Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency on 24 March, citing unmanageable rising fuel prices amid the escalating unrest in the Middle East following US and Israel’s attacks on Iran.

When you walk into a Gen Z bedroom in Egypt today, you may notice a shift. Traditional interiors often featured heavier wooden furniture, ornate detailing and dark tones, but many young people are opting for lighter, simpler and, in some cases, more technologically integrated spaces.

On 28 February, the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran, killing the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and sparking a wider conflict that has affected numerous countries across the Middle East.

In a quiet neighbourhood of Seoul, two families live entirely different lives. One resides in a luxurious hilltop mansion surrounded by sunlight and space. The other struggles in a cramped semi-basement apartment where the window reveals little more than street-level feet passing by.

The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.

Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question