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DeepSeek goes down for seven hours in biggest outage since debut
The extended downtime is unusual for DeepSeek, which carries the mantle of China’s AI breakthrough.
Myanmar junta leader nominated for presidential vote by MP
March 30 - Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was nominated by a lawmaker on Monday for a parliamentary vote that will select the new president of the war-torn Southeast Asian nation, as the powerful veteran general seeks a political role.
Trump calls Iran's current leaders 'very reasonable' as Pakistan prepares to host talks
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Asif Shahzad, Alexander Cornwell and Sabrina Valle WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, March 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have been meeting "directly and indirectly" and that Iran's new leaders have been "very reasonable", as more U.S
G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war
Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back
Iran war exposing the real cost of Trump’s anti-EV crusade
“Without fuel they were nothing. They’d built a house of straw. The thundering machines sputtered and stopped.” — “The Road Warrior” Here is a chart of US gasoline prices: US$4 per gallon gas isn’t historically that high. If you measure relative to typical American incomes,
Trump claims deaths of Iranian leaders ‘truly is regime change’
President Trump on Sunday argued the U.S. has already forced regime change in Iran, pointing to the death of multiple Iranian leaders since joint U.S.-Israeli forces launched attacks a month ago. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he wasn't sure if the U.S.
Trump says deal could be reached 'soon' as Iran warns against US ground invasion
Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claims the war has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached "soon" with
Philippines oil refinery secures 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude
The Philippines has seen the price of fuel hit historic highs since the US-Israeli war with Iran.
South Korea weighs first driving curbs in 35 years on oil crunch
Expanding restrictions to the private sector would be the first such move since the 1991 Gulf War.
Indonesian govt urges apps to comply as social media ban comes into force
It said only Bigo Live and X have “fully complied” by setting minimum user ages on their platforms.
Joni Mitchell Accepts Lifetime Achievement Juno, Sings With Sarah McLachlan & Allison Russell
This weekend was the 2026 Junos, the annual awards presented by the Canadian Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences. Tonight, Saskatoon's own Joni Mitchell was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Juno, along with a tribute performance from fellow Canadian singer-songwriters
Malaysians cutting back on car washes as prolonged heatwave fuels water shortage concerns
One worker says patrons who once washed their cars weekly are now stretching visits to just twice a month.
Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard 'softer' than him on Iran nuclear issue
By Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, March 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at differences among his top aides on their approach to Iran, saying that his intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard was "softer" than him on curbing Tehran’s
Syrian president to talk war, migrants on Germany visit
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is visiting Germany on Monday for talks on the Middle East war, rebuilding his country and Berlin's efforts to send back Syrian refugees. Sharaa, on his first trip to Germany since ousting Syria's longtime leader Bashar al-Assad in late 2024,
Malaysia no longer top source of foreign students to Taiwan amid surge in those from Vietnam
Taiwan has been actively recruiting international students to make up for its shrinking university enrolment numbers.
Hundreds of Israelis stranded in Jordan as policy change leads to cancellations
The disruption follows Jordanian authorities' refusal to approve some Arkia flights operated by European carriers, forcing rerouting via Jordanian airlines or Taba and threatening further cancellations during the busy Passover travel period
Thailand closes parks with high fire risk, warns of 20 years jail for those who burn illegally
Authorities said the wildfire and haze situation in several areas remains worrying.
Australia to halve tax on fuel, underwrite spot cargoes in wake of Iran war
The government would also pause the road user charge on heavy vehicles for three months.
April showers expected to ease Malaysia’s hot and dry spell: Experts
The current hot and dry spell is forecast to persist for about another week before the weather improves.
Taiwan’s opposition leader to visit China in April, ahead of Trump
Kuomintang said Cheng Li-wun was grateful for the invitation and had “gladly” accepted it.
Taiwan's opposition leader to visit China next month, ahead of Trump
BEIJING/TAIPEI, March 30 - The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), will visit China in April after being invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping, a trip that will come a month before U.S. President Donald Trump goes to Beijing for his own summit.
‘Daddy’: Malaysian actress Bella Astillah’s son warms hearts at mum’s engagement to Syed Saddiq
Malaysian MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and singer-actress Bella Astillah got engaged on March 28.
Trump says ‘my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran’
President Trump on Sunday suggested his priority in Iran is taking control of the country's oil industry as he weighs next steps one month into the war he launched with Israel. “To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran but some stupid people back in
U.S. will let Russian oil tanker reach Cuba, breaking Trump’s effective fuel blockade
The Trump administration had threatened to punish countries who attempted to break his effective fuel blockade, aimed at weakening the communist government.
Trump signals US will allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba
President Trump said Sunday night that he’s OK with a Russian oil tanker delivering its payload to Cuba, effectively relaxing a blockade that has plunged the island into an energy crisis. Reporters aboard Air Force One asked Trump about a New York Times report that the United
Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.
Dimension 20 Is Finally Doing A Vampire: The Masquerade Campaign And I Am So Stoked
Sorry, I mean 'staked'
Watch Rush Play Live With New Drummer Anika Nilles for the First Time
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and new drummer Anika Nilles roared through "Finding My Way" at a surprise Juno Awards performance
US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba in easing of energy blockade
The United States authorized the passage of a Russian oil tanker loaded with crude bound for Cuba, in the first easing of the de facto energy blockade Washington has imposed on the island since the start of the year, The New York Times reported, citing a U.S. official.
Drug parcels from the US intercepted in Uruguay; two convicted on trafficking charges
Uruguay's National Customs Directorate reported the arrest and conviction of two people on drug trafficking charges following a series of operations at Carrasco International Airport, on the outskirts of Montevideo, involving the interception of international parcels and
Maduro calls from prison for "reconciliation, forgiveness, and reunion" in Venezuela
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, issued their first public statement since being captured in Caracas on January 3 in a U.S. military operation, calling for national reconciliation and endorsing acting President Delcy Rodríguez's leadership.
Rush Debut New Drummer In Surprise Junos Performance
Rush opened tonight’s Juno Awards, the annual ceremony celebrating Canadian music. The reunion of Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson was not announced in advance, but was teased in the band’s newsletter earlier this week (fans were told to tune in for a “special moment"). It marked the
Air China resumes flights to North Korea after 6-year pause
The move is another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals.
Managed wetlands a culinary hot spot for SF bay fish, but they need delivery options
California's Bay Area may be a culinary hot spot for people, but food options for fish in the San Francisco Estuary have been limited and declining in recent decades. A new study from the University of California, Davis, shows there is a part of the estuary that is teeming with
Batman: Arkham Origins has a graphics mod that looks like a remaster
My third-favorite Batman: Arkham game is looking a lot slicker.
Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead after months on the run, police believe
Freeman has been wanted since the fatal shooting of two police officers in Porepunkah in August.
