Malaysia taps senior official to take next steps on graft chief

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Azam Baki denied he did anything wrong.

Kremlin says it is in constant touch with Iranian leaders

MOSCOW, March 11 - Russia is constantly in touch with the Iranian leadership and willing to contribute to efforts to stabilise the region, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use

Cybersecurity threats are mitigated in the new proposal by the European Union in response to new cyber complexities

The proposal: a renewed opportunity While geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, a quieter but more consequential shift is unfolding across the European Union’s (EU) digital landscape. In January 2026, the EU introduced proposed revisions to its Cybersecurity

Nepal counts final votes with rapper Shah poised for PM

The March 5 parliamentary vote was the first since youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

Woman found dead with multiple stab wounds in JB hotel room

The woman is believed to have been killed between 1.30am and 5.30am on March 11 at a Johor Bahru hotel.

Does Iran’s new supreme leader actually matter?

Iran’s announcement of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s replacement after his death by US-Israeli bombing came at an unexpectedly rapid pace. Within days, the Assembly of Experts appointed his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as supreme leader — a smooth transition, at least in theory. But the

Israel believes Iran's new leader was lightly wounded in attacks, senior official says

JERUSALEM, March 11 (Reuters) - Israel's intelligence assessment is that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was lightly wounded in the Israeli-U.S. joint air war against Iran and that is why he has not been seen in public, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.

Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump during Mid-East war

The price of fuel so far in March is double the average of the previous two months.

Sourav Ganguly to Host Revived ‘Bigg Boss Bangla’ After 10-Year Hiatus – Global Bulletin

BENGAL BECKONS EndemolShine India is reviving “Bigg Boss Bangla” for Indian platform JioStar‘s Star Jalsha, marking the reality format’s return to Bengali-language television after a decade. Cricket legend Sourav Ganguly will host the series. The revival expands Banijay

'No good choice': the Afghans forced to return from Iran

Exhausted Afghans cross the border from Iran in a sandstorm, leaving behind a country in the grip of war to return to a homeland that is battered by conflict and humanitarian crisis. At the Islam Qala crossing point in Herat province, western Afghanistan, Talibshah, who did not

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high

Kilauea is shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high, and falling tephra is forcing temporary closures on Hawaii’s Big Island. The fountaining that began Tuesday morning marked the eruption's 43rd episode since it began in December 2024.

India's top court allows removal of life support of man in vegetative state

Harish Rana has been in a vegetative state since 2013, when he fell from a balcony and suffered head injuries.

The Knot: My upcoming new book (and a course that’s already here)

The Knot, Problems Can Be Solved, will be available in September. And this week, I’m launching a video course that covers the ideas in the book. You can find the course, and how to get it at no extra cost, here. We’re surrounded by problems. Problems create the arc of our days,

Russia says it shot down two British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles

MOSCOW, March 11 - Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces shot down two British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles over the past 24 hours, according to the RIA news agency.

Cliffside Chinese village draws visitors with cable car. Can this be replicated?

Gulu was hailed as a successful example of China’s rural revitalisation efforts at the country’s parliamentary meetings.

EU could release strategic reserves to keep energy prices down, Jørgensen says

Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing tell Euronews that releasing strategic reserves is being considered by the G7 energy ministers as oil and gas prices rise amid tensions linked to the war in Iran.

Three vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, March 11 - Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday, as one of the strikes led to a fire onboard a ship and forced most of its crew to evacuate it.

Swiss bus fire killing six 'intentional,' police say

At least six people died and five were injured after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Fribourg, in what police are treating as possible arson. A terrorist act has been ruled out for now, according to authorities.

CPI Preview: Stagflation Shadows Loom Over Wall Street

New research shows path to affordable water in fast-growing cities

By 2050, up to half the world's urban population will face water scarcity. A new model of water supply, demand, and policies in a drought-prone city of 7 million in India shows how policies could prevent the poor from bearing the heaviest burden.

Romanian to review US request to use local air base for Iran operations

BUCHAREST, March 11 (Reuters) - Romanian President Nicusor Dan has convened the EU and NATO nation's top defence council on Wednesday to discuss whether to allow U.S. aircraft access to its military bases for support linked to its Tehran operations, political sources said. The

Cargo vessels hit as Iran threatens to close Gulf oil chokepoint

Three commercial ships took fire in the Gulf on Wednesday as Iran launched strikes against its oil-exporting neighbours, threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and plunging the global energy economy into crisis. Oil prices have surged and markets have see-sawed since the

Oval orbit casts new light on black hole–neutron star mergers

Scientists have uncovered the first robust evidence of a black hole and neutron star crashing together but orbiting in an oval path rather than a perfect circle just before they merged. This discovery challenges long-standing assumptions about how these cosmic pairs form and

Report warns of 'worryingly thin' antimicrobial treatments pipeline

Amsterdam-based NGO Access To Medicine Foundation (AMF) has published the fourth edition of its Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark report. Chief Executive Officer, Jayasree K. Iyer, says that there are some positive signs with recent regulatory approvals for three antibiotics

Cannabis, Consensus Democracy and an Alcoholic Black Bear Called Rikke: ‘Christiania’ Goes Inside Copenhagen’s (In)Famous Anarchist Commune

Director Karl Friis Forchhammer, who was born in the community and debuts his doc about one of the world's largest social experiments at CPH:DOX, discusses its timely lessons for our age and making a film that can be viewed by people across the political spectrum.

