March 10, 2025 2:24 pm

Day: March 10, 2025

Mickey 17 Struggles with $19M Opening at U.S. Box Office

Bong Joon Ho’s highly anticipated sci-fi film Mickey 17 has debuted at the box office with a lackluster $19.1 million opening in the U.S. The Warner Bros. film, starring Robert Pattinson, struggled to generate excitement, but still managed to take the top spot, amid a slow weekend at the box office. Despite the slow start […]

IIFA 2025: ‘Lapata Ladies’ Dominates with 10 Awards

The 25th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards held a grand ceremony in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The night witnessed a spectacular celebration of Indian cinema, with Lapata Ladies taking the spotlight, winning a total of 10 awards. The film, based on the story of rural women, was the big winner of the evening. […]

Cynthia Erivo Joins Action Thriller

Cynthia Erivo, known for her role as Elphaba in Wicked, has landed her next movie role in a unique action thriller from the team behind John Wick. According to Deadline, Erivo will star in Karoshi, a legal thriller with a samurai twist. The film’s title, Karoshi, refers to the phenomenon of death from overwork, and […]

Next James Bond Should Be British

In light of Amazon’s recent takeover of the creative control of the James Bond franchise, Pierce Brosnan has voiced his opinion that the iconic 007 character should continue to be portrayed by British actors. Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002, expressed concerns about the future direction of the franchise […]

US Accelerates Arms Shipments to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions

The United States is expediting arms deliveries to Taiwan, according to Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan. This move aims to reassure Taipei amid concerns over the Trump administration’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine. “We are actively working to accelerate delivery timelines, particularly for equipment related to asymmetric warfare, as […]

China’s Top Universities Expand Enrolment to Meet National Strategic Needs in AI

Several of China’s leading universities have announced plans to expand their undergraduate enrolment, focusing on “national strategic needs” and cultivating talent in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI). This move follows the launch of AI courses in February, inspired by the success of AI startup DeepSeek, which has drawn significant attention for creating cost-effective AI […]

EU Finance Ministers to Discuss Defence Funding Amid Evolving Security Challenges

European Union finance ministers are set to meet on Monday to deliberate on strategies for financing defence, including new joint borrowing, utilizing existing EU funds, and expanding the role of the European Investment Bank (EIB). The discussions, chaired by Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski, aim to finalize decisions by June, following recent EU leaders’ agreements […]

Zelensky Meets Saudi Crown Prince Ahead of Crucial US Talks on Ending War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has traveled to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 10, ahead of pivotal discussions between Ukrainian and US officials aimed at ending the war with Russia. The talks come at a critical juncture for Kyiv, as the United States, once Ukraine’s staunch ally, has shifted its […]

Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s New Prime Minister

Mark Carney has been elected as Canada’s new Prime Minister, marking the end of Justin Trudeau’s tenure. Trudeau will transfer power to Carney in the coming days. On Sunday, March 9, Canada’s ruling Liberal Party selected Carney as its new leader, following a contest with three other candidates. Carney takes office amid a “trade war” […]