North Korea’s Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: KCNA
The test was “part of the national defence development plan in the period of the new five-year plan”, North Korean state media reported on Sunday (Mar 29).
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Ship insurers juggle war risks for perilous Gulf route
Iranian forces' threat to ships in the crucial Strait of Hormuz has driven up payments for the insurance that underpins the world freight industry. Here are facts and figures about how maritime insurance works -- and the impact from the war sparked by US-Israeli strikes on
Deus Ex: Invisible War's audio director says 'there was room for improvement,' but remains proud of the team's work
"It wasn't this '90s cyberpunk Johnny Mnemonic cheese fest that everybody reveled in at that time."
New Delhi street stalls show cost of India’s energy crunch
A shortfall in Middle East liquefied natural gas supply has rippled through the Indian economy.
Vance says he's 'obsessed' with UFO files, calls aliens 'demons'
Vice President JD Vance revealed in a new interview that he is “obsessed” with unidentified flying objects, or UFOs, vowing to get to the bottom of the mystery before leaving office. “Trust me, anybody who’s curious about this, I’m more curious than anybody, and I’ve got three
Tokyo police search military base over Chinese embassy intrusion case
According to investigative sources, the search was conducted on suspicion of unlawful entry.
Batam Immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists
There have been reports of ASEAN passport holders being extorted up to $250.
Two Australian states to offer free transport as fuel prices rise
The prolonged hostilities in the Middle East are increasing supply risks.
Over 100 notices issued in Johor since Jan 1 under new anti-littering law
The offenders were ordered to perform between four and eight hours of community service and fined.
FBI director pushes to release investigative files on Rep. Eric Swalwell: Reports
FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing for the release of files related to an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) interactions with a suspected Chinese spy, according to reports from the New York Times and the Washington Post. FBI agents and other personnel in
Mayor Mamdani’s budget mess is creating chaos in the NYC bond market
New York City’s bonds have suddenly become a hot topic on Wall Street — and you can thank socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani for this certifiably bizarre development.
Report: U.S. preparing for ground operation in Iran to last weeks, officials say
According to the Washington Post, a combination of special forces and infantry troops would be deployed in raids on Iranian territory, which would fall short of a full invasion. U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve some, or any, of the plans, the officials said
Fans Are Calling Barbie Dream Fest ‘Barbie Nightmare Fest,’ And It’s Not Hard To See Why
"We got Dashconned yall," one attendee wrote on Reddit
Kim Novak Criticizes Sydney Sweeney Casting in ‘Scandalous!’: “She Was Totally Wrong to Play Me”
The film reunites the actress with her 'Euphoria' co-star Colman Domingo, who makes his directorial debut.
Resident Evil Requiem patch adds photo mode, and apparently 'Character expressions in some cutscenes have been adjusted to better convey emotion'
Some bugs have been fixed too.
Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports
March 28 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials. The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the Post reported. Whether President Donald
Australia LNG disruptions continue after storm Narelle, thousands without power
The impact of Narelle has exacerbated a global supply crunch caused by the month-old Iran war.
Australia LNG disruptions continue after Narelle, thousands without power
SYDNEY, March 29 - Australia's liquefied natural gas production remained disrupted and thousands were without power in the remote northwest on Sunday, more than a week after the Narelle storm system hit the country.
I followed rare black-necked cranes in Bhutan’s valleys – and discovered a country quietly reimagining itself
Winter in Bhutan brings rare encounters: near-threatened black-necked cranes, textiles inspired by their calls, and cultural spaces reimagined for a new generation.
Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran
If President Trump approves the plans, such an effort would mark a new phase of the war that could be significantly more dangerous to U.S. troops than the first four weeks.
Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.
Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial
Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.
One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.
How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version
Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.
