Alleged Chen Zhi associate Li Xiong extradited from Cambodia to China
Chen founded the Prince Group, a Cambodian conglomerate tied to cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes.
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Japan allows joint child custody after divorce
Parental authority can now be split on major issues, like new home addresses and school choices.
Women are being shut out of workplaces because of a hidden time gap, new research shows
Women are missing out at work not just because of pay gaps or bias, but because they simply do not have the same time as men to compete. That is the conclusion of a new study co-authored by Professor Toyin Adisa of the University of East London, published in the International
S. Korea to offer up to $850 in annual subsidies to households that adopt retired service dogs
Pet insurance, pet products and animal hospitals also offer discounts for retired service dogs.
Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis
SYDNEY, April 1 - Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a rare address to the nation on Wednesday about the war in the Middle East, with media reporting he will encourage Australians to conserve fuel.
South Korea, Indonesia sign agreements on minerals, tech and finance during Prabowo visit
SEOUL, April 1 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks in Seoul on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, where they agreed to expand cooperation on critical minerals, technology, and clean energy, Seoul's presidential Blue House said.
Louvre Museum to Install Locks on Doors After Heist
Visitors will be checked for bobby pins and paper clips, which pose the greatest threat to the new "state-of-the-art entry inhibition protocol," the security director said.
Australia PM Albanese to address nation as Iran war pushes oil prices higher
He will likely ask for cooperation from Australians, including saving fuel for areas and industries that need it.
Spirit Halloween to Temporarily Take Over Kennedy Center
The institution is looking into alternative forms of revenue to supplement funding for its multi-million dollar renovation, a source said.
Woman With Her Back to the Viewer in Gallery Photos Speaks Out
“I like to think of myself as a modern-day Rückenfigur,” she said in an exclusive interview with Hyperallergic.
Australia passes law to trade, stock fuel alongside rare earths amid energy shortages
The country has suffered energy shortages triggered by the Middle East conflict.
Drunk driver in viral fatal Klang crash charged with murder
The impact caused the victim to somersault multiple times in the air before landing on the roof of a passing car.
New Mysterious Art Fair “The Island” Seeks the Opposite of Buzz
Dozens of mega-collectors are reputed to be attending the super-secretive fair slated to take place in the US Virgin Islands.
Israeli strikes kill seven in Beirut as it vows to occupy southern Lebanon after war ends
Heavy strikes hit Lebanon's capital Beirut overnight as Israel claimed it had struck a "senior Hezbollah commander" and another member of the group. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military intends to occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon.
Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
List of Failed Business Ideas Found Beneath Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch”
An X-ray analysis revealed plans for backup careers in face painting and other pursuits beneath layers of paint in the Dutch Master’s magnum opus.
How squid survived Earth’s biggest extinction and took over the oceans
Scientists have finally cracked a long-standing mystery about squid and cuttlefish evolution by analyzing newly sequenced genomes alongside global datasets. The research reveals that these bizarre, intelligent creatures likely originated deep in the ocean over 100 million years
Survey Finds 51% of Men Think Mona Lisa “Should Smile More"
A new visitor experience survey reveals a surprising amount of criticism lobbed at Lisa del Giocondo.
Philadelphia Museum of Art Rebrands Again as "PhArt"
The institution renamed itself in honor of a readymade whoopee cushion by Marcel Duchamp discovered in its archives.
5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative
Qualifications include a malleable moral compass, and compensation is sometimes guaranteed.
Curator’s Shoes Steal the Show at MoMA Reception
“It is rare to see something so marvelous in a gallery,” said one of the VIP guests.
Ancient Statues at The Met to Receive Patrons' Noses
Thanks to the inaugural Smellowship program, your nose could end up on a marble sculpture in the museum's Greek and Roman Art wing.
Shared energy stakes call for greater China-India cooperation
Speaking in Beijing on March 26, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of “immeasurably serious consequences” if energy and nuclear facilities are targeted amid the expanding Middle East conflict. The
JD Vance Unveils Incel Statue at the White House
"Ich bin ein Incel," said the vice president in the presence of manosphere influencers, UFC fighters, and crypto bros.
Why has it taken so long to return to the moon?
At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19, 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, about 350 nautical miles southeast of Samoa, concluding the last mission to the moon.
Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience, gutting his exit options
For all their claims of military success in their war with Iran, the United States and Israel have yet to clearly define their rationale for starting the conflict, their goals and their exit strategy. With the Iranian regime having mounted a robust response, the Middle East has
NASA’s asteroid Bennu sample reveals a hidden chemical patchwork
Scientists studying Bennu samples have discovered that its chemistry is far from uniform. Organic compounds and minerals cluster into three distinct types of regions, each shaped differently by past water activity. This uneven pattern shows that water altered the asteroid in a
Indonesia demands UN investigation into peacekeeper deaths, official says
JAKARTA, April 1 (Reuters) - Indonesia has called on the United Nations to conduct an investigation into the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a foreign ministry official said in a statement published on Wednesday. The
Vietnam braces for thunderstorms, strong winds, hail during seasonal transition
Devastating thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and hail have slammed parts of Vietnam recently.
Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks', with or without deal
US President Donald Trump said the war in Iran could end in 'two weeks, maybe three', adding that 'whether we have a deal or not, it's irrelevant.' The White House announced Trump will address the nation with an update on Wednesday night.
Bruce Springsteen Slams Trump, ‘the Richest Men in America’ and Pam Bondi in Fiery Speech at Minneapolis Tour Opener: ‘We Have a President Who Can’t Handle the Truth’
Bruce Springsteen has said that his 2026 “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour with the E Street Band will be political, and he was not exaggerating. On the tour’s opening night in Minneapolis, after starting the show with a cover of Motown singer Edwin Starr’s fiery 1970 hit “War,”
Trump to attend Supreme Court oral arguments for birthright citizenship case
President Trump is set to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, according to his public schedule, making him the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation's highest court. Before his schedule was released, the president told
'My six-year-old has nosebleeds': Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears
It's peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world's most polluted.
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized After Becoming ‘Very Ill’ During ‘Moulin Rouge’ Broadway Performance
The rapper's "symptoms are currently being evaluated" a spokesperson said in a statement
Scientists turn MXene into tiny nanoscrolls that supercharge batteries and sensors
Scientists have transformed a groundbreaking 2D nanomaterial called MXene into an even more powerful 1D form—tiny scroll-like tubes that are incredibly thin yet highly conductive. By rolling flat sheets into hollow nanoscrolls, they’ve created structures that act like fast
Japan moves to approve commercial flying car passenger service as early as 2027
Operations are expected to begin with sightseeing flights, before expanding to point-to-point services.
Russian military plane crash kills 29 in Crimea
Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.
Mamdani says Iran war 'should be opposed on every single ground'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) expressed deep disapproval of the U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran in an interview released Wednesday. “It's a war that should be opposed on every single ground, not just procedural, but also moral, but also political, and also a war
Hong Kong’s ‘hero trees’ lose their glory as climate warms
Green leaves that should shed during winter are increasingly staying put even as seasons change.
Iran war shows dollar’s grip starting to slip on Asia
For years, markets have treated geopolitical tension as a one-way trade: buy dollars, sell Asia. The logic has been simple and, until now, largely reliable. Conflict pushes oil higher, capital rushes into US assets and Asian currencies weaken under the combined weight of
Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
Russia could prove to be an unlikely supplier for some Asian countries after the United States issued a temporary waiver of sanctions for its attack on Ukraine.
Amazon says its Fallout series has now been watched by 100 million people, 'with season two now joining season one as two of our top four biggest seasons we've ever launched'
Only Reacher had a more popular second season on the service.
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the Nintendo Sequel?
It’s time to leave the Mushroom Kingdom behind. Illumination and Nintendo’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” opening in theaters April 1, sends Mario and Luigi on their biggest adventure yet — into outer space. Inspired by the fan-favorite “Super Mario Galaxy” games, the sequel
When will Japan’s cherry blossoms bloom? AI can help answer that
AI is helping to analyse decades of temperature data and to deliver maps and “bloom meters” for trees.
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized in New York After Exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ Mid-Performance
Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized in New York City after she fell ill during a performance of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway and was forced to exit mid-show. “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local
Chiang Mai declares two wildfire disaster zones, steps up emergency aid
The kingdom is also battling accumulated haze, which could further worsen public health.
Hegseth ends suspension for Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's estate
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth ends suspension for Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's estate Hegseth ended the suspension and the investigation into Army pilots who flew
Inside the high-stakes decisions of the NFL draft
On NFL draft day, every team has the chance to win—or lose—big. With millions of dollars on the line and just minutes to make a final decision on each pick, a single choice can shape a franchise for years. Carnegie Mellon University experts said those intense moments offer a
