Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns from Middle East fuel crisis

K-pop agency Hybe denies seeking US help to lift chairman’s travel ban

The ban has been in place since August amid a Capital Markets Act probe.

Japan to train 1,000 specialists annually to create live-action content for global audiences

The goal is to increase the export value of Japanese live-action to about 30 times the 2023 level.

Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh, April 21 - Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her overcrowded boat capsized, one of the few survivors of a disaster that left 250 missing and feared dead.

Plan to sell transit hub names in Indonesia to political parties raises alarm

Concerns were raised over the risk of politicising public facilities in Jakarta.

Roy unveils immigration bill dubbed 'MAMDANI Act'

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Monday introduced an immigration bill he dubbed the “MAMDANI Act.” The Measures Against Marxism’s Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists Act proposes amending the Immigration and Nationality Act, which dictates federal immigration law, to allow for

Promoting communication in English among students learning English as a foreign language

Language skills like reading, writing, listening, and speaking are essential for effective communication in English and are closely linked to educational and professional success both locally and internationally. In many non-English-speaking countries, students learn English as

‘Schmigadoon!’ Broadway Review: TV Series Adaptation Delivers a Fizzy and Delightful Love Letter to Musical Theater

It’s tempting to argue on principle that “Schmigadoon!” is everything that’s wrong with Broadway: a double-baked potato of familiar IP that relies on affection for a TV series, which itself relies on affection for golden age musicals. But the effervescent stage show, from

Oliver Jones Exits Apple TV to Join Amazon MGM Studios as U.K. Scripted Senior Commissioner

Oliver Jones is departing Apple TV after six years to join Amazon MGM Studios as senior commissioner for U.K. scripted, according to an internal email sent by Nicole Clemens, the studio’s VP and head of international originals, to her teams. Jones will work closely with Clemens

Despite surging costs, Everest still draws climbers to Nepal as China’s north side stays shut

Everest climbing permits have been issued to 360 individuals in 2026 as at April 17.

PMs Wong, Anwar agree on importance of diplomacy, discuss supply chain resilience amid Middle East crisis

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that he spoke with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East.

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open

Chinese President Xi Jinping made the remarks during a phone call on Monday (Apr 20) with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Beijing steps up efforts to help end the Iran war.

Lawmakers in Indonesia press universities over handling of sexual harassment

Lawmakers urged that all relevant mechanisms, including sanctions, be enforced without impunity.

Windrose factions: Recommendations for improving your reputation with the Smugglers, Buccaneers, Brethren, and People of Tortuga

What're ya buyin'? What're ya sellin'?

After 15 years and 323 hours, I've finally beaten Fallout: New Vegas, and this game doesn't need mods as much as you think it does

Good enough on its own.

Daily probiotic could help prevent skin infections in dogs

Adelaide University researchers and industry partners have uncovered scientific evidence that daily probiotic and postbiotic supplementation can significantly boost gut and skin health in dogs, offering pet owners a promising alternative to antibiotics.

Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades

The changes remove five export categories that previously limited most military exports to equipment for rescue, transport, warning, surveillance and minesweeping.

Large mammal declines reshape nutrient flows in African savannas—with consequences for tadpoles

A new study led by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin reveals how the loss of large mammals can ripple through ecosystems in unexpected ways, even affecting amphibian larvae living in temporary ponds. By examining changes in nutrient dynamics over more than two

New Zealand PM Luxon survives vote of confidence

WELLINGTON, April 21 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Tuesday he had the support of his party's lawmakers after he called a vote of confidence in his leadership amid a drop in approval ratings for him and his party.

Distress call captures tanker crew coming under Iranian fire

A distress call captured Saturday details a crewmember on an Indian ship pleading with Iranian forces as his vessel comes under fire in the Strait of Hormuz. “Sepah Navy,” the crewmember said, referring to a special unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.

Tim Cook hands Apple over to its hardware guru

John Turnus’s task is to transform the iPhone-maker for the AI era

Q&A: Expert discusses AI, automation drive autonomous science origin in scientific research

Rob Moore is a recognized leader in the development of autonomous science and self-driving laboratories at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). A Tennessee native who spent five years as a U.S. Navy submarine officer, Moore joined ORNL in 2019

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Well-placed poplar plantations can enhance forest connectivity for birds

A new study shows how fast-growing poplar plantations can improve functional connectivity for forest birds in fragmented agricultural landscapes, provided they are strategically located and species have moderate to high dispersal capacity. The findings suggest that managed

Trump makes last-minute pitch against Virginia redistricting ballot measure in telerally call

President Trump made a last-minute pitch to Virginians on Monday evening, urging voters to reject a redistricting ballot measure that could give Democrats as many as four pickup opportunities in the House this November. “This referendum is a blatant partisan power grab that

Death Lens – “Waiting To Know” (Feat. Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton)

It’s a good day for California punks. First we got Ceremony’s first new song in four years, and now Death Lens joined forces with Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton for a thoughtful banger called “Waiting To Know.” The track comes from the LA band’s upcoming album What’s Left Now?,

