A star-studded opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin kicked off the 2026 World Cup before a crowd of more than 80,000 at the revamped Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Mexico opened the 48-team tournament against South Africa as the competition began amid escalating protests and social tensions in the capital. 2026 World…
Kangana Ranaut has never been one to mince words, and in a recent conversation, the actress-politician spoke about insecurity, jealousy and the growing lack of camaraderie in the film industry. Interestingly, while making her point, Kangana cited Deepika Padukone as someone she learnt from during her early years in Bollywood.Reflecting on why she has never…
Photo by Yonhap News Agency Controversial streamer Johnny Somali is asking a South Korean court to reduce his prison sentence, arguing that he has been unable to take medication for bipolar disorder since arriving in the country. Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, appeared in court on June 11 as part of an…
An Ontario man who spent more than a week in hospital while on holiday in Mexico has been left facing a medical bill of $147,502 after his travel insurance claim was denied.Bahoz Ali, from Oshawa, travelled to Mexico in April 2024 with his girlfriend after purchasing a Global Youth All-Inclusive travel insurance policy through Manulife.“Months…
An American official was mysteriously found dead in a hotel in Myanmar and a Thai woman was detained by the local police in connection with the investigation. Though the incident took place a few weeks ago, the State Department has now confirmed the death and said it won’t reveal any other details about the case….
A federal investigation into the smuggling and exploitation of migrant children has led to charges against three Guatemalan nationals accused of running a “wide-ranging conspiracy” to bring children into the country using fraudulent sponsorship applications.The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictments on Thursday, alleging that the three defendants used false identities and forged…
The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh‘s reported exit from Don 3 continues to spark debate within the film industry. In a recent interview, the President of the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) and the Chief Advisor for the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) Ashoke Pandit shed light on the federation’s decision-making process…
YouTuber Ben Phillips has shared details of a frightening robbery that took place at a luxury villa in Cannes, France. The Welsh content creator said he was threatened by armed robbers who broke into the property while he was alone. According to Phillips, the group stole luxury watches, jewelry, luggage, and other expensive items worth…
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds allays fears as state IT workers lose jobs owing to a shift to Amazon and Cognizant managing the IT solutions. A major confusion was created after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that the state of Iowa will migrate its executive branch data from an outdated IT system to a modern system…
Few political quotes are as famous, debated and misunderstood as this line from Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince.Written more than 500 years ago, the quote has become shorthand for ruthless leadership. It is often used to describe powerful rulers, tough politicians and leaders who rely on authority rather than popularity. Yet the idea behind it is…