
Disney CEO Iger promises 2026 exit, says ABC not for sale
Walt Disney's board is undertaking a "robust" search for a successor, Chief Executive Bob Iger said.
Fri Dec 01 2023

Disney CEO says company will 'quiet the noise' in culture wars - Analyst
Disney is struggling to make its streaming business profitable, improve the quality of its films, position its flagship sports brand, ESPN.
Thu Sep 21 2023

Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines
Studios now face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years, forcing them to halt many productions across the United States and abroad.
Fri Jul 14 2023

Who is Ron DeSantis, 2024 presidential candidate?
Here are some facts about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis life and political career.
Thu May 25 2023

Walt Disney Co begins 7,000 layoffs
The entertainment industry has undergone a retrenchment since its early euphoric embrace of video streaming.
Tue Mar 28 2023

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major revamp by CEO Iger
The layoffs represent an estimated 3.6 pct of Disney's global workforce.
Thu Feb 09 2023

Disney's Iger says hackers claim to have stolen upcoming movie
Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger has revealed that hackers claimed to have access to an unnamed upcoming movie and have demanded a ransom, the Hollywood Reporter said on Monday.
Tue May 16 2017

Disney chief executive Bob Iger gets a third contract extension
The one-year extension is the third time Disney has extended Iger's contract since 2013, when it moved an expected retirement in 2015 to 2016, and then later pushed it to 2018.
Sat Mar 25 2017

Possible Disney merger with Twitter poses risks for Iger legacy
An acquisition of Twitter by Disney is possible from a financial standpoint.
Wed Sep 28 2016

Disney brings its brand to Shanghai with new theme park
The launch of the US$5.5 billion Shanghai Disney Resort represents one of the biggest ever foreign investments in China.
Thu Jun 16 2016

Disney works its magic on new Shanghai theme park
The project broke ground in April 2011, with Disney chairman and chief executive Bob Iger telling reporters it would be a "significant milestone" in the company's history.
Tue Jun 14 2016

Disney eyes Star Wars theme parks
R2-D2 will be rolling into Mickey Mouse's neighborhood as the amusement park giant opens parks with a "Star Wars" theme.
Sun Aug 16 2015

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025