Air India has announced it will suspend its direct flights between New Delhi and Washington, D.C., starting September 1. The airline cited a combination of factors for the decision, including a shortage of aircraft due to a planned retrofit program and the continued closure of Pakistani airspace. The Impact of Airspace Closure and Fleet Upgrades The airline is currently undertaking a $400 million retrofit program to upgrade its fleet of Boeing 787-8 planes. This process will keep multiple aircraft out of service until at least late 2026, leading to a temporary fleet shortfall. Compounding this issue is the…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The United States and China have extended a tariff truce for another 90 days, successfully avoiding a major escalation in their trade dispute. The extension, which was set to expire on August 12, will now last until 12:01 a.m. EST on November 10. What the Extension Means The agreement, announced by both President Donald Trump and China’s Commerce Ministry, prevents tariffs on goods from both countries from skyrocketing. Without the extension, U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods would have increased to 145%, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods would have hit 125%, effectively creating a trade embargo. For now,…
Emma Stone, 36, has shaved her head for her new movie, Bugonia, joining a list of actresses like Natalie Portman and Charlize Theron who have also done so for a role. In a recent interview with Vogue, Stone revealed that the experience was emotional for her, as it brought back memories of her mother, Krista, who lost her hair while battling breast cancer. “She actually did something brave. I’m just shaving my head,” Stone told the outlet, adding that her mother was “so jealous” and wanted to shave her head again. In the film, Stone plays a pharmaceutical CEO who…
Hailey Bieber shared a glimpse into her “perfect” weekend with close friends Kylie and Kendall Jenner, celebrating Kylie’s 28th birthday. The model took to her Instagram account on Monday, August 11, to post a series of candid photos from the weekend’s festivities. A Photo Dump of Weekend Memories In her post, Hailey shared a collection of photos capturing the warm and cozy atmosphere of the weekend. The first photo in the carousel showed Hailey relaxing on a bench, wearing a white mini-dress adorned with red dots. Another snap featured a painting she created, depicting her face surrounded by…
Nicola Peltz Beckham chose a special way to honor her family at her recent vow renewal ceremony by wearing a modernized version of her mother, Claudia Peltz’s, original wedding gown. The 30-year-old billionaire heiress and actress shared several photos from the private ceremony, which took place at her family’s estate in Bedford, New York. A Recreation of a 1985 Gown Peltz posted a collage on Instagram Stories, placing a picture of her mother in the original 1985 gown next to her own bridal portrait from the renewal. This highlighted her intention to pay tribute to her family heritage.…
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have shared a closer look at their private vow renewal ceremony, which took place on August 2 at the Peltz family estate in Bedford, New York. The couple, who first married in April 2022, opted for a much more intimate affair this time around. Vow Renewal Details and Afterparty For the ceremony, Nicola wore a modern, reimagined version of her mother Claudia’s 1985 wedding dress. Her father, billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz, officiated the ceremony. New photos shared on Instagram show the couple enjoying a star-studded afterparty, with Nicola in a new, soft sky-blue…
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The announcement was strategically revealed in a video clip on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s and his brother Jason Kelce’s podcast, New Heights. A Strategic and Timely Announcement The news was officially confirmed at 12:12 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 12, a time carefully chosen by Swift, as the numbers 12 and 13 have long been significant parts of her career. The album’s title was revealed in a video clip where Swift, sitting with the Kelce brothers, pulled the album cover from a mint-green briefcase with her initials…
Swifties and NFL fans are in for a treat as Taylor Swift is set to make her debut on the New Heights podcast, hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce. The much-anticipated episode will air on Wednesday, August 13, at 7 PM ET. A Special Announcement The announcement came on Monday when the New Heights Instagram account posted a teaser clip. In the short video, Taylor, a 14-time Grammy winner, is seen complimenting Travis on his blue sweatshirt. He charmingly replies, “It’s the color of your eyes, sweetie. It’s why we match so well.”…
Bethenny Frankel, the 54-year-old reality TV personality, recently shared a “vulnerable” update about her personal life on TikTok, revealing that she is hesitant to start a new relationship. In the video, Frankel explained that she’s not “actively afraid” to date but rather feels hesitant, comparing the feeling to getting food poisoning and being scared to eat the same food again. She noted that she’s been feeling this way for months since she stopped dating entirely. Frankel described her attempts to re-enter the dating world as “dipping her foot in a cold pool.” She’ll start talking to someone, but then “run…
Fans of the Shrek franchise will have to wait longer for the new sequel, as Universal and DreamWorks Animation have announced that the release date for Shrek 5 has been postponed. The film, which was previously scheduled for December 23, 2026, will now be released on June 30, 2027. This marks the second delay for the movie, which was originally slated for a July 2026 release. The studios did not provide a specific reason for the delay. However, according to industry sources, moving the release date to the summer is a strategic decision. Universal has historically had great success with…
