South Korea’s pink pregnancy badges being resold online, raising concerns over misuse
These badges may be proof of eligibility for priority services intended for only expectant mothers.
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India youth group says protest to continue after Delhi clashes injure 180
NEW DELHI, July 21 - India's youth-led \"cockroach\" movement said it would continue its protest demanding the resignation of the education minister on Tuesday, a day after violent protests disrupted central Delhi, injuring scores of protesters and police personnel.
Jon Stewart Says the World Cup Final Was the ‘Reverse Super Bowl’: ‘The Players Spoke Spanish and the Halftime Show Was in English’
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave his post-game thoughts about Sunday’s World Cup final match, which saw Spain win out over Argentina 1-0. “Of course, the World Cup ended yesterday, finito, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 on the pitch, in the
Africa: Gender-Based Violence Survivors Need More Than Justice - Four Keys to Recovery
[The Conversation Africa] Gender-based violence in Africa is often treated as a legal, social or policing problem. But these responses don't fully address the conditions that shape the lives of women facing violence or the conditions they face in recovery. Based on their
Africa: African Entrepreneurs Operate in Tough Conditions - the Skills They've Honed Could Be Useful to Others
[The Conversation Africa] When people talk about entrepreneurship in Africa, the conversation usually starts with everything that's missing. Limited funding. Weak infrastructure. Poor internet connectivity. Unreliable electricity. Bureaucracy. Corruption.
Climate and rock art advocates take on Woodside’s ‘carbon bomb’ WA gas project in federal court
Albanese government’s approval of North West Shelf gas extension being challenged by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art The Albanese government’s decision to approve one of the world’s largest gas projects in Western Australia is being
Rohingya targeted by resurgence of ‘hateful’ disinformation in Malaysia
Malaysia hosts more than 215,000 refugees and asylum seekers through the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR.
Almost 90 football fields of woody habitat were bulldozed every day in NSW – despite pledges to rein it in
Decline in clearing of trees and shrubs offset by sharp jump in clearing of non-woody vegetation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Almost 90 football fields’ worth of woody habitat were bulldozed
Crime gangs snare more than $88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says
BANGKOK, July 21 - Scam gangs defrauded Asia-Pacific residents of at least $88 billion in 2025, a United Nations office said on Tuesday, with transnational crime groups rapidly evolving tactics to stay ahead of law enforcement.
What time does Splatoon Raiders release in your time zone?
The Splatoon Raiders release time is just around the corner, and you can preload Splatoon Raiders if you pre-order it before launch
Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’ The UK will not have enough water for future datacentres, the water industry has said in stark criticism of the government’s AI growth plans. Datacentres rely on large
The Venice few tourists know: sunrise runs and crafting your own Venetian mask
Millions of tourists visit Venice every year, yet only a few discover the city of artisans, age-old traditions and hidden corners that still preserve its true soul.
‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat Set as International Guest of Serielizados – Barcelona Series Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Currently priming “Number 10,” one of the most awaited of British TV series, “Sherlock” creator and “Doctor Who” showrunner Steven Moffat will attend Serielizados-Barcelona Series Festival as its headline international guest. He will be joined producer Sue Vertue, producer of
A new Elder Scrolls is still years away, but this fun Arthurian take on the formula is 50% off right now
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a very competent Bethesda RPG, not made by Bethesda.
Asia stocks up as chip stocks recover, oil eases
US technology stocks advanced on Monday and this was mirrored in Asian trade.
New Bangladesh government’s rights vow tested by disappearance
The “disappearance” of Miraj Sheikh has become more than a missing-person case. It has emerged as the first major test of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government’s pledge to break decisively with the human rights practices that defined the final years of ousted Prime
Beyond the shadow of 'Too Big to Fail': moving past a fragmented European banking system
In an opinion piece for Euronews, Frédéric Oudéa, Chairman of Revolut Western Europe, says Europe should move beyond fragmented banking markets and create pan-European financial champions to finance innovation, defence and the green transition.
Ed Harris Felt ‘Misled’ by ‘Dutton Ranch’ About ‘Inconsequential’ Role: ‘Get Me the F— Out of Here’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Ed Harris does not sound satisfied with his role on “Dutton Ranch.” At the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s “The Dink,” Harris told Variety that he felt “misled” about the importance of his role in the “Yellowstone” spinoff, and that halfway through filming Season 1, he was
Online scam losses in Asia-Pacific region up to $147.2 billion in 2025: UN
The combined losses far exceed the US$18 billion (S$23.2 billion) to US$38 billion estimated to have been lost in 2023.
