Thai military fires warning shots at Cambodia after laser targeting incident near military base

Thai forces detected a searchlight-like beam and a laser pointer aimed directly at the Phu Pha Lek base.

Man randomly attacks 4 passersby near station in Japan; suspect on the run

The police are chasing the whereabouts of the suspect who fled the scene.

Pokemon event at Yasukuni shrine in Japan cancelled after drawing China’s ire

China and South Korea view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's past militarism.

Trump backs Noem amid criticism, resignation calls

President Trump on Friday defended his embattled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem as she faces calls to resign, suggesting she's been targeted by critics "because she is a woman, and has done a really GREAT JOB!" "The Radical Left Lunatics,

2 arrested in Hong Kong over $476k robbery of Japanese men

Two suspects reportedly snatched a backpack containing cash from the men just after they got out of a taxi.

Trump in WSJ op-ed: 'My tariffs have brought America back'

President Trump praised his sweeping tariffs on foreign countries in an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal Friday, arguing that they "brought America back." "When I imposed historic tariffs on nearly all foreign countries last April, the critics said my policies would

Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello Rock Against ICE: On the Scene in Minneapolis

The spirit of protest and resistance fills First Avenue at benefit concert for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Remembering the Time Bryan Cranston and Catherine O’Hara Took Shrooms Before a Grateful Dead Show

In order to prepare for a scene in Seth Rogen's The Studio , Bryan took the drug and his co-star O'Hara along for the ride

Is Trump’s foreign policy really realist?

Trump’s second-term foreign policy presents a complex picture when evaluated against classical realist principles. While certain elements align with realist thinking—particularly its emphasis on power politics and national interest—others reveal significant departures from the

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea shoal

The Scarborough Shoal is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, but China also claims it as part of its territory.

Hong Kong port operator contract violated Panama constitution, court rules

The court said that the contract violated Panama’s constitution by giving exclusive privileges and tax exemptions.

Jeffrey Epstein Sent Five Nights At Freddy’s Porn Via 4Chan Links, Emails Show

One email from Epstein included the subject line 'amazing animations' The post Jeffrey Epstein Sent Five Nights At Freddy’s Porn Via 4Chan Links, Emails Show appeared first on Kotaku .

Trump nominates Brett Matsumoto for BLS commissioner

President Trump on Friday nominated economist Brett Matsumoto to be commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) months after the president fired the previous agency head over substantial revisions to past jobs reports. "For many years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics,

How the 2024 presidential election may have changed behaviors around firearms

Firearm purchasing patterns can shift in response to specific events, including presidential elections, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports slow, sources say

The US wants India to cut Russian oil purchases due to the war in Ukraine.

Penang safeguards its best food, to gazette 10 dishes

Some dishes included are Hokkien mee, pasembor and char kue kak.

‘Start talking about death earlier’: China to improve palliative care with some help from Singapore

China still lags many countries in end-of-life care, even as it makes gradual progress.

Japan tightens security for Feb 8 election in wake of ex-PM Abe shooting

As the campaign intensifies, posts hinting at harm towards candidates are spreading on social media.

Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms

More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein Was Banned From Xbox Live

Microsoft blocked Epstein's Xbox account after it discovered he was a registered sex offender The post Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein Was Banned From Xbox Live appeared first on Kotaku .

Project 2025 creators propose 'marriage boot camp,' mentors for couples

The group is also advocating for policies including those designed to encourage people to marry young and forgo education in favor of starting a family.

Malaysia appoints Malek Razak Sulaiman as 24th armed forces chief, effective Feb 1

Malek, who is currently the Army Western Field Commander Lieutenant-General, was appointed with the consent of the Malaysian king, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.

Google's new AI 'world model' has seemingly spooked videogame investors, but it's hard to know what it will actually lead to

Can auto-generated "worlds" really be exciting?

India’s wealthy embrace a new luxury symbol: Water

Wealthy opt for premium water as wellness craze boosts industry.

