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Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Tom Cruise will receive the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to cinema.

End of an era? How the Hermes Birkin bag is losing its importance

Hermès Birkin bag resale prices have plunged from their 2022 peak as rising second-hand supply and softer demand weaken the luxury handbag’s scarcity-driven appeal.

Watch: Pakistani Music Overshadows Bollywood Stars’ Film Promotion at Wagah Border

Videos of the moment went viral, with some Pakistani social media users viewing it as playful trolling amid criticism of the film’s portrayal of a Pakistani spy.

US evacuating Middle East bases – NBC

The US military has quietly begun withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington is ordering diplomatic personnel to leave several missions in the region, NBC News reports.

Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia

The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthis.

Saudi coalition says intercepted five drones in Eastern, Medina regions

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Wednesday it had intercepted five drones launched towards the kingdom

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Reveal Second Daughter’s Name

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed their second daughter’s name, Devi Padukone Singh, through a heartwarming family photograph shared on Instagram

15-year-old Orphan Boy Killed by Employer in Multan Sparks Calls for Child Protection Reforms

The death of 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas in Multan, after a contractor allegedly ran him over while he tried to escape mistreatment, has sparked calls for stronger child protection measures in Punjab.

Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshi Nationals Over Alleged Indecent Acts Inside Mecca Mosque

Saudi Arabia has reportedly executed two Bangladeshi nationals over an alleged indecent act inside a mosque in Mecca, sparking controversy over the circumstances of the case

Israel oversaw cash flow to Hamas-controlled Gaza – Time

West Jerusalem reportedly facilitated nearly $2 billion in Qatari funds to the enclave even as Israeli officials accused Doha of financing Hamas

Musk vows to give every American child a share of SpaceX

Elon Musk has pledged to give every child in the United States a share of SpaceX next year, in a massive giveaway potentially worth more than $10 billion that has earned praise from US President Donald Trump.

Israel prepared to attack Iran without US – Netanyahu

Israel is prepared to attack Iran without US participation if necessary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, pledging to overthrow Tehran’s government and make striking first a central principle of his security doctrine.

Italy deploys troops to ‘defend Milan’ from looting

The Italian government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan to protect the city from looting and violence after two days of riots left shops ransacked, police officers injured, and hundreds of people detained.

Egypt pledges active support for Saudi Arabia as its parliament weighs military authorisation

Regional military power Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, potentially raising the stakes in the Middle East war

‘Never seen anything like it’: Mass looting grips Paris

Smashing shop windows and snatching boxes of goods, looters in Paris poured into stores across the capital on Saturday, facing no resistance from authorities as nationwide protests degenerated into violence.

Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks

Iran on Friday denied having anything to do with attacks by Yemen's Houthis, a day after Saudi Arabia accused it of having encouraged the group's recent escalation against the kingdom.

Trump’s new press secretary out after less than week

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday after less than a week in the high-profile job following a series of blunders that added to distractions for her embattled boss, President Donald Trump.

India’s ‘cockroach’ movement founder ‘arrested’ after detention

Police arrested Indian "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke, according to several media reports on Saturday

Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘flying’ car

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a "flying" car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company's facility on Thursday.

Trump’s new press secretary faces scrutiny over credentials

The White House was facing mounting questions on Wednesday over new press secretary Katie Zacharia's legal credentials

Iran-Attacked Ship Sinks in Strait of Hormuz Carrying iPhones Worth Millions and Branded Perfumes

A cargo ship reportedly attacked by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz sank with shipments of iPhones, branded perfumes and colognes, potentially resulting in significant financial losses

US considers hitting Iran with ‘Mother of All Bombs’: report

The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock, CNN reported Thursday.

Actor Imran Khan Asked to Leave India by October 28 After CJP Protest

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, nephew of superstar Aamir Khan, has been directed to leave India by October 28 after participating in a protest organised by the satirical political group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Mumbai.

UAE Princess Mahrah Al Nahyan Sentenced for Neglecting Toddler After Cocaine Binge

Emirati royal Mahrah Al Nahyan has been sentenced to a two-year community order and fined £5,000 after admitting to neglecting her toddler following days of cocaine use in west London.

US considers hitting Iran with ‘Mother of All Bombs’: CNN

The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock, CNN reported Thursday.

School roof collapse kills teacher, 27 children in NW Pakistan

Twenty-seven pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, a hospital official said.

India remains a ‘natural partner’ for Russia – Jaishankar

India remains a natural partner for Russia as Moscow turns increasingly toward Asia amid its deteriorating relations with European nations

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV has had part of a lung removed after being diagnosed with cancer, the Vatican has announced

Container ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz (VIDEOS)

A container ship sank after striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday

‘Take Off Your Hijab’: Azerbaijan’s School Ban Sparks Protests, 37 Arrested

Azerbaijan’s hijab restrictions have sparked protests across the country, with students boycotting classes in solidarity with girls barred from school. Authorities have arrested 37 people over alleged public order violations