US designates Pakistani group's offshoot as 'terrorist' over Kashmir attack

The Resistance Front is considered a proxy of the Pakistani extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, which has been accused of plotting attacks in India and in the West.

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Torrential rain pounds South Korea for third day as thousands take shelter

Berlinale Title ‘Shadowbox’ to Open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (EXCLUSIVE)

Tillotama Shome’s Bengali-language drama “Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox” will open the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on Aug. 14, marking the film’s Australian premiere following its world bow at the Berlin Film Festival in the Perspectives strand. The intimate

Facing threats, leading human rights group exits El Salvador

El Salvador's most prominent human rights group says it's been forced into exile, citing threats and harassment from the government of President Nayib Bukele.

Only practicing physician in Congress: Trump diagnosis won't 'deter him from his job'

Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), the only practicing physician in Congress, said during a Thursday interview that President Trump’s recent diagnosis will not “deter him from his job.” “As far as the president’s health, making sure - look, he is robust. This is not going to defer

Trump slams WSJ over Epstein story, threatens to sue

President Trump on Thursday vowed to sue the Wall Street Journal over an article detailing a birthday letter the outlet said he sent to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender. Trump has denied writing the message, which the Journal said was part of a

Netflix boss says AI effects used in show for first time

Visual effects made using the technology has appeared in a Netflix original show for the first time.

House panel tees up vote on Jeffrey Epstein resolution

The House Rules Committee late Thursday night advanced a resolution calling for — but not legally requiring — the DOJ to release of some information related to Jeffrey Epstein, as a number of Republicans express anger at the Trump administration’s handling of the saga. The

Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.

New Audiobook on Idaho Murders Tops Audible Charts As Bryan Kohberger Awaits Sentencing

The case of Bryan Kohberger and the so-called “Idaho Four” murders is back in the spotlight after the accused killer changed his plea to guilty earlier this month. By doing so, Kohberger avoided the death penalty and what was sure to be a highly-scrutinized murder trial.

Republicans plot endgame on rescissions package — and Epstein files

Japan rice prices double, raising pressure on PM

Trump directs Bondi to release relevant grand jury transcripts in Epstein case

President Trump on Thursday said he was directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to release relevant grand jury testimony in the case of sex predator and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, a move that comes after his supporters for days pressed the government to produce more

Japan rice prices double, raising pressure on PM Ishiba

Public support has tumbled to its lowest level, partly because of frustration over the cost of living.

Robin Kester – “The Daylight”

Robin Kester is back with another otherworldly Dark Sky Reserve track. To follow “ Departure ,” “ Happy Sad (It’s A Party) ” and “ An Hour Per Day ,” the Dutch musician is releasing another enrapturing gem called “The Daylight.”

North Korean defectors make debut in new K-pop boy band

Five-man group 1VERSE released their first EP, which includes their debut single Shattered.

Japan voters see little hope for tariff reprieve in car maker Mazda's hometown

Mazda faces tariffs of 25% on automobiles, a dispiriting prospect for an electorate already battling inflation.

How to enjoy Umamusume: Pretty Derby without spending any money

As long as you aren't in it for PvP, the F2P life works.

Japan and South Korea know the way to compete with China and US

Governments around the world are hustling. European policymakers, for example, are eager to boost the region’s industrial relevance in a world where the US and China dominate cutting-edge technologies. They want to move beyond the adage that “the US innovates, China replicates

Federal judge sides with fired FTC commissioner in case against Trump

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the firing of a Democratic commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by President Trump was illegal. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan, a Biden administration appointee, said the Trump administration's "attempt to remove'

Gulf Air orders 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

US aviation giant Boeing on Thursday signed a contract valued at $7 billion to sell 12 787 Dreamliners, with options for six more, to Gulf Air, as the Bahrain-based carrier looks to expand its global network. The order comes just one month after an Air India Boeing 787 crashed

PM Anwar’s surprise picks for top posts in Malaysia’s judiciary get royal consent

The twists to Malaysia’s judicial crisis came to an end in the early hours of Friday (Jul 18) when Malaysia’s King confirmed the appointments of two low-profile judges to the top leadership positions in the judiciary.

CNA’s website and app have a new look that you can customise

CNA's redesign lets you experience podcasts in a new way, and discover immersive short videos and visual stories. The revamped app also hands you control over your home page and lets you shift up your favourite sections.

Albanese in China signals shift from friction to realism

The Albanese government has faced an increasingly uncertain world since its re-election in May. US President Donald Trump has cast a long shadow over the Australia–US alliance, raising fresh questions about Canberra’s long-term regional strategy. Against this backdrop, Prime

The Era of Emmy Sweepers: How Recent Trends Point to ‘Adolescence,’ ‘Severance’ and ‘The Studio’ Winning Big

Are we in store for more “Emmy sweepers?” With more than 25,000 voting members, the Television Academy is made up of 31 peer groups, each representing a specific field of expertise — actors, writers, editors, and so on. Of the many categories, only 15 are voted on by the entire

Double Wish – “How Often Do You Think Of Me”

Double Wish’s eponymous debut is shaping up to be an entrancing listen. Previous singles “ Tattooed Heart ,” “ Papers ,” and “ Seatbelt (Deeper Ecstasy) ” indicate as such, and so does this glimmering new one called “How Often Do You Think Of Me.”

