Posts by Nathan Pine
Transilvania International Film Festival Award Winners — Full List
The 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival has wrapped up in Romania. During Saturday Night’s closing gala at the National Theatre in Cluj-Napoca, British director Mahdi Fleifel’s To a Land Unknown took home the Transilvania Trophy, the festival’s 10,000-euro top prize. The film is described as an intense drama about two Palestinian refugees…
Read MoreExclusive: Hezbollah says won’t join fight after US attacks Iran
A spokesperson for Hezbollah told Newsweek that the Iran-aligned militant group did not have immediate plans to retaliate against Israel and the United States after President Donald Trump ordered direct U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. “Iran is a strong country capable of defending itself, logic dictates that it can confront America and Israel,” a…
Read MoreTrump warns Iran to make peace or face further strikes
President Donald Trump declared the U.S. military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities a “spectacular military success” during a White House address to the nation Saturday night, while warning Tehran that future attacks would be “far greater” if Iran does not pursue peace. Speaking from the Cross Hall flanked by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary…
Read MoreBentonville Film Festival: ‘Rosemead,’ ‘The Librarians,’ ‘Sovereign’ Win Awards, Lucy Liu Receives Rising to The Challenge Honor
It’s shaping up as an award-winning summer for actress-producer Lucy Liu. On Saturday night Liu received the Rising to the Challenge Award at the Bentonville Film Festival in Arkansas, an honor that “recognizes artists who champion storytelling that breaks barriers and broadens representation.” It wasn’t her only award of the night. Her new drama Rosemead,…
Read MoreCircle gets buy rating after Senate passes stablecoin bill
The company behind USDC has seen its shares rise more than 600% since they started trading earlier this month Published Sun, Jun 22, 2025 · 10:00 AM [NEW YORK] Circle Internet Group’s shares jumped 20 per cent on Friday (Jun 20) after Seaport Global gave the stablecoin issuer its first buy rating in the wake…
Read MoreShanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Award Winners — Full List
The Shanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Awards have been announced as the fest wraps up its 27th edition. On Saturday, Kyrgyzstan director Aktan Arym Kubat’s Black Yellow Road was awarded Best Feature Film during the awards ceremony at the Shanghai Grand Theatre, where 49 entries competed across five major categories. With the Jury Grand…
Read MoreB2S dropped six bunker busters on Iran’s Fordow, Fox host says citing Trump
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun Weekend Night…
Read MoreMLB Writer Blames ‘Stubborn’ Rafael Devers For Dramatic Split With Red Sox
Earlier this month, the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants shocked the baseball world when they executed a blockbuster trade that sent superstar infielder Rafael Devers to the Bay Area. The split didn’t come without controversy, though. Devers reportedly refused to play first base to replace the injured Triston Casas, and the Red Sox’s…
Read MoreU.S. Bombs Three Nuclear Sites In Iran, Donald Trump Announces
The United States has carried out three strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran, joining Israel as it tries to halt Tehran’s ability to obtain an atomic weapon, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social. The bombing has raised fears that the Iranian regime will retaliate with strikes on U.S. targets. “We have completed our…
Read MoreKids’ Choice Awards 2025: See Every Celebrity Arrive on the Red Carpet (Live Updates)
Grab your ponchos—because the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards are officially here. For this year’s annual award show on June 21, first-time host Tyla will take the stage at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar for a night of skateboard stunts, musical performances, orange blimps and, of course, no shortage of neon green slime. In fact, some…
Read MoreFormer EMA board director now leads energy firm H2G; predecessor stays on amid court case
[SINGAPORE] Former Energy Market Authority (EMA) board director Pek Hak Bin has been appointed chief executive of energy transition firm H2G Green, as the home-grown company sharpens its focus on clean energy innovation and regional growth. The 59-year-old, who took over the helm on Jun 1 from predecessor Lim Shao-lin, aged 56, brings more than…
Read MoreLynn Hamilton Dies: ‘The Waltons’ & ‘Sanford And Son’ Actress Was 95
Lynn Hamilton, the veteran actress best known for her television roles on The Waltons, Sanford and Son and Generations, has died at the age of 95, her publicist Calvin Carson shared on Instagram. Carson added that she “transitioned peacefully” on Thursday, surrounded by her “grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers.” “With profound gratitude and admiration, we…
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