More resignations to rock Malaysia’s Bersatu as associate wing chief and Rais Yatim leave party

Bersatu is currently facing an upheaval after the disciplinary board axed 17 people.

US, China embracing risk in Pakistan’s violent mineral frontier

For much of Pakistan’s modern history, Balochistan has been described in terms of risk and security, political grievances and stalled development. Its immense mineral wealth, long noted in geological surveys and policy debates, has yet to translate into sustained, meaningful

Berlinale Talents Winner ‘Kurinji’ From ‘Delhi Crime’ Producer FilmKaravan Sets International Co-Production With France’s Blue Monday (EXCLUSIVE)

France’s Blue Monday Prods. has boarded Kerala-set drama “Kurinji” as a co-producer alongside U.S.-based FilmKaravan and India’s Eastern Eagle Production. The partnership was unveiled at Berlin’s European Film Market. The project, helmed by filmmaker Payal Sethi, was presented

DHS funding lapses as Democrats demand ICE reforms

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ran out at midnight, marking the third — but smallest — government shutdown of President Trump's second term as Democrats demand reforms to immigration enforcement practices. The shutdown is likely to last longer than the

Casey Wasserman to Sell His Talent and Marketing Agency Amid Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman has decided to put his namesake talent agency and marketing firm up for sale while he grapples with the intense fallout from the revelations of his past relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell as detailed in the Epstein files disclosure. Wasserman confirmed his plan

Thousands of smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled due to potential fire hazard

The products were sold on Amazon from February 2024 through December 2025 and cost about $30.

Casey Wasserman Selling His Talent Agency After Epstein Debacle: ‘I Have Become a Distraction’

A wave of talent severed ties with the agency after the revelation of emails exchanged between Wasserman and convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell

Steyer ribs Swalwell for missing votes in California governor race ad

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer on Friday mocked fellow Democratic candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell (Calif.) in a campaign ad for missing House votes. "Call me old-fashioned, but you typically need to show up to work to get a promotion," Steyer wrote on a post on the

Why Lee Sang-min and Han Duck-soo received such different sentences in S. Korea insurrection cases

South Korea's former interior minister and its former prime minister were convicted on the same charge.

Food worth flying for: Unique in-flight meals from around the globe

From Malaysian satay skewers to Korean bibimbap, these airline dishes are not your typical in-flight fare.

Noem says she's 'still in charge' of DHS

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday said she's "still in charge" of her department as White House border czar Tom Homan has taken more control over President Trump's immigration agenda. Noem has come under fire after two deadly shootings by

ByteDance in talks to sell gaming unit Moonton for more than $7.5 billion, sources say

Moonton Technology is the studio behind mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

New Zealand readies itself for further storm damage after floods kill one person

About 80 people had been evacuated by Feb 14 and the authorities set up an emergency centre in a church.

New Zealand readies for further storm damage after floods kill one person

Feb 14 - New Zealand was bracing for more heavy rains on Saturday after floods swept through one regional centre, causing power outages, road collapses and home evacuations while a man's body was found in a vehicle submerged on a highway.

US redeploys USS Gerald R. Ford from Caribbean to Middle East amid Iran pressure

The United States is shifting the USS Gerald R. Ford, its largest aircraft carrier, from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East in a move that would place two US carrier strike groups in the region as President Donald Trump presses Iran to reach a deal over its nuclear programme.

Thailand reports first rabies death of 2026 after man ignores puppy bite

After being bitten, the man did not clean the wound and did not see a doctor to receive a rabies vaccine.

Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Media

The boat was seized on Feb 12, 2026, after it was found inside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

‘Matchless bravery’: North Korea’s leader Kim praises bravery of soldiers fighting for Russia

At least 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting for Russia.

Adam Sandler Says His Daughters Inherited His Love for Music: “They Jam in the House All Day Long”

The star, who received the ASCAP Founders Award in recognition of his musical accomplishments, also reminisced about his salad days of busking on subway platforms.

CBP official charged with harboring girlfriend who is in US illegally

Wilkinson faces up to 10 years in federal prison as well as a possible $250,000 maximum fine if convicted.

Texans must prove legal status to register vehicles after new DMV rule

The board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles unanimously voted Thursday to pass new identification requirements.

Wendy's to close about 300 more locations

The fast food chain expects to close between 5% and 6% of its U.S. restaurants – or 298 to 358 locations – in the first half of this year.

New research uncovers how microbes shape ecosystem resilience

Most people think of microbes in simple terms: Some make you sick, while others help keep you healthy. But microbes' influence stretches far beyond human bodies. These astonishingly complex organisms regulate the health of forests, oceans and grasslands and determine how

Santa Barbara Film Fest: Honoree Michael B. Jordan Says Chadwick Boseman “Was With Me” on ‘Sinners,’ ‘Creed 4’ “Definitely” Coming

The A-lister participated in a career-retrospective conversation and then collected the fest's Outstanding Performer of the Year Award from his costar and fellow first-time Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo.

Hong Kong university expels student who called for fire accountability

The student said he had completed his studies and was set to graduate in March.

