One day a year, pilgrims crowd remote Taiwan temple to dream of divine answers

BEIGAN, Taiwan, March 27 - One day a year, pilgrims make their way to a small temple on a remote Taiwanese island near the Chinese coast to do one simple thing: Sleep.

Drought is fuelling antibiotic resistance worldwide, study finds

Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study.

US boots on the ground looming darkly over Iran

Wars often begin with confidence in distance — through precision strikes, remote control and minimal personnel exposure. It is a familiar American instinct, visible from the early days of the Gulf War to the opening phases of the campaign against ISIS. Air power promises

Miley Cyrus’s ‘Younger You’ Video Hits Hannah Montana Fans With Wave of Nostalgia

"I know your story isn't done, but do you love who you've become?" the star sings on the soaring track

Acid attack on activist becomes battleground in Indonesia’s military-police rivalry

This bodes poorly for the investigation and the future of Indonesia’s democracy.

Japan to double residency period for foreigners seeking citizenship starting April 1

The changes were included in comprehensive measures on foreign resident policy compiled in January.

Philippine President Marcos says ASEAN summit will be bare-bones, focus on Middle East war

The meeting will revolve around the issues of oil, food and migration, he said.

Five Guys CEO rewards workers with $1.5M after anniversary deal chaos: ‘We really screwed it up’

The company noted some locations ran out of food, closed early and experienced online ordering issues.

Tech-equipped Indigenous firefighters protect Thai forests

Internet-connected video cameras and drones are used to monitor the area.

This dangerous combo in your body could raise death risk by 83%

Having both excess belly fat and low muscle mass isn’t just unhealthy—it’s potentially deadly, raising the risk of death by 83%. This condition, called sarcopenic obesity, creates a vicious cycle where fat accelerates muscle breakdown and inflammation. Researchers found it can

China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says

HONG KONG, March 27 - China has stationed obsolete supersonic fighters converted to attack drones at six air bases close to the Taiwan Strait, according to a new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

Africa: Leadership As a Lever to Strengthen Project Outcomes in Burundi

[World Bank] Creating more and better jobs is central to reducing poverty and driving sustainable growth. In countries like Burundi, this depends on sound investments and on the ability to deliver results--ensuring that projects translate into real opportunities for people,

Healthy competition between Singapore and Hong Kong benefits global trade, says PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says Singapore is looking at how it can participate in Hong Kong's new developments, such as its Northern Metropolis project.

An invisible bottleneck: A helium shortage threatens the chip industry

When output of helium halted in Qatar, roughly one-third of the global supply was cut off.

Thailand to fast-track launch of tourist entry fee under new government

Plans to levy a fee on those entering via land and sea borders have been shelved at the moment.

Private credit cracks open door for Wall Street banks' comeback: 'The tug of war is just starting'

Wall Street banks may finally be getting a long-awaited opening to claw back market share from private credit lenders.

India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel

The duty cuts woudl absorb about 30 to 40 per cent of annual losses of oil marketing companies.

Africa: Could This Energy Crisis Be Worse for the Global Economy Than Covid?

[The Conversation Africa] Despite reports of negotiations between the US and the Iranian regime, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most oil tankers, with only a small number of vessels being allowed to pass. The result is a loss of roughly 11 million barrels

Africa: The Transatlantic Slave Trade Is the Gravest Crime Against Humanity - Why the UN Declaration Matters

[The Conversation Africa] The resolution passed by United Nations General Assembly on 25 May 2026 seeking recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity" potentially creates a broader definition of crimes against humanity in international

Africa: 'America First' in Africa Is Still Undefined

[CFR] Washington's attempts at clarity raise more questions than answers.

China criticises Czech Republic over Senate resolution on Dalai Lama

HONG KONG, March 27 - China said in a statement late on Thursday that it strongly opposed the Czech Senate passing a draft resolution on the Dalai Lama's succession, stating that it \"grossly interfered\" with China's internal affairs.

