BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - China's military said on Thursday its naval and air forces conducted combat readiness patrols in the Scarborough Shoal and surrounding areas in the disputed South China Sea. "Such patrols serve as an effective countermeasure to cope with all sorts
“MasterChef Asia” is coming back. Banijay Rights has closed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and CreAsia Studio – part of Endemol Shine India – to produce a new 10-episode series of the pan-Asian cooking competition, marking the format’s return to the region after a 10-year
Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque buildup. Since PTP1B is also linked to diabetes and obesity—both risk factors for
Iran warned the United States on Thursday that its naval blockade was doomed to fail, after President Donald Trump signalled it could be enforced for months to come, in a confrontation wreaking havoc on global energy markets. Oil prices soared to a four-year high, with Brent
TEL AVIV, April 30 - A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine says was stolen by Russia will not unload in Israel, Israeli media reported on Thursday, after Kyiv requested Israel to seize the cargo.
One kitchen listed over 2,800 beneficiaries but only about 1,000 people actually received the meals.
Only listening to music in English shuts doors to other rhythms, textures, sounds and especially words. It’s like only watching American films: you're gonna miss great works. Yes, Spanish‑language music is very trendy now but there’s more, so much more to discover.
Sabastian Sawe returns to Nairobi after breaking the marathon world record in London, becoming the first runner under two hours in a sanctioned race.
Well-known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, diet, and physical activity have not been increasing among younger adults in recent decades, except for obesity. But researchers say that alone cannot fully explain the rise of cancer among young adults.
[allAfrica] Africa's long-articulated dream of integration is slowly edging from rhetoric toward reality--but not fast enough. At the heart of this ambition lies the African Continental Free Trade Area, a flagship initiative of the African Union aimed at creating a single
Oil markets face extreme pressure, with Brent crude briefly touching $126 on Thursday morning, as a breakdown in diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran now seems likely to reignite military action.
The tortoises were valued at about US$9,000 (S$11,500).
Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953.
Bali’s landfill ban leads to waste piling up in streets, burning trash, and health concerns as Indonesia moves to enforce long-delayed rules.
“Nimrods: A Green Day Story,” writer-director Lee Kirk’s comedy based on the rock band’s adventures while living in a van before the success of their 1994 album “Dookie,” will be rolling into the Cannes market. Palisades Park Pictures has acquired international sales on the
Police also said they seized items from the crime scene, including a pair of child’s underwear.
By Naveen Thukral and Panarat Thepgumpanat SINGAPORE/BANGKOK, April 30 (Reuters) - Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia because of fertiliser shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, with an emerging El Nino also set
The Simpsons has mocked or referenced literature over its many seasons, usually through a book Lisa was reading, or with guest appearances (e.g., Michael Chabon & Jonathan Franzen, Maya Angelou and Amy Tan). And it has referenced Edgar Allan Poe in both title (“The Tell-Tale
The sake was brewed inside facilities at the International Space Station that mimicked lunar gravity.
Having played British spies, lords, WWII fighters pilots and even wrestlers, Jack Lowden has now taken on his most contemporary role to date. In the satirical short “Vote Gavin Lyle” — from WePresent, the arts platform of WeTransfer — the Emmy nominee portrays a middle-England
A massive data breach at South Korea’s biggest online retailer, which is registered and listed in the U.S., has both countries claiming the right to act.
The effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam.
KYIV, April 30 - Ukraine's top general on Thursday ordered a mandatory two-month time limit for front-line troops serving in forward positions, aiming to address a key challenge for Kyiv's outmanned military in the fifth year of war with Moscow.
The London door has become a massive tourist attraction, with thousands of fans of the British rom-com flocking to the property used for filming to see it.
ITV has commissioned a feature documentary about former England captain Terry Butcher from “McEnroe” producer Sylver Entertainment. Directed by Stuart Burley, “Terry Butcher: Invisible Wounds” will follow Butcher’s journey from extraordinary highs to tragic lows, including the
EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami were named as the 2026 Women of the Year
The bloc is also working on an agreement that enables coordinated emergency fuel sharing.
Most of the victims held at the site were Philippine and Kenyan nationals.
Sentenced to six months in prison for adultery in Egypt, Nessy Guerra is caught up in a complex case of alleged abuse, a daughter stranded in the country and the limits of Italian intervention.
The Global Sumud Flotilla activists said on Thursday Israeli soldiers boarded the ships, damaged engines and communications devices in an effort to force them to reverse course.
A major review of 217 trials shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective option for managing knee osteoarthritis. Activities like walking, cycling, and swimming outperformed other exercise types in reducing pain and improving movement. While alternatives like strength
The Commission has launched work on an EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy and is inviting citizens, businesses, and stakeholders to share their feedback through a call for evidence. The Strategy will set out a comprehensive framework to strengthen Europe's aviation and
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the oil producers’ cartel OPEC after 59 years is more than a symbolic break. It highlights a growing divide among major oil producers over how to respond to a changing energy landscape, and will weaken the group’s ability to
Keyboardist Nick Rhodes described the band's recent single as an “anthem for freedom"
On April 13, 2026, Indonesia executed a rare feat of high-stakes diplomatic choreography. On one side of the planet, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin stood at the Pentagon to sign the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis.
Indonesia’s Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Choiri Fauzi had suggested placing women-only carriages in the middle of trains, “so men would be at the ends”, following the fatal train crash that killed 16 women near Jakarta.
Netflix’s latest action thriller, “Man on Fire” — based on A. J. Quinnell’s acclaimed 1980 novel and adapted to television by Kyle Killen — brings the infamous John Creasy to the small screen. Though the story was first adapted as a 1987 film with Scott Glenn in the leading
Suspense thriller “Safe,” which is in post-production, has been added to the Reinvent Yellow Sales lineup. The film is directed by Thomas Sieben, also behind the Netflix hit “Prey.” When a young girl becomes trapped inside an airtight safe, firefighter Alex and her partner
On 23 April, the member states endorsed the European Commission's proposal to mobilize €2.1 million of exceptional support to Slovakia's milk and pigmeat sectors. The sectors were severely impacted by foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in March and April last year. The measure
This reverses an earlier acquittal of the activists, who had led a walk to support the Palestinian cause.
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft all beat earnings expectations, as they reported on Wednesday, but Alphabet stood out, with its shares jumping 7% in extended trading on strong cloud growth.
Plumes of black smoke rise over the southern Russian town of Tuapse after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal area.
At a separate Magistrate’s Court, he claimed trial to two counts of driving under the influence.
For decades, psychologists have debated whether the human mind can be explained by one unified theory or must be broken into separate parts like memory and attention. A recent AI model called Centaur seemed to offer a breakthrough, claiming it could mimic human thinking across
