
Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 2, 2026
The seventh edition of the Gandhara Independent Film Festival opens today at Karachi’s National Academy of Performing Arts, offering three days of Pakistani shorts and international work, panels and a closing awards ceremony on October 4.

World News · Oct 2, 2026
Taiwan on Friday took delivery of the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the United States, a high profile addition to its air defences that comes after delays and amid persistent pressure from China.

World News · Oct 2, 2026
Switzerland’s upper chamber has voted to put the new Bilaterals III treaty package with the European Union to a referendum that would require not only a national majority but also a majority of cantons, raising the political stakes for an agreement meant to stabilise relations with the EU.

Others · Oct 2, 2026
Authorities arrested 21 people and carried out 27 searches after an investigation uncovered a method that used cheap airline tickets and inside contacts to extract illicit consignments from the airport baggage hall.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 2, 2026
Kill Jackie, the eight-part revenge thriller starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and adapted from Nick Harkaway’s novel, arrives on Prime Video across the United Kingdom today, October 2, 2026. The series, produced by Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures and co-created by writers behind Gangs of London and Killing Eve, positions a major British star at the centre of a globe-spanning crime story released in full for binge viewing.

World Politics News · Oct 2, 2026
An attempt to force a Flydubai plane bound for Tel Aviv into a fatal crash was stopped when crew and passengers overpowered the co-pilot after he stabbed the captain, Israeli officials say. The episode has triggered a multiagency investigation, diplomatic scrutiny and intensified domestic security debate ahead of Israel’s October election.

Business & Economy · Oct 2, 2026
State refiners halted shipments beyond Hong Kong and Macau ahead of Golden Week, with PetroChina cancelling several October cargoes. Traders said the move has already pushed oil product prices higher and tightened supply in Asia and beyond.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 1, 2026
A previously unseen, complete cut of Tuttomondo, the 1989 documentary that chronicled Keith Haring’s creation of his large mural in Pisa, receives its world premiere on October 1 at the Lucca Film Festival, reconnecting Italian audiences with a pivotal moment in public art and the country’s late 20th century cultural exchange.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 1, 2026
Barcelona’s Serielizados Fest confirmed a major expansion to its 13th edition today, announcing the world premiere of Celeste season two alongside Movistar Plus+ titles Matar a un oso and Ann Droid, high profile industry masterclasses and special guests including Steven Moffat, Hagai Levi and Ferran Adrià.

Hollywood · Oct 1, 2026
British actor Noel Clarke has been charged with multiple sexual offences stemming from alleged incidents between 2007 and 2016. The development has reignited debate across the UK film sector about on set behaviour, reporting mechanisms and the pace of institutional reform.

World News · Oct 1, 2026
President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of renewed U.S. military action against Iran following the November midterm elections, as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high and diplomatic efforts struggle to produce a breakthrough.

World News · Oct 1, 2026
Pakistan launched a series of air and drone strikes across eastern and southern Afghanistan on October 1, saying it hit militant hideouts. Afghan authorities and the United Nations reported civilian casualties, heightening tensions between the neighboring governments already locked in repeated exchanges this year.

Social Media News · Oct 1, 2026
The Greek government has moved from policy announcement to implementation planning, telling platforms they must have reliable age verification in place ahead of a January 1, 2027 start date and signalling active supervision by national regulators.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 1, 2026
KT Studio Genie has confirmed a feature film expansion of the hit South Korean series Shinyoung, titled Shinyoung The Movie: Ghosts Haunt the Military Hospital, with Ryu Kyungsoo leading and K pop star Jeongyeon joining the cast for her first film role. The movie will open in Korea this winter and marks a new phase for the franchise.

World Politics News · Oct 1, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Münster on October 1, 2026, for a visit to the German-Netherlands Corps and a high profile ceremony awarding the International Westphalian Peace Prize to NATO. The event highlighted Germany's growing public debate over defence policy and the alliance's role in European security.