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Day: December 24, 2024

Real-Life Factory Strikes Inspired Netflix Hit Squid Game

SEOUL – Netflix’s global sensation Squid Game draws chilling parallels to real-life events, with its creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, revealing that the show’s protagonist, Gi-hun, was inspired by the violent Ssangyong factory strikes in South Korea in 2009. Released in December 2024, the show’s second season continues to depict a dystopian world where desperate participants compete […]

Pope Francis Launches Jubilee 2025 with Christmas Eve Ceremony

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will inaugurate the Roman Catholic Church’s Jubilee 2025 celebrations on Christmas Eve with a grand ceremony that includes opening the “Holy Door” of St. Peter’s Basilica at 7 p.m. local time (2 a.m. Singapore time, Dec 25). The 88-year-old pontiff, recovering from a recent cold, will lead the event in […]

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Adaptation Set for July 2026 Release

Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated upcoming project, The Odyssey, has been officially confirmed. The film is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, The Odyssey, which follows the adventures of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as he faces numerous challenges while trying to return home after the Trojan War. This adaptation, set to be released on July […]

Nissan and Honda Announce Merger Talks to Form the World’s Third-Largest Automaker

Nissan and Honda have officially entered discussions regarding a potential merger, aiming to establish the world’s third-largest automotive company. Over the next six months, the two Japanese automakers will explore this transformative deal, which would enhance their ability to compete against rising challenges from Chinese car manufacturers. Mitsubishi, a smaller Japanese automaker already allied with […]

Is Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Trouble? Key Call with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Raises Questions

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Holds Key Call with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus In a significant diplomatic exchange, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, the head of the Interim Government of Bangladesh. The call, which took place amidst ongoing challenges in Bangladesh, highlighted the strengthening of […]