Vietnam waives green tax to cut petrol prices by a quarter

Miley Cyrus Honors Hannah Montana in Heartfelt iHeartRadio Music Awards Speech: ‘This Really Is the Life’

The superstar took home the Innovator Award during Thursday night's ceremony

From simulation to strategy: Climate modeling motivates action at the top

New research by MIT Sloan School of Management finds that global leaders who participate in facilitated engagements using an interactive climate policy simulator, En-ROADS, demonstrated a stronger understanding of climate solutions, felt more personally connected to the issue,

Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold

Scientists have developed a breakthrough “superfood” for honeybees by engineering yeast to produce the essential nutrients normally found in pollen. In controlled trials, colonies fed this specially designed diet produced up to 15 times more young, showing a dramatic boost in

Study in search of a tropical spring is first to show some birds flip their breeding season in response to climate

In 2014, Felicity Newell joined the Florida Museum of Natural History as a doctoral student, then promptly left the country in search of a tropical spring. It's a concept she started thinking about while doing biological surveys in Honduras. There, a colleague told her about

Japan approves plan for overtourism measures in 100 areas by 2030

To date, 47 areas, including Kyoto, have been advancing initiatives based on residents’ feedback.

ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to 'bare bones' programme due to Middle East conflict

MANILA, March 27 (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that the ASEAN Leaders' summit will go ahead in May, but will be shortened to a "bare-bones" programme that focuses on addressing issues like fuel supplies, food prices and migrant workers.

Japan to allow more coal-fired power to cope with energy shock

Such plants had been restricted from auctions to tackle climate change.

'Realtime-with-pause is not dead,' says lead designer of promising turn-based game Star Wars Zero Company

Which is why I'm looming over the genre's coffin with a stake and hammer.

Two tiger cubs die at Bandung Zoo amid management uncertainty

The eight-month-old cubs died about a week after contracting feline panleukopenia virus (FPV).

Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader, State Department says

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday, the State Department said, adding he expressed "gratitude" to KRG for enabling oil from Iraq, including

From engineered fungal molecules to drug leads, chem-bio hybrid synthesis enables antiparasitic drug discovery

Amebiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the microscopic protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Infection occurs through the ingestion of cysts from contaminated water or food. Worldwide, approximately 50 million symptomatic cases are estimated annually, mainly in tropical and

Singapore denies entry to Malaysian activist over involvement in domestic politics, promotion of unlawful civil protest

Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, who received her PhD from the National University of Singapore in January, encouraged some youths in Singapore to adopt her brand of radical advocacy, said Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday (Mar 27). It called her an “undesirable visitor”.

Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty

Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

House Ethics panel scrutinizes Cherfilus-McCormick in rare public hearing

The House Ethics Committee held a rare public hearing on Thursday to examine a swath of allegations against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), centering on charges that she used millions in improperly paid federal disaster funds to finance her campaign. The core of the

Antony Blinken pushes back against Trump comments suggesting he supported Iran attack

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken rejected President Trump’s characterization this week that the Biden administration official had wanted to launch military operations on Iran during his time in the White House. “I've heard that today Blinken made a statement that he

Trump delays Iran power plant strike threat until April 6

President Donald Trump on Thursday further delayed any potential US strikes on Iranian power plants to April 6, after nearly a week of critics calling him a “maniacal tyrant” for threatening to commit even more war crimes while attacking Iran with Israel. “As per Iranian

Palestinian man shot dead in West Bank as settlers build five new outposts

According to relatives of the victim, soldiers came to remove outpost, but settlers returned after the army left- and then the shooting occurred. Police say suspect has been arrested

The military arm of the campaign to Judaize the West Bank has been given a free hand

The West Bank District Police are not part of the equation, the Shin Bet has become irrelevant and the boundaries between Israeli citizens and the army have completely blurred in the West Bank. The project of cleansing the occupied territories of Arabs is gaining momentum - and

‘Love Story’ Gives John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy a Wrenching, Wistful Sendoff

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the finale of FX’s “Love Story.” We get a glimpse of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in the final moments of the finale of “Love Story.” But it’s only in memory. The pair are shown on a Massachusetts beach, living

China announces policy to ease academic pressure on students

Schools are prohibited from frequently organising examinations and increasing the "academic burden on students", China's Education Ministry said.

Scientists may be overestimating amounts of microplastics in the environment, and the culprit is lab gloves

It seems like every day a new study finds tiny plastic particles called microplastics where they should not be: in our bodies and our food, water and air.

South Korea enforces export ban of key plastics ingredient amid Middle East supply disruptions

The ban will remain in place for five months.

Taylor Swift Says She Feels ‘Happy, Confident, and Free’ Because of Travis Kelce During iHeartRadio Music Awards Speech

The pop superstar made history with seven wins at the annual ceremony

Nepal’s PM-to-be delivers first post-election message in rap song, urges unity

Song racked up tens of thousands of views within minutes of release.

The Bird in the Heart: Terry Tempest Williams on the Paradox of Transformation and How to Live with Uncertainty

"We can change, evolve, and transform our own conditioning. We can choose to move like water rather than be molded like clay."