Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows
The world’s top 25 most polluted cities were all in India, Pakistan and China.
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Japan PM Takaichi orders review of entire supply chain for oil products
Most of Japan’s oil imports originate in the Middle East and pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV, March 24 (Reuters) - Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, the Israeli military said, after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb the Islamic Republic's power grid because of what he described as productive talks
Japan to require ID checks for data-only SIM cards amid fraudulent use
This comes amid reports of the use of the SIM cards in fraud schemes.
Oil back above $100 as conflicting reports emerge on US-Iran talks
Stock markets had originally rebounded on Monday said Trump said he would hold off strikes on Iran.
Jon Stewart Jokes the ‘Only Thing Giving Me Joy’ in Trump’s America Is ‘Looking Forward’ to Watching Taylor Frankie Paul on ‘The Bachelorette’: ‘Hold on, I’m Getting a Call’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at ABC pulling the latest season of “The Bachelorette” from its schedule amid the explosive fallout between would-be star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Stewart teed up the joke by outlining
India’s historic haveli homes caught between revival and ruin
Each haveli once formed part of a larger social ecosystem of neighbourhoods, crafts and traditions.
Vietnam Airlines to suspend some routes as jet fuel risks rise
Around 70 per cent of Vietnam’s jet fuel is imported, primarily from China and Thailand.
Emily Osment Couldn’t Attend ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th Anniversary Premiere Due to CBS Sitcom Filming; Mitchel Musso Also Skipped as Duo Sends Love to Fans
Although they were absent from Monday night’s “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” premiere in Hollywood, Emily Osment and Mitchel Musso took to social media to reminisce about their time starring on the iconic Disney Channel series. Osment, who couldn’t attend the
America’s Iran quagmire and the failure of strategic memory
There is a particular frustration that comes with being a Cassandra in Washington. You spend three decades writing books titled “Quagmire” and “Sandstorm”, you warn in magazine after magazine, op-ed after op-ed, that America’s compulsive entanglement in Middle Eastern politics
Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe
India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.
More Australian beef headed for Europe under new EU trade deal
Australian producers have also won the right to sell Italian-style sparkling wine as prosecco.
South Korea PM cancels China trip as energy concerns mount
He cited an urgent need to remain at home to manage the widening economic and livelihood impacts of the Iran war.
Highlights of EU-Australia trade agreement
SYDNEY, March 24 - The EU and Australia finalised a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday as Europe seeks to diversify its export markets and expand ties beyond its traditional partners.
Asian stocks rise as Trump pauses strike plans but unease sees oil bounce
US President Donald Trump on Monday delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites after hailing “good talks” with Tehran, although Iran later denied there had been any talks.
Japan to start releasing state oil reserves on March 26: PM Takaichi
This comes as concerns over supply mount amid the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.
Preservation groups sue to block Trump Kennedy Center changes
A coalition of historic preservation and architectural groups sued President Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees on Monday, seeking to block the planned renovations of the performing arts center set to start in July. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in
‘Giant’ Broadway Review: John Lithgow as a Venomous Roald Dahl Animates a Staggering Production
Watching “Giant,” opening March 23 on Broadway after a much-hailed run on London’s West End, one is left with little wonder how its protagonist, Roald Dahl, achieved such success as a writer for children. The child within him is ever-present — in control of what is perhaps only
Noir City Hollywood Carries a Tune: Eddie Muller and Alan K. Rode on the 2026 Fest’s ‘Face the Music!’ Theme, and How Jazz Lent a Serious Subtext to Classic Crime Films
For 28 years, the Noir City film festival has been unfolding every spring under the aegis of the American Cinematheque, give or take a couple of early name changes since it began in 1999. The festival has had enough themes over those years that you might imagine its curators
Senate GOP says Trump signals shift to backing DHS compromise with Democrats
Senate Republicans believe that President Trump is willing to accept a potential deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security following a White House meeting on Monday night. It would be a significant shift for Trump, who over the weekend repeatedly he would not make a deal
Missing cremation urns trigger alarm in Malaysia
It has prompted columbarium operators to review their surveillance and access controls.
Miley Cyrus Is Too ‘Tired’ to Think About ‘Hannah Montana’ Reboot After 20th Anniversary Special: ‘This Has Already Been a Lot’
Hannah Montana made her way back to Hollywood on Monday night. Miley Cyrus celebrated the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” with a blowout red carpet premiere at the El Capitan Theatre. Before the screening, the former Disney Channel star credited a Variety interview
Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.
