Oil prices fall sharply after US-Iran agreement eases market concerns

Global oil prices recorded a significant decline on Thursday following the signing of a framework agreement between the United States and Iran, a development that has eased concerns over energy supplies and reduced tensions in one of the world's most strategic regions for oil transportation. Market sentiment improved after the agreement......

US judge rules Huawei CFO’s admissions can be used in upcoming criminal trial

A US federal judge has ruled that admissions made by Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou can be used as evidence in the company’s upcoming criminal trial, marking a significant development in a long-running legal dispute involving the Chinese technology giant. The ruling, issued in Brooklyn federal court, relates to......

Norsk Hydro to close two US plants, cutting around 350 jobs

Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium producer, has announced plans to shut down two of its extrusion plants in the United States next year, resulting in the loss of approximately 350 jobs. The company said the affected facilities are located in City of Industry, California, and Delhi, Louisiana. It explained that both sites are operating......

Trump says he will not sign FISA without inclusion of his voting reform bill

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he will refuse to sign the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) unless his proposed voting reform legislation is included in the final package currently under discussion in Congress. Speaking to reporters during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, the president emphasized that his......

Shrek 5 unveils first trailer as the beloved ogre family returns for a new adventure

Fans of the iconic animated franchise have been given their first glimpse of Shrek 5, as Universal Pictures and DreamWorks released the movie’s debut trailer ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on June 30, 2027. The new installment brings back the beloved characters who helped make the series a global phenomenon. Shrek, Fiona,......

Pope Leo XIV welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for dialogue in Ukraine War

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed the recent agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive outcome of sustained diplomatic efforts, while also calling for renewed dialogue to address the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to journalists while leaving the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo to return to the Vatican, the pontiff......

Javier Bardem leaves his handprints on Hollywood Boulevard

Spanish actor Javier Bardem has been honored in Hollywood after placing his handprints in cement at the iconic Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, joining a long list of global film legends immortalized at the historic venue. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, brought together fans and industry figures as the Oscar-winning actor participated......

US SEC moves toward allowing stock token trading in potential market overhaul

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to introduce new policy guidelines that could allow crypto companies to offer tokenized versions of stocks, a development that may significantly reshape American equity markets, according to analysts and legal experts. The proposed framework is expected to include exemption rules......

Investigations into Gavin Newsom not ordered by Trump administration, source says

Federal investigations involving California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife were not initiated by the administration of President Donald Trump, according to a source familiar with the matter, countering recent political claims surrounding the case. The clarification comes after Governor Newsom publicly suggested that the investigations......

Grammy Awards introduce new categories and rule changes for 2027 ceremony

The Grammy Awards are set to undergo significant changes ahead of their 2027 edition, with organizers announcing the introduction of new award categories and revisions to eligibility rules. The updates reflect the music industry's ongoing evolution and its growing diversity of genres, cultures, and artistic expressions. The Recording......

Carney says U.S. adopting more pragmatic approach to Ukraine conflict

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suggested that the United States is taking a more pragmatic and realistic approach to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting what he described as a noticeable shift in Washington’s perspective during discussions at the G7 Summit in France. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the......

United States grants permanent residency to former Ghanaian finance minister amid corruption allegations

The United States has granted permanent residency to former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, according to his legal representative, bringing a new development to a case that has attracted political and legal attention in both Ghana and abroad. Ofori-Atta, who served as Ghana’s finance minister from 2017 to 2024, has been residing......

Spacex becomes the World’s fifth-largest company by market value

SpaceX has reached a major milestone by becoming the world’s fifth-largest publicly traded company by market capitalization, surpassing several long-established corporate giants. The achievement comes only days after the aerospace company’s highly anticipated stock market debut. Investor enthusiasm has driven a sharp rise in the......

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