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Russian President Vladimir Putin has been formally invited by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to join a newly proposed international body called the Board of Peace, part of Washington’s plan to guide the next phase of the fragile ceasefire and reconstruction effort in the Gaza Strip. The Kremlin confirmed receipt of the invitation and said it is reviewing the proposal. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 19, 2026 The Board of Peace — a centrepiece of Trump’s broader 20-point peace initiative following more than two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas — is intended to oversee governance, demilitarisation…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has unveiled the first official trailer for her upcoming action feature The Bluff, revealing a bold and ferocious transformation. The R-rated pirate thriller stars the global icon as Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden, a former pirate whose attempt at a quiet life is shattered when her violent history resurfaces. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 19, 2026 Set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century Caribbean, the trailer offers glimpses of intense swordplay, brutal battles, and escalating danger. As Ercell fights to safeguard her family, she is forced into deadly confrontations that test both her strength and…
Nearly half of U.S. states are either already experiencing recession-like economic contraction or are very close to it, according to a new analysis by Moody’s Analytics, one of the country’s leading economic research firms. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 19, 2026 The state-level study, compiled by Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi, shows that while the U.S. economy overall hasn’t officially fallen into recession, significant weaknesses are emerging across large parts of the country. Key Findings 22 states and the District of Columbia are assessed to be either in a recession or at high risk of entering one. These…
In his first year after returning to the White House, President Donald J. Trump has fundamentally reshaped U.S. immigration policy, enacting some of the most sweeping changes seen in decades and triggering broad debate over their social, economic and political effects. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUAY 18, 2026 Deep Enforcement and Policy Shifts President Trump’s renewed focus on immigration has followed through on key campaign pledges to tighten border security, reduce unauthorized entries and accelerate deportations. Border crossings have fallen sharply from mid-2024 levels, while immigration enforcement inside the United States has intensified. More immigrants — including many…
A 4-year-old girl in Utah, Elora “Ellie” Ann Rudd, has died from complications of influenza, underscoring the severity of the 2025-2026 U.S. flu season and the dangers the virus poses to young children. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 18, 2026 Ellie, who lived in Ogden, Utah, became ill around the start of January and was hospitalized after her symptoms — including fever, cough and difficulty breathing — worsened. Despite receiving intensive medical care, she developed pneumonia, sepsis and blood clots, and passed away on January 6, 2026. Her mother shared that Ellie fought hard but ultimately could not…
Haitian security forces executed a drone-assisted strike on properties linked to the country’s most powerful gang commander, Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, escalating the government’s campaign to dismantle gang control in the capital. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 18, 2026 According to local reports and official statements, a drone attack in Port-au-Prince’s Delmas neighborhood targeted at least one of Chérizier’s homes on Wednesday, causing significant explosions and the destruction of buildings. Authorities say the operation was designed to weaken the gang’s hold on strategic areas of the city. The Haitian National Police, speaking through a communications officer, described the operation…
Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump intensified a diplomatic and trade confrontation with key European allies by threatening new tariffs tied to his campaign to gain control of Greenland, the vast Arctic territory governed by Denmark. WEBDESK | ACTGLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 18, 2026 Trump announced on his social platform that starting Feb. 1, 2026, the United States would impose a 10 % tariff on imports from eight European countries — Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland — unless Denmark agrees to negotiate the “complete and total purchase” of Greenland by Washington. The…
Abu Dhabi, January 18, 2026 — Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy leader Masdar is accelerating plans to expand its footprint in the United States as demand for electricity from major data centres continues to surge, driven by advances in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 18, 2026 With the United States now accounting for more than 40 % of global data centre capacity, Masdar sees a growing market for clean power solutions that can meet the exponential energy needs of hyperscale facilities being built by tech giants such as Google, Microsoft and Meta. Strategic Growth…
Comedian, writer, and actor Joel Kim Booster and his longtime partner John-Michael Sudsina have tied the knot, marking a joyful milestone in their relationship that began over four years ago. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 18, 2026 The couple exchanged vows on December 30 in San Francisco, choosing the Exploratorium — an interactive science museum known for its playful atmosphere — as the setting for their celebration. Surrounded by close friends and family, Booster called the day “the best day of my life,” adding that he had “never felt so certain and so loved” in comments shared alongside…
A mobile application in China with a notably stark name has become a sensation across the country, rapidly climbing the download charts and sparking conversation online. The app, originally called Sileme, literally translates in English to “Are you dead?” — a phrase intended to grab attention but also serve a purpose. Webdesk | Act Global Media | January 18, 2026 Designed for people who live alone — including students, young professionals, and others choosing an independent lifestyle — the app functions as a simple safety check-in tool. Users designate an emergency contact and are prompted to regularly confirm they’re okay;…