conflict

President Donald Trump has set an 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds most critical oil shipping routes, warning of severe military consequences if the demand...

Science

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...

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...

Technology

OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

OpenAI is navigating a significant leadership restructuring at one of the most pivotal moments in its history. The AI powerhouse confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is transitioning into a newly created...

Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly making Grok subscriptions a prerequisite for banks and advisers involved in SpaceXs highly anticipated initial public offering. According to the New York Times, citing insiders familiar with the...

MATCH Act Targets ASML and Chinese Chipmakers in New U.S. Export Crackdown

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has unveiled the MATCH Act, a landmark piece of draft legislation designed to tighten export restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment destined for China. The...

Microsoft's $10 Billion Japan Investment: AI Infrastructure and Data Sovereignty Push

Microsoft is set to pour approximately $10 billion into Japan between now and 2029, channeling funds into data center expansion and artificial intelligence infrastructure to meet the countrys growing demand for data...

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Sparks Global Movement

Australias landmark social media ban for users under 16, which took effect in December, is reshaping digital policy conversations worldwide. Countries including Spain and Malaysia have signaled interest in adopting similar...