WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 14 - The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets nL1N40W14D where benchmark prices fell below $100
The well-being of a supervisor is reflected through supervisor-subordinate relationships in employee motivation and performance, and consequently, in the company's competitiveness. In his doctoral research at the University of Vaasa, Project Researcher Jussi Tanskanen
Warnings are mounting that the US Air Force lacks the capability and capacity to defeat China in a high-end conflict. But the deeper problem is not whether American airpower can strike China hard and fast enough — it is whether the US can sustain a fight without exhausting
BEIJING, April 14 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for a more robust and dynamic partnership between China and the Arab world as the world undergoes unprecedented changes. Greater coordination and cooperation are needed as human society faces the
Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black are dispensing with all the levels. Sony Pictures unveiled a first look at “Jumanji: Open World,” the long-gestating, latest entry in the action-comedy franchise, at CinemaCon on Monday as part of its presentation to theater owners.
Amid growing evidence of fungi’s key role in ecosystems and storing carbon, mycologists seek greater recognition of the need to preserve ‘funga’ as much as flora and fauna Madagascar has long been celebrated for its remarkable wildlife, with the vast majority of its species –
The US military has begun its blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears for energy supplies from the Middle East.
Anything but a PC port, obviously.
Crude prices jumped above $100 on Monday after talks failed between the two sides at the weekend.
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after President Donald Trump for trying to justify posting a since-deleted photo depicting himself as Jesus healing the sick on Truth Social by saying he thought it was “me as a doctor.” Stewart pulled up the photo
Jake Kasdan returns to helm 'Open World,' which hits theaters in time for the holidays.
The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global maritime traffic after its six week closure caused global oil prices to surge. Roughly 40 vessels passed through since the start of the ceasefire, down from 100 or more
An attorney said that online posts targeting individuals can constitute crimes in their own right.
Sony showed off a look at the 2027 film as part of its CinemaCon slate, with franchise masterminds Phil Lord and Chris Miller also bringing a sizzle reel.
Miles Morales is still crawling through alternate realities in a thrilling first look at “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” that Sony Pictures released Monday at CinemaCon. The footage picks up immediately after the ending of “Across the Spider-Verse” with Miles trapped in
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Monday that she believes more members of Congress are guilty of conduct “similar” to what Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) have been accused. “Congress is no place for that type of behavior. But I have to
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
PlayStation’s “Bloodborne” is being developed into an R-rated animated feature for Sony Pictures that the studio says won’t shy away from the carnage that made the game so popular. Sanford Panitch, president of Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group, promised during
Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White also star in Sony's follow-up to 'The Social Network.'
CinemaCon was officially wired in, thanks to a first look at “The Social Reckoning” — Aaron Sorkin’s anticipated sequel to his acclaimed 2010 drama “The Social Network.” The annual convention of movie theater owners got an exclusive peek at the film, starring Oscar winner Mikey
"In many cases the licensing process remains slow, unpredictable, uncoordinated and lacks transparency," the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China said.
Iranian intervention in the war in Lebanon has highlighted the dangers facing Beirut, ahead of negotiations that will test its sovereignty and determine the future of the country. But as long as Israel remains focused on continued fighting, the most that can be hoped for is
China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.
Despite Trump's latest move, all outcomes remain on the table - from agreement between the U.S. and Iran to a major regional war ■ The search for a victory image in Lebanon could trip up the IDF ■ And as he strengthens his grip on the security establishment through
An initial effort to capture the wolf at close range was unsuccessful.
Indonesia has recorded over 16,000 confirmed measles cases since the start of 2026.
Amy Adams also stars in the feature adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel that is set for release later this year from Sony.
About 180 infections have been reported annually, with a fatality rate of around 18 per cent.
The 'Weapons' filmmaker showed off his reboot of the video game franchise during Sony's presentation in Vegas.
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an end to U.S. military support for its ally. Demonstrators included antiwar
The death of three intern doctors in March has fuelled discussion about excessive workloads.
The Sony and Bad Robot film marks the Oscar winning Japanese filmmaker's first English-language film following the monster success of his 'Godzilla' movie.
“Weapons” writer and director Zach Cregger is back with another spine-chilling horror movie — this time with an established video game property in “Resident Evil.” He brought his adaptation to CinemaCon, the annual Las Vegas convention for movie theater owners, ahead of its
Zendaya’s Michelle Jones-Watson has a new beau in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the upcoming installment in the web-slinging series. It’s not that she’s dumped her man, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. She just doesn’t remember that he exists. That’s because the prior “Spider-Man”
Amelia Eve stars in the latest installment for the series, with the trailer kicking off with a horrifying dental exam.
The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two male “narco-terrorists.” U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) wrote on social platform X that “at the direction” of its commander, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task
The Further is making its way to Vegas. Sony offered the first look at “Insidious: Out of the Further” at CinemaCon, the annual movie theater trade show that’s currently unfolding at Caesars Palace. This is the sixth installment in the supernatural horror franchise, which
Tom Holland stars in his fourth solo Spidey feature, which has a release date of July 31.
Tom Rothman came to the desert with a message for movie theater owners: “Get off the ad crack.” At CinemaCon, the annual exhibition industry conference unfolding this week in Las Vegas, Rothman bluntly told the cinema operators in the audience at Caesars Palace that they needed
SYDNEY, April 14 - Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans' affairs.
In contrast to their previous visit, the Sussexes will also undertake commercial activities there.
Lipid research investigates the structure, function and metabolism of fats, covering their roles in industrial processes, the environment and health. Emerging research areas include nutrient regulation, cardiovascular health, lipidomics and biomarker discovery to understand,
Australia has reshaped its defence force in recent years to focus on its missile strike capability.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) on Monday threatened former Attorney General Pam Bondi with contempt of Congress, a day before her previously scheduled deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. “Our
Former President Biden will deliver remarks on Tuesday at his law school alma mater, Syracuse University, at an unveiling of his portrait at the New York college. Biden received his juris doctor from the Syracuse College of Law in 1968, five years before he was first elected
From his small shop in Beirut, facing a building destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, Qassem Saad said he was exhausted by repeated Israeli wars on Lebanon, and hoped negotiations could end decades of suffering. "We know that Israel will remain an enemy to us, but we are tired,"
Iran slammed a US blockade around its ports on Monday as a "grave violation" of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran's belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce. "The imposition of a maritime blockade constitutes a grave violation of the sovereignty and territorial
Focus Asia, the industry section of the Far East Film Festival, has unveiled its full slate for the 2026 edition – 13 projects for the All Genres Project Market and six titles for Far East in Progress – alongside a new post-production prize backed by Bangkok-based White Light
An unusually mild winter followed by a wet spring made last year one of the worst in a decade for Pennsylvania soybean growers. It wasn't the soybeans that were the problem; it was the slugs. The pests survived the warm winter to lay a second round of eggs, and twice as many