The hidden factor shaping dementia caregiving stress: Relationships

Caring for a spouse with dementia is arguably one of the most emotionally and physically demanding roles a person can take on, but new research from Rice University suggests the experience is not defined by the diagnosis alone. It is shaped by the relationship behind it. The

Mejia sworn in, filling Sherrill's seat and further narrowing GOP House majority

Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) was officially sworn in to represent the Garden State’s 11th Congressional District on Monday, further narrowing the GOP majority in the lower chamber. Mejia, a top aide to Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) 2020 presidential campaign, defeated

Palantir Has a Human Rights Policy. Its ICE Work Tells a Different Story

For years, EFF has pushed technology companies to make real human rights commitments—and to live up to them. In response to growing evidence that Palantir’s tools help power abusive immigration enforcement by ICE, we sent the company a detailed letter asking how the promises in

House GOP leaders prep for farm bill floor fight ahead

The whip notice sent Monday by Rep. Tom Emmer's floor director says the bill is budget-neutral and prioritizes “responsible spending on agriculture.”

Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine for spring rite

The shrine has long been a source of diplomatic friction with neighbouring countries.

Kit Connor's Elden Ring casting makes perfect sense if you've seen his underrated war movie

Alex Garland may be completing an surprising trilogy with Elden Ring

Flowering in the city: The bumblebee connection

Why are flowers so different from one another? Much of the answer lies with pollinators: Their preferences and morphologies have helped generate an exceptional diversity of flowers in terms of shape, size, color and scent, forcing them to adapt so they can reproduce effectively.

Sean Baker Scores Massive Payday for ‘Anora’ Follow-Up at Warner Bros. Label Clockwork: Inside the Deal for “Ti Amo!” (EXCLUSIVE)

Oscar winner Sean Baker has found an unexpected way to inspire future generations of independent filmmakers — at the bank. The auteur has secured the first big payday of his career for his follow-up to best picture winner “Anora,” the sex-worker dramedy that made history in

Madonna Offers Reward For Return Of Her Missing Coachella Outfit

On Friday (April 17), Sabrina Carpenter's extravagant Coachella performance reached its apex with a surprise appearance from Madonna , with whom she sang a few hits. It happened only a few days after the pop veteran's announcement of her new album Confessions II , and she even

Nancy Mace introduces resolution to expel Cory Mills from the House

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution on Monday to expel Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.), who is facing a wide swath of allegations, from Congress. The House Ethics Committee is investigating whether Mills violated campaign finance laws, received special favors in his

‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua Questions Some Michael Jackson Allegations: ‘Sometimes People Do Nasty Things for Some Money’

“Michael” director Antoine Fuqua opened up for the first time about the movie’s dramatic reshoots in a new interview with The New Yorker. As Variety reported ahead of the biopic’s theatrical release, “Michael” was forced to spend up to $15 million on additional photography in

Millimeter-scale resolution in fiber-optic sensing: Single-ended technique advances infrastructure monitoring

Distributed fiber-optic sensors are widely used to monitor temperature and strain in infrastructure, but their spatial resolution has long been limited. In a new study, researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology and Yokohama National University, Japan, have demonstrated

Each protein in the epigenome produces a different pattern of gene expression, study finds

A new study finds the proteins responsible for controlling which genes are expressed in a genome do more than simply turn a gene on or off. Essentially, each type of protein that interacts with a gene produces different behaviors—a finding with ramifications for everything from

The physics of brain development: How cells pull together to form the neural tube

In about one out of every 1,000 pregnancies, the neural tube, a key nervous system structure, fails to close properly. Georgia Tech physicists are now helping explain why this happens, having uncovered the physics that drive neural tube closure in a pregnancy's earliest stages.

Dozens of veterans arrested at Capitol during protest against Iran war

Dozens of veterans and military family members protesting the Iran war were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Monday after they occupied the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. At least 62 people were arrested during the demonstration, which was organized by

Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.

Simple synthetic strategy converts blue-emissive molecules into multicolor luminescent materials

Chemistry involves the fundamental interplay between the structures and properties of molecules. Notably, subtle changes in molecular structure and crystal packing can be amplified into macroscopic phenomena such as optical responses. Zn(II) is an earth-abundant and

AI model 'reads' protein pairs, unlocking new insights into disease and drug discovery

Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can more accurately predict how proteins interact with one another—an advancement that could accelerate drug discovery and deepen insights into diseases such as cancer.

Archaeological mission in Oxyrhynchus has found Homer's 'Iliad' inside a Roman-era mummy

The Oxyrhynchus Archaeological Mission, run by the Institute of Ancient Near East Studies (IPOA) at the University of Barcelona and led by Maite Mascort and Esther Pons, has identified a papyrus containing a fragment of Homer's "Iliad" inside a Roman-era tomb dating to

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet

While UK unemployment is at a five-year-high, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.