The Weeknd sells catalogue for $1 billion

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:03 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 15 (IANS) Singer-songwriter The Weeknd has struck gold with his latest catalogue deal. The singer has entered into a major new business venture marking one of the most significant catalogue deals ever made by a contemporary artist.

Russia and Ukraine edging toward deal on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: US official

IANS | December 15, 2025 11:32 PM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine are moving closer to an understanding on the future of the critical Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the White House said Monday, adding this is part of the detailed discussions in Berlin on restoring operations at the facility as part of broader peace talks.

US touts 'Article Five-like' guarantees in Ukraine peace talks in Berlin

IANS | December 15, 2025 10:53 PM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) The US said on Monday that the Berlin peace talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war made significant progress, with a "very, very strong security package", including "Article Five-like security guarantees", emerging as the core element of a potential agreement.