Former Malaysian PM Mahathir relaunches official website ‘Chedet’ to mark 101st birthday

The revamped website also allows members of the public to leave birthday greetings.

Japan registers its tea under protection system to curb imitation products

The new designation for Japanese tea applies broadly to all green tea cultivated and processed domestically.

China taps ex-officials to discern Trump’s aims, US elections

China is seeking to gauge how upcoming US elections might affect ties.

60 evacuated in Bangkok after water seepage causes sinkhole in subway work site

Residents of three nearby buildings are expected to remain in temporary accommodation for about a week.

Syria authorities say captured IS-linked cell behind blasts

Syrian officials said late Thursday the country had captured an IS-linked cell responsible for two bomb blasts during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus earlier this week. Syria's Interior Minister Anas Khattab said that "the cell responsible for the terrorist

Malaysia PM Anwar to debut an AI double that sounds just like him

The avatar is expected to make its debut within days, according to the prime minister’s office.

Myanmar’s pro-democracy revolution weakens five years on

The military has regained ground after peeling off two major factions with Beijing-backed truces.

Secret farmers' lore on 10 July: how severe this summer's heat will be

10 July is a little-known traditional farmers’ weather day that predicts the coming weeks’ conditions and possible further heat. So why do meteorologists also regard the so-called Seven Brothers Day as fairly reliable?

Anthony Hopkins Signed by Decca Classics; First Album of Music Composed by Oscar-Winning Actor Set for August Release

Anthony Hopkins isn’t just an Oscar-winning actor — for decades, he’s been composing music in addition to his acting roles. The “Silence of the Lambs” actor has signed with Decca Classics for a new recording project encompassing more than six decades of original compositions.

Unexpected squirrel delivery causes chaos in Meta’s Thailand office, injures 1

The animal was mailed to the company and the package was received by a janitor.

Can HAARP trigger earthquakes? The truth behind the hoax that returns after every natural disaster

After the earthquakes in Venezuela, posts on social media blamed the US HAARP project. But scientists, fact-checkers and programme heads say there is no evidence it can trigger quakes.

Hundreds flee homes in Taiwan ahead of biggest typhoon in decades

Bavi’s strong-wind radius of 380km will make it the largest typhoon to hit Taiwan in more than 30 years.

This Croatian island has a centuries-old way to beat the summer heat

On the Adriatic island of Rab, traditional stone houses, shaded streets and long-established daily routines help residents cope with summer heat.

CNA Explains: Why China's rare missile test is putting the Pacific on edge

China has tested a long-range missile into the Pacific for only the second time in decades. The move is raising questions about its growing nuclear strength - and what it means for the Indo-Pacific.

Q&A: Examining the Global South's call for environmental justice amid expanding technology

Digital technologies—from artificial intelligence to smartphones and data centers—are often described as "clean" innovations. Yet every device depends on minerals, electricity, labor and global supply chains, raising important questions about environmental justice and

France knocks Morocco out of World Cup in quarterfinal with same 2-0 scoreline as 2022

For the second straight tournament, Morocco was ousted by the French 2-0 — this time in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Gillette Stadium, four years after losing by the same score in the semifinals.

One of my favorite Warhammer 40,000 books is getting an unexpected sequel

The Infinite and the Divine didn't need a follow-up, but I'm glad it's getting one.

Cristin Milioti, Keegan-Michael Key’s ‘Buddy’ Trailer Brings Horror to Children’s TV

Casper Kelly, known for Adult Swim's 'Too Many Cooks,' helmed the feature that hits theaters next month after premiering at Sundance.

Michigan GOP gubernatorial rivals clash in primary debate

Michigan’s three leading Republican candidates for governor traded jabs at one another during Wednesday night’s heated primary debate, hurling accusations at opponents battling for an edge less than a month before the primary election. Criticism was directed at Rep. John James

Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu case in Australian seabird for first time

There was still no evidence of mass mortalities or spread to the poultry or broader agriculture sector.

Dolphins seen carrying dead calves off South Korea’s Jeju Island raise concern

Changes in human activity and marine conditions around Jeju Island could be affecting the dolphins’ habitat.

Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.

The Rolling Stones are in Roblox, because I guess that's what rock and roll is now

I specifically asked for this to be painted black.

