Anchorage, United States - Stepping foot on Western soil for the first time since he ordered the invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin basked in choreographed pageantry courtesy of Donald Trump -- but was also confronted by signs of US power. In made-for-television images, Putin and Trump each flew in their...
MBC IPO retail subscription begins
MBC Group runs a group of TV and radio channels.
Saudi Arabia launches new TV channel to highlight ‘rapid progress’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has launched a new TV channel called Saudia Alaan (Saudi Now) to highlight the kingdom’s “rapid progress” towards the Saudi Vision 2030 and its recent advancements. The ceremony, held under the patronage of the Minister of Media and Chairman of the Board of...
Netflix reports mixed earnings as password crackdown coming
The streaming television giant reported a quarterly profit of $1.3 billion, in line with expectations, but said it had delayed a broad crackdown on sharing of account passwords "to improve the experience for members." As growth at Netflix cooled last year, the Silicon Valley based streaming company focused on creating...
Iranian TV says forced to quit London after regime threats
LONDON, UK - The independent network Iran International TV said Saturday it had been forced on UK police advice to shut down its London studios, after a "significant escalation in state-backed threats from Iran". "I cannot believe it has come to this," said the network's general manager, Mahmood Enayat, adding that...Chirpy commentator enlivens Qatar’s football culture
Khalil al-Balushi, one of Qatar's top football commentators, brings much-needed life to Qatar's subdued football culture.
French TV to show ‘power map’ to avoid winter black outs
France's national broadcaster said Friday it would begin broadcasting a "power map" to viewers, showing demand for electricity around the country and areas where over-consumption could lead to blackouts. Under a deal signed with the main operator of the country's power grid, France Televisions will begin showing a real-time map...
The melting fortunes of OSN
A once market leader that everyone looked up to, OSN is now a paler version of its former glory. It is struggling to keep up with the competition from Netflix, Shahid, and Disney Plus.
Graft in focus as Iran’s spy thriller ‘Gando’ returns
In March, the sixth episode of Gando's second season triggered fierce debate with a plotline featuring a spy among Iran's nuclear negotiators
