Author: Imran Malik

A wardrobe malfunction nearly cost Canada’s ice dance pair a points deduction at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but a split-second save kept them in medal position. WEBDESK – Act Global Media A dramatic costume mishap nearly changed the standings in the ice dance competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics after Canadian skaters Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier avoided a costly points deduction during their rhythm dance routine. Midway through the performance, part of Poirier’s arm cuff tore loose and became tangled in Gilles’ tights while she was lifted and spinning on his shoulder. Under Olympic figure skating rules, any clothing…

The world’s richest families are relocating at record speed, treating residency like an investment strategy. From tax havens to safe-haven cities, a new global map of wealth is quietly taking shape. WEBDESK – Act Global Media The world’s wealthiest families are relocating across borders at a pace experts say has never been seen before, reshaping global migration patterns and turning a handful of cities into exclusive hubs of private capital. Wealth advisers report a surge in demand for residency, citizenship and relocation planning services as ultra-high-net-worth individuals increasingly treat geography like an investment portfolio — something to diversify for safety,…

Nine killed in shootings at a British Columbia high school and a nearby home as police say the suspect died from a self-inflicted injury. Community mourns while investigators search for motive. WEBDESK – Act Global Media At least nine people were killed and dozens injured in a pair of shootings at a high school and a nearby residence in the small Canadian community of Tumbler Ridge, police in British Columbia said Tuesday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said officers responded around 1:20 p.m. local time to reports of gunfire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Six victims were found dead…

Trump statement: Critics warn the move could hurt cross-border trade as the Canada-funded bridge promises faster supply chains and economic gains for both countries. WEBDESK – Act Global Media Online reaction intensified after President Donald Trump signaled he could block or delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a major new crossing between the United States and Canada designed to ease trade congestion along the Detroit-Windsor corridor. The project, largely financed by Canada, is expected to significantly expand commercial traffic capacity between the two countries, which share one of the world’s busiest trade borders. Business groups and transportation…

US military strikes suspected drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific, killing two and leaving one survivor. Second operation in a week highlights expanding anti-narcotics campaign and growing debate in Washington. WEBDESK – Act Global Media The United States military carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving one survivor, according to US Southern Command. Military officials said intelligence identified the boat as being operated by a designated terrorist-linked trafficking network moving along known narcotics routes. After the strike, authorities alerted the US Coast Guard to launch a search-and-rescue mission…

US warns ships in Strait of Hormuz to avoid Iranian waters as tensions rise. New guidance comes alongside nuclear talks and fresh tariffs, keeping global oil markets on edge. WEBDESK – Act Global Media The United States has warned commercial vessels to exercise heightened caution while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, amid renewed friction with Iran over its nuclear programme and regional activities. In updated maritime security guidance, the US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration advised US-flagged ships to stay as far away as possible from Iranian territorial waters without compromising safe…

In a decisive performance that underscored their championship resolve, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to claim Super Bowl LX, marking the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III earned the game’s Most Valuable Player honors after orchestrating a dominant offensive showing. WEBDESK – Act Global Media The Seattle Seahawks are champions once again, and this time it was their ground game that wrote history. Running back Kenneth Walker III delivered a dominant performance as Seattle defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, earning the game’s Most Valuable Player award…

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show featured Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and a live wedding, turning the stage into a celebration of Latin culture, unity, and identity watched worldwide. WEBDESK – Act Global Media The Super Bowl halftime show has delivered spectacle for decades, but this year it became something bigger — a celebration of culture, identity, and unity as Bad Bunny transformed the world’s largest sporting stage into a Latin American festival watched by more than 125 million viewers. Joined by Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and a wave of celebrity guests, the Puerto Rican superstar delivered a performance that…

King Charles III is reportedly reconsidering a planned US visit after newly released Epstein-related documents revived scrutiny around Prince Andrew, raising fears the trip could be overshadowed by controversy. WEBDESK – Act Global Media Buckingham Palace is reportedly reassessing a planned visit by King Charles III to the United States after newly released documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein reignited scrutiny surrounding the British royal family. The monarch had been considering a spring trip linked to events marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a symbolic gesture aimed at strengthening transatlantic ties. However, officials now fear the visit could…

Nearly seven years after the Christchurch mosque attacks, the convicted gunman seeks to overturn his guilty plea, forcing victims’ families and New Zealand to relive one of the nation’s darkest days. WEBDESK – Act Global Media Nearly seven years after New Zealand’s deadliest modern attack, a courtroom in Wellington is once again reopening wounds many believed had finally begun to heal. The man convicted of murdering 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques in March 2019 is now asking the Court of Appeal to overturn his guilty pleas and reconsider his sentence of life imprisonment without parole. For families of the…