Malaysia weighs targeted fuel subsidy cuts for higher-income groups as costs surge
The country is now looking at spending up to RM6 billion monthly to keep subsidies in place and avoid passing costs directly to households.
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South Korea ex-PM's martial law sentence cut to 15 years on appeal
Han had "abandoned the grave responsibilities" of his position by engaging in the declaration of martial law in South Korea in 2024, said an appeals court judge.
AI disinformation tests South Korean laws ahead of local elections
The government has hired hundreds of staff to track and counter manipulated content ahead of local ballots.
South Korea appeals court cuts jail term for ex-PM Han to 15 years in martial law case
SEOUL, May 7 - A South Korean appeals court on Thursday cut the jail sentence for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 15 years from 23 years over his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
Trump again aims for a Tehran deal as Israeli interests sidelined
Amid stepped-up pressure on Tehran, Trump signals urgency to secure a deal and avoid deeper conflict – even as officials frame it as leverage – raising concerns in Jerusalem that Israel's priorities are being traded for a quick diplomatic win
S. Korea’s former PM Han Duck-soo’s martial law sentence cut to 15 years on appeal
He was earlier sentenced to 23 years' jail for engaging in Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration.
Scientists reverse diabetes in mice with lab-grown insulin cells
Scientists in Sweden have taken a major step toward a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by developing a more reliable way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells. These lab-grown cells not only respond strongly to glucose but were also able to restore blood
PlayStation users could get refunds in Sony settlement
Sony was accused of monopolizing the market and driving up prices for specific digital games purchased through the PlayStation Store.
Government not sitting on space alien evidence, Obama reiterates
The former president emphasized there’s no way such a secret could stay confidential.
South Korea to seek peace despite North’s revised Constitution
North Korea deleted all references to uniting the divided peninsula from its Constitution.
Disney makes move to ditch gas engines on iconic attraction amid crackdown from California regulators
The Anaheim theme park is making the change as California regulators continue cracking down on emissions statewide.
All Star Fox games that the new Star Fox game is technically a remake of
Star Fox (2026) is technically Nintendo's fifth time releasing this Star Fox game. Here're all Star Fox games the new Star Fox game remakes.
Bass spars with primary challengers at LA mayor's debate
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) sparred in a feisty debate with her primary challengers over how to handle wildfires, homelessness and immigration in the country’s second-largest city a month out from the mayoral primary election. “Our mayor is the CEO of the city. She sets
Fuel shortages in Indonesia spread from Riau to several cities in Kalimantan
One city's mayor has introduced limits to the amount of fuel each vehicle can purchase.
North Korea not bound to any treaty on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, KCNA reports
SEOUL, May 7 - North Korea is not bound to any treaty on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, as Pyongyang continues to reject international pressure and sanctions to dismantle its nuclear programme.
Source: Israel–Lebanon talks to resume in Washington as tensions flare
Israeli sources say the White House is trying to set up diplomatic talks, which are expected to resume next week in Washington. The push comes even as Israel struck Beirut for the first time since the cease-fire, while Hezbollah said it hit several IDF positions, wounding three
Giuliani has left ICU: spokesperson
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) has left the ICU after he was hospitalized over the weekend, according to a spokesperson. In a statement to The Hill, Giuliani spokesperson Ted Goodman said that the former New York City mayor was “out of the ICU and will spend some
US reinstates deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mahdawi
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Board of ImmigrationAppeals has reinstated deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, according to a court filing from his lawyers. A U.S. immigration judge in February had rejected efforts by
Anxious Australian retirees ramp up pension fund withdrawals
Funds have noticed customers switching from typically balanced portfolios to more defensive options.
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.
Top Helmers Sip and Dish at the Variety High Tea Celebrating Female Directors
Top helmers and other industry insiders gathered May 5 in West Hollywood to sip and dish at the Variety High Tea Celebrating Female Directors. The invitation-only gathering brought together a group of production professionals who were treated to sandwiches, tea cakes and
Japan's Nikkei surges past 61,000 for first time on earnings, Mideast optimism
The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index rose 3.38 per cent to an all-time high of 61,523.36 in early trading.
Japan's Nikkei surges past 61,000 for first time on earnings, Middle East optimism
The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index rose 3.38 per cent to an all-time high of 61,523.36 in early trading.
Asian stocks hit record high, dollar wobbles on US-Iran peace deal hopes
A potential deal to end the war, which started at the end of February, sent oil prices sliding nearly 8 per cent on Wednesday.
Chinese exporters ‘numb’ to US threats as Trump set to visit
Exporters say the US client base remains intact as they expand into other markets.
My most-anticipated but frequently delayed Zelda-like is finally releasing later this month after 6 years in development
It's not 2023, but it's still releasing before the apocalypse.
