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Ahead of the release of his new album, “Late to Set,” out July 24, Alex Cameron spoke with The Associated Press about poetry and words “that aren’t allowed.” The Australian artist said he often seeks to create tension between the lyrics and mood of a song. (July 15)
· Krysta Fauria
Dubai Police issue warning over scam adverts offering visas and jobs for cash | The National
Police in Dubai warned the public to beware of social media adverts claiming to offer visas and jobs in exchange for money.
· The National
Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president’s posts — sources
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Iran claims coordinated attacks on US military sites in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for numerous attacks on US military sites in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain on Saturday morning, according to Iranian state media outlets.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Online buzz builds for ‘Filipiñana’ ahead of Cinemalaya premiere
MANILA, Philippines — Rafael Manuel's internationally acclaimed feature "Filipiñana" is generating online buzz following the release of its official trailer, with viewers praising its striking cinematography, meticulously crafted visual aesthetic and atmospheric storytelling. The growing anticipation comes as the Su…
· Iza Iglesias
Meet Katie Holmes’ rumoured new beau, painter Jason Bard Yarmosky
Everyone knows about the Dawson’s Creek’s star’s marriage to Tom Cruise, her daughter Suri Noelle, and her romance with Jamie Foxx … now she’s being linked to a New York-based artist
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Meet Katie Holmes’ rumoured new beau, painter Jason Bard Yarmosky
Everyone knows about the Dawson’s Creek’s star’s marriage to Tom Cruise, her daughter Suri Noelle, and her romance with Jamie Foxx … now she’s being linked to a New York-based artist
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Lefty actress Cynthia Nixon will help pick top judges: Goodbye to NY rule of law
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· Post Editorial Board
Robot wars: MMA bout between humanoids leaves 1 without a head, fans stunned
The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching
· Mike Chan
Robot wars: MMA bout between humanoids leaves 1 without a head, fans stunned
The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching
· Mike Chan
‘Maybe the best pumped-up sequel ever made’: James Cameron’s Aliens hits 40
The director’s more-is-more approach to the 1986 sequel gave us seat-edge action and an indelible performance from a rule-breaking Sigourney Weaver
· Jesse Hassenger
Maya Ongaku’s DIY dream is getting bigger
Maya Ongaku doesn’t need to turn up the volume to make a statement. The trio — specializing in a mellow, hypnotic brand of psychedelic rock — has spent the past few years quietly making waves, both at home and overseas, while working outside what guitarist and vocalist Tsutomu Sonoda calls the “rigid system” of Japa…
· James Hadfield
US strikes on Iran’s Hormozgan province kill eight people: Report
Local Iranian media have reported that US attacks on Iran’s southern Hormozgan province over the past two nights killed “about seven to eight people”, all of them civilians, according to Ahmad Moradi, a representative for the province who spoke to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
· Middleeasteye
Kuwait reschedules flights due to airspace closures
Kuwait Airways said it is rescheduling some flights due to airspace closures, according to a statement posted on social media.
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(LEAD) N. Korean FM visits Moscow, says Russian media
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Dean Cain says Hollywood’s woke era is ending: ‘We’ll look back and say that was stupid’
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Chinese man swims 3 hours clutching tyre to check on parents in flooded village
Following mother’s call about missing father, son and friend brave deep waters after 800 mm of rain falls on Qinzhou city
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Chinese man swims 3 hours clutching tyre to check on parents in flooded village
Following mother’s call about missing father, son and friend brave deep waters after 800 mm of rain falls on Qinzhou city
· Fran Lu
China refuses to apologize, says viral video no govt act
MANILA, Philippines — In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic friction, China, through its foreign ministry, refused to apologize over the controversial "monkey" video which, it said was "independent of government policy" despite its release by a state-run media organization.
· JAVIER JOE ISMAEL
Turkey and Qatar: The face of the Muslim Brotherhood’s murderous ideology - opinion
In the Middle East of 2026, there is no longer room for illusions. Israel’s enemies do not operate only through missiles, drones, and terrorist organizations. They also use money, media, political influence, and sophisticated diplomacy.
· DAVID BEN-BASAT
Irish Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker dies aged 81 — agent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar in 1990 for her supporting role in critical hit "My Left Foot", has died at the age of 81, her agent announced Friday.
· Agence France-Presse
G-Dragon brings star power to K-heritage
For nearly two decades, G-Dragon has been one of K-pop's most influential artists. This month, however, the Big Bang member is taking on a new role beyond music — serving as the public face of South Korea's efforts to promote one of the world's most significant gatherings on cultural heritage.
· Kim Jae-heun
When heritage meets pop culture: K-gaming
Game studios reimagine popular IPs through Korean tradition
· Lee Yoon-seo
Oscar winner Brenda Fricker dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award, for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film My Left Foot, has died. She was 81.
· Danica Kirka
Hontiveros asks Palace: Summon Chinese envoy over monkey video
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Saturday called on Malacañang to summon the Chinese ambassador over an AI-generated video by a Chinese state-run media outlet depicting Filipinos as monkeys.
