Posts by Nathan Pine
Map shows F-35 bases and jet fighter carriers near China
[ad_1] A Newsweek map shows air bases and navy carrier ships acting as permanent stations for F-35 stealth jets operated by the United States and its allies in the Western Pacific. The F-35 fighter aircraft program—adopted by U.S. treaty allies including Australia, Japan and South Korea—forms part of America’s broader strategy to contain China’s military…
Read MoreSingtel’s Optus appoints non-executive director John Arthur as new chair
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Singtel’s Australian subsidiary Optus has appointed John Arthur, a non-executive director, as its new board chairman with effect from Monday (Aug 25). Arthur replaces outgoing chairman Paul O’Sullivan, who is stepping down after a decade in the role and more than thirty years at Optus. Yuen Kuan Moon, group chief executive of Singtel…
Read MorePer Holst Dies: Danish Filmmaker-Producer Who Collaborated With Lars Von Trier Was 86
[ad_1] Danish filmmaker-producer Per Holst, who worked with fellow auteurs and countrymen Lars von Trier, Nils Malmros and Bille August, has died at the age of 86. The Hollywood Reporter cited one of his four sons, actor Morten Holst. A cause of death was not given. According to Denmark’s government-owned broadcast channel TV 2, son…
Read MoreDongfeng Motor Group at near eight-year peak on privatisation plan
[ad_1] Regulators in Beijing have recently stepped up scrutiny of the intense competition Published Mon, Aug 25, 2025 · 11:07 AM [HONG KONG]Shares of Chinese state-owned automaker Dongfeng Motor Group surged 69.2 per cent as they resumed trade on Monday (Aug 25), after the company’s parent said on Friday that it planned to take the…
Read MoreComedian Reginald Carroll Killed In Mississippi Shooting
[ad_1] Baltimore-based comic Reginald “Reggie” Carroll died after a fatal shooting in Mississippi, according to Southaven Police, CBS reported. He was 52. Per law enforcement, officers responded to the Burton Lane area regarding a shooting, where they found a victim with gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts conducted at Memphis hospital Regional One Health, Carroll died…
Read MoreStocks to watch: MPACT, First Resources, Sabana Reit, Lum Chang Holdings, Raffles Education, Creative Technologies
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Aug 25): Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT): The manager of MPACT announced on Friday that the divestment of the TS Ikebukuro Building was completed that same day. It added that the divestment of ABAS ShinYokohama Building was…
Read More‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along Version To Debut On Netflix
[ad_1] Netflix phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters is getting its streaming sing-along version. Dropping on the streaming platform tonight at midnight PT, Netflix announced the news on social media with the caption: “FOR THE FANS!” The animated film, produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Animation (of the Spider-Verse movies), has dominated both Nielsen and Netflix streaming…
Read MoreCircles to benefit from industry consolidation: CEO Rameez Ansar
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The recent moves towards more consolidation in the telco space will allow companies such as Circles to focus on innovation, said Rameez Ansar, co-founder and chief executive officer of the virtual telco. His recent comments come hot on the heels of surprise news a fortnight ago of Simba acquiring M1. The move will…
Read MoreJohn Leguizamo Recalls Being “Humiliated” By Early Film Role In ‘Regarding Henry’ That Perpetuated “Negative Latino Images”
[ad_1] John Leguizamo recalled being “humiliated” by an early bit part in 1991’s Regarding Henry, in which he is credited as “Liquor Store Gunman.” During a recent appearance on podcast Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, the Emmy winner ruefully reflected on the role after it was brought up by Spade.…
Read MoreThe Bachelorette’s Jillian Harris Marries Justin Pasutto After 13 Years Together
[ad_1] “I fell in love with the dress,” the 45-year-old recalled. “At the time, it had long sleeves, but we customized it. As the years went by, I felt I no longer loved it, and it sat at Candé Bridal for seven years.” “When our wedding date was finalized, I started looking for a new…
Read MoreDavid Corenswet’s ‘Superman’ Audition Self-Tape Goes Viral: “Just Oozes That Superman Vibe”
[ad_1] Now that Superman is available to watch at home, fans have been blessed with David Corenswet‘s audition to play Clark Kent. A self-tape video of the actor reading his lines has recently gone viral, showing how he landed the role of the Man of Steel in the James Gunn-helmed blockbuster, which premiered last month…
Read MoreJesse Tyler Ferguson Felt “No Way To Please” Everyone With ‘Modern Family’ Gay Role
[ad_1] More than 15 years after stepping into the role, Jesse Tyler Ferguson is letting go of the pressure that came with playing Mitchell Pritchett. The 5x Emmy nominee recently recalled how he “felt a responsibility” to the LGBTQ community to “get it right” with his portrayal of the gay lawyer on the ABC sitcom,…
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