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 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

The duty cuts woudl absorb about 30 to 40 per cent of annual losses of oil marketing companies.

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,

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.

'Realtime-with-pause is not dead,' says lead designer of promising turn-based game Star Wars Zero Company

Which is why I'm looming over the genre's coffin with a stake and hammer.

Two tiger cubs die at Bandung Zoo amid management uncertainty

The eight-month-old cubs died about a week after contracting feline panleukopenia virus (FPV).

Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader, State Department says

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday, the State Department said, adding he expressed "gratitude" to KRG for enabling oil from Iraq, including

From engineered fungal molecules to drug leads, chem-bio hybrid synthesis enables antiparasitic drug discovery

Amebiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the microscopic protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Infection occurs through the ingestion of cysts from contaminated water or food. Worldwide, approximately 50 million symptomatic cases are estimated annually, mainly in tropical and

Singapore denies entry to Malaysian activist over involvement in domestic politics, promotion of unlawful civil protest

Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, who received her PhD from the National University of Singapore in January, encouraged some youths in Singapore to adopt her brand of radical advocacy, said Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday (Mar 27). It called her an “undesirable visitor”.

Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty

Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

House Ethics panel scrutinizes Cherfilus-McCormick in rare public hearing

The House Ethics Committee held a rare public hearing on Thursday to examine a swath of allegations against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), centering on charges that she used millions in improperly paid federal disaster funds to finance her campaign. The core of the

Antony Blinken pushes back against Trump comments suggesting he supported Iran attack

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken rejected President Trump’s characterization this week that the Biden administration official had wanted to launch military operations on Iran during his time in the White House. “I've heard that today Blinken made a statement that he

Trump delays Iran power plant strike threat until April 6

President Donald Trump on Thursday further delayed any potential US strikes on Iranian power plants to April 6, after nearly a week of critics calling him a “maniacal tyrant” for threatening to commit even more war crimes while attacking Iran with Israel. “As per Iranian

Palestinian man from East Jerusalem shot dead by Israeli near Bethlehem

According to relatives of the victim, soldiers came to remove outpost, but settlers returned after the army left- and then the shooting occurred. Police say suspect has been arrested

The military arm of the campaign to Judaize the West Bank has been given a free hand

The West Bank District Police are not part of the equation, the Shin Bet has become irrelevant and the boundaries between Israeli citizens and the army have completely blurred in the West Bank. The project of cleansing the occupied territories of Arabs is gaining momentum - and

‘Love Story’ Gives John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy a Wrenching, Wistful Sendoff

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the finale of FX’s “Love Story.” We get a glimpse of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in the final moments of the finale of “Love Story.” But it’s only in memory. The pair are shown on a Massachusetts beach, living

China announces policy to ease academic pressure on students

Schools are prohibited from frequently organising examinations and increasing the "academic burden on students", China's Education Ministry said.

Scientists may be overestimating amounts of microplastics in the environment, and the culprit is lab gloves

It seems like every day a new study finds tiny plastic particles called microplastics where they should not be: in our bodies and our food, water and air.

South Korea enforces export ban of key plastics ingredient amid Middle East supply disruptions

The ban will remain in place for five months.

Taylor Swift Says She Feels ‘Happy, Confident, and Free’ Because of Travis Kelce During iHeartRadio Music Awards Speech

The pop superstar made history with seven wins at the annual ceremony

Nepal’s PM-to-be delivers first post-election message in rap song, urges unity

Song racked up tens of thousands of views within minutes of release.

The Bird in the Heart: Terry Tempest Williams on the Paradox of Transformation and How to Live with Uncertainty

"We can change, evolve, and transform our own conditioning. We can choose to move like water rather than be molded like clay."

In its first major visual overhaul ever, RPG Maker will soon let you make games in the style of Octopath Traveler

The distinctive RPG Maker look is finally evolving.

Walz to attend 'No Kings' rally in Twin Cities: 'We will never forget what happened here'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said on Thursday that he will attend a “No Kings” rally in Minneapolis this weekend after the Trump administration’s massive immigration enforcement operation in the city earlier this year. “We will never forget what happened here and we're taking

China detaining Panama-flagged ships amid battle over port control, FMC says

LOS ANGELES, March 26 - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said on Thursday it is closely monitoring a surge in detentions of Panama-flagged vessels in China that appears tied to a Panama court ruling against Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison.

Taylor Swift Takes Home Seven Awards at iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, Extending Her Record for Most Wins

Taylor Swift picked up the most trophies out of any artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday night, walking away with seven wins in nine nominated categories to extend her record as iHeartRadio’s most decorated artist of all time. Swift was on hand with her fiancé,

Study finds 60% of Australia's top-use pesticides are banned in the EU

Analysis of Australia's highest-volume pesticide use has revealed that the majority of products widely used in Australian agriculture are banned in other parts of the world, according to a new study. Researchers from Griffith's School of Environment and Science analyzed 45

Fieldoscopy reveals femtosecond optical switching in 15 nm indium tin oxide nanocrystals

Just as an antenna interacts with radio waves, light interacts with metallic nanostructures. Therefore, understanding how a structure influences field oscillations provides valuable insights into the structure's physical properties. An international research team, including

Extreme heat to test India's power and water supply this summer

Many parts of the country could see more hot days than average this summer.

Strange Pains Announce Debut Album The Diamond District: Hear “Walking With Yves”

Since December, Strange Pains have released the songs “Boomerang,” “Memory Man,” and “Soon And So On.” Today, the project of Empty Country member Ted Bradley is back with the announcement of a double album called The Diamond District. The first volume, which serves as his

Postpartum care services in hotels gain traction among new mothers in Japan

Reservations for Keikyu's programme filled within two days of opening, and a waiting list formed.

Pokemon shop employee stabbed to death in Tokyo's commercial district

The suspected assailant also died after stabbing himself in the neck.

Actual-play series Dimension 20 is partnering with White Wolf for a Vampire: The Masquerade show

Now this is the Bloodlines sequel I want.

German 'green village' rides out Mideast energy storm

While the world frets about surging energy prices pushed up by the Middle East war, one small German village has been reaping the benefits of its turn to climate-friendly renewables. Surrounded by wind turbines and studded with solar panels, Feldheim, population 130, boasts its

Birds of prey act as sentinels to warn of forever chemicals

A new paper investigates how raptors, or birds of prey like hawks and eagles, act as a sentinel species that can reveal the level of forever chemicals in the local environment. The forever chemicals, or PFAS, are especially high in species that eat fish. The review titled,

Taiwan says Cameroon visas for WTO summit riddled with errors, will not attend

TAIPEI, March 27 - Visas for Taiwan officials to attend a World Trade Organization summit in Cameroon were riddled with errors leaving Taiwan unable to attend, the island's foreign ministry said, after initially complaining they had been listed as coming from China.