Sotheby’s postpones auction of gems linked to Buddha after India threatens legal action

HONG KONG: Auction house Sotheby’s said on Wednesday that it had postponed the auction of a collection of hundreds... Published 07 May, 2025 03:02pm

Kashmir prepares for tourism ‘long lull’ as war cries ring loud

SRINAGAR/PIR CHINASI: Hotels and houseboats in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir (IIOJK) are... Published 06 May, 2025 07:57am

Movies & Music

Stars shine in tailored looks at Met Ball celebration of Black style

NEW YORK: Singer Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy, Pharrell Williams sported a jacket with 15,000 pearls and... Published 06 May, 2025 03:20pm

Hugo Boss reports first-quarter revenue above estimates

German fashion group Hugo Boss reported a better-than-expected quarterly revenue on Tuesday and confirmed its... Published 06 May, 2025 12:35pm

Shein, Temu ramp up advertising in UK and France as US tariffs hit

NEW YORK: Shein and Temu, fast-fashion e-commerce platforms that ship merchandise from China, boosted their spending... Published 06 May, 2025 07:57am

Global film industry reels from Trump tariff announcement

PARIS: The cinema industry is reeling after US President Donald Trump announced 100-percent tariffs on foreign... Published 05 May, 2025 09:58pm

Bigger and bolder exaggerated

• Conceptual outfits have become a hallmark of the Met Gala, which returns to New York City on Monday

Published 05 May, 2025 03:02pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani filmmaker Mohammed Ali Naqvi nominated for fourth Emmy

• He produced Netflix documentary, 'Turning Point: The Bomb & The Cold War'

Published 05 May, 2025 03:24pm

‘Thunderbolts’ kicks off moviegoing summer with $162 million worldwide

LOS ANGELES: Marvel movie “Thunderbolts” brought in $162 million at theaters around the world over the weekend,... Published 05 May, 2025 12:21pm

Brazil police foil bomb plot targeting packed Lady Gaga concert in Rio

BRASILIA: Brazilian police said on Sunday that they had thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga’s historic... Published 05 May, 2025 12:17pm

USA

Trump says Hollywood ‘dying’; orders 100% tariff on non-US movies to save it

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country,... Published 05 May, 2025 07:24am

Blind Russian perfumer designs fragrances with music in mind

MOSCOW: Alexander Yashin hears opera in the smell of clover. Blind from birth, the 31-year-old can see only light... Published 04 May, 2025 12:40pm

Fly with a smile: Brazil airlines cheer Lady Gaga-driven demand

SAO PAULO: Brazilian airlines are enjoying a boost as fans from all over the country fly to Rio de Janeiro ahead of... Published 04 May, 2025 12:35pm

Take-Two Interactive delays ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ release to May 26, 2026

Take-Two Interactive on Friday pushed the release of “Grand Theft Auto VI” to May 26, 2026, extending the wait for... Published 02 May, 2025 05:56pm

Luxury

Harrods is latest British retailer to be hit by cyber attack

LONDON: London department store Harrods said on Thursday hackers had attempted to break into its systems, the third... Published 02 May, 2025 03:15pm

‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and ‘Death Becomes Her’ lead 2025 Tony nominations

NEW YORK: Broadway musicals “Maybe Happy Ending,” “Buena Vista Social Club” and “Death Becomes Her” led the tally of... Published 02 May, 2025 12:09pm

Virtual band PLAVE mixes K-pop and technology to charm fans

SEOUL: The five members of one of K-pop’s trendiest groups PLAVE have appeared on TV, held concerts, and one of... Published 02 May, 2025 12:04pm

Spotify submits app update to Apple with external link for purchases in US

Spotify said on Thursday it has submitted an app update to Apple with an external link to buy subscriptions, after a... Published 02 May, 2025 07:31am

MENA

Dubai: tech promises to change holiday experience at Arabian Travel Market

DUBAI: For most tourists, travelling is about creating memories and telling and retelling stories from their... Updated 02 May, 2025 04:30pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce delivers a rousing kickoff to her ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour

INGLEWOOD, California: Singer Beyonce launched her “Cowboy Carter” stadium tour on Monday, rolling through ’Texas... Published 30 Apr, 2025 03:01pm

Luxury

Elitist no more, caviar is turning casual

PARIS: When Burger King announced it was selling caviar with nuggets at its French restaurants on April 1, many... Published 29 Apr, 2025 04:07pm

Europe

Prince William and wife Kate return to Scotland for wedding anniversary

LONDON: Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate will head to a picturesque, rural Scottish island on Tuesday... Published 29 Apr, 2025 07:49am

US director Alexander Payne to head Venice Film Festival jury

ROME: US director Alexander Payne will head the main competition jury at this year’s Venice Film Festival, the... Published 29 Apr, 2025 12:53pm

Cycling in City of London rises more than 50% in two years

LONDON: The number of people cycling in the City of London has increased by more than 50% in two years, boosted by... Published 29 Apr, 2025 12:55pm