Conservationists hopeful as rare fishing cat reappear near Tonle Sap in Cambodia
The fishing cat's global population estimated to be less than 10,000 individuals.
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AI is upon us. So why is South Korea still fixated on rote-learning?
As the AI era begins to take shape, many parents and students find themselves disoriented.
Students from North Korean defector families twice as likely to leave school in South Korea
Recent data indicates that students of North Korean backgrounds have difficulties with overall studying.
Nearly 1,800 Chinese among thousands held in huge Cambodian raid on scam compound
The latest raid "truly reflects" that the Cambodian government will never loosen crackdowns on online scammers, says an Interior Ministry spokesman.
Interpol issues red notice for Indonesia ‘gasoline godfather’
Riza’s Indonesian passport was revoked in October.
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the Grammy Awards in historic first for Spanish-language albums
Many artists dedicated their award-acceptance speeches to criticise US President Donald Trump’s administration over immigration operations, as the outrage over ICE’s fatal shooting of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis continues to ensue.
Africa: Ethiopia Solidifies Position As Regional Powerhouse, Emerging As Africa's Renewable Energy Leader
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- - Ethiopia is translating long-held development ambitions into concrete achievements, reinforcing its role as a regional powerhouse and positioning itself as Africa's leading renewable energy hub, according to the Government Communication Service (GCS).
Tiny new dinosaur Foskeia pelendonum fills in an evolutionary gap
An international team has described Foskeia pelendonum, a tiny Early Cretaceous ornithopod from Vegagete (Burgos, Spain), measuring barely half a meter long. Led by Paul-Emile Dieudonné (National University of Río Negro, Argentina), the study reveals an unexpectedly derived
Two Penang city council officers hurt in balloon explosion during Thaipusam
It is believed the balloons were filled with hydrogen, which is cheaper than helium but highly flammable.
Disney Lorcana’s Winterspell won me over when I leaned into silly nostalgia
Opening Winterspell preview packs as a Magic player led to confusion, nostalgia, and a surprisingly fun first Lorcana deck.
Bad Bunny Makes History with Album of the Year Win
His sprawling Debi Tirar Mas Fotos is the first fully Spanish-language album LP to win the prize
Grammys 2026: The Best, Worst, and Most WTF Moments
Bad Bunny was the star of the night, but there were also lots of other incredible performances, and a few curveballs
Clipse, Pharrell Williams Make It Snow During Heavenly Grammys Performance
Pusha T and Malice, joined by superstar producer, made their long-overdue Grammy debut with "So Far Ahead"
New mandarin orange draws attention in Malaysia for texture and taste
Yellow Beauty has been drawing attention for its sweeter taste, brighter skin and firmer texture.
Cher Causes Confusion at Grammys by Announcing ‘Luther Vandross’ as Winner of Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Record of the Year
It’s not quite John Travolta’s “Adele Dazeem,” but Cher caused a bit of confusion at the Grammys when she announced “Luther Vandross” as the winner of record of the year, which went to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther,” itself a tribute to the R&B singer who died in 2005. Cher
Africa: Africa at the G20 Episode 4 With Precious Tricia From Akina Mama Wa Afrika
[Democracy Works] In this episode, we sit down with Precious (Abwooli) Tricia, Economic Justice and Climate Action Programme Associate at Akina Mama wa Afrika, for a timely conversation on Africa's leverage in multilateral platforms.
Africa: Africa Poised to Outgrow Asia for First Time Amid Youth Boom
[RFI] Africa's growth could outpace Asia's for the first time in 2026, figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest, as the continent's population continues to rise fast.
Penang housewife wins $12.9 million Supreme Toto jackpot
Her System 10 ticket also earned her an extra RM173,152 in System Play bonus winnings.
Africa: Should Private Sector Executives Sit On the Boards of Non-Profits? There Are Risks and Benefits
[The Conversation Africa] Serving on a non-profit board can be deeply fulfilling and beneficial to the cause - but only if you're fully committed and prepared for the role.
Africa: U.S. Exit From the World Health Organization Marks a New Era in Global Health Policy - Here's What the U.S., and World, Will Lose
[The Conversation Africa] The U.S. departure from the World Health Organization became official in late January 2026, according to the Trump administration - a year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on inauguration day of his second term declaring that he
Kendrick Lamar, SZA Win Record of the Year for ‘Luther’ at 2026 Grammys
"Luther Vandross is one of my favorite artists of all time," Kendrick Lamar says
Cher Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award in Surprise Appearance at 2026 Grammy Awards
"What I want to tell you," Cher said, "never give up on your dream, no matter what happens. Live it, be it, and if it's not happening now, it will happen soon"
Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos Is The First Entirely Spanish Album Of The Year Winner
Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos won the Grammy for Album Of The Year, the category's first-ever fully Spanish-language winner. Harry Styles presented him the award, which beat out Clipse's Let God Sort Em Out , Justin Bieber's Swag , Kendrick Lamar's GNX , Lady Gaga's Mayhem ,
Africa: IShowspeed's Africa Tour Forces Rethink of a Global Narrative
[Daba Finance] American streamer IShowSpeed has completed a 28-day livestream tour across Africa that reached millions of viewers and shifted how global audiences engage with the continent.
