Hong Kong firm lodges arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports takeover

Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

April 8 - Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but said the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday.

US and Iran agree to two-week truce after Trump pulls back on threats

Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock

Rooftop solar panels are everywhere in Pakistan, helping to avoid often lengthy cuts in grid supply.

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

NANJING, China, April 8 - Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged on Wednesday to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek reconciliation with China, offering praise at his tomb for the country's achievements following the communist revolution.

Netanyahu backs Iran ceasefire, says Lebanon not included, Israeli media says

April 8 (Reuters) - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country supported U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks against Iran for two weeks but said the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, Israeli media reported on Wednesday. (Reporting by

Trump to AFP: Iran deal 'total and complete victory' for US

President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran. In a telephone call, Trump said he believed China had persuaded Iran to negotiate, and said Tehran's enriched uranium

Inside a scammer compound in Thailand: Jail cells, torture rooms and a vice empire exposed

The Thai authorities described the compound as a vast operational base for transnational online crime.

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

‘I Must Die’ movie billboards in Indonesia trigger backlash over suicide messaging

The billboards feature the phrases “I Must Die” and “Sell My Soul for Wealth”.

The gift card Israel uses to buy US weapons

The Trump administration expects US taxpayers to fund not only its own military adventurism but Israel’s as well. Ending American subsidies for Israel’s wars is one reason why Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

Outcry in China over AI images in drama series

Regulators and legal experts said that technological advancement must not infringe on personal rights.

Guidance aims to improve collaboration between scientists, tribal nations

A team of university and Tribal researchers has developed a blueprint for creating research agreements that enable respectful research with Tribes and on Tribal lands. The guidance was developed to address shortcomings in most research policies that are written without Tribal

Trump threat against Iran’s civilian infrastructure not ‘appropriate’: Australian PM

However, Mr Anthony Albanese welcomed a two-week ceasefire as “positive”.

Jakarta officials under fire for using AI image in addressing complaint

Jakarta's governor called on the city inspectorate to thoroughly investigate the officials involved.

Philippine carriers suspend more Middle East flights amid war

Many travellers on these routes are Filipinos working in the Middle East.

Drought parches Florida

Florida is among the wettest U.S. states, but that doesn't mean it is drought-free. Nearly all of Florida faced at least "moderate" drought, and nearly 80% faced "extreme" conditions in April 2026, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Unusually dry conditions

Philippines’ V-P Sara Duterte asks court to halt impeachment case

She is accused of threatening to assassinate the President and misusing public funds.

Top Australian soldier to remain in jail over alleged war crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.

Death toll after 40m scaffolding collapse near Tokyo rises to 3

One worker who likely fell into the ocean remained missing on April 8.

Attic Fire Breaks Out at Hollywood’s Magic Castle

An attic fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at Hollywood’s historic Magic Castle, according to the Los Angeles Times. LAT reports that firefighters were deployed to the scene at 5:28 p.m. The cause of the blaze has yet to be determined, and officials have not yet said if there

Hegseth, Caine to hold briefing Wednesday after Trump touts Iran ceasefire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will brief the press at the Pentagon on Wednesday at 8 a.m. EDT, after President Trump announced a two-week pause on strikes against Iran. The Pentagon previously canceled a briefing featuring Hegseth

Former Australian soldier to remain in jail after being charged with Afghan war crimes

By Christine Chen SYDNEY, April 8 (Reuters) - Australia's most decorated living soldier will remain behind bars after his legal team did not seek bail following his arrest over multiple alleged war crimes, local media reported on Wednesday. Police on Tuesday arrested and

Kaitlin Olson Breaks Down the ‘High Potential’ Season 2 Finale: Where Morgan and Karadec Stand, Roman’s Disappearance and Is [SPOILER] Dead?

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “Family Tree,” the Season 2 finale of ABC’s “High Potential.” Kaitlin Olson knows that many “High Potential” viewers are already clamoring for her savant consultant Morgan Gillory to get together with her LAPD detective

Cuellar says he will support a war powers resolution to curb Trump’s attacks on Iran

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar (Texas) said Tuesday that he will back a House war powers resolution when it comes before the lower chamber again, a reversal of his previous position. In a lengthy statement, Cuellar criticized President Trump’s threat that a “whole civilization

Israel welcomes two-week U.S.-Iran cease-fire but insists it does not include Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump said the last-minute deal was subject to Iran's agreement to pause its blockade of oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz

Vietnam’s To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say

The trip is expected to take place from April 14 to April 17.

Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say

HANOI, April 8 - Vietnam's top leader To Lam is planning a visit to China next week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping, three people briefed on the plans told Reuters, in a trip that would closely follow his elevation to the state presidency.

Climate change does not polarize opinions: 'In fact, we are increasingly in agreement'

Differences of opinion on climate change among the Dutch have not increased over the past 40 years; in fact, they have decreased, according to a study conducted by sociologists Anuschka Peelen and Jochem Tolsma of Radboud University. The researchers also found no evidence that

Ford recalling more than 422K vehicles over windshield wiper failure

The recall includes 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs and 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty trucks.

Scientists map the brain’s hidden wiring using RNA barcodes in major breakthrough

Researchers have developed a cutting-edge technique that uses RNA “barcodes” to map how neurons connect, capturing thousands of links with single-synapse precision. The method transforms brain mapping into a sequencing task, making it faster and more scalable than traditional

An astronaut rolled a D20 in space, so yes, you can play D&D in zero gravity

The snack selection will be limited, however.

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: - Asia stocks soar, oil plummets - Stock markets in Japan and Korea soared early Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, with talks during the interim period mediated by

Iraqi armed group releases US journalist

Iraq's powerful armed group Kataeb Hezbollah on Tuesday released US journalist Shelly Kittleson, a week after she was kidnapped in Baghdad, the Iranian-backed group and the United States said. Her release was announced hours before the United States and Iran agreed to a

Swipe right? Dating apps linked to body image pressures

Bumble, Tinder or Hinge—they're the fast-paced, image-driven dating platforms millions rely on to find everything from love to a late-night fling. But new Adelaide University research suggests they may also be undermining how young adults see their bodies.

US, Israel and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire

Just hours after President Donald Trump issued a genocidal threat against the Iranian people, declaring that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” the US leader announced that he’d agreed to suspend his unconstitutional war for two weeks if Iran ends its blockade of the

Democrats expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court with Taylor victory

Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor is projected to win a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, expanding the court's liberal majority, according to Decision Desk HQ. Taylor, an appellate court judge, defeated Maria Lazar, a conservative and fellow appellate court judge,

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran ceasefire covers 'everywhere' including Lebanon

Pakistan, which has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump, emerged as a channel for messaging between Tehran and Washington in recent weeks.

Tributes after British teenager dies while visiting Vietnam

Orla Wates, reportedly killed in a road accident, is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny".

Murkowski: Trump Iran threat 'cannot be excused away'

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Tuesday slammed President Trump for threatening that “a whole civilization will die” in Iran, before he backed off and suspended strikes on the Middle Eastern country for two weeks. “The President’s threat that ‘a whole civilization will die

House Democrat says he has filed articles of impeachment against Trump

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) on Tuesday said he filed impeachment articles against President Trump for the war in Iran citing his recent social media post promising to erase a “whole civilization” if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened immediately. Trump paused the strikes for

US journalist Kittleson released from captivity in Iraq, Rubio says

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after recently being kidnapped by Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah near Baghdad. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil and

Exclusive-Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

By Kristina Cooke and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - The FBI warned U.S. state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posedby Iran's government to targets in the United States last month even as the White House sought to downplay the likelihood of an

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Broadway Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Musical Gets Fresh and Fierce Update as an Ode to Queer Ballroom Culture

Broadway is burning — and that’s something to celebrate. “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” a refreshed version of the downtown 2024 hit, blazes anew, having made the trek uptown with its extravagance, pride and sense of joy intact. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s now-and-forever musical

Scientists discover reversible male birth control that stops sperm production

Scientists at Cornell University may be closing in on the long-sought “holy grail” of male contraception: a safe, reversible, nonhormonal method that completely halts sperm production. In a breakthrough mouse study, researchers used a compound called JQ1 to temporarily shut

'Vegan leather' isn't as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim

In a high-end fashion store or luxury car showroom, the term "vegan leather" sends a strong message of quality. For many shoppers, it promises the look and feel of real leather without using animal skins. As brands move away from animal leather, "vegan" has come to suggest

Cook Political Report shifts 5 House races toward Democrats

The Cook Political Report on Tuesday shifted five House races toward Democrats and one toward Republicans, as the minority party seeks to take back control of the House in the November midterms. The report moved Rep. Greg Landsman’s (D-Ohio) race from “Toss Up” to “Lean