EntertainmentJulianne Moore said women are losing representation in Hollywood and beyond, citing a drop in female leads in top-grossing films. Speaking at Cannes, she called for women to build alliances and use their influence to drive change.
WorldUS President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu say ISIS second in command Abu Bilal al-Minuki was killed in a joint operation in Nigeria. US and Nigerian authorities described him as one of the world’s most active terrorists.
WorldIsrael's military said it killed Hamas military wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a strike on Gaza City. Hamas confirmed his death and said his wife and daughter were also killed.
WorldPresident Donald Trump said Iran has an interest in reaching an agreement, but added he did not know if a deal would come soon. The remarks came as tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz remained unresolved.
WorldIsraeli air strikes hit several villages in southern Lebanon despite a 45-day extension of the ceasefire. Lebanese authorities reported fresh displacement, while residents questioned the value of the truce.
Mohsin Naqvi’s two-day Tehran visit with Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni highlights renewed commitments to regional stability, border security, and stronger Pakistan–Iran cooperation amid evolving security challenges.
WorldUS school districts are facing mounting budget pressure as diesel prices surge following the Iran war. Officials say higher fuel costs are forcing cuts, reserve spending and difficult choices on transport and power.
WorldA planned 18-day strike by more than 45,000 Samsung workers has highlighted a deep dispute over AI-driven chip bonuses. The row centres on a wide gap between payouts for memory chip staff and logic chip employees.
WorldTaiwan has pressed Washington to continue arms sales after Donald Trump said he had not decided on a new package. Taipei said US weapons support is grounded in law and helps deter regional threats.
WorldIran’s foreign minister has warned that the US will face growing economic pain from the conflict with Tehran. President Masoud Pezeshkian meanwhile said Iran remains committed to diplomacy, while Donald Trump said Washington could destroy Iranian infrastructure in two days.
WorldSouth Korea’s oceans minister has opposed Iran’s reported plan to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of international law. Seoul said some tankers are being rerouted through the Red Sea while 26 Korean ships remain stranded.
WorldDonald Trump’s hardline approach to Iran is facing growing limits as the two sides remain deadlocked after 11 weeks of conflict. Analysts and former officials say threats and mixed signals may be undermining chances of a settlement.
