SYDNEY, June 29 - Australia and Vanuatu on Monday signed a development and security pact that had been delayed for months over Vanuatu's concerns that it could stifle investment from other countries.
Pakistan carried out airstrikes overnight in eastern Afghanistan, Islamabad said on Monday, adding its operations had targeted militants as the Afghan government reported dozens of civilian casualties.
Lauryn Hill was honored with the Living Legend Icon Award as well as a very robust all-star performance featuring Doechii, Nas, Doja Cat, SZA, Common and Queen Latifah, among many others, at the BET Awards 2026. Ice Cube introduced the megawatt tribute by giving Hill her
Among them are the National Institute for Defense Studies and Mitsubishi Electric Defense and Space Technologies Corporation, said China's commerce ministry.
The list includes firms involved in supplying components and engineering support for Japan’s defence sector.
The trio brought New York and Miami vibes to L.A. with their dual performance
Equity markets fluctuated, with Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, Taipei and Wellington up but Jakarta, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo down.
The full rundown of who won what at Sunday night’s awards ceremony
Islamabad said the operations had targeted militants.
She brushed aside a death sentence handed down in absentia and denouncing the ruling as “illegal".
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) stepped in to organize Pennsylvania's presence in "The Great American State Fair" in Washington, D.C. after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said state officials could not find a business to sponsor the booth. In a
The rapper returned to the BET Awards stage with a high-octane set full of songs from her most recent album, including a pointed diss aimed at BIA
Yash Raj Films has made a strategic investment in Rusk Media, the digital-first entertainment company behind the Alright! TV platform that specializes in original content for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences, as the Bollywood major moves to establish a foothold in India’s
The multidisciplinary artist delivered an emotional speech after Janet Jackson presented her with the honor
The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law comes into effect on July 1.
According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the earthquake struck at a depth of 6km.
US and Iran agree to halt strikes and hold talks in Qatar on Tuesday over Strait of Hormuz tensions, US media reports.
Other platforms, including TikTok and Snapchat, are also increasingly used by traffickers.
Local media have reported that the planned investments could exceed 1,000 trillion won (US$651.41 billion) over the coming years.
The second episode of House of the Dragon season 3 ends with a shocking execution.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 2 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. “House of the Dragon” fans have had a week to accept the death of Jace Targaryen (Harry Collett), but at the top of this week’s episode of the “Game of
Experts warn the increase would also further weaken middle-class purchasing power.
I'm gonna be playing low-res indie games for years.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said that large technology companies want to have "totally unchecked power" and should be split up. “The problem that we have is that these big companies, they think they are governments, they want to be governments," she said in an
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending June 28.
The Atlanta native was nominated for three awards at this year's ceremony
Experts say the DENV-3 strain is now the dominant circulating serotype.
For Israeli settler Nitzan, Hebron's Old City and its sacred Cave of the Patriarchs shrine are a must-see for all of humanity, but for Palestinian Issa Amro, it has become a symbol of Israel's expanding grip on the city. Holy to Jews, Muslims and Christians and believed to be
About 800 designated facilities will collect a fixed rate of $2.80 per person per stay.
The BET Awards 2026 are in full swing, taking place on Sunday evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Among early winners at the ceremony are Kehlani and Leon Thomas, who took home best female and male R&B/pop artist, respectively. Janet Jackson was on hand to present
PENGHU, Taiwan, June 29 - When Yeh Chih-sheng steps aboard Taiwan Coast Guard vessel CG1005 in the choppy waters of the Taiwan Strait, he brings more than his uniform and orders: he also has temple charms blessed by the gods revered by fishermen for protection at sea.
Public opinion polls show strong support for allowing a female emperor, but LDP has been cautious.
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) has been released from the hospital after a car crash that resulted in minor injuries, he said Sunday. “Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which I was a passenger. I was
Roughly 27,500 years ago, a 15-year-old boy was brutally mauled by a bear in Arene Candide in what is now Liguria, Italy. The attack tore through his jaw, neck and left shoulder. He was dying, but he was not alone in his final moments.
Protection measures can prohibit contact through telecommunications but not letters sent by mail.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to “stand down for now” and allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after renewed fighting in the past few days, a U.S. official told The Hill on Sunday. “Technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the MOU. Both sides will
An associated set of gigantic vertebrae belonging to the iconic extinct megalodon, or megatooth shark, that had been missing in action since the 1980s was discovered, providing new information about the shark's lifestyle. Two Museum of Southern Jutland staff members, Mette
Megalodons were the apex predators of the Miocene seas The post What Do You Do When You Lose Gigantic Megalodon Shark Vertebrae? appeared first on Nautilus .
Police arrested four men and seized three mobile phones and the getaway car.
Her administration is on the cusp of launching what’s been billed as the Japanese equivalent to CFIUS in the US.
Jesse Eisenberg opened up to Variety about what it was like turning down the opportunity to return as Facebook mastermind Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Network” sequel, “The Social Reckoning.” “It’s an honor to speak to Aaron in any capacity, because he’s so
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
James Norton is set to play the title role in a new London West End production of “Hamlet,” directed and conceived by Thomas Ostermeier. Producers Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions are bringing the show to the West End in fall 2027. A theater and specific dates are yet
Human-driven climate change significantly intensified the retreat of one of the most important glaciers in Antarctica during the 20th century. The Pine Island Glacier, which drains a large part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet into the Amundsen Sea, is one of the biggest
Support for One Nation fell to 29 per cent, although the Liberal-National coalition saw no benefit from that decline.