Category: World

California: Global pop sensation Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the technology giant of using her photograph on television packaging in the United States without her consent. According to court documents filed in a California federal court, the singer alleges that Samsung used a photograph from her 2024 performance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival to promote television sales and attract consumer attention. The legal complaint claims the image was commercially exploited despite the absence of any licensing agreement or authorisation from the artist…

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Berlin: Fans of Money Heist have fresh reasons to celebrate as Netflix has teased the continuation of the globally beloved franchise, suggesting that the world of red jumpsuits, iconic masks and daring robberies is far from finished. Ahead of the much-anticipated release of Berlin Season 2, the streaming giant unveiled a mysterious promotional teaser titled “The World of Money Heist Continues”. The announcement has reignited speculation about the future of the franchise, with fans wondering whether a full-fledged sixth season could eventually be on the horizon or if more spin-offs…

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Washington: The powerful James Webb Space Telescope has delivered an extraordinary new view of the barred spiral galaxy Messier 77, revealing intricate streams of gas, dust and intense star-forming activity hidden deep within the galaxy’s glowing structure. Located nearly 45 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus, Messier 77 — often referred to as M77 — has long fascinated astronomers. But Webb’s ultra-sensitive infrared instruments are now exposing the galaxy with remarkable clarity, allowing scientists to peer through cosmic dust clouds that previously obscured its inner workings. At the heart…

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Washington: A viral social media joke has transformed into one of the internet’s most extraordinary crowdfunding movements, as a TikTok-led initiative claiming to “buy an airline” has reportedly generated more than $335 million in public pledges to revive Spirit Airlines. The unusual campaign, titled “Let’s Buy Spirit Air”, was launched by US content creator Hunter Peterson, who initially presented the idea as a humorous TikTok pitch. What began as online satire rapidly evolved into a serious digital movement after thousands of users across TikTok and X rallied behind the concept…

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Tehran/ New Delhi:  The world’s economy moves across oceans. Every day, thousands of cargo ships, oil tankers, naval fleets, and container vessels navigate narrow maritime corridors that connect continents and sustain global commerce. Today, as tensions intensify across West Asia, those sea routes are turning into dangerous geopolitical flashpoints. What once appeared to be distant regional conflicts are now reshaping the balance of power across the world’s oceans — from the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Malacca. The conflict landscape in…

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Geneva: A rare and concerning health event has emerged aboard an international cruise vessel sailing across the Atlantic, prompting global attention from public health authorities. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed multiple hantavirus infections linked to passengers aboard the Dutch-registered expedition ship Hondius, currently en route from Cape Verde to Tenerife, Spain. While the situation has resulted in fatalities and triggered international monitoring, health officials stress that the overall public health risk remains limited at this stage, though investigations are ongoing. Confirmed Cases and Fatalities According to WHO updates,…

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Washington: The United States has intensified pressure on Iran as tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy and shipping corridors. Speaking during a White House briefing, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Tehran could face deeper economic isolation and harsher sanctions if it continues activities that Washington believes threaten maritime security and regional stability. Rubio accused Iran of interfering with commercial shipping operations in the Persian Gulf and creating risks for international trade passing through the Strait of Hormuz,…

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Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso is facing growing international criticism after fresh allegations emerged regarding the detention and mistreatment of journalists and civilians under the country’s military-led administration. According to a report released by Reporters Without Borders, prominent investigative journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, editor of the newspaper L’Evenement, was allegedly abducted from his residence in Ouagadougou in June 2024 by armed men dressed in civilian clothing. Shortly after his disappearance, authorities linked to the country’s ruling military administration publicly stated that Oulon had been conscripted into military service. However, testimonies collected by the…

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Tel Aviv: Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed suggestions that Israel was caught off guard by recent diplomatic engagement between United States and Iran, emphasizing that communication between Washington and Tel Aviv remains continuous and closely coordinated. Speaking on Wednesday, Netanyahu said he remains in regular contact with US President Donald Trump and noted that officials from both governments are engaged in near-daily discussions regarding developments surrounding Iran. According to Netanyahu, Israel and the United States continue to share common strategic objectives, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear programme. He stated that preventing Tehran…

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Geneva:  North Korea has once again reaffirmed that it does not recognize any obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, declaring that its status as a nuclear weapons state is permanent and non-negotiable. The statement was delivered during ongoing review discussions linked to the treaty at the United Nations, where North Korea’s ambassador, Kim Song, strongly rejected international criticism of Pyongyang’s nuclear programme. According to remarks carried by North Korea’s state-run media, Kim Song accused the United States and its allies of attempting to pressure the country diplomatically while insisting that…

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