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NSO Group Appeals $168 Million Verdict in WhatsApp Spyware Case, Claims Jury’s Award May Lead to Bankruptcy

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San Francisco, California – NSO Group has filed an appeal following a jury’s decision that awarded $168 million to WhatsApp for the company’s alleged facilitation of spyware attacks on approximately 1,400 mobile devices. This legal battle centers on the company’s controversial zero-click surveillance technology, which allows government clients to infiltrate phones without any interaction from the users. In a court filing submitted on Thursday, NSO Group requested that the federal judge presiding over the case in Northern California either significantly lower the punitive damages awarded or allow for a new trial. The punitive damages were … Read more

Dulquer Salmaan Shines at Telangana State Film Awards, Claims Jury Award for His Touching Role in Lucky Baskhar

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Hyderabad, India — Dulquer Salmaan achieved remarkable recognition at the Telangana State Film Awards, popularly known as the Gaddar Awards, by winning the coveted Jury Award for his outstanding performance in Lucky Baskhar. This award signifies not just a personal triumph for the actor, but also a resounding affirmation of his dedication to the art of storytelling and his multifaceted approach to acting. In Lucky Baskhar, Dulquer plays an ordinary bank employee whose life takes unexpected twists, requiring a nuanced portrayal filled with restraint and depth. His performance has been celebrated for capturing the character’s … Read more

London International Awards Revives Chinese Creativity Award, Celebrating Global Excellence in Chinese-Language Advertising

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The London International Awards (LIA) has announced the relaunch of its LIA Chinese Creativity Award, the premier global competition that acknowledges outstanding creativity in the Chinese language. This initiative aims to celebrate exceptional work across various media forms, reinforcing LIA’s dedication to recognizing innovative advertising ideas that stem from Chinese-speaking territories worldwide. The newly revised awards program will accept submissions from any country, as long as the work is presented in Chinese. It will be judged exclusively by a panel of Chinese-speaking jurors who will evaluate entries between September 30 and … Read more

Cannes 2025: Live Updates on This Year’s Stellar Award Winners!

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CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival has once again captivated audiences as it wrapped up its 2025 edition, showcasing a diverse array of films and celebrating cinematic excellence on an international stage. The festival, renowned for spotlighting emerging talent along with established filmmakers, presented awards that recognized outstanding contributions to the art of filmmaking. This year’s competition was fierce, with more than 20 films vying for the prestigious Palme d’Or, the festival’s top honor. The jury, led by acclaimed director Sofia Coppola, deliberated over the films that addressed a plethora of themes, from social … Read more