By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) - A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting Iranian ports. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday
By Steve Holland and Maayan Lubell WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, April 16 (Reuters) - Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and the administration of President Donald Trump talking up hopes for a deal that
In a packed hall in Qamishli's sports stadium in northeast Syria, Firas Ahmad is one of dozens of Kurds waiting to apply for citizenship after many in the minority were barred from doing so for decades. Since last week, "unregistered" Kurds, who have been stateless since a
A new media finance fund backed by Privata Capital will give Elevate Production Finance substantially greater firepower to lend to independent film and television productions worldwide. Elevate Production Finance CEO Charles Auty said in a statement: “The new fund with Privata
Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry In Guyang-ri, a farming village of 70 households about 90 minutes south-east of Seoul, people gather for communal free lunches six days a week. The
Gummybear International Inc. is celebrating two decades of Gummibär, the animated character whose 2006 viral hit “I’m a Gummy Bear” made it one of the earliest breakout successes on the internet, with the company now eyeing a feature film for 2027 in partnership with Toonz
Asian equities tracked Wall Street, which also saw all-time peaks.
At age 21, Nick Yarris was stopped during a routine traffic stop, arrested and sentenced to die for the rape and murder of a young wife and mother. Though Yarris did not commit this crime, he would spend the next 22 years of his life in confinement awaiting an execution date.
Senior Trump administration officials escalated criticism of the Vatican on Tuesday, with Vice President Vance warning Pope Leo XIV to “be careful” when speaking about theology and White House Border Czar Tom Homan telling him to “leave politics alone.” Vance, a Catholic,
Daniel Duggan has been held in prison since his arrest in 2022, shortly after he returned from living in China.
He also claimed to have a personal relationship with Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk.
When lightning strikes a paddock, it does more than scorch grass and scare the cows. The electrical discharge breaks apart nitrogen molecules in the atmosphere, converting them into a form that falls to Earth in rain and becomes available to plants. It is a natural process,
As the world's biggest energy importer and a heavily export-reliant economy, China is vulnerable to an oil shock already slowing trade, lifting factory costs and darkening the outlook for the year.
“I don’t think the Jane Does will get justice if the courts in Mexico are involved," one supporter of the Jane Doe plaintiffs tells Rolling Stone
LIV Golf on Wednesday moved to reassure players and staff that it remains fully funded, as reports circulated that the breakaway tour is on the verge of collapse due to the possible withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financing. The Saudi-backed tour has bitterly divided the world of
A state official said the toy poses risks because of its resemblance to medical equipment.
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.
Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.
Student forums and petitions have been launched at several universities.
The hourly check-ins are done to ensure officers do not slack off.
Musang King durian prices have also dropped by 80 per cent.
HANOI, April 16 - Vietnam's president To Lam is set to meet his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi next week, five people familiar with the matter said.
What happens inside the lungs before COVID-19 symptoms appear? Research in mink offers a rare window into the early stages of the disease. These insights matter for both animal and human health. Researchers and veterinary pathologists from Wageningen Bioveterinary Research
The Republican was out-raised by two of his Democratic rivals.
The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.
The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.
The Maine senator has a financial leg up over whoever wins the June primary.
Rumors are swirling that Ariana Grande is gearing up to release the Eternal Sunshine followup this summer, but in the meantime she has a lot of acting roles coming up after her big break in Wicked . One of those is a lead in the upcoming movie Focker In-Law , the fourth
Even if hostilities end soon, it could take years for supplies of energy products to normalise.
YouTube and Roblox remain the only high-risk platforms yet to fully comply, a minister said.
Conflicts of interest and unclear responsibilities are hampering efforts to recover lost and illegally discarded fishing gear in the Baltic Sea. Despite EU and regional measures, progress on tackling "ghost gear" pollution has stalled, according to a new study published in
After opening new offices in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina this year, Netflix is now turning its attention to Colombia. Francisco Ramos, Netflix’s VP of original content, Latin America, was at the 65th Cartagena Film Festival (FICCI) to present four key initiatives aimed at
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a new approach to secure optical communication that hides information in the physical structure of light, making it difficult for unauthorized parties to intercept or decode. The study addresses a growing
The filmmaker made his first-ever appearance on the CinemaCon stage in Las Vegas for his upcoming Universal film about the UFO/UAP phenomena.
Consistent operations had led to noticeable improvements in public behaviour.
They’re here. Steven Spielberg premiered a new trailer at CinemaCon on Wednesday for “Disclosure Day,” his return to summer blockbuster filmmaking after a decade mostly spent making personal dramas (“The Fabelmans”) and prestige fare (“West Side Story”). The film’s plot has
Shannon Elizabeth, who was one of Hollywood’s biggest sex symbols in the early 2000s thanks to her roles in the “American Pie” film franchise and the original “Scary Movie,” is joining OnlyFans, with her account officially going live on the platform starting Thursday, April 16.
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked two resolutions that would have stopped the sale of some $450 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel, as President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans rallied behind his support for the
Prescribed burning, when combined with tree retention, can effectively support natural regeneration in managed boreal forests, new research shows. The study demonstrates that post-fire seedling establishment remains strong across key commercial species, Scots pine and birch,
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily Rose Depp star in Egger's latest — which seems to be going the 'Nosferatu' route of hiding the monster's appearance ahead of its release.
"Lorne" lures us in with the mischievous playfulness of its tone. The premise of the movie is that Lorne Michaels is one of those rare showbiz figures known, almost mythologically, by just one name (like Cher or Madonna), that he’s been studied from every angle by the media and
It's also now 'Verified' for Deck.
David Harbour is back as the violent Santa in the action sequel.
Director Robert Eggers is getting back into the period horror genre with “Wewulf,” his latest movie after his hit 2024 creature feature “Nosferatu.” A first look at the 13th-century werewolf tale was shown during Universal’s presentation at CinemaCon, the annual convention for
Economic instability—including job loss, food insecurity, eviction and homelessness—is strongly associated with higher rates of violence among California adults, according to a new statewide survey led by the University of California San Diego. The findings come from the 2025
Ariana Grande has conquered global arenas, the Oscars stage and, now, another CinemaCon. The triple-threat star lit up the annual Las Vegas convention of movie theater owners in a first trailer for “Focker In-Law,” a big-screen outing that lets Grande flex her impressive comedy
John Hamberg helmed the 'Meet the Parents' sequel.
A screening of Netflix’s “Lord of the Flies,” an innovation talk with NBCUniversal Entertainment chief business officer Liz Jenkins and a panel with writers from NBC dramas are among the additional programming SeriesFest has unveiled for its 12th season. The festival will take
