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UPS to cut 30,000 jobs and close 24 sites as Amazon volume “glide-down” continues

UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 as it reduces Amazon delivery volume, even as the company beat earnings estimates and forecast higher revenue for the year.

Wall Street pushes S&P 500 toward 7,000 while Dow falls as healthcare stocks tumble

Wall Street lifted the S&P 500 to a record and closer to 7,000 as earnings rolled in and the Fed meeting began, while the Dow slipped after health insurers sank on Medicare Advantage news.

Tesla stock in focus ahead of results as Wall Street debates growth vs profitability

Tesla is set for a key earnings test as investors watch margins, demand and pricing strategy, with the results expected to influence sentiment across the EV and tech markets.

Film & Tv

Hong Kong Sci-Fi Hit ‘Back to the Past’ Shatters Box Office Records

The Hong Kong science fiction comedy film 'Back to the Past' has made a monumental impact at the box office since its release on December 31st. The movie, a...

EU and India finalize “mother of all deals” as tariffs fall and market access expands

The EU and India finalized a landmark free trade agreement aimed at cutting tariffs on most goods, easing access for services and investment, and reshaping trade ties across a combined market of about 2 billion people.

Storm Chandra batters UK and Ireland with flooding, school closures and travel disruption

Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and strong winds to the UK and Ireland, triggering flooding, rescues, school closures, flight and ferry cancellations, and widespread power outages.

Wall Street pushes S&P 500 toward 7,000 while Dow falls as healthcare stocks tumble

Wall Street lifted the S&P 500 to a record and closer to 7,000 as earnings rolled in and the Fed meeting began, while the Dow slipped after health insurers sank on Medicare Advantage news.

Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Amidst Protests and Economic Strain

Iran's currency, the rial, hits a record low of 1.5 million against the US dollar amid ongoing protests and international pressure.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa to Explore Samurai Era Through Psychological Horror

Renowned Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa, known for redefining horror with unnerving, psychologically rich films, is preparing to take on a new genre: the samurai...

The Winning Try: K-Drama Brings Underdog Spirit to the Rugby Field

The Winning Try ventures into fresh territory for Korean dramas by diving into the lesser-known sport of rugby. While the game itself might be...

Comic-Con 2025 Kicks Off with Fan Energy Despite Fewer Celebrities

The excitement was palpable on opening day at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, even without the usual star-studded lineup of celebrity panels. Fans flocked to...

Tron: Ares Unleashes High-Speed Virtual Chaos at Comic-Con

The futuristic worlds of Disney's Tron franchise surged back to life at San Diego Comic-Con, where fans were treated to an electrifying preview of...

“Predator: Badlands” Shifts the Spotlight to the Hunters Themselves

The Predator franchise is taking a bold leap into uncharted territory with its newest installment, Predator: Badlands. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, known for 2022's...

Marvel’s “Fantastic Four” Battles DC’s “Superman” at the Box Office

The age-old rivalry between Marvel and DC Comics has once again taken center stage at the global box office, as fans flock to theaters...

Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson Team Up for Action-Comedy Heist “The Pickup”

Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson join forces in The Pickup, a dynamic heist comedy that casts them as an unlikely pair of armoured truck...

Walking with Dinosaurs Returns with Character-Driven Prehistoric Stories

Dinosaurs have never gone out of style. Their timeless appeal in museums and media is undeniable, and now the BBC revives the classic 1999...

East Meets East: The Cross-Cultural Clash Behind Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman

Despite portraying Japanese characters as cruel antagonists in martial arts films of the 1960s and 70s, Hong Kong studios actively collaborated with Japanese counterparts....

Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d’Or for Revenge Thriller “It Was Just An Accident”

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi took home the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his powerful revenge thriller It Was Just...

Ethan Coen’s “Honey Don’t!” Brings Inventive Noir and Dark Humor to the Big Screen

Ethan Coen, widely known as one half of the Oscar-winning Coen brothers, brings his solo directorial style to the forefront with Honey Don’t!, a...

The Haunted Palace: A Supernatural Period Drama of Spirits, Secrets, and Romance

The past has a haunting grip on the characters of the period drama The Haunted Palace, a supernatural mystery blended with romantic comedy elements....

Golden Owl Treasure Hunt Relaunch Delayed but Not Cancelled, Says Organiser

The highly anticipated relaunch of the iconic Golden Owl treasure hunt, a game that originally captivated thousands of seekers for over 30 years, has...

It Was Just An Accident: Jafar Panahi’s Powerful Exploration of Trauma and Freedom in Iran

In It Was Just An Accident, director Jafar Panahi imagines an Iran where women freely appear and work in public without headscarves and wear...

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