Indonesian President Prabowo’s free meals plan draws court challenge by civil groups

Civil groups are questioning the funding arrangements for the US$20 billion (S$25.42 billion) initiative.

CPH:DOX Industry Head Talks ‘Privilege’ of Hosting Doc Festival in Denmark in Sensitive Political Times: ‘There’s a Tradition of Calling Things by Their Names’

As major film festivals struggle with tackling complex political issues at a time of great global unrest, CPH:DOX is pushing forward with prodding at the root of sensitive conversations surrounding politics, censorship and how fast-evolving technologies such as AI are changing

A winning smile: Malaysian man shows off record-setting 42 teeth in viral TikTok video

With 10 more teeth than the average person, he has been turning heads online.

‘Heated Rivalry,’ Cynthia Erivo and Lady Gaga Win Big at Queerties Awards: Full Winners List

“Heated Rivalry,” Jonathan Bailey, Lady Gaga and Cynthia Erivo were among the winners at the 14th annual LGBTQ Queerties Awards on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. “Heated Rivalry” was named best TV Drama. Bailey received the Badass award, considered the top honor of the ceremony.

Israel strikes apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media say

March 11 - Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days.

Africa: Ecowas Parliament Urges Overhaul of West Africa's Educational System

[Daily Trust] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has called for the overhaul of the region's educational system to meet the aspirations of the people and the needs of the economies.

Africa: Landmark Summit Elevates Fungal Diseases to a Public Health Priority in Africa

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Africa's first summit dedicated to fungal diseases concluded with a multi-stakeholder commitment to strengthen surveillance, capacity building, access to diagnostics and treatment across the continent.

Africa: An 'Alarming' Two-Thirds of Children Say Cyberbullying Has Increased

[UN News] Around two-thirds of children worldwide report an increase in cyberbullying, with one in two say they don't know how to get the right support, according to a recent poll carried out by the UN's top official who works to end violence against children.

Africa: 'You Are the Foundation-Shakers' - UN Chief Answers Tough Questions At Townhall With Women's Civil Society Groups

[UN News] The UN chief on Tuesday applauded civil society groups for "shaking the foundations of privilege" in a male-dominated world, addressing a range of questions during a townhall meeting on the margins of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)

Africa: China in Africa - Investment and Trade Work Well When There's Strong Oversight, and Badly When There Isn't

[The Conversation Africa] China's economic footprint in Africa has grown fast over the last two decades. Across the continent, Chinese-backed mines, oilfields, railways and industrial zones have gone from being ambitious projects to central pillars of national development plans.

Asian stocks extend gains, oil stabilises after crude release report

Indonesia’s BrahMos missile buy targets China’s sea lanes

Indonesia’s planned purchase of India’s BrahMos missile could transform its vast archipelago into a maritime barrier, reshaping regional deterrence from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean. This month, Reuters reported that Indonesian Defense Ministry spokesperson Rico

Kharg Island: Iran's vital oil hub in the crosshairs?

Kharg Island, a scrubby stretch of land in the northern Gulf, handles almost all of Iran's crude exports and any attempt to seize it would mark a major escalation in the conflict, analysts say. The US and Israel have so far treaded carefully around the island, but an Axios

Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum

Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.

Katy Perry loses trademark case against Australian designer Katie Perry

The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.

Chile: Kast arrives at La Moneda with a 90-day plan focused on security, fiscal cuts and migration

José Antonio Kast will be sworn in as Chile’s president on Wednesday with a pledge to lead an “emergency government” focused on security, the economy and migration control, as he seeks to turn his electoral mandate into early, visible action. His team has drafted a first 90-day

Combatants in Mideast war trade more air strikes as Iran clamps down on dissent

By Parisa Hafezi, Alexander Cornwell and Phil Stewart DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Israel traded air strikes with Iran's military across the Middle East as the besieged Tehran government warned its state security forces were ready with "fingers

Pleasantly surprised by scale and pace of attacks on Iran, Israel switches focus to regime targets

In 12 days of fighting, the IDF has disabled about half of the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile launchers and killed thousands of security personnel – but sees no signs of the regime's collapse. Additional targets have been divided into categories in the hope of completing

As Iran war drags on, Netanyahu inadvertently told the truth

The Israeli prime minister has changed the tune of absolute victory and shifted to emphasizing the Iranian people's decisive role in toppling the regime. In contrast, the government's attempt to brand the war as Houthi-style harassment is nothing less than a deception

Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway

Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

Iran fires four barrages at central Israel; IDF launches wide-scale attacks in Tehran

South Korea finds faulty approvals at airport where Jeju Air plane crashed

SEOUL, March 11 - South Korea's transport ministry cut construction costs and approved improper airport safety structures for more than two decades, the state auditor said in a report on aviation safety management after a Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people.

Just like XCOM, superhero comedy Dispatch cheats random percentages of success in the player's favor: 'anything that had over a 76% success chance would automatically succeed'

"If coincidences are just coincidences, why do they feel so contrived?"

Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home

The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.

YouTube expands access to AI detection tool to politicians and journalists

YouTube on Wednesday said it would expand access to its artificial intelligence (AI) detection tool to politicians and journalists. The company will allow a pilot group of lawmakers and reporters to use its likeness detection feature, which flags AI-generated content that uses

US steps up strikes on Iran, destroys 16 mine-laying vessels and raises pressure in Hormuz

The United States and Israel launched what the Pentagon and witnesses in Iran described on Tuesday as the heaviest day of bombing since the war began, while Washington widened operations around the Strait of Hormuz and said it had destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels. The

Malaysia steps up enforcement to curb fuel smuggling amid Mid-East tensions

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had said the government would do its utmost to maintain the price of RON95 at RM1.99.

Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread

The practice has suffered from a market slump that began during the Covid-19 pandemic and never recovered.

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest events in the Middle East war: - 'Projectile' hits ship off UAE - A container ship was hit off the coast of the United Arab Emirates by an unidentified projectile, a British maritime security agency reported Wednesday, adding the extent of the damage was

Brazil’s Supreme Court authorizes Trump adviser to visit Bolsonaro in prison

Brazil’s Supreme Court has authorized Darren Beattie, a Trump administration adviser focused on Brazil, to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison on March 18, in another sign of how far Bolsonaro’s legal case has spilled into the international arena. The decision was

Lula withdraws from Kast inauguration amid presence of Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled a planned trip to Chile to attend José Antonio Kast’s inauguration on Wednesday and will instead be represented at the ceremony by Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. Brazilian officials said the change was due to

María Corina Machado arrives in Chile for Kast’s inauguration and meeting with Venezuelan migrants

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has arrived in Chile to attend Wednesday’s ceremony in which Gabriel Boric will hand over the presidency to José Antonio Kast, in a visit that also includes an event with Venezuelan residents in Santiago and several public

Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark spat against US singer Katy Perry

Australia’s High Court rules in favour of the designer on appeal

North Korea says it respects Iran’s choice of new supreme leader: Report

Pyongyang accused the US and Israel of undermining regional peace.

Childcare centre in Malaysia shuttered after death of 4-month-old baby; 2 employees arrested

The baby died past midnight on March 9 after developing complications.

Woman Accused of Shooting at Rihanna’s Home Charged With Attempted Murder

Ivana Lisette Ortiz, the 35-year-old Florida woman who was accused of targeting Rihanna’s home in a shooting on Sunday, has been charged with attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearem and three counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling, Los Angeles

Boric leaves office defending his record and acknowledging mistakes

In his final national address before handing the presidential sash to José Antonio Kast on Wednesday, Chilean President Gabriel Boric defended his government’s record, highlighted progress in security, pensions and healthcare, and accepted political responsibility for two of

China and North Korea to reopen passenger train service after pandemic halt

Tickets for the first train departing on Thursday have reportedly sold out.

Vegans develop complex skills to navigate an omnivorous society, new research shows

Going vegan is a life-changing decision. Successfully committing to eating only ethically sourced, non-exploitative products—no dairy, no honey, no eggs, no animal output of any kind—can be daunting, especially in a society where most people are omnivorous. Foregoing meat and

Enhypen’s Heeseung Departs K-pop Group to Work on Solo Album

The group will continue as a six-member ensemble

Trump nominee for State Department role drops out after his race comments jeopardized confirmation

WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's nominee for a senior State Department position withdrew from consideration on Tuesday after his controversial comments about Jewish people and diminishing white power stirred rare Republican opposition to the president's

Garry Newman says his game creation platform s&box will 'probably' be priced similarly to Garry's Mod

That's great news in the age of $80 games.

Crabmeat is a horror game about catching crabs—no, not like that

No thank you, the ocean.

Study reveals how Ethiopia's hyenas combat climate change, save money for waste management and prevent disease

Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing more than 1,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia's second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators' role as accidental eco-warriors. By consuming organic waste that would otherwise

Pokémon streamer's Kickstarter for a roguelite monster-collector hits its target in 10 minutes, then blows past $800K

People sure do love building a squad of weird little guys.

Thompson fends of challenger to win Mississippi primary

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) is projected to win his primary race, fending off a long-shot challenge from 34-year-old antitrust lawyer Evan Turnage, according to Decision Desk HQ. Thompson, the 78-year-old civil rights leader, has represented Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional

Meghan to headline £1,400 'girls' weekend' in Australia

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.

‘My lovely distraction’: live stream of kākāpō – world’s fattest parrot – and her chicks captivates New Zealand

More than 100,000 people have tuned in to watch ‘kākāpō cam’, which captures a rare flightless bird sleeping, tidying her nest and fighting off intruders On an island in New Zealand’s remote southern fjords, one of the world’s strangest and rarest parrots – the kākāpō – is