When NASA's experimental technology detects a tsunami, it may help save lives
A new data visualization illustrates how an experimental NASA technology can provide extra lead time to communities in the path of a tsunami. Called GUARDIAN (GNSS Upper Atmospheric Real-time Disaster Information and Alert Network), the software detects slight distortions in
Schiff: Trump 'trying to bring down the price at the pump' with talks of Iran negotiations
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Monday expressed doubt about President Trump's claim that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating a resolution to the weekslong conflict. “If what the president is saying is true, that’s encouraging. But of course, we’ve heard the president say things
‘Moana’: New Trailer Shows Dwayne Johnson as a Live-Action Version of His Character Maui
The film stars newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia as the wayfinder Moana.
Iconic fish species in Malaysia slip into rarity
Experts warn that some of the most familiar fish species could face local extinction within decades.
IPL Cricket Media Rights Set to Plateau at $5.4 Billion in Next Cycle, Media Partners Asia Report Finds
Two decades of compounding growth in Indian Premier League cricket media rights are coming to an end, according to a new report from Media Partners Asia. MPA published “The IPL: Teams, Rights & Valuations” on March 24, projecting that the 2028–32 rights cycle will hold flat at
Malaysia eyes rail links to strengthen role in Europe-Asia trade
As global shipping faces disruptions, the country is positioning itself as a transit hub linking Asia and Europe.
Yes, AI could boost productivity, but work is about more than maximizing output
Worries about the British economy have long been dominated by one persistent concern—weak productivity. Since the financial crisis of 2008, growth has stagnated, leaving the UK trailing well behind the US, France and Germany across that whole period.
Dollar falls and São Paulo stock exchange surges after Trump's truce signal with Iran
Brazilian financial markets posted one of their best sessions of the year on Monday after President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure, citing "productive conversations" with Tehran.
Bannon says ICE at airports 'test run' for 2026 elections
Former White House strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers assisting with airport operations is a “test run” for the 2026 midterms. During a conversation with conservative lawyer Mike Davis on his “War Room” program,
Iran war sparks rush for South Korea’s cheap Patriot-style interceptor
South Korea has agreed to deliver dozens of Cheongung missiles to the United Arab Emirates.
WFH, vehicle curbs, shorter school weeks: How Asia’s coping with soaring energy prices amid Iran war
The region is struggling to find ways to reduce its dependence on oil and gas amid the crunch.
I felt like playing a janky choice-driven RPG on my Steam Deck, and this gritty AA deepcut is hitting the spot for just 99 cents
Mars War Logs isn't amazing, but it's definitely worth investigating.
Katseye to Headline 2026 Head in the Clouds Music Festival
XG, Dabin.kr, Rich Brian, KiiiKiii, and more are on the lineup for the Los Angeles event
Tonga PM welcomes US deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns
Exclusive: Pacific island’s new leader Lord Fakafānua discusses ‘exciting’ US partnership as critics fear impacts of seabed exploration The recently elected leader of Tonga has described a deal to partner with the US on deep-sea mineral exploration as an “exciting development”
Why a canceled meeting feels so liberating
Unless your employer is Lumon Industries, where the "Severance" workday never ends, a canceled meeting can feel like a gift of limitless time. A Rutgers University study published in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research explains why: Unexpectedly gaining time
US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.
“I messed up”: harrowing ATC audio emerges after fatal LaGuardia crash
“We were dealing with an emergency earlier and I messed up.” The air traffic controller's voice at New York's LaGuardia Airport sounds shaken in tower frequency recordings released through LiveATC.net, barely twenty minutes after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck
Milei willing to send troops to the Middle East if requested by Trump
Argentine President Javier Milei's willingness to send troops to the Middle East if requested by the United States has fuelled growing concern in Argentina, a country that has historically maintained an equidistant stance on international conflicts and where fears of possible
Women over 50 lost 35% more weight with this surprising combo
Postmenopausal women may have a powerful new edge in the battle against weight gain. A Mayo Clinic study found that those using menopausal hormone therapy while taking the obesity drug tirzepatide lost about 35% more weight than those on the drug alone. The findings hint at a
‘Bucks Harbor’ Review: A Wistful, Humane Portrait of Hardy Souls, Young and Old, in Coastal Maine
The coast is craggy and rugged in “Bucks Harbor,” and so are many of the faces — lined and hard-lived and visibly storied, in a way that plainly speaks to the original photographer in director Pete Muller, here making a fluent and expansive transition to documentary filmmaking.
In Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure, data reveal
Hollywood loves a comeback story: a director who flopped and then returned with a masterpiece or the producer who went bust and bounced back with a winner. It's a narrative rooted in the business belief that failure is a great teacher. But what if, for certain teams, failure
