Will Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing’s Laos visit pave his way back into the ASEAN family?

The trip is part of efforts to give the impression that Myanmar is no longer diplomatically isolated

Myanmar bets on ancient temples, Buddhist pilgrimage sites to boost tourism

Myanmar authorities are bidding to revive an industry devastated since the 2021 coup plunged the country into civil war and international isolation.

How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? 'Everything's canon,' say the developers of EVE Frontier

"It's an easy thing to do when you build the answer to the question in the lore of the game."

How an interstellar comet sheds light on universe's 'cosmic noon'

Last year, an interstellar traveler entered our solar system. Some speculated that it was an alien spacecraft, but it turned out to be a comet, 3I/Atlas, and it provoked interest from astronomers and astrophysicists eager for insights into galaxies far, far away. Detailed

NATO to unveil big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump

ANKARA, July 7 - NATO leaders plan to unveil arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Ankara on Tuesday to show they are heeding U.S. calls to spend more to defend Europe before joining President Donald Trump for a summit.

Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes

The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

Graffiti artist scales Australian bridge tower, paints bird cartoon, disrupts traffic

SYDNEY, July 7 - A man scaled the 140-metre-high (460 foot) tower of a cantilever bridge in the Australian city of Melbourne on Tuesday and painted a giant cartoon bird on it, disrupting morning commuter traffic.

Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass Whip It Good at the Hollywood Bowl, Returning After 59 Years for a Great Sugar Rush of a Show: Concert Review

The Hollywood Bowl was by no means a lonely bowl Sunday night, as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass returned to pack the storied venue for the first time in 59 years. The Brass’s Cahuenga Pass comeback came not a moment too soon, with the band leader proudly bragging about his

U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team Eliminated From World Cup Competition in Loss to Belgium

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has been eliminated from World Cup competition in a hard 4-1 loss Monday evening to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the global soccer tournament. Belgium defeated the U.S. in a match held before a capacity crowd at Seattle Stadium. The game is

Efficient method for preparing pseudopregnant mice promotes laboratory animal welfare

In biomedical research using mouse models, preparing pseudopregnant recipient females is a standard step in embryo transfer protocols. Conventionally, this process requires technicians to select female mice showing clear signs of estrus. Because only a limited percentage of

What everyone gets wrong about the modern job search—and what actually works

Job searching has never been more accessible—or more confusing. Platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed and employer career pages let candidates submit applications with just a few clicks. What happens after they click "submit," however, has become fertile ground for misinformation.

Storms kill at least eight in central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore

AI system translates protein sequences into text, helping reveal functions of unknown proteins

In a paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from Technion and Tel Aviv University present BetaDescribe, an AI system that translates protein sequences into natural-language descriptions, opening a new path toward understanding protein

Newly identified marine bacterial enzyme opens new route to building bioactive compound libraries

Many important medicines and agricultural compounds have origins in natural products made by microorganisms. One such compound is prodigiosin, a vivid red pigment produced by certain bacteria. Beyond its color, prodigiosin and related compounds known as prodiginines have

US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific

The test fire is the latest move in its rapid military modernisation.

Why Robert Pattinson Compares ‘The Odyssey’ Character to Jacob in ‘Twilight’

The actor plays the primary antagonist Antinous in Christopher Nolan's epic action-fantasy film.

Soil thickness controls landslide occurrence, study finds

Researchers at University of Tsukuba analyzed high-resolution topographic data from airborne LiDAR to examine the relationships among landslide area, depth, and slope gradient.

Why customers stick with troubled brands: Emotional attachment may override perceived risk

Strong emotional attachment to a brand may help explain why some consumers remain loyal even in the wake of negative publicity, according to research published in the International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets.

Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China

At least two have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 480,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei

Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky is Buying ITV

Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a muted July 4th holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters” but a solid turnout for indie Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” And Variety‘s K.J. Yossman explains why

What does China’s long-range missile test in the South Pacific mean for Australia? | David Vallance

The timing – on the day the Ocean of Peace Alliance treaty was signed with Fiji – reads as provocation at best, coercion at worst Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows At 12.01pm on Monday , a People’s Liberation Army

Wasted pumpkin peel can keep your food fresh

Researchers at Kyushu University have developed a new food preservation solution. Using pumpkin peel as a raw material, they synthesized a nanomaterial for food packaging that slows the deterioration of fruit and other produce while reducing transport damage. The findings were

Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskiy

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that a resolution to the more than four-year-old war in Ukraine is "getting closer than people realize" and that he will talk about Ukraine during talks in Turkey this week at a NATO

Quantum computing: Laser-optical system offers full control over 2,000 trapped Rydberg atoms

Fraunhofer ILT in Aachen has developed a highly complex laser-optical system for a quantum computer currently under construction at the 5th Institute of Physics at the University of Stuttgart. This system enables 2,000 Rydberg atoms to be positioned with submicrometer precision

Senate Democrats’ campaign arm calls for Platner to drop out of Maine race

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and Chair Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) on Monday called on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw as the Democratic nominee. "The allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing –– violence,

India's Modi to meet Indonesia's Prabowo for talks on defence, food security

JAKARTA, July 7 - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday, as the leaders of two of the world's most populous countries seek to finalise deals ranging from defence to food security.

Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI boom drives chip sales

It comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies, which has pushed up prices.

Report: Obsidian losing around one quarter of its staff to 'Xbox reset'

The Pentiment and The Outer Worlds studio is reportedly losing 60-70 employees in the cuts.

Cultural power distance limits classroom voices across three communication pathways, review finds

A systematic review of research on intercultural communication in higher education finds that cultural "power distance," which is the extent to which people accept unequal authority, continues to shape who speaks, who is heard and how knowledge is shared in multicultural

Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC

Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%

It comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies, which has pushed up prices.

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

Television City and Orbital Studios Partner to Bring Virtual Production Studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District

Television City and Orbital Studios have partnered to bring a new virtual production studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District. The new LED volume will be based at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Television City, and reflects Orbital’s steadfast commitment to providing best-in-class virtual

How to create the blackest black ever known: From nature to nanotechnology

Achieving the blackest of blacks has been one of humanity's enduring challenges. It is a frontier that unites modern nanotechnologists with nature's ancient color palette.

Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course

Rachel Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring

Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers

Homeless people or those in financial hardship have been pushed to online applications and away from basic bank accounts.

Stored water can develop slimy bacterial films: Nanotechnology may be a solution

When drinking water is stored in containers, a thin layer of microorganisms can grow at the interface of the container and water. This thin layer is called a biofilm. It's made up of bacteria that make the water unsafe to drink. Slimy biofilms are harder to kill with ordinary

How Indonesian fashion brand Saya built a cult following with a signature dress that went viral

Founded by two former graphic designers in Jakarta, the contemporary fashion brand built a loyal following with versatile pieces that move seamlessly from beach getaways to special occasions.

Medicaid funding is resuming for Planned Parenthood

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story Medicaid funding resumes for Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood can resume billing for Medicaid reimbursement, one year after Republicans were able to cut its clinics off from federal

The First Reactions To Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Call It ‘Clunky,’ ‘Astonishing,’ And Like Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings

IMAX screening are already sold out for days

Piker on Platner: 'That is curtains'

Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker on Monday said it was "curtains" for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) after Politico reported that a former girlfriend accused the oyster farmer of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Piker read the story aloud on his Twitch stream