'The Remarried Empress' Cast Discusses Bringing Fantasy Royal Drama to Life
Disney+ has launched its highly anticipated royal fantasy series "The Remarried Empress" ahead of schedule, offering viewers a glimpse into a lavish, fictional empire. At a press event in Seoul, the main cast detailed the complexities of adapting the hit web novel, from navigating unfamiliar court etiquette to performing alongside computer-generated counterparts.
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Kuwait inspectors destroy 115 kilograms of unverified meat in Farwaniya
KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) issued nine violation reports and destroyed 115 kilograms of meat of unknown origin during an inspection tour of food establishments in Farwaniya Governorate, the authority announced on Monday. The tour was carried out by the authority’s Farwaniya food inspection department.
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Asian stocks retreat as AI worries outweigh steep oil-price drop
HONG KONG: Asian stock markets struggled on Tuesday after another AI-fueled tech selloff on Wall Street outweighed a plunge in oil prices and signs of a possible breakthrough in talks to end the Iran war. Investors were also watching the US midterm elections.
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Egypt Accelerates Construction of 341km Sinai Railway Linking Arish and Taba
Egypt is accelerating the construction of a 341-kilometer railway line that will link Bir al-Abd, Arish, and Ras El-Naqab near Taba Airport. Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir recently inspected active work zones along the route, emphasizing the need to maintain round-the-clock operations to meet technical standards and construction schedules for this key infrastructure project.
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Hamad International Airport stages emergency drills during WATAN 2026
Field exercises simulating emergency-response procedures were conducted at Hamad International Airport (HIA) Monday as part of the nationwide WATAN 2026 exercise, Qatar Airways announced. In a notice posted on its official X account, the national carrier said passengers and airport visitors may notice increased ground activity at designated locations across the airport, as well as related activities in the surrounding airspace.
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John Schneider Admits Owes Millions in 'Dukes of Hazzard' Divorce Battle
'Dukes of Hazzard' actor John Schneider has formally acknowledged a debt of roughly $3.7 million in back spousal support to his ex-wife, Elvira Schneider, marking a shift in their ongoing divorce proceedings. While admitting the financial obligation, Schneider is contesting a court order that would divert half of his Social Security benefits to satisfy the arrears.
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Philippine Authorities Report Progress in Thomas Markle Sr. Child Pornography Probe
Philippine authorities have confirmed that their investigation into Thomas Markle Sr.’s alleged possession of child pornography is progressing, with Acting Director Pmgen Wilson Casueta stating the probe is moving in the "right direction." The inquiry follows allegations by Markle’s son, Thomas Jr., who reported finding graphic materials at his father’s Cebu City residence.
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Researchers Warn 'Bookkeeping Trick' Masks Beef Industry's Methane Emissions
Two new analyses warn that a specialized accounting method known as GWP* enables major beef-producing countries to significantly understate their methane emissions. Researchers from Greenpeace and the University of California, Los Angeles, argue that this metric creates a misleading picture of climate progress, allowing nations to claim neutrality while actual warming continues.
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Web Summit Qatar 2026 generated QR1 billion economic impact, report says
Web Summit Qatar 2026 has delivered a billion-riyal boost to the national economy, with its growing international appeal translating into higher visitor spending, increased business activity and fresh investment opportunities, reinforcing Doha’s emergence as a global technology and entrepreneurship hub. The four-day summit, held from February 1-4, generated approximately QR1.
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Climate Change Intensified Atlantic Hurricanes, Study Finds
Human-caused climate change significantly intensified Atlantic hurricanes over the past five years, according to a new analysis by Climate Central. The study found that elevated sea surface temperatures increased maximum wind speeds for most storms between 2019 and 2023, as well as every recorded storm in the 2024 season.
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