Afghan returnees in Bamiyan struggle despite new homes
The homes lacked running water and are far from shops, schools or hospitals.
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U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston
In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.
Pete Davidson Opens SNL as Border Czar Tom Homan, Training ICE Agents to Not Get Filmed When They Break the Law
Pete Davidson returned to “Saturday Night Live” for the cold open of the Jan. 31 episode, portraying border czar Tom Homan as he’s training some woefully underprepared ICE agents. Davidson opened the segment by saying, “Wondering why Gregory Bovino was dismissed? I want to
Japan Railways group tackles congestion at women's toilets at stations
Measures include increasing the number of facilities and introducing services to help users find less crowded restrooms
Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar
Record-high gold prices have turned a Shanghai shopping mall into a magnet for sellers, with crowds gathering around an automated recycler to melt down inherited jewellery for cash.
Trump says Warsh should have 'no trouble' getting through confirmation process
President Trump said Saturday that he expects his pick for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, to easily make it through the Senate confirmation process. “He’s very high-quality person. He should have no trouble getting through,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One,
I didn't even know I was bothered by how bad Skyrim's NPCs look during the split second they're opening doors, and now a modder's pointed it out the mod to fix has become essential
Thanks again, wSkeever.
Explosions, threats and mediation: Iran's fog of signals deepens
Reports of blasts inside Iran have fueled speculation about sabotage, protest tactics and looming U.S. action. Yet amid military pressure, conflicting regional messages and Turkish mediation efforts, Washington and Tehran remain locked in ambiguity, with diplomacy stalled and
Democrat Menefee wins Sylvester Turner's House seat, narrowing GOP majority
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee (D) has won the special election runoff for late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s (D-Texas) seat, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Menefee defeated former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards (D) in the Saturday runoff, after
Indonesia is wooing its former citizens with a new stand-in for dual citizenship – but with limited success
The Global Citizenship of Indonesia scheme has received only seven applications as at Jan 26.
Jakartans battle floodwaters to reach workplaces
Workers in Jakarta often need to find alternatives to navigate the city during floods.
More than half of transgender youth live in states with restrictive laws or policies
A report published today by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law shows that 53% of transgender youth between the ages of 13 and 17 in the U.S.—approximately 382,800 young people—live in 29 states with laws or policies that restrict their access to gender-affirming care,
Kevin Warsh’s nomination to Fed is one of Trump’s smartest moves— and a partnership he needs to make work
Warsh will thread the needle, lowering short-term rates while he downsizes the Fed’s massive balance sheet.
Israel to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing
Israel is set to partially reopen the Rafah crossing between the war-devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday, following months of urging from humanitarian organisations, though access will be limited to the movement of people. The reopening comes amid ongoing violence in the
China new home prices rise in January as government signals support, private survey shows
Beijing has described the property sector as being in a "profound adjustment" that should be eased with measures to smooth market volatility.
Shutdown likely to continue at least into Tuesday
House GOP leaders expect to delay a vote on $1.2T spending package due to Democratic opposition.
Thailand’s 2026 summer forecast to reach temperatures over 42 deg C
The weather will alternate between scorching heat and thunderstorms.
Graft busters freeze $320k in accounts over e-waste probe, seize $54k
The probe involves officials from the Environment Department and a civilian.
Graft busters freeze $320k in accounts over e-waste probe in Malaysia, seize $54k
The probe involves officials from the Environment Department and a civilian.
South Korea posts record January exports on AI chip boom
The total value of January's exports was US$65.8 billion, a 33.9 per cent rise year-on-year and the first time they surpassed a US$60 billion threshold for the month.
Trump says Democratic-led cities must ask and say 'please' before DHS will intervene in protests
President Trump said Saturday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will not intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local leaders “ask us for help,” while still pledging to guard federal buildings but “only as a back up.” “I have instructed Secretary of
Ruling Thai party runs on nationalist, establishment vote pitch
The apparent backing of the country’s conservative establishment has given Bhumjaithai Party an edge in the Feb 8 vote.
'People's dad' Jensen Huang praises, pushes Nvidia suppliers on mobbed Taiwan visit
Nvidia's CEO said it would be another good year for business, even as he expressed concerns about supplies of memory chips - which support AI workloads - amid a production crunch.
German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump
(The Associated Press) -- The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to President Trump. “We believe in the unifying power of sport and the global impact that a FIFA World Cup can have, the federation said
‘People’s dad’ Jensen Huang praises, pushes Nvidia suppliers on mobbed Taiwan visit
Mr Huang said this would be another good year for business.
Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.
Telling Is Listening: Ursula K. Le Guin on the Magic of Real Human Conversation
"Words are events, they do things, change things. They transform both speaker and hearer; they feed energy back and forth and amplify it. They feed understanding or emotion back and forth and amplify it."
Japan Tourism Agency calls for strengthening measures against overtourism
The agency is mantaining its existing target to increase inbound visitors to 60 million by 2030.
Molly Ringwald Says John Hughes’ “Didn’t Want” His Films to Be Remade
Hughes died of a heart attack at 59 in 2009. He wrote and directed a myriad of beloved movies, including 'Sixteen Candles,' 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Pretty in Pink,' all of which Ringwald starred in.
Pokémon Go Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix Community Day event guide
Vulpix CD will feature both Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix. Here's how to make the most of Pokémon Go's February Community Day event.
In Sudan's old port of Suakin, dreams of a tourism revival
The mayor of Suakin dreams of a rebirth for his town, an ancient Red Sea port spared by the wars that have marked Sudan's history but reduced to ruins by the ravages of time. "It was called the 'White City'," for its unique buildings made of coral stone taken from the seabed,
‘The Studio’ Cancels Apple TV Press Day Panel After Catherine O’Hara’s Death
“The Studio” has canceled its panel at Apple TV’s upcoming press day after star Catherine O’Hara died on Friday. “The Studio” was just one of the many scheduled panelists at the Apple TV press day, set for Tuesday at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles. The streamer announced the
Malaysia seizes US$129.9 million in crude from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil
The vessels were found anchored and coupled at sea. Officials have not disclosed the origin of the oil.
State of Texas: Agreements between law enforcement agencies and ICE rise as new law takes effect
One year into the second term of President Donald Trump, his administration’s focus on undocumented immigrants has intensified, drawing outrage in recent weeks following shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Protests have broken out across the country,
Jane Fonda Speaks Out After Don Lemon’s Arrest: ‘They Arrested the Wrong Don’
Jane Fonda on Friday spoke out in support of Don Lemon at a rally in Los Angeles after the former CNN anchor was arrested and indicted on charges of interfering with a religious service during a Minnesota ICE protest. “We are not ready to sit and be quiet. We have to speak up,”
Pakistan military says it has killed 92 militants in Balochistan
It says 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were also killed after militants attacked many cities in Pakistan's province.
Jay-Z, Harvey Weinstein and Pusha T Mentioned in Latest Epstein File Release
The Department of Justice on Friday released 3 million documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, along with 2,000 videos and roughly 180,000 images. The latest batch included mention of celebrities like Jay-Z, Pusha T and Harvey Weinstein. Mentions of the trio did not come from
Larian made a chill beats Baldur's Gate 3 animation full of references to popular mods and memes
I'm not seeing Withers' Big Naturals though.
Conveying the concept of blue carbon in Japanese media: New study provides insights
Blue carbon refers to organic carbon captured and stored by the marine and vegetated coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows. These ecosystems act as powerful carbon sinks, sequestering carbon from the atmosphere efficiently like
Over 1.2 million Malaysians still living in poverty: Minister
Sabah recorded the highest number of poor people, followed by Kelantan and Terengganu.
Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win
Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.
James accuses Trump of instilling ‘terror’ after Fulton County raid
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) has accused the Trump administration of using an FBI raid at a Georgia election office to instill “terror” and undermine trust in the country’s democratic institutions. The search for records related to the 2020 election in Fulton
Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public
Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince's blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.
After ICE raids... a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood has changed
Businesses in Little Village - known as the "Mexico of the Midwest" - are suffering after months of immigration raids.
The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried
The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.
Tanzania is losing fertile land to soil erosion: What's happening and what can be done
Across large parts of northern Tanzania, gully erosion—soil erosion caused by flowing water—is cutting deep scars through fertile farmland, grazing areas, roads and even villages. These gullies grow faster every year and what was once a slow environmental process has
Live results: Texas state Senate runoff
Democrats are hoping for an upset in a special runoff election for a state Senate seat in Texas on Saturday. Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a local union leader, is facing off against Republican Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist in the Fort Worth-area district. Though the
Live results: Democrats vie for Sylvester Turner's House seat in Texas
Two Democrats are vying to fill the House seat left vacant by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee (D) and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards (D) are running in the special election runoff in the 18th Congressional