Shinya Tsukamoto Vietnam Veteran Drama ‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’ Sets Japan Release
Shinya’s Tsukamoto’s “Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?” is headed to Japanese cinemas. The film rounds out the Japanese director’s informal trilogy of 20th-century war films, coming after “Fires on the Plain” – which landed in the main competition at the 71st Venice
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region
By Menna AlaaElDin, Nayera Abdallah and Humeyra Pamuk CAIRO/DUBAI, March 29 (Reuters) - The risk of an expanded Iran war grew on Saturday as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, even as additional U.S.
Revealing the origin of polarity inversion in polymer semiconductors
A research team led by Prof. Boseok Kang at Sungkyunkwan University has uncovered the origin of polarity inversion, a long-standing phenomenon in polymer semiconductors that occurs only in certain materials. The team, in collaboration with Prof. Yun-Hi Kim (Gyeongsang National
India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food
The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.
Some PC Gaming RAM Actually Got Cheaper For The First Time In Months But It Might Not Last
RAM prices are down, but only a little bit and maybe not for long
‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Pokes Fun at Trump and Iran’s Mixed Messages About Deal Negotiations: ‘Oh My God, Just Kiss Already!’
“SNL U.K.’s” Weekend Update returned in the show’s second week with one-liners about U.S. and Iran’s mixed messages about a deal to end the war, the death of the owner of OnlyFans and more. Paddy Young kicked off the show with a zinger about Trump and Iran communicating very
Jamie Dornan Reveals Passion for Collecting Rocks That Look Like Potatoes in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue: ‘This Isn’t a Joke. God Knows, I Wish It Was’
Jamie Dornan took over hosting duties from Tina Fey for the second episode of “SNL U.K.” and turned up the bizarro dial a few notches in his monologue. The Irish actor introduced himself as the “star of ‘The Fall,’ the Oscar-winning film ‘Belfast’ and, of course, your auntie’s
House discharge petition on TPS for Haiti secures enough signatures to force vote
A discharge petition for a resolution that would require the Trump administration to extend temporary legal protections for migrants from Haiti earned enough signatures on Friday to force a vote on the House floor. Rep. Marie Gleusenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) was the 218th signature
Sunday shows preview: GOP divide spills into DHS funding battle; Iran conflict widens
The funding fight to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) left a rupture among Republican lawmakers after the House voted against a Senate bill to partially fund the department. The Senate early Friday approved a bill by unanimous consent to fund DHS but not
‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open Suggests Prince Andrew’s Epstein Scandal Is a ‘29-Year Plan’ by the MI5 to ‘Increase the Likability’ of King Charles
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” once again tackled former Prince Andrew’s relationship to Jeffrey Epstein in a cold open that imagined the scandal was just a “29-year plan” to make the eventual King Charles look good in comparison. Last weekend’s premiere episode saw breakout star
VP Vance wins CPAC straw poll for 2028 GOP presidential nod
Vice President JD Vance is the favorite to earn the Republican nomination for president in 2028, according to a new straw poll taken at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday. Vance earned support from about 53 percent of attendees who participated in
Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour
France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.
The Wired Belts are the new Rust Belts: Report ranks which jobs are most vulnerable
Digital Planet, the research center at the forefront of researching the AI transformation at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, today released the American AI Jobs Risk Index. It is a first-of-its-kind data-driven framework that maps the potential of AI-driven job
‘Something AI can’t replace’: Why Thailand wants to reform massage sector, including ‘grey’ services
As Thailand moves to shake up its massage industry by introducing stricter standards, training and regulation, industry players and workers tell CNA about their hopes and concerns.
Asia’s EVolution: As vehicle makers explore alternatives to rare-earth motors, India offers a road forward
This instalment of CNA’s series on the forces powering electric vehicles (EVs) in Asia examines India’s growing presence in the development of rare-earth-free motors, and the speed bumps facing wider adoption.
Supercomputer simulations map spliceosome motions in a two-million-atom human cell model
A new study from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), in collaboration with Uppsala University (Sweden) and AstraZeneca, shows how computational chemistry and supercomputers can help scientists better understand the fundamental mechanisms of life, specifically those of