LISTEN: ESPY Awards Score Despite Host Shane Gillis; Happy 70th Birthday to Disneyland

The ESPY Awards showered kudos on female athletes during Wednesday’s glitzy ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Fortunately, the honorees delivered enough inspiration and muscular prowess — see: rugby star Ilona Maher, who was honored as breakthrough athlete of the year

Appointment of Malaysia’s new chief justice eases controversy over vacant top judge seats for now

But more can be done to restore confidence in the judiciary, say analysts.

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sells Out in Imax 70MM a Year Ahead of Film’s Release

Almost all tickets were snapped up within an hour of going on sale at midnight Thursday ET, prompting a resale market of as high as $300 to $400, sources tell THR.

Putin’s new ally has nukes — and nothing to lose

North Korea is now supplying critical artillery shells and ballistic missiles to Russian forces in Ukraine, with North Korean personnel reportedly helping maintain these systems on the battlefield. This unlikely partnership reveals a troubling reality: the isolated nation has

Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’ Will End in 2026: ‘Purely a Financial Decision’

The decision "is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount," CBS said in a statement

Contemplative Landscapes by Noah Kalina

Noah Kalina is uploading videos of the “long photograph” variety of peaceful & contemplative nature scenes to YouTube. 4K. No AI. “Press play and walk away.” Tags: Noah Kalina · video 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Jamie Bennett, CBS and Walt Disney TV Executive, Dies at 78

Jamie Bennett, a television executive at CBS and Walt Disney who developed shows including “Live With Regis and Kathie Lee,” died July 6 of cancer. He was 78. Bennett worked with CBS for 13 years, filling executive positions at radio and TV stations in San Francisco and Chicago

CBS Cancels The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is coming to an end. The beloved talk show host announced the news during tonight’s taping, revealing that CBS is eliminating the entire late-night franchise due to a “financial decision.” The finale will arrive in May 2026.

CBS ending Colbert's 'The Late Show:' 'This is purely a financial decision'

CBS is nixing "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," rocking the late-night TV landscape in a move the network cited as a "financial decision." "'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season," CBS said in a Thursday

150 million years old and critically endangered: assassin spider stalks its prey – video

The Kangaroo Island assassin spider’s only known home is in the north-west of the island off the coast of South Australia, where it hides out in moist clumps of leaf litter. As parts of Kangaroo Island – still recovering from the black summer bushfires – suffer through

Trump's latest executive order creates new classification of federal employees

President Trump penned a new executive order on Thursday to form a new classification of noncareer federal employees who will be hired to “help faithfully implement the President’s policy agenda.” The employees will be listed under the classification "Schedule G" and will

'Reserved in the womb' and sold for £500: Police bust baby trafficking ring

Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore.

'I have been fooled': Reddit user endures the roasting of a lifetime after asking how to download a 487MB book they worked on with ChatGPT for over 2 weeks

There was no book.

Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand

He suggested the country could attract 600,000 people who would deposit US$1 million apiece for the visa.

Trump Was Attempting to Block Publication of Embarrassing WSJ Jeffrey Epstein Story

The White House attempted to block the publication of a Wall Street Journal article about President Donald Trump‘s alleged 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein that contained suggestive language. Trump threatened legal action against the paper if it went to print with the

Watch Lady Gaga Perform ‘Summerboy’ for First Time Since 2007 at Mayhem Ball

The star last played The Fame favorite 18 years ago at Lollapalooza

Scott Orlin Named President of Revived Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Scott Orlin has been elected president of the newly re-established Hollywood Foreign Press Association, just days after a group of legacy members voted Helen Hoehne out as its president. Hoehne is now president of the Golden Globes LLC, but had headed the HFPA before it was

Europeans warn Iran of UN sanctions unless concrete progress on nuclear talks

By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) -France, Britain and Germany told Iran on Thursday that they wanted Tehran to resume diplomacy immediately over its nuclear programme and warned if there were no concrete steps by the end of the summer they would restore U.N. sanctions. The foreign

Silica Gel – “NamgungFEFERE” (Feat. Japanese Breakfast)

Earlier this year Michelle Zauner returned with the latest Japanese Breakfast album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) . Since then, the indie darling covered Gorillaz at Coachella , performed “I Love You Always Forever” with Donna Lewis in Brooklyn, and released “ My Baby

CBS to Cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Citing ‘Financial Decision’

TV’s ongoing problems with late night have come for Stephen Colbert, with CBS announcing Thursday that it plans to end his “Late Show” after the next TV season, citing a “financial decision.” The maneuver — which ends years of original late-night programming at CBS that started