The cast of Amazon Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty attended a red carpet event in Paris ahead of the show’s finale. Lead actress Lola Tung, who plays Belly, said the series has been a defining experience, shaping her both personally and professionally.
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US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer downplayed differences over Gaza and wind power as Trump concluded his second state visit. The leaders signed major agreements and highlighted strong bilateral ties, projecting unity despite policy divergences.
President Trump’s warning to designate the anti-fascist Antifa movement as a terrorist organization, following the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, is an attempt to “demonize the left,” according to a historian of the movement. Source
The United States vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution that called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and demanded Israel lift all restrictions on aid deliveries to the enclave. The move drew criticism from several member states. Source
US President Donald Trump welcomed the suspension of talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves, intensifying a national debate over free speech. The move has drawn mixed reactions, with critics warning of censorship and supporters backing accountability in media.
The yen firmed against the dollar on Friday after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged. The decision saw two dissenting votes in favor of a hike, while the BOJ also announced plans to sell some holdings of exchange-traded funds and real estate investment trusts.
Gold prices inched higher on Friday, heading for a fifth consecutive weekly gain after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut of the year. Investors are now watching closely for further signals on the Fed’s policy direction and economic outlook.
Protesters rallied near the Gaza border demanding an end to the war, as Israeli tanks advanced through two key gateways into central Gaza City. Communications were cut for hours, raising fears of intensified ground operations in the besieged enclave.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that under the recent defense pact between Riyadh and Islamabad, Pakistan’s nuclear program would be “available” to Saudi Arabia if needed. He emphasized the strategic depth of the agreement, calling it a symbol of mutual trust and long-term security cooperation between the two allies.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced what she called the largest flood relief package in the province’s history. She said the initiative aims to support displaced families, rebuild damaged homes, and restore essential infrastructure. The package also includes financial aid and rehabilitation measures for affected communities.