Prabowo defends free meals as growth driver amid fiscal concerns

The programme is funded by cutting wasteful spending amounting to hundreds of trillions of rupiah.

Officials investigate DNA found in Nancy Guthrie's home

The sheriff's department says it is working to identify who the DNA belongs to, but would not disclose where it was found.

Some glaciers can suddenly surge forward—with dangerous consequences

It's difficult to forget standing in front of a glacier that is advancing toward you, towering ice pillars constantly cracking as they inch forward. The motion is too slow to see in real time but is obvious from one day to the next.

Final Fantasy 14's Valentine's Day event is a Mario Party-lite encounter that reminded me it's actually quite fun to do some socializing in an MMO

I am become Cake Boss.

Is dining out dying out?

The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.

Ocasio-Cortez says ‘unconditional’ US aid to Israel 'enabled a genocide in Gaza'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday said that "unconditional" U.S. aid to Israel in its war with Hamas "enabled a genocide in Gaza," criticism that implicates the Biden administration's Middle East policy. Ocasio-Cortez was answering a question from a Haaretz

The city of Dallas wants to reduce the World Cup's environmental impact

As millions of visitors prepare to descend on North Texas for the FIFA World Cup, city of Dallas officials say the global spotlight also brings local environmental responsibility.

How to get Blank Collars in Mewgenics

Blank Collars allow you to use multiple cats of the same class in Mewgenics. Here's how to get and use them.

Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter

NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi Elon Musk ’s artificial intelligence company xAI is facing a second lawsuit alleging it is illegally emitting toxic pollutants from its enormous datacenters,

‘Goat’ Cast Guide: All the Celebrities and NBA Stars Voicing Animals in the Basketball Movie

Sony Pictures Animation’s “Goat,” opening in theaters Feb. 13, is an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world and centered on the high-stakes sport of roarball — a version of basketball that’s co-ed, full-contact and dominated by the biggest, fastest and fiercest

Trump floats executive order on voter ID if SAVE Act stalls in Senate

President Trump on Friday indicated he will issue an executive order seeking to require voters to present proof of citizenship if the Senate does not pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which passed in the House this week. "There will be Voter I.D.

Quantum research in two ways: From proving someone's location to simulating financial markets

Quantum physics may sound abstract, but Ph.D. candidates Kirsten Kanneworff and David Dechant show that quantum research can also be very concrete. Together, they are investigating how quantum technology can change the world. While Kanneworff worked in the lab to study how

Major fire hits Havana’s Ñico López refinery amid Cuba’s energy crunch

A large fire broke out on Friday at the Ñico López refinery in Cuba’s capital, sending a thick column of black smoke into the sky that was visible from multiple points around Havana Bay. Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the blaze or the extent of any damage,

‘Baywatch’: Stephen Amell to Lead Fox Reboot of Lifeguard Drama

Stephen Amell has landed a lead role in Fox’s upcoming “Baywatch” reboot, Variety has learned. This is the first confirmed casting for the series, which was picked up for the 2026-2027 broadcast season by Fox back in September 2025 with a 12-episode order. Fox is set to host an

Trump says he will visit Venezuela, praises Delcy Rodríguez as U.S. expands oil licences

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he plans to travel to Venezuela, while acknowledging that no date has been set. “I’m going to make a visit to Venezuela,” he told reporters at the White House.

Can Bangladesh's new leader bring change after election landslide?

Tarique Rahman is set to be Bangladesh's next prime minister, 18 months after mass protests ousted its longest-serving leader.

He was once a teen 'superstar'. Why did James Van Der Beek need help to pay his medical bills?

A fundraiser was setup to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances.

Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed

Bouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.

ICE suspends two officers after judge throws out charges in Minneapolis shooting case

Two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have been placed on administrative leave as ICE and the Justice Department (DOJ) open a joint probe following video evidence that undercut parts of the official account of a Minneapolis arrest in which a Venezuelan man

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die ending explained by the director and writer

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die screenwriter Matthew Robinson and director Gore Verbinski explain that wild ending

What does Argentina’s new lower age of criminal responsibility law entail?

Argentina’s debate over a “lower age of criminal responsibility” centres on the minimum age at which the State can formally prosecute a minor. The lower house of Congress (Chamber of Deputies) has given initial approval to a new Juvenile Criminal Regime that would lower that

WWE ‘Smackdown’ Moves to SyFy Channel for Two Weeks: Here’s How to Watch Online Without Cable

“WWE SmackDown” is getting a temporary new home on Friday nights thanks to the 2026 Winter Olympics. “SmackDown” normally airs on the USA Network, but the channel has switched over to 24/7 Olympic programming until Feb. 22. Most scripted shows on USA Network are on pause during

Uruguay cancels Cardama OPV deal over “serious breaches,” moves toward legal action

Uruguay’s government has terminated its contract with Spain’s Cardama shipyard for the construction of two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Uruguayan Navy, citing “serious contractual breaches,” and said it will seek damages through legal action.

Hong Kong university expels student who called for Wang Fuk Court fire accountability