Grammys 2026: Watch Clipse Perform With Pharrell & Voices Of Fire
It's been an eventful weekend for Clipse and Pharrell Williams. Pusha T's name showed up in a crisis intake report that surfaced in the latest Epstein files release, which is not what you want. On the same weekend, Clipse and their reunion album Let God Sort Em Out were up for
Bad Bunny Makes Grammys History as First Spanish-Language Album of the Year Winner
Bad Bunny has made Grammys history as the first Spanish-language artist to win album of the year with his hit album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” He beat Justin Bieber (“Swag”), Sabrina Carpenter (“Man’s Best Friend”), Clipse, Pusha T and Malice (“Let God Sort Em Out”), Kendrick
ICE Out at the Grammys: Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean Speak Out
Justin Bieber, Brandi Carlile, Jack Antonoff, and more also showed up sporting "ICE Out" pins in protest of the Trump admin's immigration crackdown
Jeffrey Epstein planned to loot Libya's frozen funds with the complicity of international intelligence services, including the Mossad
An email dated July 2011 shows that US billionaire Jeffrey Epstein and his close network sought to exploit the political and economic turmoil in Libya for financial gain.
Blackpink's Lisa takes on new role as Thailand’s tourism ambassador
The Thai-born K-pop star was unveiled on Jan 28 as the face of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Feel All The Feelings campaign, which aims to attract travellers worldwide in 2026.
Grammys 2026: Kendrick Lamar & SZA Win Record Of The Year For “Luther”
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's “Luther" won the Grammy for Record Of The Year. Presented by Cher, who'd just won the year's Lifetime Achievement Award, it marks Kendrick's second year in a row winning the award. The post Grammys 2026: Kendrick Lamar & SZA Win Record Of The Year For
Grammys 2026: Q-Tip Presents Pharrell With The Dr. Dre Impact Award
Only one month in, Pharrell has already had a momentous 2026. Not all of it has been great; he was sued by his former Neptunes production partner Chad Hugo. On the bright side, he debuted new music during his Louis Vuitton's FW26 show in Paris and was knighted by French
From charity to connectivity: China remaking global public health
The United States’ official departure from the World Health Organization in January 2026 creates a profound vacuum in global health governance. While news cycles focus on the immediate financial crisis—a US$260 million funding gap and management teams cut in half—the deeper
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial government shutdown, blaming Democrats' ICE demands
US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.
Lola Young Was ‘Nervous as Hell’ Performing at the Grammys After Health Scare: ‘This Is Where I Belong’
Lola Young isn’t pretending her return to the stage was easy. Just after winning her first Grammy Award for best pop solo performance for “Messy,” the British singer spoke about stepping back into the spotlight at Spotify’s Best New Artist party on Thursday night. The
Brian Wilson, Bob Weir, D’Angelo Honored at Grammys In Memoriam Segment
Post Malone saluted Ozzy Osbourne with a star-studded backing band, while Lauryn Hill made her first Grammys performance since 1999
Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission
The sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from a depth of 6,000m, Japan's government said.
Impeachment complaints filed against Philippine V-P Sara Duterte
She is accused of misusing public funds during her term as education secretary.
‘Iron Lung’ Film Review: Markiplier Probes Inner and Outer Space in Sleeper Video-Game Adaptation
Last week’s movie conversation was all about a certain very high-priced vanity documentary with a ginormous promotional budget. But that attention-magnet did not win the weekend box office, nor did “Shelter,” the crown going to a second heavily-advertised mainstream thriller,
Grammys 2026: Lauryn Hill, Post Malone, & Reba McEntire Lead All-Star In Memoriam Medley
Ozzy Osbourne , D'Angelo , and Roberta Flack were among the music icons who passed away last year. At tonight's Grammy Awards, the In Memoriam segment included performances dedicated to the three artists. The post Grammys 2026: Lauryn Hill, Post Malone, & Reba McEntire Lead
Bad Bunny, Natalia Lafourcade, And All the Grammy Wins for Latin Artists So Far
Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso scored Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album, while Gloria Estefan won for Best Tropical Album
A silent brain disease can quadruple dementia risk
Researchers studying nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy sharply raises the risk of developing dementia. Within five years, people with the condition were far more likely to be diagnosed than those without it. The increased risk was present even
Lauryn Hill Leads Emotional Grammy In Memoriam Tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, Reunites With Fugees’ Wyclef Jean
A Grammy In Memoriam segment for both D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, curated by Lauryn Hill and some of her musician friends, brought the house down with soulful performances. During the D’Angelo segment, Hill began by singing alongside D’Angelo’s vocals over their song “Nothing
HBO Moves ‘Industry’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episodes Up to Friday Releases to Avoid Super Bowl
To avoid conflicting with Super Bowl Sunday, HBO has moved up next week’s episodes of “Industry” and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” to Friday releases on HBO Max. The episodes — “Industry” Season 4, Episode 5 and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” Season 1, Episode 4 — will
China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
Japan begins over-the-counter ‘morning-after pill’ sales to all ages
The pills must be taken in front of a pharmacist at the facility purchased.
Billie Eilish rips ICE at Grammys: 'No one is illegal on stolen land'
Billie Eilish, who's been a fierce critic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration in the U.S., is taking to the Grammys stage to urge the public to "keep fighting" and "protesting." "As grateful as I feel, I honestly
Post Malone Sings ‘War Pigs’ During Ozzy Osbourne Grammys Tribute With Sharon, Kelly and Jack Watching in Tears
Post Malone led an all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during the 2026 Grammy Awards, taking the stage alongside Watt, Slash, Duff McKagan and Chad Smith during the In Memoriam montage. Malone performed a rendition of “War Pigs” with Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and Red Hot
