Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib withdraws appeal on house arrest, local media reports
The withdrawal of his appeal for home detention would mark yet another setback for Najib.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi rules out extra budget, for now
She said the government still had sufficient funds set aside to pay for fuel subsidies.
Only one way to stop accelerating nuclear arms race
This week in New York, diplomats from almost every nation will convene for a four-week review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the most comprehensive nuclear arms agreement in the world. The stakes could hardly be higher. Russia, Israel and the
China vows countermeasures if EU enacts ‘Made in Europe’ plan
Beijing had submitted comments to the European Commission, expressing China’s “serious concerns” regarding the act.
From massages to cinema naps: China’s ‘lunch-break economy’ takes off as workers find healing window
More urban professionals in China are actively spending to use their mid-day breaks for wellness.
Trump's diplomatic effort shifts from Iran's nuclear weapon to opening Hormuz
In Iran, internal disputes have always shaped the country's decision-making and previous negotiations with the U.S. The Strait of Hormuz, barely on the agenda before the war, has now become a flashpoint in talks due to the blockade's enormous damage to the global economy
Former Secret Service agent: Trump administration should consider having less Cabinet members at events
A former Secret Service agent said Sunday that the Trump administration should be “looking at” scaling back the number of Cabinet officials attending the same events after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington. “Do we
Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing
TAIPEI, April 27 - Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time China had taken such action and it would not affect Taipei's ability to source weapons.
North Korea's Kim reaffirms support for Russia's 'sacred' Ukraine war
North Korea has sent missiles, munitions and thousands of troops to assist Russia in Ukraine, and analysts say Moscow is sending financial aid, military technology, food and energy to the diplomatically isolated country in return.
Negeri Sembilan’s Chief Minister loses majority after UMNO assemblymen withdraw support
This comes after he waded into an attempt by the state’s traditional chieftains to oust the ruler.
Data of 100,000 leaked from golf club; North Korean hackers suspected
Leaked data includes names, dates of birth, gender, user IDs, passwords, numbers and addresses.
North Korea strengthens nuclear push as US flails in Middle East
Since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Feb 28, North Korea has conducted five missile launches, including four in April.
Missing 5-year-old Australian girl believed to be abducted, say police
Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.
As some hijabs come off in Iran, restrictions still in place
Images of bareheaded women sipping coffee in cafes in Tehran, in apparent defiance of the Islamic republic's strict dress rule, have stirred interest outside Iran -- but for Elnaz, 32, it is no breakthrough. "It is not at all a sign of any change in the government in my
‘The Lost Boys’ Broadway Review: Musical Adaptation of ‘80s Teen Vampire Flick is Rich in Imagination, Filled With Spectacular Effects
“Turning a movie into a musical reeks of desperation,” says a character in the new Broadway musical adaptation of the 1987 film “The Lost Boys.” That insider wink to the audience gets a big laugh — and truer words were never spoken. But this stunner of a show, based on the Joel
Why Eric Dane’s ‘Euphoria’ Return as Cal Jacobs Is So Powerful
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from “The Ballad of Paladin,” Season 3, Episode 3 of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. One of the defining loose threads of “Euphoria” has been settled — in moving and compelling fashion. The action of the first season of
Justice Department urges group to drop Trump ballroom lawsuit after WHCA dinner shooting
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Sunday pressed the preservation group suing the White House over President Trump's ballroom project to drop the lawsuit in the wake of Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner. In a letter posted to social
For Return to Castle Wolfenstein's 25th anniversary, modders are bringing its console-exclusive levels to PC at last
I did Nazi that coming.
Iran gave US a proposal for reopening the Strait Of Hormuz and ending the war, Axios reports
April 26 (Reuters) - Iran through Pakistani mediators gave the U.S. a new proposal on reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the ending of the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a U.S. official and two sources with
Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes, Dies at 80
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving founding member of the early 1960s-era girl group and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Ronettes, has died, according to a post on the group’s Facebook page. No cause of death was announced; she was 80 years old. “It is with heavy hearts
Caught between wars, US Afghan allies trapped in Qatar without safe exit
Stuck for over a year behind a perimeter fence on a defunct American base on Doha's edge, 1,100 former Afghan allies of US forces and their families have escaped Afghanistan with their lives only to find themselves trapped in uncertainty. "We are all living in extreme anxiety,
Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
President Trump said on Saturday that the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.