‘Take Me Home’ Review: Sundance Award-Winner Paints an Intimate Portrait of a Family in Crisis

The family drama “Take Me Home” is a not an easy watch and (arguably harder than it needs to be). Yet, how could a film that takes such an intimate look at the fraying healthcare net through the story of a woman with a cognitive disability and her declining parents be

Dan Levy Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Catherine O’Hara: ‘It’s Hard to Imagine a World Without Her’

Levy and O'Hara starred together in the sitcom Schitt’s Creek . The actress died on Jan. 30 at age 71

Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?

The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.

2026 Oscars to Feature Live Performances From Only Two Best Original Song Nominees

"Golden" from 'KPop Demon Hunters' and "I Lied to You" from 'Sinners' will be included in the awards ceremony, with the other nominees introduced via custom-produced segments and receiving support across social media.

Popular Thai reformists face being blocked from power once more

The party advocates extensive reforms of the economy and state.

‘Schitt’s Creek’ Cast Reacts to Catherine O’Hara’s Death: ‘It’s Hard to Imagine a World Without Her in It’

The cast of “Schitt’s Creek” are mourning the loss of Catherine O’Hara, who died Jan. 30 following a brief illness. She was 71. O’Hara portrayed exuberant matriach Moira Rose on the Canadian sitcom from 2015 to 2020, starring alongside Eugene Levy as Johnny Rose, Dan Levy as

Tunisia's famed blue-and-white village threatened after record rains

Perched on a hill overlooking Carthage, Tunisia's famed blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said now faces the threat of landslides, after record rainfall tore through parts of its slopes.

Sheriff: ICE must be 'transparent' with any Super Bowl operations

A California sheriff on Thursday called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be "transparent" with local authorities about any possible federal immigration operations around Levi's Stadium during Super Bowl LX. "So I urge our federal partners: if there is something

How to get every Pal in Terraria's Palword crossover

Foxparks was easier to catch in Palworld.

Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar. Some died in prison

At least 74 political prisoners, aged between 18 and 35, have died in detention since the 2021 coup.

Born of a factory mistake, this sad toy horse captures China’s mood

Many young Chinese workers have embraced it as a symbol of their exhaustion and disillusion.

Film Students Are Having Trouble Sitting Through Movies, Professors Say

Watching a film for class used to be a dream assignment.

Jordin Sparks Speaks Out After Viral Post Asking Halle Berry to Read Her Menopause Screenplay

"I wrote a screenplay about hormones and menopause and know you'd be the right person to talk to about it!" Sparks posted in a public message to the Oscar winner.

I watched Markiplier play Iron Lung for 45 minutes before watching Markiplier star in the Iron Lung movie for 2+ hours. Which was better?

I sealed myself in and plunged into Markiplier's world.

Don Lemon after release: 'I will not stop now, I will not stop ever'

Former CNN host Don Lemon, released a day after federal officers arrested him in Los Angeles, defended his career in journalism on Friday, saying he will never stop reporting. U.S. District Judge Patricia Donahue ordered Lemon to be released on no money bond, according to The

‘Send Help’: Breaking Down the Biggest Plot Twists and That Wild Ending

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for Sam Raimi’s “Send Help,” now playing in theaters. “Send Help,” Sam Raimi’s twisty thriller written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift and in theaters Friday via 20th Century Studios, is filled with shocking moments. Too

How Dissociation Blunts Trauma

The most elusive mental health condition is more common than we thought The post How Dissociation Blunts Trauma appeared first on Nautilus .

One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines

Clearing mines from the sea is a perilous operation and doing so in an active conflict is even more dangerous.

Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files

Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

Here’s what federal programs are headed for a (possibly brief) shutdown

Bruce Springsteen Joins Tom Morello at Anti-Ice Show in Minneapolis: ‘Sometimes You Have to Kick Them in the Teeth’

The singer performed at a benefit concert organized by the Rage Against the Machine guitarist

Tylenol’s reputation rebounds among Republicans

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Tylenol’s reputation rebounds among Republicans Despite President Trump’s explicit opinion that "taking Tylenol is not good” last year, recent polling found that the brand’s reputation among

This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Thousands of players flood into Team Fortress 2 Classified, the free 'TF2 Classic' mod that just launched on Steam

If you can find a server with empty slots, you let me know.