TAIPEI, March 23 - Improving ties with Beijing does not require being anti-U.S., while Taiwan's survival depends on stable relations with China, the leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party said on Monday.
All3Media International has announced a slew of international pre-sales for upcoming espionage thriller “Secret Service,” starring Gemma Arterton. Produced by Potboiler Productions and adapted from the novel by ITV News anchor Tom Bradby, “Secret Service” explores the world of
President Donald Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda gets a boost as governments in Asia scramble to substitute Middle East fuel.
Upon hearing the names of Arthur Dove or Marsden Hartley, the saturated colors and organically askew lines of those painters’ landscapes may appear before your mind’s eye. But unless you have a special interest in American modernists of the early twentieth century, they
HBO Max and WBD Access, the company’s talent development division, have announced the return of their writers’ program for a second year at Series Mania Institute. Now titled Script Engine, the program is “designed to identify and support the development of mid‑level
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a landmark birthright citizenship case, and Springsteen and the ACLU want people to understand what's at stake
The tourist stands accused of spreading hate speech online, an offence which under Indonesia's new criminal code can land him as many as five years in prison.
Iran knows it is militarily much weaker than the United States. The US accounts for 37% of military spending worldwide, while Iran accounts for less than 1%. On paper, we’d expect the US to easily win a military confrontation with Iran. But, as history shows, the US does not
European shares dipped Monday as oil prices continued to climb after comments from US President Donald Trump dashed hopes for a quick end to the war in Iran.
Some 6,700 police officers, 10,000 public officials and 4,800 safety personnel were deployed.
Long airport lines and a scheduled two-week break are weighing on lawmakers.
The country is also mulling fuel-saving measures including one day of remote working per week for government and certain public sector workers.
In 2025, the prevalence of contraband and foreign cigarette consumption in Belgium increased markedly, accounting for 44.4% of all cigarettes smoked during the fourth quarter - a substantial rise from 34.9% in the corresponding period of the previous year. These findings are
Tehran said it would mine the entire Persian Gulf in case its islands and coast were to be attacked, as markets continue to be impacted by the Iran war, now in its third week. Follow our live blog.
DUBAI, March 23 (Reuters) - An attack on Iran's southern coast and islands will lead to Gulf routes being cut with the laying of sea mines, the country's Defence Council said on Monday according to state media. The U.S. is considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran's Kharg
An Air Canada regional jet struck a rescue and firefighting vehicle that was responding to a separate incident.
March 23 - The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday.
The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting. As the war grinds into its
EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels on 18 March for the Tripartite Social Summit, a twice-yearly forum for dialogue that brings together the leaders of the EU institutions and the European social partners. The discussions focused on ‘Investment for a vibrant European
Best known for playing Buffy’s sidekick Xander Harris on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Nicholas Brendon died in his sleep from natural causes. He was 54. Over the weekend, his Buffy co-stars paid tribute to him. “Some people leave a mark without trying.”
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is no doubt watching closely as America reportedly moves part of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems from South Korea to the Middle East. Without those defenses, South Korea will be more vulnerable to a North Korean attack
The musician will release What a Time , his 33rd album, this summer
[UN News] All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth's atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday.
The European Parliament adopted a wide-ranging report on March 10, warning that millions of European citizens face precarious housing. Take our poll, join the conversation!
[Daily Trust] A report by the AfricaNenda Foundation has stated that the growth of instant payment services in Africa is increasing, enabling inclusion of more people in the continent into the financial system.
Screening in the International Panorama at Series Mania, Europe’s largest TV showcase running March 20–27 in Lille, France, RTÉ comedy-drama “These Sacred Vows” arrives as part of a more assertive push by Irish producers toward ambitious, export-minded scripted series. Created
Japan depends on crude oil imports from the Middle East, most of which transits the strait.
A big U.K. trio – “A Woman of Substance,” Jack Thorne’s “Falling” and Richard Gadd “Half Man” – plus “Wallander” with Gustaf Skarsgård and the “Peaky Blinders” upcoming series head a powerhouse Banijay Entertainment global scripted slate for Series Mania which is not just a
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).
Protesters launched fireworks and petrol bombs toward government buildings, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannons.
EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Bartjan Wegter told Euronews' flagship show Europe Today that instability, conflict or violence always creates opportunity for violence, including for the Tehran regime.
BEIJING, March 23 (Reuters) - China on Monday urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz to end military operations to prevent a "vicious cycle" and return to negotiations. "Should hostilities continue to escalate and the situation
Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland is ferret-free after £4.5m five-year partnership led by RSPB NI Predatory feral ferrets have been removed from an island for the first time ever, in a boost for Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony. Rathlin Island is ferret-free after a
Incompetent people tend to see themselves as not just competent, but highly competent. So, at any rate, holds the theory of the “Dunning-Kruger effect,” previously featured here on Open Culture. But does the converse also hold: do highly competent people tend to see themselves
The European Commission has adopted Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme, allocating €330 million to advance nuclear research, innovation, and training. By covering nuclear research and innovation, the Programme offers complementary
The Blackpink singer took the stage at Complex Live for a 10-song solo set, including her recent remix
Also today: The results from a nail-biting parliamentary election in Slovenia and French muncipal runoffs considered a political litmus test a year before a pivotal presidential ballot.
National Focal Points (NFPs) are experts appointed by EU member states and third countries associated with the European Defence Fund (EDF). NFPs help put the EDF into practice by working closely with the European Commission. Their role is to reach out to companies,
War in the Middle East has 'severely' damaged more than 40 energy assets across nine countries, said the head of the International Energy Agency, as he warned of deepening risks to the global economy.