Global arabica coffee prices hit record highs above $3.60 per lb on Wednesday as Brazil, by far the world’s largest producer, has few beans left to sell and as worries over its upcoming harvest persist. Dealers said 70%-80% of Brazil’s current arabica harvest has been sold and new trades are slow. Brazil produces nearly half the world’s arabica beans, a high-end variety typically used in roast and ground blends. The country’s recent weather has been more favorable after a severe drought last year. Still, the upcoming crop will be 4.4% smaller than the previous, according to Brazilian food supply agency…
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Renee Zellweger said her character Bridget Jones “feels like an old friend” as she and the cast of “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” attended the film’s world premiere in London on Wednesday. Over two decades after “Bridget Jones’s Diary” came out, the fourth movie in the series finds Bridget now a single mother of two after the death of her husband Mark Darcy. Bridget’s friend and former lover Daniel Cleaver, played by Hugh Grant, also makes an appearance in the romantic comedy. As Bridget juggles a career, parenting, seeing friends and starting to date again, Zellweger says it is…
Netflix has officially announced the streaming release of “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” the highly anticipated sequel to “Pushpa: The Rise.” While the Telugu original and Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam dubs will arrive on the platform soon, the Hindi-dubbed version will face a delay. Extended OTT Version Despite the delay, Netflix has planned an extended version of “Pushpa 2” featuring 23 minutes of additional content. The film’s theatrical release on January 17, 2025, already included 20 extra minutes beyond its original cut. The upcoming OTT version will further extend the runtime to 223 minutes, adding 3 minutes of exclusive material available…
Billionaire and former Microsoft executive Bill Gates has spoken openly about his 2021 divorce from Melinda French Gates, calling it “the mistake I regret the most.” In an interview with The Times of London, the 69-year-old reflected on the challenges of their separation after 27 years of marriage. Gates shared that one of his biggest personal goals was to replicate his parents’ 45-year marriage. “There is a certain wonderfulness to spending your entire adult life with one person,” he said. He recalled that while both he and Melinda were driven individuals, she took on the majority of parenting responsibilities. “The…
A backstage incident from Mathira’s late-night talk show has turned into a major controversy, with Chahat Fateh Ali Khan now threatening legal action against the host. The feud erupted after a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the show went viral, showing Mathira appearing visibly uncomfortable with Chahat’s overly friendly demeanor. Mathira Expresses Discomfort: Following the release of the clip, Mathira addressed the situation publicly, stating that she felt uneasy during Chahat’s appearance on her show. Her comments fueled speculation about what had transpired behind the scenes, leading to a flurry of reactions online. She also asserted that the BTS clips shared…
Bollywood’s bold and unapologetic star, Rakhi Sawant, is once again making headlines—this time for her personal life. The actress and entertainer, known for her candid statements and viral moments, has officially announced her plans to visit Pakistan and marry a famous Pakistani actor. In a recent interview, Rakhi revealed that she has accepted a marriage proposal from Pakistani digital creator and actor Doddi Khan. She expressed her desire to marry a practicing Muslim, stating, “I have been to Makkah three times, where I prayed for a husband who is a devout Muslim. Now, I am coming to Pakistan to marry.”…
Pakistani actress Sanam Jung has courageously addressed an online bullying incident she recently experienced, using her Instagram platform to share her story and take a stand against harassment. The renowned actress, known for her popular roles in hit television dramas like “Mein Na Janoo,” “Qaraar,” and “Dil-e-Muztar,” revealed that she had been personally harassed by a social media user. The individual sent obscene messages to her, leaving Sanam Jung feeling compelled to take action. In her Instagram post, Sanam Jung shared a screenshot of the inappropriate messages she received, emphasizing that she had waited for an apology from the individual…
Salwan Momika, an Iraqi-born man who sparked global outrage with his Quran desecration protests in Sweden last year, has been shot dead, according to reports. The incident occurred just as a Stockholm court was scheduled to rule on his incitement case, but proceedings were postponed following news of his death. “One of the defendants has died,” the court said in a statement, without naming him directly. Momika gained notoriety in 2023 after staging multiple Quran desecration protests, which led to widespread condemnation from Muslim-majority countries and diplomatic tensions for Sweden. His most controversial act took place outside Stockholm’s largest mosque…
Dubai: A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai’s international airport last year, its operator announced on Thursday, underscoring the Gulf city’s economic boom. This figure broke the previous high of 89.1 million in 2018, Dubai Airports said, despite regional tensions caused by the Gaza war and last April’s unprecedented floods that severely disrupted operations. The United Arab Emirates city, located between Asia, Europe, and Africa, has now been ranked as the world’s busiest international air hub for a decade. In a statement, Dubai’s ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum called the airport a “global…
In a controversial move, Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S. users, following a directive from the Trump administration. This decision follows an executive order mandating updates to several geographic names in federal databases, including the renaming of Alaska’s Denali Mountain back to its former name, Mount McKinley. Google Follows Official U.S. Naming Policy Google announced the changes on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.” The company updated Google Maps after the Geographic Names Information System…
