The Hormuz disruption is hammering Asian economies with surging energy costs and weakening currencies, but a repeat of the crisis three decades ago is unlikly.
President Trump went after the NATO alliance following a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte -- comments that came after the Trump administration had recently expressed frustration with members of the alliance. “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T
While spring has officially begun, concerns about respiratory viruses are lingering longer than usual, with cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cropping up later than expected and a new COVID-19 variant spreading across much of the country. The Centers for Disease
Even before the war in sanctions-hit Iran, inflation was running at nearly 50 percent and anger over the economy had fuelled massive anti-government protests. After more than five weeks of conflict, problems have only mounted. Beyond the daily fear of attacks, the most
Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to expand into regions where it has struggled to gain a foothold.
On a calm summer's morning in southern Australia, the water can look deceptively clear, until you see thousands of gelatinous shapes washing ashore. In January, thousands of pink lion's mane jellyfish washed into Port Phillip Bay, prompting beach warnings and startling swimmers
From milk to shampoo, a plastic squeeze has sent ripples across Malaysia.
Voluntary enlistment in the South-east Asian nation has climbed steadily over the past five years.
Olivia Munn said during a recent appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” that one of her former male co-stars refused to be saved by her in a scene and stopped production for “45 minutes” to fight off the story beat. “There have been a few times where I’ve been filming
Uruguay's government is considering relocating within the department of Paysandú the synthetic fuels plant planned by multinational HIF Global, in an effort to simultaneously defuse diplomatic tensions with Argentina and advance what would be the largest private investment in
The cost of crude plunged on Wednesday after a deal was announced that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Some 39 Australian mammals have gone extinct since Australia was colonized in 1788.
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the U.S.-based Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced a partnership to secure fertilizer supply across the Americas, amid logistical disruptions and price volatility worsened by the closure of the Strait of
Using new genetic markers, fruit breeders can now tell whether grapes will be seedless and self-pollinating even years before vines bear fruit. The approach will save time and resources in the pursuit of creating flavorful new grape varieties, including the major challenge of
A federal judge in Rio de Janeiro issued a preliminary injunction suspending the 12% crude oil export tax for five international companies operating in Brazil: Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor, Repsol Sinopec and Petrogal. The ruling represents an initial court victory for the oil
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday criticized recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon and said he’s spoken with its leaders, following a U.S.-Iranian ceasefire being on shaky ground do to the strikes. “I have just spoken with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime
The Writers Guild of America has reached a deal with the studios, but most of the staff of its West local remains on strike. In a letter on Wednesday, California Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas urged the guild to bring an end to the 51-day work stoppage. “Every day this strike
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Entertainment industry leaders including “The Housemaid” director Paul Feig and leading attorney Patricia L. Glaser headlined Variety’s Power of Law breakfast on Wednesday. Presented by City National Bank, attendees gathered in Los Angeles to hear from dealmakers and litigators
TAIPEI, April 9 - Taiwan's parliament should pass a stalled special defence budget to send a signal to China and the world that it is serious about peace through strength, U.S. Senator Jim Banks said during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te in Taipei.
Shiesty's lawyer, Bradford Cohen, argues the case is "very questionable" and based on a "mystery contract" that doesn't exist
More than 3,000 fish species have been caught in bottom trawls, with estimates suggesting the true number could be nearly double, according to the world's first global inventory.
Earlier in a recent interview, the director noted that he was using AI for his upcoming John Lennon and Yoko Ono documentary.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 1, Episode 8 of the “Scrubs” revival, “My Odds,” which aired Wednesday on ABC (and posts Thursday on Hulu). Physician, heal thyself. Dr. Perry Cox (played by John C. McGinley) hasn’t been seen on the 2026 “Scrubs” revival
The systems tested included ballistic missiles, cluster bombs and a mobile short-range anti-aircraft missile system, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
Sir Ian McKellen says he “fell in love with” Johnny Depp after working together on “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.” “He’s in spankingly good form,” McKellen told Variety on Wednesday evening at “The Christophers” New York premiere. “Effervescent, funny, irreverent, serious — all
When a drought turns into an urban water crisis, a city's first step is often to limit lawn watering and launch a campaign to encourage everyone to conserve. It might raise water-use rates or offer incentives for installing low-flow devices.
