Mexican Influencer César Gastélum Shot Dead During Livestream from Sinaloa
César Gastélum was streaming video from outside a KFC in Culiacán, a city in Sinaloa state, when he was gunned down on Tuesday.
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Musk, Money and Mars
SpaceX shares are down, but Elon Musk is still the richest man in the world. What’s next?
Saba Hameed’s casting reignites debate over ageing women on TV
Zhalay Sarhadi, Atiqa Odho and Juggun Kazim weigh in as actor’s contrasting roles spark wider conversation on ageing Saba Hameed’s contrasting roles in Bas Tera Saath Ho and Dar-e-Nijaat. PHOTO: Screengrab Actors Zhalay Sarhadi, Atiqa Odho and Juggun Kazim have weighed in on the debate surrounding Saba Hameed’s portrayal of two vastly different roles opposite … Read more
US box office rebounds as higher ticket prices offset smaller audiences
Record openings for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘The Odyssey’ lift revenues despite lower cinema attendance Director Destin Daniel Cretton poses with cast members Sadie Sink, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Krondon, Michael Mando, Liza Colon-Zayas, Tramell Tillman, and Jon Bernthal as they attend the world premiere for the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day in … Read more
Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat dies at 74 after cancer battle
‘Lagaan’ and ‘Ghajini’ actor was remembered by colleagues and fans for his memorable performances and humble nature Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat died on Tuesday evening in Mumbai after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. He was 74. According to Gulf News, Rawat’s manager confirmed the news to Indian media. He said the veteran actor … Read more
Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are close to finalizing an agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The two countries, which sit on opposite sides of the strategic waterway, have been in talks to find a formula to … Read more
Madiha Imam recalls Turkey scam that nearly landed her in legal trouble
Actor says she unknowingly used counterfeit currency & stranger’s kindness helped avert a frightening misunderstanding Actor Madiha Imam has recalled a frightening incident during a trip to Turkey, revealing that she nearly landed in legal trouble after unknowingly using counterfeit currency to pay for a fruit platter. Speaking on actor Faysal Quraishi’s podcast, Imam described … Read more
China to tighten export controls on drone-related dual-use items to US for ‘national security’
Exports of drones, key components, related technologies ‘shall be subject to case-by-case strict review’ A drone photograph shows the international container terminal at Yantai Port in Shandong province, China, on July 14, 2026. Photo: Xinhua China on Wednesday said it would tighten export controls on drone-related dual-use items bound for the United States, citing “national … Read more
‘One Night Only’ Review: A 12-Hour Sexual Reprieve
This dystopian rom-com follows Allie (Monica Barbaro) and Owen (Callum Turner), on their parallel hunts for passion.
Lobga Rangzen, the Tibetan Activist Who Set Himself on Fire in Manhattan
No one doubted the intensity of Lobga Rangzen’s commitment to a Tibet free of Chinese control. But they were not prepared for what he did next.