Senate agrees to end shutdown for most of DHS

The House could act as soon as Friday to reopen most parts of the sprawling agency.

Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply

Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.

From infrastructure to impact: How data centres power jobs, skills, and tax revenues

There is a growing tension at the heart of Europe’s data centre investment strategy. Across the EU, governments at the local, national, and supranational levels are keen to attract investment and to create the essential computing and storage capacity to drive digitalization and

Russia's Lavrov says US wants to take over Nord Stream gas pipelines

MOSCOW, March 27 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the U.S. has been seeking control over the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, which were damaged by mysterious blast in September 2022.

Vietnam police bust multi-billion dollar crypto scam

Trump taps David Sacks for powerful new White House AI, crypto role

President Donald Trump established PCAST through an executive order on Wednesday, aimed at bringing together leading figures in science and technology to advise the president and strengthen US leadership in those fields.

Myanmar travellers ride the rails as fuel prices rise

First class train tickets now cost less than the cheapest bus ticket.

One day a year, pilgrims crowd remote Taiwan temple to dream of divine answers

Pilgrims hope the deities will send them a dream that might offer answers the waking life cannot.

Is Europe sleepwalking into its worst gas crisis since 2022?

European gas prices have surged 70% and storage is running low. Supply disruptions, rising inflation and the prospect of ECB tightening are raising fears of a repeat of the 2022 energy crisis.

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AI tools risk distorting users’ judgment by agreeing too often with them, researchers say

Even a brief interaction with a flattering chatbot could “skew an individual’s judgment,” making people less likely to apologise or attempt to repair relationships, the study found.

This residential cruise allows passengers to live onboard – and bring their furry friends

Fabled Voyages is addressing a ‘key barrier’ to long-term travel, especially as interest in residential cruising grows among retirees, remote workers and long-stay travellers.

Beavers ‘breathe new life’ into Dorset as dams built and biodiversity returns

National Trust says one year after reintroduction they are enriching habitats and may be having kits this summer They were released this time last year with fanfare, much hope and also, perhaps, a little trepidation. Twelve months on, there have been ups and downs for the first

More than 6m vapes and pods discarded weekly in UK despite single-use ban, study finds

Number fell 23% year on year in 2025 but waste companies say recycling systems still under strain from sheer volume More than 6m vapes and vape pods are still being discarded every week in the UK, with waste management companies warning the sheer volume continues to strain

Plastic is Fantastic expands its global movement

The Plastic is Fantastic Association (PiFA) is intensifying its engagement in Asia, strengthening its position as an international platform for fact-based dialogue about plastics. Sandy Lin will take on the role of Cluster Director and will be responsible for the strategic

European country vows to give homeowners ‘free electricity' instead of switching off wind turbines

Europe’s outdated and under-invested energy grid means huge amounts of renewable energy are wasted every year.

How Russia's threat forced Germany to radically rethink its military

Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.

Drought is fuelling antibiotic resistance worldwide, study finds

Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study.

Why did China make an unusual abstention from UNSC vote condemning Iran’s Gulf strikes?

China, alongside Russia, abstained from a Mar 11 United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s strikes on Gulf countries. It had previously backed four rounds of UN sanctions over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme between 2006 and 2010.

US boots on the ground looming darkly over Iran

Wars often begin with confidence in distance — through precision strikes, remote control and minimal personnel exposure. It is a familiar American instinct, visible from the early days of the Gulf War to the opening phases of the campaign against ISIS. Air power promises

Miley Cyrus’s ‘Younger You’ Video Hits Hannah Montana Fans With Wave of Nostalgia

"I know your story isn't done, but do you love who you've become?" the star sings on the soaring track

Acid attack on activist becomes battleground in Indonesia’s military-police rivalry

This bodes poorly for the investigation and the future of Indonesia’s democracy.

Japan to double residency period for foreigners seeking citizenship from April 1

The changes were included in comprehensive measures on foreign resident policy compiled in January.

Philippine President Marcos says ASEAN summit will be bare-bones, focus on Middle East war impacts

The meeting will revolve around the issues of oil, food and migration, he said.

Five Guys CEO rewards workers with $1.5M after anniversary deal chaos: ‘We really screwed it up’

The company noted some locations ran out of food, closed early and experienced online ordering issues.

