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NATO warns of long Ukraine war as Russian assaults follow EU boost for Kyiv

Published On: June 19, 2022 10:54 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, June 19: The war in Ukraine could last for years, the head of NATO said on Sunday, as Russia stepped up its assaults after the European Union recommended that Kyiv become a candidate to join the bloc.

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Zelenskiy vows Ukraine will prevail, Boris Johnson promises lasting support

Published On: June 19, 2022 06:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, June 19: With a blessing for its European Union ambitions and a pledge of unwavering support from Britain, Ukraine vowed on Saturday to prevail against Moscow as its troops battled the Russian assault near a pivotal eastern city and communities were pounded by more heavy shelling.

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Attack on Sikh temple in Afghan capital Kabul wounds 2 -officials

Published On: June 18, 2022 01:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

KABUL, June 18: At least two people were wounded in an attack on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday morning, officials said.

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Thailand rushes to rein in cannabis use a week after decriminalisation

Published On: June 18, 2022 07:10 AM NPT By: Reuters

BANGKOK, June 18: Thailand hastily issued a raft of new regulations for cannabis use this week after a long-planned decriminalisation raised alarm at the potential for unchecked use of the substance anywhere and by anyone - including children.

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Beyonce announces new music coming end July

Published On: June 17, 2022 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

Music superstar Beyonce revealed the title of what appears to be her first solo album in six years, "Renaissance", following on the critically-acclaimed "Lemonade".

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WTO strikes global trade deals deep into overtime

Published On: June 17, 2022 11:17 AM NPT By: Reuters

GENEVA, June 17: The World Trade Organization's164 members approved a series of trade agreements early on Friday that included commitments on fish and pledges on health and food security after more than five gruelling days of negotiations.

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European leaders visit Ukraine, dangling hope of EU membership

Published On: June 17, 2022 07:51 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV/IRPIN, Ukraine, June 17: The leaders of Germany, France and Italy, all criticised in the past by Kyiv for support viewed as too cautious, visited Ukraine on Thursday and offered the hope of EU membership to a country pleading for weapons to fend off Russia's invasion.

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U.S. rapper Lil Wayne denied entry into UK for festival performance

Published On: June 16, 2022 05:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

U.S. rapper Lil Wayne will no longer perform at a British music festival this weekend after he was declined entry into the United Kingdom, organisers have said.

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Ukraine says Russian forces trying to attack simultaneously in nine directions

Published On: June 16, 2022 07:12 AM NPT By: Reuters

June 16: The head of Ukraine's military on Wednesday said Russia had concentrated its main strike forces in the north of Luhansk region and were trying to attack simultaneously in nine directions.

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Korean pop band BTS taking a break to work on solo projects

Published On: June 15, 2022 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

BTS, the South Korean band that spearheaded a global K-pop craze, is taking a break as a group to work on solo projects, the singers announced on Tuesday.

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'Lightyear' star Chris Evans calls critics of on-screen representation 'idiots'

Published On: June 15, 2022 11:41 AM NPT By: Reuters

Walt Disney Co's (DIS.N) new animated Pixar movie "Lightyear" features a gay couple, the latest step by the company to show traditionally under-represented groups on the big screen.

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Russia tells Ukraine to lay down arms in Sievierodonetsk battle

Published On: June 15, 2022 07:04 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, June 15: Russia told Ukrainian forces holed up in a chemical plant in embattled Sievierodonetsk to lay down their arms by early Wednesday as it fights to maintain momentum in its battle for control of eastern Ukraine.

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Hugh Jackman tests positive for COVID, pulls out of 'Music Man' shows

Published On: June 14, 2022 05:09 PM NPT By: Reuters

Actor Hugh Jackman has had to back out of performing in Broadway show "The Music Man" for the next week after he tested positive for COVID-19 a second time.

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Mick Jagger positive for COVID-19, Amsterdam Rolling Stones concert postponed

Published On: June 14, 2022 12:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

The Rolling Stones postponed a concert on Monday in Amsterdam after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19, the band said in a statement.

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Russian forces cut off last routes out of eastern Ukraine city

Published On: June 14, 2022 08:03 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, June 14: Russian forces cut off the last routes for evacuating citizens from the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk, a Ukrainian official said, as the Kremlin pushed for victory in the Donbas region.

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Dominion' Scores Sizzling $143 Million Debut, 'Top Gun: Maverick' Stays Strong With $50 Million

Published On: June 13, 2022 02:13 PM NPT By: Reuters

"Jurassic World Dominion" stomped to the top of box office charts, scoring a massive $143 million in its domestic box office debut.

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Netflix announces another round of global hit 'Squid Game'

Published On: June 13, 2022 01:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

Global megahit "Squid Game" will return for a second season, Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) announced on Sunday, offering a few hints about what is to come in the dark Korean drama.

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'Strange Loop,' 'Lehman Trilogy' earn Tony honors as Broadway celebrates return

Published On: June 13, 2022 01:31 PM NPT By: Reuters

"A Strange Loop," the story of a Black gay man and his mental struggles as a playwright, won the Tony award on Sunday for best new musical as Broadway honored its first season since the long pandemic shutdown.

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Russia destroys bridge over Ukrainian river, cutting escape route

Published On: June 13, 2022 07:45 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV/LVIV, June 13: Russian forces have blown up a bridge linking the embattled Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk to another city across the river, cutting off a possible evacuation route for civilians, local officials said on Sunday.

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K-pop group BTS promotes new album with New York pop-up shop

Published On: June 12, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

South Korean K-pop boy band BTS are promoting the release of their new album with pop-up shops in New York City and Los Angeles.

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