TOKYO — As the US-Israeli war on Iran drags on indefinitely, Asia is realizing the extent to which 2026 is a major game-changer for a region that had been “the main driver of global growth.” This is the International Monetary Fund’s characterization. But what a difference two
General Motors is planning to bring Google's Gemini AI assistant to around four million vehicles across the US. Model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles with Google built-in will be eligible for the AI upgrade, which will be rolled out via
A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may rank among the largest ever to slither across Earth. Named Vasuki indicus, this ancient giant lived around 47 million years ago and is estimated to have stretched an astonishing 11 to 15 meters long—rivaling the legendary
TAIPEI, April 29 - U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing next month for a summit where China is likely to try and make the issue of \"Taiwan independence\" a major part of the agenda.
BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 29 - For 23 million Taiwanese, the most consequential diplomatic meeting of 2026 may be one to which they are not invited.
In two and a half years, Romania has gone from one of the EU's worst recycling performers to a country that made significant progress – writes Cristian Gherasim. It is a rare Eastern European success story in a policy area long dominated by wealthier member states. But with
The Italian studio published the soulslike RPG through its 505 Games publishing label.
Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is visiting Vietnam from May 1-3 and Australia from May 3-5, with energy security, critical minerals and China’s maritime posture expected on the agenda. The most consequential element may be a foreign policy address she is expected to
Just days ago, Haruki Murakami’s Japanese publisher announced that his sixteenth novel will come out this summer. A brief section of The Tale of KAHO, translated into English by Philip Gabriel, appeared in the New Yorker in 2024. The full book will run to 352 pages, making it a
U.K. sales and distribution outfit Blue Finch Films has taken on worldwide sales rights to “Recluse,” Henry Chaisson’s horror feature slated to world premiere in the Escape From Tribeca section of the Tribeca Film Festival in June, with the company set to launch the title at
In today’s episode, economist Paul Krugman lays out an expansive case that Donald Trump holds a losing hand in the war with Iran. Krugman also argues that Trump can’t seem to admit that the Strait of Hormuz problem has cornered him. Krugman also details why the situation could
The European Parliament has approved the first-ever EU-wide rules to protect cats and dogs from abuse, marking a significant step forward in animal welfare legislation. The new regulation, adopted by a landslide of 558 votes in favour (35 against and 52 absentions), introduces
A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.
China on Monday (Apr 27) blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, four months after the deal was sealed. It signals that moving offshore may no longer shield Chinese firms from Beijing’s reach as Sino-US tech rivalry deepens, say analysts.
The ship passed through the blockaded waterway on April 29 and was on its way to Japan.
Significant losses could impact both rural livelihoods and national food supply.
Mr Oliver Foran is also raising funds to build a youth mental health support centre back home.
He will remain under probation for another four months after his release.
The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.
The BBQ chain abruptly shut down its Colonie, NY location on April 28, part of a fast-moving wave of closures sweeping across the country after its parent company FAT Brands Inc. filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.
April 29 - A local council in New Zealand has rejected a proposal to erect a statue honouring women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese troops in World War Two after Japan's ambassador warned it could affect diplomatic ties.
[The Conversation Africa] There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies - everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric vehicles and defense systems - depend on
There is a certain irony in seeing some of the world’s richest countries quietly ask the United States for financial relief. For decades, the Gulf monarchies cultivated an image of inexhaustible wealth: sovereign funds the size of nations, skylines raised from desert sands and
Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, denies allegations she misused public funds.
I bought a snack food the other day, and was disappointed to discover that the thing inside the container had little in common with the picture on the front. It was pallid, lifeless and drab. The marketer who decided to improve the picture was making a choice, one with
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
MANILA, April 29 - The Philippine House justice committee on Wednesday found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, moving a step closer to a process that could derail her bid to become the next president.
Ninety people were injured in the incident.
SEOUL, April 29 - A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday increased the jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges linked to his short-lived 2024 martial law declaration to seven years following appeals by Yoon and the prosecution.
Heavy rains have also damaged other crops, including vegetables, raising concerns about potential supply shortages.
A sharp spike in energy prices stemming from the conflict has had a direct impact on living costs.
The popular Chinese food blogger on short video-platform Douyin was found to have underpaid 9.1 million yuan (US$1.3 million) in taxes.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has told his aides to prepare for the scenario, with the goal of choking Iran's economy and forcing the regime to return to the negotiating table on the United States' terms
A spectacular cosmic event nicknamed “SN Winny” could help solve one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries: how fast the universe is expanding. This rare superluminous supernova, located 10 billion light-years away, appears five times in the sky thanks to gravitational lensing,
Israeli soldiers describe risking their lives to guard civilian contractors demolishing buildings in Shi'ite villages near the Israeli border as they remain exposed to Hezbollah's explosive drones – considered a 'significant challenge' with no foreseeable solution
Though it may have enjoyed occasional waves of pop-cultural prestige over the years, interior design remains an overlooked art. That is to say, few bother to appreciate, or even to notice, its similarities with other, more “serious” forms of human endeavor. Watch the recent
Privacy, political, and ethical concerns are pushing people to look for alternative social media platforms. What are the options? Are they the solution? Euronews Tech Talks tries to understand.
“Shakti,” the debut narrative feature from filmmaker Nani Sahra Walker, will make its digital bow on Prime Video across the U.S. and U.K. on May 22, with a trailer unveiled ahead of the launch. Buffalo 8 handles distribution. The film unfolds in Kathmandu, where a mother races
Keira Knightley, “Bridgerton” star Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane (“The Hours,” “Game of Thrones”) are set to lead a stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s Oscar-winning 2007 film “The Lives of Others” on London’s West End. Adapted and directed by Olivier
Network ABC is under pressure since Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump three days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
The decision had been taken to ease congestion at the Batu Ampar Port.
One in ten children under the age of 13 is using Facebook or Instagram, EU regulators say.
"Bobby, please Bobby! Can I see my brother one last time? He's in your freezer," Triumph shouted at RFK Jr.
The government is working to apply stricter standards for zoo management by December 2027.