· INQUIRER.net
N. Korean FM to visit Moscow, says Russian foreign ministry
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui was set to arrive in Moscow on Saturday for an official visit, a Russian media outlet reported, citing a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
· Yonhap
N. Korean FM to visit Moscow, says Russian foreign ministry
SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui was set to arrive in Moscow on Saturday for an official visit, a Russian media outlet reported, citing a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
· Kang Jae-eun
Macron makes appearance at BTS tour in France
French President Emmanuel Macron made an appearance at the Stade de France Friday local time to attend a BTS concert there.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston – the tale of ordinary Romans’ hopeless heroism is tearjerking television
The Avengers star teams up with real-life scholars for a look at the eruption of Vesuvius. At points it’s elegiac and moving, at others it’s majestic and brutal
· Rhik Samadder
Birthmark no barrier for young footballing TV star
Ethan joined the cast of CBBC's Jamie Johnson FC for season four of the show
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Screen time guidelines for kids have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
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· Angelo Gonzales
'Failed' university scheme hurting home ownership prospects
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· Evelyn Manfield
IRGC warns states hosting US forces of 'corresponding response'
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned countries hosting US military forces to prepare for a "corresponding response", Iranian media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Iran media: Blasts in Khorramabad, US assets in Bahrain struck
Iranian media have reported that US missile strikes launched from Kuwait caused explosions in the city of Khorramabad in Lorestan province. Here are some other developments on Saturday:
· Middleeasteye
‘An overnight success after 25 years? Delicious’: Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham on sexism, stunts and stardom at 51
The actor seemed destined for a long but unflashy career in musical theatre – until a role as a football club owner in the TV hit changed everything. She talks about her new Hollywood era, calling out misogyny and why she’s ‘more than just camp’
· Rebeccanicholson
Who is Nam Joo-hyuk, the Twenty-Five Twenty-One star back in Netflix’s The East Palace?
Returning to the screen after three years, model-turned-actor Nam Joo-hyuk has starred in a number of hit Korean dramas
· Pierce Conran
Who is Nam Joo-hyuk, the Twenty-Five Twenty-One star back in Netflix’s The East Palace?
Returning to the screen after three years, model-turned-actor Nam Joo-hyuk has starred in a number of hit Korean dramas
· Pierce Conran
WWE stars team up with NYC nonprofit to provide ‘special’ art class for children affected by cancer
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· Grace McCarron
Success of the Northern Metropolis will come down to leadership culture
Readers discuss the need for Northern Metropolis leadership development programmes, and structural reforms for Singapore
· Letters
Success of the Northern Metropolis will come down to leadership culture
Readers discuss the need for Northern Metropolis leadership development programmes, and structural reforms for Singapore
· Letters
TikTok launches Beauty Fest 2026 with creator-led masterclass
TikTok launched its 2026 Beauty Fest campaign with "Own Your Beautiful: The Glow Up Masterclass," marking the return of its flagship beauty initiative that highlights how Filipino creators and online communities continue to shape beauty trends and product discovery.
· The Manila Times
Sake Manila 2026 unveils new sake labels, returns to Okada Manila
Fresh from this week's press conference, Sake Manila 2026 officially announced its return for its biggest edition yet, set to take place at the Grand Ballroom of Forbes Five-Star integrated resort Okada Manila.
· Becky Garcia
Israeli movies balance excitement, sorrow, and war at Jerusalem Film Festival
The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival, which began on July 9 and runs through July 19, had a far more festive atmosphere than the previous two editions, which took place while the war with Hamas continued and Israeli hostages were still held.
· HANNAH BROWN
'Gangland' director Vincent Grashaw brings Native American story to Jerusalem Film Festival
When Vincent Grashaw, who will be a guest of the Jerusalem Film Festival this week, first read the screenplay for Gangland, a crime drama starring Lou Diamond Phillips as a veteran tribal police chief, he was immediately struck by how authentic the world of the film felt.
· HANNAH BROWN
How a Man Once Ordered to Pay Libel Damages Helped Launch an Investigation Into Islamic Private Schools
Nearly a decade ago, a British court ordered a man named Sam Westrop to pay the equivalent of more than $173,000 in libel damages after he published an article on his website calling the founder of a London-based Islamic TV channel a “convicted terrorist.”
· Lexi Churchill
Savannah Guthrie reportedly left deeply shaken, flees NYC after ‘Today’ show intruder incident
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· Audrey Rock
Superstitions Spain and Argentina players believe in, from patriotic hair dye to lucky shin guards | The National
Kissing shin guards, wearing special medallions, burning incense and eating sweets are some of the superstitious rituals players from Spain and Argentina are likely to perform before Sunday’s World Cup final in search of an extra edge.
· Saeed Saeed
Richard Gere, 76, gets cozy with much-younger onscreen love interest, 28, while filming new movie
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· BreAnna Bell