Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards as financial strain and the regional war involving Iran impact the nation’s entertainment sector, Reuters reported. Held in January, the event serves as a major fixture on Riyadh’s annual calendar, drawing international performers and handing out awards across music, entertainment, and sport. Joy Awards Cancellation … Read more
A former Cornell University student who accused fraternity members of gang raping her in 2024 has become the target of online efforts to unmask her, prompting an outpouring of digital solidarity from women posting that they are Jane Doe, Reuters reported. Cornell Lawsuit Sparks Criminal Reinvestigation and Online Unmasking Attempts The woman, who was 20 … Read more
Latvians vote in a parliamentary election on Saturday, October 3, 2026, that is likely to keep power in the hands of pro-Ukrainian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, although deep political fragmentation may complicate the formation of a government. Opinion polls put Kulbergs’ centrist United List ahead with about 14% of the vote, followed closely by the … Read more
Global beauty brand L’Oreal Paris staged a star-studded runway show at Place Joffre during Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2026, featuring pop icon Celine Dion to close the evening against the backdrop of a lit-up Eiffel Tower. Reuters reported that the public event, named “Express Your Worth,” showcased models Kendall Jenner and Heidi Klum … Read more
Fast-fashion platform Shein reported a 67% drop in second-quarter adjusted net profit to $228 million in its first financial results as a public company, according to its financial results released on September 28. Profit Plunge Driven by Rising Fulfillment Costs and Middle East Conflict Shein’s bottom line took a hit as conflict in the Middle … Read more
Customs officials in Chile intercepted 222 ammonite fossils originating from Madagascar, hidden inside a shipping container declared as household ornaments, according to Chile’s National Customs Directorate. The 110-million-year-old specimens arrived at the port of San Antonio on September 10, packed in cardboard boxes and wrapped in newspapers and magazines from Madagascar. How Authorities Discovered the … Read more
Crypto exchange Bitget halted customer withdrawals after detecting a theft of approximately $351.6 million in digital assets resulting from a security breach. Gracy Chen, CEO of the Seychelles-based exchange, announced the suspension via a statement on X after noticing unauthorized transfers from company wallets. Bitget Hack Freezes Withdrawals Amid $351.6 Million Theft Bitget suspended customer … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s top religious authority, Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan, issued a rare and strongly worded statement calling on border troops to defend the kingdom from Iran-backed Houthi rebels until the group is ousted from power, as fighting escalates across the region. The appeal, published by the Saudi state news agency, comes amid … Read more
Extreme heat driven by a developing super-El Niño could trigger up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide over the six months through February 2027, according to a report published by researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab. The climate event, which has been developing at unprecedented speeds since June, is projected to increase extremely … Read more
Police in South Africa have discovered the bodies of nine women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, over the past two months, triggering widespread protests, memorial runs, and renewed public anger over gender-based violence, according to reports by Reuters. Authorities are actively investigating whether the killings are linked. The Investigation and Discovery of Victims in Ekurhuleni … Read more