Netanyahu races to keep promises to allies ahead of election

With the Israeli parliament set to dissolve in the coming days, just four months before national elections, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a series of bills, drawing fierce criticism from opposition. The veteran prime minister, who has

‘Ok’ is back: Korean jade is Gen Z’s latest jewellery obsession

“Over 90 per cent of our customers are young people," said one store owner.

Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches

The Matua people: Sounds and rituals strengthen cross-border sense of community

Professor Carola Lorea of the University of Tübingen's Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology has published a comprehensive academic study on the Matua, a community of 50 million people scattered across India, Bangladesh and 32 other nations in the wake of evictions and

Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans

People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

Man under investigation for secretly recording women on dates with AI smart glasses in South Korea

Police are investigating whether the footage includes intimate images of the women.

Venetian Bridge Brawls in 17th and 18th Century Art ....

Venetian Bridge Brawls in 17th and 18th Century Art . “Before crowds jostled for biennale parties and gondola rides, Venice’s waterways witnessed scenes of an even more violent kind…”

Iran recently plotted to kill Trump, per Israel

Israel recently shared intelligence with the U.S. that reportedly indicted a new plot from Iran to assassinate President Trump, according to a Wall Street Journal article published Thursday. The report, which cited people familiar with the matter, said Israeli officials warned

Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in mega US share sale

The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.

Fathers for hire: Thailand exposes alleged Chinese birth certificate scam

It's believed Chinese clients want Thai nationality for their children so as to hold property and assets in Thailand.

‘Moana’ Faces Box Office Test, Less Than Two Years After Franchise’s Last Big Theatrical Splash

Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui for Disney's live-action take on the 2016 animated original that recently spawned a mammoth hit with 2024's 'Moana 2.'

LISTEN: James Corden Reunites ‘Late Late Show’ Team for Fox’s ‘After Hours’ World Cup Show

Three years after he signed off CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” James Corden is having the time of his life hosting the World Cup after show for Fox, “After Hours With James Corden.” On the latest episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, the multihyphenate discusses the joy of indulging

'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet

The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

South Korea eyes AI windfall fund to aid growth, jobs for youth

An estimated 1.71 million people in their 20s and 30s are struggling to find work in the country.

Johor polls: Durian makes delightful appearance in election campaign

Hundreds of people turned up at campaign gatherings, many making a beeline for the durian.

Japan’s south-western islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches

Airlines cancelled dozens of flights in the region, including for July 11.

Thieves in Penang steal premium durians despite price drop

Many traders prefer to tighten security or wait for repeat offenders to be caught.

China’s Xi airs workplace safety worry after shoe factory fire kills 28

The incident happened in a workshop in Quanzhou where flammable materials were present.

South Korean chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in US share sale

The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.

From The Godfather to Middlemarch: 8 of the most faithful adaptations ever

Adapting canonical literary classics into cinema is an inherently difficult task, as it requires walking a razor's edge between remaining faithful to the text and translating it into another medium.

China’s Fujian carrier racing to kill America’s torpedo threat

China’s newest aircraft carrier may carry a weapon built to kill incoming torpedoes, a sign that its blue-water ambitions still face their deadliest threat from below. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s newly commissioned aircraft carrier, the

‘A lot of red flags’: plans for New Zealand’s first datacentre spark concern as locals demand greater transparency

Plans to build a NZ$3.5bn datacentre in Makarewa in the country’s south has drawn concern about electricity and water use, and potential noise pollution People living near the site of New Zealand’s first planned AI datacentre are calling for more transparency about the project,

Morning glories reveal 96% drop in adaptation as pollinator pressure reshapes evolution

Facing both climate change and a crashing pollinator population, plants may be evolving to attract pollinators rather than adapting to a warming climate, and the trade-off has resulted in a steep decline in plants' rate of adaptation, according to a University of Michigan

Showrunner Mara Brock Akil’s Writers’ Colony Announces Cohorts for 2026 Summer and Fall Residencies

Showrunner Mara Brock Akil’s Writers’ Colony has unveiled two new cohorts for 2026. Programming began June 10 for the summer session and will begin Sept. 2 for the fall session. The three-month screenwriting residency is based in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, next