Analysing data from 156 countries, researchers say each additional month of extreme heat could significantly increase global inactivity levels, especially in lower-income regions.
March 17 - An air strike by Pakistan on Monday that the Afghan government says killed hundreds of civilians has led to an escalation in the conflict between the South Asian neighbours.
BRUSSELS, March 17 (Reuters) - The European Union has started taking the unpredictability of the United States into account one year after President Donald Trump returned to the White House, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday. "Of course, we are allies with
[The Conversation Africa] When Idoko, a 23-year-old man living in rural Benue State, north central Nigeria, began hearing voices, withdrawing from family and speaking incoherently, his family's first call was not to a psychiatrist. They took him to a local faith-based prayer
Here are the latest developments Tuesday in the Middle East war: - Israel targets Larijani? - Israeli media reported that Israel targeted Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani in an overnight strike, though there was no immediate confirmation from Israeli officials.
The actress blamed the decision on one executive who "was not only not a fan of the original but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series"
In an industry increasingly defined by borderless storytelling and bite-sized consumption, Chinese production powerhouse Linmon Media is making a calculated — and ambitious — bet on both. At its 2026–2027 new series launch at Hong Kong FilMart on March 17, the studio unveiled a
An air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul killed at least 400 people.
In Gaza, scarce aid, soaring prices and dangerous shelters leave families reliant on soup kitchens, struggling to find even one meal during Ramadan.
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - Britain, Finland and the Netherlands are looking at teaming up to jointly finance and procure weapons, munitions and military equipment, given the increasing threat level across the world, with war in Ukraine and in the Middle East. The three
BRUSSELS, March 17 (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday diplomatic ways have to be found in order to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as U.S. President Donald Trump calls on allies to send warships there to secure transit amid the war in
By Sudarshan Varadhan, Emily Chow and Ariba Shahid SINGAPORE/KARACHI, March 17 (Reuters) - Asian utilities are boosting coal-fired power generation to cut costs and safeguard energy supply, industry officials say, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran chokes liquefied natural gas
In 1967, a young Roger Ebert drew up a top-ten-films-of-the-year list including Bonnie and Clyde, Blow-Up, The Graduate, A Man for All Seasons, and Cool Hand Luke. Later, he added a few more pictures from this cinematic bumper crop that he remembered fondly, the first of which
A new study reveals an unprecedented increase in wildfires in tropical peatlands during the 20th century. "Unprecedented burning in tropical peatlands during the 20th century compared to the previous two millennia" is published in Global Change Biology.
Over the weekend, Donald Trump unleashed two crazed tirades at the media over Iran. In one, he angrily accused news organizations of rooting for the United States to “lose the war.” In another, he openly urged his Federal Communications Commission chair to deploy state power
According to Flightradar24’s latest index, UAE airlines ‘took a big step backward’ on Monday after the drone attack near Dubai International Airport.
Beijing is a close partner of Iran and has urged the US and Israel to cease their attacks.
Israel confirmed that it killed Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, in an overnight strike in Tehran.
Beijing said both China and the US are maintaining communications on Trump’s visit to China.
[spotlight] The only tuberculosis vaccine we have is a century old and offers only limited efficacy in children. With leading South African researchers involved in the pivotal clinical trials of three new tuberculosis vaccine candidates, we are on the verge of a major
A recent case involved a Chinese student who lost RM20,580 (S$6,710).
Donald Trump vowed to “take” Cuba on Monday as a US oil embargo left the island without power, deepened shortages and fueled growing anti-government protests.
DUBAI, March 17 (Reuters) - Israeli media said on Tuesday that the military has targeted Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, adding that it was not immediately clear whether he was killed or injured. Iran has not yet commented on the report. (Reporting by Jana Choukeir; Editing
DUBAI, March 17 (Reuters) - Iraq's oil minister said Baghdad is talking to Iran about allowing some of the country's oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the state news agency reported on Tuesday, as Iraq seeks to ease disruptions to crude exports following recent
Netanyahu with six fingers, a brimming cappuccino that won't spill: Conspiracy theories have exploded over social media, in English and Arabic, contending that Israel's prime minister was killed in an Iranian missile strike and that AI-generated videos have taken his place
The end of decades’ worth of speculation and intrigue? Maybe. A new report claims to have finally unmasked Banksy’s true identity.
As European Green Capital 2026, Guimarães is at the forefront of Europe’s environmental transition. The first edition of the Guimarães 26 European Green Capital Magazine offers a comprehensive overview of the city’s sustainability strategy, its environmental policies and the
Hed: AI, Cross-Border Collaboration and Global Content Strategies Explored at FilMart ForumDek:Industry executives from Huace, Youku and TVB discuss cross-border storytelling, technology integration and shifting audience dynamics.Art: 0317 Forum@ FilMart Industry executives and
Industry executives and producers gathered at Hong Kong FilMart for a Forum on International Communication Cooperation and Innovation for a New Vision, held on the market’s opening day. Organized by the International Cooperation Department of China’s National Radio and
Recent contributions frame a central challenge: international law has overreached, and the backlash is no longer theoretical. Professor Julian Ku recently made a sharp observation in the Washington Times: after the US strikes on Iran, the chorus of international lawyers
The accused, who is also a single mother, pleaded for a lighter sentence.
During a Q&A at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, co-directors Efraín Mojica and Rebecca Zweig discussed the use of Super 8 footage and stylized, almost music video-ish, sequences.
The AFC overturned two of Malaysia’s wins, leaving them six points off the top of their Asian Cup qualifying group and out of contention for the tournament.
The singer also sat down with Jimmy Fallon to discuss her recent album, her wedding, and her new cookbook
The first barrier will cover 1.31km in Chanthaburi province and take 45 days to build.
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
Sarawak, on Borneo island, is home to more than 60 per cent of Malaysia's gas reserves and has long sought greater control over its natural resources.
