Posts by Nathan Pine
Ebola outbreak could cause fresh blow to struggling World Cup
The Ebola outbreak, a public health emergency of international concern as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), could be a fresh blow to the already struggling World Cup about a month before people from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) come to watch their team play in Texas. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Read MoreJames Graham Says He Is “Repaying” British State For Backing His Early Work By Landing American Investment On Projects Like Rupert Murdoch Movie ‘Ink’
Prolific British scribe James Graham is beginning to get some serious American recognition for his body of work, and he isn’t biting the hand that feeds. Graham’s Rupert Murdoch play Ink is being made into a Studiocanal, Media Res and House Productions movie starring Guy Pearce while a different production, Punch, recently transferred to Broadway.…
Read MoreCoach owner Tapestry targets international markets for 70% of growth
Published Tue, May 19, 2026 · 06:46 PM [FASANO, Italy] Tapestry expects about 70 per cent of its growth over the next few years to come from international markets, with the Coach handbag owner’s expansion plans focused on China and Europe. “Our penetration right now is relatively lower in international markets,” Tapestry CEO Joanne Crevoiserat…
Read MoreSky To Air ‘Baywatch’ Reboot In UK & Ireland Starring Stephen Amell
Sky is making waves with the rebooted Baywatch. The pay-TV giant has taken exclusive UK and Ireland rights to the upcoming Fox and Fremantle series. The iconic Baywatch, which wrapped its original 11‑season run 25 years ago, returns next year with 12 episodes. Sporting the unmistakable red swimsuits, an all‑new cast of lifeguards will patrol…
Read MoreSebastian Stan Reflects on Donald Trump Post ‘Apprentice’ At Cannes
Sebastian Stan was here this morning to talk about his latest movie Fjord at Cannes, however, that’s hard when the last time he was here at the fest, he was playing Donald Trump. The Avengers actor was asked how Trump has evolve since the premiere of The Apprentice two years ago. That pic world premiered…
Read MoreSQ321 final report: Radar issue may have left SIA pilots blind to severe turbulence
A possible radar blind spot and disputed hardware tests complicate liability for the fatal flight [SINGAPORE] The fatal SQ321 Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight in May 2024 may have flown into severe turbulence after the jet’s weather radar possibly failed to display a rapidly forming storm cloud, said Singapore’s transport safety regulator. Released on Tuesday (May…
Read MoreJapan’s faster economic growth offers window for BOJ rate hike
Expansion provides scope for higher borrowing costs and policymakers may want to act before Mid-East conflict starts weigh on growth Published Tue, May 19, 2026 · 04:48 PM JAPAN’S economy grew much faster than expected at the start of the year, supporting the case for further Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest-rate hikes, though the outlook…
Read MoreIndonesia’s financial regulator says stock index reflects fundamentals after fall
The rupiah remained under pressure on Tuesday, hitting a record low of 17,730 a dollar Published Tue, May 19, 2026 · 04:15 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s stock market better reflects fundamentals now following recent market reforms and a sharp fall over the past week, the country’s head of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) said on Tuesday.…
Read MoreAustralian stocks rebounds from 7-week low as RBA minutes hint near-term rate pause
Published Tue, May 19, 2026 · 03:54 PM AUSTRALIAN shares rebounded from a near seven-week low on Tuesday after minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia signalled a wait-and-watch approach following three interest rate hikes this year. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 1.2 per cent to 8,604.70 points after a 1.5 per cent drop…
Read MorePedro Almodovar Interview For ‘Bitter Christmas’
Pedro Almodóvar is known for mining his own personal experience, but Bitter Christmas (Amarga Navidad) explores this on a whole new level. His viewpoint is reflected in the film in two interwoven protagonists — director Raul (Leonardo Sbaraglia), and Elsa (Bárbara Lennie), the cult filmmaker at the center of Raul’s screenplay. As Raul grapples with…
Read MoreAustin police release details of 3 suspects in shooting spree
Three suspects have been arrested in connection to a series of random shootings, stolen vehicles and violent crimes across Austin, Texas, that left four people injured between late Saturday and Sunday, officials said. The oldest of the three suspects has been identified as Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, 17. The other two suspects, aged 16 and 15,…
Read MoreStanChart Singapore to hire more wealth bankers amid plans to cut over 7,000 jobs globally
It will cut more than 15% of its global corporate function headcount; the impact on Singapore roles is still unclear [SINGAPORE] Standard Chartered (StanChart) will continue to hire relationship managers in Singapore, despite plans to reduce its global headcount. The lender said at its investor event on Tuesday (May 19) that it plans to cut…
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