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Taylor Swift: ‘Exile’ singer reportedly married Joe Alwyn in secret

Dec 23, 2020 08:19 am UTC| Entertainment

Taylor Swift is rumored to have tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend, Joe Alwyn. Apparently, the couple was said to have exchanged I Dos in secret, which explains why the public is unaware. The telling sign - The...

‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War’ chapter 212 release date, spoilers: Shirogane will fight for Shinomiya as his ‘battle arc’ begins

Dec 23, 2020 08:18 am UTC| Entertainment

Miyuki Shirogane is taking on a very important battle as he decides to fight for Kaguya Shinomiya. This realization happens after the President gains a new and rather unlikely friend in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War chapter...

EXO's Kai teams up with UNICEF for children in need this Christmas

Dec 23, 2020 05:10 am UTC| Entertainment

Christmas is only a few days away, and many K-Pop idols are spreading holiday cheer even to people in need. EXO member Kai has recently teamed up with UNICEF as one of its virtual Santas for children in need this...

SM Entertainment responds to controversy surrounding aespa's 'Black Mamba' music video

Dec 23, 2020 04:45 am UTC| Entertainment

SM Entertainments newest girl group, aespa, was swept with accusations surrounding the visuals of their debut music video. The agency has now decided to respond to the allegations to put the alleged issue to rest. SM...

Miley Cyrus missing Liam Hemsworth? ‘Midnight Sky’ singer regretting her divorce now: Rumor

Dec 22, 2020 10:43 am UTC| Entertainment

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth called it quits just after a few months of tying the knot. Many were shocked because the couple seemed to be so sure after their marriage following a series of breakups and reconciliations as...

Kim Seon Ho, Shin Min Ah rom-com possibly in the works; Actor’s comeback anticipated after his huge success with ‘Start-Up’

Dec 22, 2020 10:42 am UTC| Entertainment

Kim Seon Ho is the trend not just in South Korea but a number of Asian countries as well. His popularity exploded after starring as Han Ji Pyeong in tvNs Start-Up drama that also starred Bae Suzy, Nam Joo Hyuk and Kang...

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ stage play confirmed for the first half of 2021

Dec 22, 2020 08:46 am UTC| Entertainment

As fans wait for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 2, the producers of the worldwide hit anime announced the return of its stage play version. After releasing the movie Mugen Train movie in October, the...

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Economy

ECB Signals Possible Rate Hike as Middle East Tensions Push Euro Zone Inflation Higher

The European Central Bank (ECB) is increasingly likely to raise interest rates in June as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue driving energy prices higher across the euro area. ECB policymaker and...

Asian Stocks Rally as Nvidia Earnings Boost Tech Shares, Samsung Jumps on Wage Deal

Asian stock markets surged on Thursday after strong earnings from Nvidia reignited investor confidence in artificial intelligence-related technology stocks. The positive momentum spread across regional markets, while...

Australia Regulator Flags Private Credit Risks Amid Global Market Uncertainty

Australias financial regulator has warned that the countrys growing private credit sector faces increasing risks tied to global market instability, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change. The Australian...

Japan Manufacturing Growth Slows in May as Services Sector Stagnates Amid Rising Middle East Supply Costs

Japans manufacturing sector continued to expand in May 2026, although growth slowed slightly as escalating supply-chain pressures tied to the Middle East conflict increased business costs and weighed on overall economic...

Moody’s Downgrades Mexico Credit Rating Amid Rising Debt and Fiscal Pressure

Moodys Ratings downgraded Mexicos long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings from Baa2 to Baa3 on Tuesday, while revising the outlook to stable from negative. The agency also cut the ratings for Mexicos senior...

Politics

Trump Warns Iran of Renewed Action as Nuclear Deal Talks Stall

Iran said Thursday it is reviewing Washingtons latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that military action could resume if Tehran fails to reach an agreement. The...

Trump-Taiwan Talks Could Reshape U.S.-China Relations

Taiwan said President Lai Ching-te would welcome direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a potentially historic moment in U.S.-Taiwan relations. If the conversation happens, it would mark the first direct...

Trump Delays Iran Strike as Peace Talks Continue, Markets Watch Strait of Hormuz Closely

Iran said it is reviewing the latest proposal from the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he may delay military action in favor of reaching a diplomatic...

Raul Castro Indicted by U.S.: Cuba’s Revolutionary Leader Faces Renewed Scrutiny in 2026

Former Cuban President Raul Castro, the longtime revolutionary leader and younger brother of Fidel Castro, has been indicted by the United States over Cubas deadly 1996 shootdown of aircraft operated by the anti-communist...

Trump Warns of Renewed Military Action Against Iran as Peace Talks Stall

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States is prepared to launch additional military strikes against Iran if Tehran fails to agree to a peace deal, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East....

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

SoftBank Shares Surge as OpenAI IPO Buzz and SB Energy Filing Boost AI Optimism

SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) shares soared on Thursday as investor confidence returned to the Japanese technology giant, driven by growing excitement around its artificial intelligence investments. The companys stock jumped...

X Corp Loses Legal Battle Over Australia Child Safety Fine

Elon Musks social media company X Corp has officially admitted breaching Australias Online Safety Act after failing to provide required details about its child protection measures, ending a legal dispute that lasted nearly...

Samsung Shares Surge After Strike Deal Eases Labor Tensions

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) shares climbed sharply on Thursday after the company reached a last-minute agreement with a major South Korean labor union, avoiding a potentially disruptive strike. Investor optimism...

Intuit Raises Full-Year Forecast After Strong Q3 Earnings Despite Stock Drop

Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance, driven by growth in its AI-powered financial platform. Despite the upbeat results, Intuit stock...

Anthropic Revenue Surge Signals Strong AI Market Momentum in 2026

Anthropic is on track to dramatically increase its revenue in 2026, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing figures shared during the companys latest fundraising discussions. The artificial intelligence startup is...