Ringo Starr on Making a Second Album With T Bone Burnett, ‘Long Long Road’: ‘I’d Love to Be Ray Charles, but My Voice Works for Country’
Ringo Starr, crooner. It’s not everyone’s first go-to when we’re talking about someone who has rightly earned a reputation as the most important, and many would say best, drummer in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. But T Bone Burnett has long held the belief that Starr is
Carter, Collins throw elbows in Georgia Senate GOP debate
Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Mike Collins (R-Ga.) traded barbs while former college football coach Derek Dooley largely stayed above the fray during Sunday's Georgia Senate GOP primary debate — one day before early voting begins. Carter, Collins and Dooley alongside former
Trump rips 'disgraceful' Norah O'Donnell for reading WHCA shooting suspect's manifesto
President Trump on Sunday criticized CBS News's Norah O’Donnell for reading the reported manifesto of the suspected gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, calling the veteran reporter a "disgrace." “I was waiting for you to read that because
Fairer disaster aid arrives just as fast with a new routing algorithm
Researchers from Koç University and international collaborators have developed a new algorithm that enables faster and more equitable distribution of disaster relief supplies. By integrating fairness directly into logistics planning, the model reduces inequality in unmet demand
Ink Makes Her Mark at Stagecoach Debut: ‘Living My Dream’
The singer-songwriter performed tracks from her stunning album Big Buskin’ on the desert stage
Crab shell by-products could help regulate the marine lifetime of biodegradable plastics
Biodegradable plastics hold potential for reducing marine plastic pollution, but degrade too quickly, limiting their practical use. Researchers from Gunma University now show that crab shell by-products can reduce the breakdown rate of biodegradable plastics in seawater by
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says he will continue to support Russia’s policies: KCNA
Pyongyang sent an estimated 14,000 troops to fight with Russian forces in their war against Ukraine.
North Korea's Kim says he will continue to support Russia's policies, state media reports
SEOUL, April 27 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will continue to support Russia's policies and he discussed the international political situation with Russia's defence minister, state media KCNA reported on Monday.
Star Jaz Sinclair Reacts to ‘Gen V’ Cancellation: ‘Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart’
“Gen V” star Jaz Sinclair is expressing her gratitude for her fans and time on the show, following last week’s cancellation of the Prime Video spinoff of “The Boys.” Taking to her Instagram story, Sinclair wrote, “There’s so much I wanna (and will) say, but for today I just
How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Sets July Release Date on HBO Max
“The Big Bang Theory” spinoff series, “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” will be available to stream on HBO Max, beginning in July. The show stars “Big Bang Theory” alums Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie, who made the announcement Sunday at the
Brutal way Google founder told Gavin Newsom he was ditching California at treehouse party
He confronted Newsom about a new proposal to tax billionaires in California.
How China has expanded its economic toolkit during its trade truce with the US
BEIJING, April 27 - China has used its trade truce with the United States to broaden its legal leverage, supply chain and critical technology controls, and expand its toolkit of retaliatory economic measures ahead of a summit between the nations next month.
Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit
BEIJING, April 27 - When U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping last October, he rated the summit a \"12 out of 10,\" and the White House said China would \"effectively eliminate\" rare earth export controls and cease retaliation against U.S. firms.
Renewable energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage, minister says
Widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than fossil fuel power stations, Michael Shanks says Renewable energy will boost the UK’s national security and make the country more resilient against potential aggression or sabotage, the government’s energy
Indian Dalit man's alleged custodial death and a family's wait for justice
Akash Delison's death in Tamil Nadu state has revived concerns about alleged custody killings in India.
Chernobyl's wildlife: The real story isn't the presence of radiation, it's the absence of humans
"Dogs at Chernobyl are now genetically distinct … thanks to years of exposure to ionizing radiation, study finds."
'Upward pressure' on oil prices amid Iran war 'likely to continue': Chevron CEO
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in a Sunday interview that “upward pressure” on oil prices amid the U.S. conflict in Iran is “likely to continue," as the war stretches into its second full month. “We're in a period where there's been significant supply taken out of the system, and
‘Are We About to Die?’: Host Oz Pearlman Was Right Behind Trump When a Shooter Stormed the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
At the exact moment dozens of armed federal agents swarmed into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton, Oz Pearlman was revealing to Donald Trump the name of Karoline Leavitt’s unborn daughter. The mentalist was perhaps moments away from climbing inside the mind of the president
Entire NSF science advisory board fired by Trump administration
Members of the National Science Board, which the US Congress founded in 1950, were given no explanation for their termination