Bus fire in Switzerland leaves at least 6 dead, 4 injured

Police say several people are dead and several others injured after a postal bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital.

Miley Cyrus Revisits ‘Hannah Montana’ in 20th Anniversary Special Trailer

Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is set to air on Disney+ on March 24

Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis

The 2011 disasters led to the loss of more than 22,000 lives.

Data center moratorium gains traction among Hill progressives

A handful of lawmakers is joining Vermont independent Bernie Sanders in wanting to pause new projects.

'You just roll with it’: Filibuster fight puts a MAGA target on Thune

The battle over the SAVE America Act is pitting Republicans against each other. The majority leader is determined to bring it to an end.

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

Cutting off Iranian lifeline for Hezbollah is critical, Lebanese minister tells Euronews

As Israel continues to pound Hezbollah’s strongholds in South Lebanon and parts of Beirut to root out the Shia militia, Euronews spoke exclusively to the Lebanese energy minister Joe Saddi who urged for mediated talks.

Seoul says it can deter threats from North Korea even if US weapons shifted to Middle East

President Lee Jae Myung has said his government is unhappy with the reported asset move but acknowledged there was little it could do about it.

UK police ban pro-Iranian London march due to 'extreme tensions'

By Sarah Young LONDON, March 11 (Reuters) - British police said they had banned a pro-Iranian march due to take place in London on Sunday, citing the possibility of "extreme tensions" with counter-protesters and the risk posed by Tehran during the conflict in the Middle East.

Punch the baby monkey isn’t being bullied: Japan zoo

The zoo's statement follows an outpouring of concern online.

Europe's leaders are unpopular, but Germany's Merz is losing support fastest

A study suggests the German chancellor is struggling domestically as his party failed to win a key state election, while several European leaders face similarly weak approval ratings.

Katy vs Katie: Aussie fashion designer wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory in a years-long trademark dispute with US pop star Katy Perry.

In Gaza, hints of recovery dissipate as U.S. and Israel strike Iran

Food deliveries and the prospect of medical care abroad gave Gazans reasons to hope, but the Iran conflict has closed the door on progress again.

Africa: Rwanda's Nuclear Ambition Signals Africa's Energy Future

[New Times] At the World Nuclear Energy Summit, President Paul Kagame delivered a message that is likely to spark debate across the developing world: nuclear energy, he argued, is neither too complex nor too risky for countries like Rwanda.

Africa: Kenya Urges Africa to Invest in Space Technology to Improve Disaster Management

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has urged African countries to invest more seriously in space technology and data systems to better manage disasters such as floods and droughts, with officials saying the continent must strengthen its own satellite capabilities while expanding

Two drones fall in vicinity of Dubai airport as Iran crisis shows no sign of easing

DUBAI, March 11 - Two drones came down in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, injuring four people, Dubai's media office said, as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continued on the 12th day of the Iran crisis, which has caused widespread

New release: Energy in Europe - 2026 edition

Energy is the foundation of modern societies, powering our homes, schools, hospitals, industries and transport. A reliable and sustainable energy supply helps us maintain our quality of life and foster economic growth. But how much do we know about where our energy comes from,

Oil price volatility puts energy-dependent Asian economies at risk: Analysts

Economists warn that prolonged disruptions in Middle East oil flows could move the region from price shocks to fuel shortages, with broader risks to growth and inflation.

Death of teen highlights persistent problem of illegal gold mining in Indonesia

Since the beginning of 2026, at least 20 deaths have been confirmed in connection with such activities.

Sabah leaders condemn online post showing defaced Quran stepped on

Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif said the alleged act was an attempt to hurt the feelings of Muslims.

Hong Kong Film Festival to Open With Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers,’ Close With Philip Yung’s ‘Cyclone’

The anniversary lineup features 215 films from 71 countries, Jia Zhangke as director in focus, and a live orchestral performance of Wong Kar-wai’s ‘In the Mood for Love.’

Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert Take Aim at Pete Hegseth’s Overspending: ‘You’re Ordering What?’

"Can you imagine the size of the egg Sean Hannity would lay if a Democrat had spent millions of dollars on lobster tails and sushi preparation tables?"

Israeli strike hits Beirut apartment block, Lebanese media reports

BEIRUT, March 11 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike hit an apartment block in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanon's state news agency reported, further widening Israeli attacks in the capital beyond the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs where heavy strikes continued. Footage