Sam Asghari has wrapped his starring role in the action thriller short, “The Good American.” Asghari stars as Ben, an Iranian refugee and rideshare driver in Los Angeles who becomes entangled in a criminal underground when a passenger (Max Reeves) asks him to help save her twin
A federal appeals court has rejected Anthropic's bid to temporarily halt the Pentagon's labeling of the artificial intelligence company as a supply chain risk, finding the firm failed to meet the strict requirements for an emergency stay. The order, issued Wednesday evening by
Stephen Soderbergh has no intention of reviving “The Hunt for Ben Solo” under Disney’s new leadership. During an interview with “The Playlist” on the press tour for his latest directorial effort, “The Christophers,” the filmmaker said “nope” when asked if he was trying to
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
A study published in Cell Research advances a central idea in stem cell biology by identifying a checkpoint that controls the identity of many different types of stem cells across developmental stages. For nearly two decades, scientists have understood that stem cell
Online comments can shape how social media content about politics is perceived, even when people's opinions are hard to change, a new study shows. The new research suggests that while attitudes may be stable, the way people interpret political messages can still shift depending
The announcement comes on the heels of back-to-back fiery singles from the two Colombian stars
An ex-Army employee that had top-secret clearance has been charged with leaking classified information, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a Wednesday press release, the DOJ said that 40-year-old Courtney Williams of North Carolina was arrested by the FBI on
"The questions, hypotheticals, and past haunting me as the father of Balin Miller, who fell to his death in October."
A shutdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could trigger a substantial release of stored ocean carbon into the atmosphere over hundreds of years, according to a new study that simulated such a collapse under stable climate conditions. This would add
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By Matt Spetalnick, David Brunnstrom and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran's civilization has exposed the limits - and the rising risks - of the U.S. president's typically unpredictable
It may be hard to argue that someone with 23 Emmy nominations and four statuettes sitting on his mantle would be considered “overdue.” And yet, in the case of Vince Gilligan, it’s surprisingly easy to do. The legendary creator, showrunner and executive producer is best known
James Gunn’s plan to add more star power to his “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow” continues: the DC Studios co-chief is currently casting the role of Maxima, an alien queen who has been both an antagonist and potential love interest for the Kryptonian superhero. Sources
Amid the tenuous two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, it is unclear what exactly is in the 10-point plan from the Iranian government that President Trump deemed a "workable basis" on which to negotiate. While the Iranian government publicly released a 10-point proposal
Sustainability has become something of a buzzword over the years. From the clothes we wear and the energy that powers our homes to the way we live our lives, the idea of sustainable production and consumption has become commonplace.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the two-episode premiere of “The Boys” Season 5, now streaming on Prime Video. The final season of “The Boys” is kicking things off with a bang — and by killing off one of its original supes. After flipping sides and defecting
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In this Makan Kakis series, Mediacorp GOLD 905’s Denise Tan joins writer and JB resident David Ngiau on a food trail from Larkin to Taman Melodies for authentic Minang flavours and a spot of cafe-hopping.
Tropical rainforests are home to almost two-thirds of all vertebrate species and three-quarters of all tree species: they are the most species-rich terrestrial ecosystem on Earth. However, over half of these diverse rainforests have already been cleared, and their area
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s spacecraft and satellite communications company, is preparing to go public after reportedly filing paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After months of speculation, the company has confidentially filed for an initial public offering
BEIJING, April 9 - As NASA's record-breaking Artemis mission bolsters the U.S. path back to the moon, China's bid to land astronauts there by 2030 is taking on greater geopolitical significance and putting pressure on Beijing to meet or beat its timetable.