Tech-equipped Indigenous firefighters protect Thai forests

Internet-connected video cameras and drones are used to monitor the area.

This dangerous combo in your body could raise death risk by 83%

Having both excess belly fat and low muscle mass isn’t just unhealthy—it’s potentially deadly, raising the risk of death by 83%. This condition, called sarcopenic obesity, creates a vicious cycle where fat accelerates muscle breakdown and inflammation. Researchers found it can

China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says

HONG KONG, March 27 - China has stationed obsolete supersonic fighters converted to attack drones at six air bases close to the Taiwan Strait, according to a new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

Africa: Leadership As a Lever to Strengthen Project Outcomes in Burundi

[World Bank] Creating more and better jobs is central to reducing poverty and driving sustainable growth. In countries like Burundi, this depends on sound investments and on the ability to deliver results--ensuring that projects translate into real opportunities for people,

Healthy competition between Singapore and Hong Kong benefits global trade, says PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says Singapore is looking at how it can participate in Hong Kong's new developments, such as its Northern Metropolis project.

An invisible bottleneck: A helium shortage threatens the chip industry

When output of helium halted in Qatar, roughly one-third of the global supply was cut off.

Thailand to fast-track launch of tourist entry fee under new government

Plans to levy a fee on those entering via land and sea borders have been shelved at the moment.

Private credit's cracks open door for Wall Street banks' comeback: 'The tug of war is just starting'

Wall Street banks may finally be getting a long-awaited opening to claw back market share from private credit lenders.

India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel as global oil prices surge

The government did not say how much the duty cuts would cost.

Africa: Could This Energy Crisis Be Worse for the Global Economy Than Covid?

[The Conversation Africa] Despite reports of negotiations between the US and the Iranian regime, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most oil tankers, with only a small number of vessels being allowed to pass. The result is a loss of roughly 11 million barrels

Africa: The Transatlantic Slave Trade Is the Gravest Crime Against Humanity - Why the UN Declaration Matters

[The Conversation Africa] The resolution passed by United Nations General Assembly on 25 May 2026 seeking recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity" potentially creates a broader definition of crimes against humanity in international

Africa: 'America First' in Africa Is Still Undefined

[CFR] Washington's attempts at clarity raise more questions than answers.

China criticises Czech Republic over Senate resolution on Dalai Lama

HONG KONG, March 27 - China said in a statement late on Thursday that it strongly opposed the Czech Senate passing a draft resolution on the Dalai Lama's succession, stating that it \"grossly interfered\" with China's internal affairs.

Vietnam waives green tax to cut petrol prices by a quarter

Miley Cyrus Honors Hannah Montana in Heartfelt iHeartRadio Music Awards Speech: ‘This Really Is the Life’

The superstar took home the Innovator Award during Thursday night's ceremony

From simulation to strategy: Climate modeling motivates action at the top

New research by MIT Sloan School of Management finds that global leaders who participate in facilitated engagements using an interactive climate policy simulator, En-ROADS, demonstrated a stronger understanding of climate solutions, felt more personally connected to the issue,

Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold

Scientists have developed a breakthrough “superfood” for honeybees by engineering yeast to produce the essential nutrients normally found in pollen. In controlled trials, colonies fed this specially designed diet produced up to 15 times more young, showing a dramatic boost in

Study in search of a tropical spring is first to show some birds flip their breeding season in response to climate

In 2014, Felicity Newell joined the Florida Museum of Natural History as a doctoral student, then promptly left the country in search of a tropical spring. It's a concept she started thinking about while doing biological surveys in Honduras. There, a colleague told her about

Japan approves plan for overtourism measures in 100 areas by 2030

To date, 47 areas, including Kyoto, have been advancing initiatives based on residents’ feedback.

ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to 'bare bones' programme due to Middle East conflict

MANILA, March 27 (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that the ASEAN Leaders' summit will go ahead in May, but will be shortened to a "bare-bones" programme that focuses on addressing issues like fuel supplies, food prices and migrant workers.

Japan to allow more coal-fired power to cope with energy shock

Such plants had been restricted from auctions to tackle climate change.