Scientists finally solve 40-year-old physics puzzle about how things grow
In a major breakthrough, scientists have experimentally confirmed a universal growth law in two dimensions using a quantum system of fleeting light–matter particles. The finding strengthens the idea that wildly different processes—from crystals to living systems—may all follow
James Cameron and Walt Disney Company Sued Over Unauthorized Use of Actress’ Likeness in ‘Avatar’
Director James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company have been sued for unauthorized use of an Indigenous actress’ likeness without her knowledge and consent. In the complaint, obtained by Variety, actress Q’orianka Kilcher alleges that when she was 14 and had recently appeared
Are you a real Sims series scholar? Put those decades of playing The Sims to the test with a quick round of trivia made for lifelong simmers
No cheating, or I'm taking the ladder out of your pool.
Greek Theater Audience Loves ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse 40th Anniversary’ Show So Much, They Want to Marry It
It was an “I know you’re bittersweet, but what am I?” evening. The annual Netflix Is a Joke festival kicked off Monday night at L.A.’s Greek Theatre with a “Pee-wee’s Playhouse 40th Anniversary” show , featuring comics and musicians paying tribute to a Saturday morning kids’
Meditating or rebooting? A robot Buddhist monk comes to South Korea
The robot addresses a central theme in Buddhism: What does it really mean to be a human?
Purported Epstein suicide note released by judge
A purported suicide note by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been released by a judge, according to multiple reports. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that the note, which had spent years sealed, was released by the judge in Epstein's cellmate's criminal case.
‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Producer Jane Tranter on Mary’s ‘Emotional Resonance’ and Eyeing Austen’s Other Overlooked Characters for Screen
For a long time period dramas were in the doldrums. Now, between the success of “Wuthering Heights,” Netflix’s upcoming “Pride and Prejudice” and of course “Bridgerton” going from strength to strength, there’s a surplus of bonnets and bosoms on screen. Now comes “The Other
‘The Last One for the Road’ Sweeps Italy’s David di Donatello Awards, Winning Eight Statuettes
Francesco Sossai’s sophomore feature “The Last One for the Road,” which launched from Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, is the big winner of Italy’s David di Donatello Awards, the country’s top film prizes. “For the Road” is a quirky drama that follows two broke 50-somethings who are
In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call
The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
KJ Apa Chides ‘F-cking Liar’ Mr. Fantasy After His Friends Show Up on His Video
The actor denied being Mr. Fantasy despite many believing him to be the man behind the ill-fitting wig and fake teeth
Super Furry Animals Reunite For First Show In A Decade
At first, Cardiff art-rockers Super Furry Animals were part of a Welsh renaissance that sprung up adjacent to the 1990s Britpop movement. But the band outlasted many of the biggest names in Britpop before going on hiatus in 2010. They briefly reunited in 2015 and 2016, but they
Theo Jones Promoted to Creative Director of AI at Framestore
Theo Jones has been promoted to the newly created role of creator director of AI at Framestore, the creative studio announced Wednesday. In the role, Jones will manage the rollout of Futon, a new platform from the company “designed to integrate cutting-edge Machine Learning
North Korea says it is not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty
Its UN envoy said external pressure would not change its status as a nuclear-armed state.
College students are noticing their AI‑smoothed writing sounds strong—and not like them
Generative AI has become a part of everyday student life in Canada. While institutions focus on misconduct and detection, a deeper shift is happening, one that concerns identity.
Magnetic 'super lenses' open new window on high-temperature superconductors
An international research team, including scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), has achieved a methodological breakthrough in the study of superhydrides, a promising class of superconductors. For the first time, the team succeeded in analyzing
Musk’s biggest loyalist became his biggest liability
I sat down in the Musk v. Altman trial courtroom today, painfully aware that no one was going to ask Shivon Zilis the question on everyone's minds: Girl, what the fuck are you doing? Zilis, who testified under oath that she is the mother of four of Musk's children, was… what's
New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates
WELLINGTON, May 7 - New Zealand has begun discussions with Australia and Britain over replacing its ageing Anzac-class frigates, with advice on a preferred path expected to go to government by the end of 2027, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Thursday.
Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven cast includes a yakuza icon who died 12 years ago
Bunta Sugawara starred in the Battles Without Honor and Humanity series in the 1970s, which were a huge influence on RGG Studio's Yakuza games
Stranger Than Heaven release date narrows down in new Xbox showcase
Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven revealed details about the story, time periods, cast, combat, and mini-games in RGGs latest
Stranger Than Heaven sure looks like a Yakuza series prequel in its first 30-minute deep dive, oh and Snoop Dogg is here
And it's out this winter.
Hourglass nanographenes unlock strong, robust multi-spin entanglement
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and collaborators have developed a predictive design strategy for creating graphene-like molecules with multiple interacting spins and enhanced resilience to magnetic perturbations, opening new avenues for
'I'm bleeding to death:' In 2009, Wurm Online was still the wild frontier of online gaming
In this classic PC Gamer magazine feature, writer Quintin Smith learns how hard life is in fantasy MMO Wurm Online.
Antimalarial drug hunt uncovers enzyme target with potent new inhibitors
Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Leeds (UK) have made a significant advance in the fight against malaria by uncovering a promising new potential target for drug discovery. The findings, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, provide a powerful new
