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Aamir Khan makes his return with ‘Sitaare Zameen Par,’ directed by R.S. Prasanna, also marking Genelia D’Souza’s comeback. The film has garnered ₹3.7 crore in advance bookings, including block bookings, selling 42,021 tickets across 6,834 shows. While Hindi version leads, the film has also found takers in the southern markets, indicating Aamir Khan’s pan-India appeal. After a long gap since Laal Singh Chaddha, Aamir Khan returns to the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par, a film that promises to touch hearts and tug at emotions. Directed by R.S. Prasanna — best known for helming the 2017 sleeper hit Shubh Mangal…

Amid swirling controversy, Danielle of NewJeans stepped back into the spotlight on Wednesday (June 18), turning heads in Kyoto, Japan, as she attended a high-profile Omega product launch. Local media captured the idol in a sleek black off-shoulder dress that perfectly complemented her chin-length blonde bob. She appeared as a global ambassador for the Swiss luxury watch brand — a title she has held since 2023.However, her appearance quickly set the K-pop fandom abuzz. Fans were left wondering: did Danielle defy the court’s orders by participating in the event independently, or was this a rare move made in coordination with…

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Hospital in southern Israel hit by Iranian missileSoroko hospital in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba has been hit by a ballistic missile, Israeli officials have said, after Iran launched its latest wave of retaliatory airstrikes on the country.Unverified footage on social media showed people running through corridors filled with dust and detritus and doctors standing outside amid wreckage from the building.“BREAKING: A direct hit has been reported at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, southern Israel. More details to follow,” the foreign ministry posted on X.A spokesperson for the hospital reported “damage to the hospital and extensive damage in various areas.…

A one-day Washington Post poll shows only 25 percent of Americans support launching airstrikes against Iran over its nuclear program. Source link

Sydney Harbour and the skyline of the central business district (CBD) in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHong Kong’s Hang Seng index led declines in Asia-Pacific markets Thursday, falling over 2%, as investors weighed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady, while the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continues to dent sentiment.Meanwhile, mainland China’s CSI 300 was down 0.78%.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 0.8%, while the Topix declined 0.52%. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.15%.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was flat.U.S. President Donald Trump is convening his national security advisors in the White House…

A man faces members of security forces outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal building after days of protests against federal immigration sweeps and the deployment of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2025. David Ryder | ReutersPresident Donald Trump’s administration is ordering an additional 2,000 members of the California Army National Guard to the Los Angeles area under federal command, the Pentagon announced late Tuesday.The deployment of additional soldiers was ordered despite the fact that demonstrations against federal immigration enforcement raids across the city have largely dissipated.A spokesperson for the Los…

Dhanush’s Kuberaa is creating buzz in North America. Advance bookings are strong, reaching $210,000. USA sales jumped significantly on the final day. Kuberaa is on track for a $350K+ premiere. Positive word-of-mouth could boost its overseas performance. The film is expected to boost the action drama genre. Kuberaa will clash with Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par. Dhanush’s action drama Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula is off to a flying start in the North American circuit With advance bookings for its premiere advance booking are closing on a high, the film is now poised for a strong opening day performance As…

Chris CraddockBBC Jersey communities reporterBBCA panel of experts talked about the issues facing women in JerseyA campaign group has called for more support and better care for endometriosis patients in Jersey.Endometriosis Jersey hosted a special screening of the documentary ‘Below the Belt’ at ArtHouse on Tuesday.Its organiser Kate Fry has the disease which affects one in ten women and it can cause severe pain and affect pregnancy chances.After the screening, a panel of experts spoke about issues affecting patients and what can be done to improve support for them.Kate Fry says her endometriosis has left her riddled with painMs Fry…

Picture this: you’re walking through the woods, and suddenly, there’s a snake in your path. Before panic fully sets in, the snake does something totally unexpected—it flips onto its back, opens its mouth wide, lets its tongue hang out, and just… lies there, dead still. You hesitate. Is it really dead? Or is this snake just being unbelievably dramatic?Welcome to the bizarre, slightly hilarious, and wildly effective world of death-feigning snakes. In the animal kingdom, playing dead—what scientists call “thanatosis”—is a trick used by all kinds of creatures. But snakes? They’ve taken it to a whole new level of performance…

By Aida Pelaez-Fernandez and Diego Oré MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Hurricane Erick strengthened rapidly into a major Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday as it churned toward Mexico’s southern Pacific Coast, where it is expected to make landfall early Thursday, authorities said. Erick is expected to bring potentially destructive winds and life-threatening flash flooding to parts of southern Mexico Source link

Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes as President Donald Trump’s decision on whether the US would get involved looms large. Follow for live updates. Source link

Good morning, here are the opening callsLondon at dawn. Dukas | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesGood morning from London, and welcome to CNBC’s live blog covering European financial markets and the latest regional and global business news, data and earnings.Futures data from IG suggests a choppy start for European markets, with London’s FTSE looking set to open 22 points higher at 8,862, Germany’s DAX down 88 points at 23,253, France’s CAC 40 lower 32 points at 7,619 and Italy’s FTSE MIB dropping 105 points to 39,321.Global market sentiment is becoming more skittish over the conflict between Iran and Israel and the possibility of further U.S. involvement.On…

This is a comparison of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed’s previous policymaking meeting in May.Text removed from the May statement is in red with a horizontal line through the middle.Text appearing for the first time in the new statement is in red and underlined.Black text appears in both statements.Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Source link

The Karnataka government has filed an official affidavit before the Supreme Court, assuring that it will uphold law and order and ensure the peaceful release of Kamal Haasan’s film ‘Thug Life’ in the state. Emphasizing its commitment to protect the rights of all stakeholders, the state assured the court that no party would be denied proper opportunity. This response is amid growing stress around the release of the film, especially in Karnataka where the screening was stopped due to protests.Supreme Court to hear the matter on ThursdayAccording to IANS, the matter is set to be heard by the Supreme Court…

Are you planning to keep an aquarium at home but are confused which fishes to keep? Are you new to fishkeeping? Then check out this list of 10 beginner-friendly aquarium fish that are easy to care for: Source link

D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament. Magnus Carlsen’s table fist smash at Norway Chess after losing to world champion Gukesh has become a global talking point, overshadowing the actual game between the two players. The incident, which occurred a few weeks ago, showed the former world champion’s frustration and led to widespread media coverage and social media reactions beyond the chess community.Not just the fist smash, Carlsen admitted in interviews that he stopped his car on the way to his hotel to regain composure after the defeat. During the Norway Chess closing ceremony,…

McMullen and Leask’s contributions weren’t enough for Scotland to chase down 199 Source link

As the Israel-Iran conflict entered its seventh day on Thursday, US President Donald Trump declined to reveal whether the United States would join Israel’s military campaign targeting Iranian nuclear sites. Protesters hold a banner with a message and images of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a ‘No War on Iran’ rally in New York City, U.S., June 18, 2025. (REUTERS) Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump said, “I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do.” Later, President Trump said Iranian officials had…

Iran and Israel traded further air attacks on Thursday as President Donald Trump kept the world guessing about whether the United States would join Israel’s bombardment of Iranian nuclear facilities. Source link

Iran’s Supreme Leader responds to Trump’s call for “unconditional surrender” – CBS News Watch CBS News In a televised address on Wednesday, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, responded to President Trump’s call for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” CBS News’ Holly Williams and Charlie D’Agata have the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

Law enforcement establish a security perimeter near the residence of senior Democratic state assemblywoman Melissa Hortman after Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed earlier in the day, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S., June 14, 2025. Tim Evans | ReutersThe home of murdered Minnesota Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman was broken into on Tuesday night, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.The break-in occurred just three days after Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in the home Saturday morning in a politically motivated attack.”At 8:00am Brooklyn Park Police were alerted to an overnight break-in at the residence of late State…

The much-awaited first look teaser Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film, Dhurandhar is reportedly set for an early July release. According to the latest reports the makers have picked July 6, 2025 as the date for the big reveal. Interestingly, it coincides with lead actor Ranveer Singh’s birthday.The film boasts an ensemble cast also starring Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan. The film has been generating considerable buzz thanks to a series of photos and videos that leaked online from the film sets.According to a report by Pinkvilla, the teaser will offer a first glimpse into the high-stakes world…

Mukesh Kumar and Harshit Rana India’s Test team is preparing for their upcoming series against England, scheduled to begin on Friday. The BCCI’s 18-member squad, announced in May, has received a late addition with the inclusion of an extra pace bowler.Fast bowler Harshit Rana has been added to the Test squad following his performance for India-A in the unofficial Test series against England Lions. Rana took 1/99 in 27 overs during the first match.Following this announcement, pacer Mukesh Kumar shared a cryptic message on Instagram.”Karma bides its time. You will always have to watch out. Karma is unforgiving and always…