Gulf of Thailand’s untapped energy could fuel SE Asia’s growth
For 25 years, Cambodia and Thailand have been unable to resolve a dispute over a shared area of the Gulf of Thailand, keeping one of Southeast Asia’s most promising energy opportunities out of reach. At a time of high energy costs and growing demand across the region, leaving
Memorable visuals drive online ad purchases more than emotion, study suggests
A study of digital advertising in the International Journal of Business and Systems Research suggests that memorable visuals are more likely to encourage consumers to buy than campaigns that rely primarily on emotional impact. The findings challenge conventional wisdom about
Taiwan charges ex-TSMC employee over attempted tech leak to China
The authorities said this was the first such case on the island.
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for tenth consecutive night
As fighting escalates between both sides, Iran's interior minister travelled to Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, for talks.
Japan’s revised law clarifying dangerous driving takes effect
The newly defined standards put forth by the law come amid calls for greater clarity.
Judge, nominated by Trump, rules against him in key Minnesota case
A Trump-nominated federal judge has ruled against the administration in a key case centered around local immigration policy in Minnesota. According to a Monday filing, the Trump administration asserted that Minnesota sanctuary laws violate the Supremacy Clause of the
Philippines’ Marcos names new military chief
Nafarrete takes the helm of the 160,000-strong Philippine military.
US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Monday it finished its latest round of strikes on Iran, saying it hit Iranian military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defense systems. The U.S.
Envisioning the next 150 years of crop research with the Alma Mater Plots
A couple of miles south of the main quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a remarkable agricultural experiment is taking shape. The so-called Alma Mater Plots are unique in their setup—with 64 plots of 1 acre (0.4 hectares) each, individually tile-drained, it is
Samsung Electronics creates robotics division; ex-Hyundai executive to head strategy
The company plans to develop humanoid robots for use across the manufacturing, home, and retail sectors.
Adam Driver Has Passed on So Many Marvel Roles That It’s Become a “Tradition,” Kevin Feige Says
While it's no superhero blockbuster, Driver previously led the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy, playing Kylo Ren.
Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump as pressure builds to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel's key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon. Aoun, who has staunchly criticised Hezbollah's decision
'All these rashes': chickenpox surges in Gaza camps
Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in. he said, as he diagnosed a child who had red blisters on his
Brad Paisley Recalls ‘Cat-and-Mouse’ Details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
The country star and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley were invited to the ceremony at Madison Square Garden
‘Sit down!’ Australian politician berates dog on live TV
One Nation has become Australia’s most popular party in recent months.
Sri Lanka uses air force drones to tackle spreading dengue outbreak
The drones were deployed to spot potential mosquito breeding grounds on rooftops.
Some remote Indonesian communities still await free meals as programme resumes after review
The initiative has also come under scrutiny after senior nutrition agency officials were detained in a corruption probe and food poisoning incidents raised safety concerns.
Q&A: How anaerobic digestion can help reduce emissions and increase income streams
An advanced technology that could benefit farmers' bottom line and help meet the rising demand for domestic energy production borrows a key ingredient from a centuries-old practice of burning dried manure to warm homes where trees were sparse or expensive: animal waste.
Unity unveils Unity 7 roadmap with update path that won't break your build
Unity 7 will operate on top of the same architecture powering Unity 6, while still offering improvements and new tools for developers.
Power, water needs test South Korea’s push to build AI chip hub beyond Seoul
South Korea wants to establish a new semiconductor hub in its south-west within four years.
Rubio in Philippines as US condemns ‘dangerous’ China actions
Rubio has said he is open to the possibility of a meeting. with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
State Department report links Cuba to wide range of US protests, including George Floyd
The State Department in a new report linked Cuba to a range of protests in the U.S., including demonstrations surrounding the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The 100-page document, which was released Monday, alleged that beginning in the 1960s, the Cuban regime "has served as
How China’s rise changed the logic of globalization
A recent Pew Research Centre survey found that people in most of the 36 countries surveyed now view China more positively than the United States. More respondents also expressed confidence in Xi Jinping than in Donald Trump on world affairs. The findings suggest that Beijing’s
Three Chinese injured in drone attack on Moscow
BEIJING, July 21 - Three Chinese nationals were injured during a Ukraine drone attack on Moscow, Chinese state media said on Tuesday.
Eight lifesaving ways to improve wildfire risk management
As the flames advanced toward the village of Bédar in Spain's Almería province, the mayor gave a desperate order to ring the church bells to warn residents. It was not enough. The July 9 Los Gallardos fire, which claimed 13 lives and burned 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres), was
South Korea military buildup is for the alliance – and for itself
The United States and South Korea describe the latter’s defense buildup with the same enthusiasm but mean two different things. American officials call it “alliance modernization,” while South Korean officials increasingly call it “autonomous defense.” Neither side has much
Cornyn and Tillis in discussions with White House to get Blanche across the finish line
The two senators are the swing votes necessary to advance the attorney general nominee out of the Judiciary Committee next week.
Matt Damon Reveals Why He Had Female Stunt Double for ‘Odyssey’ Scene: “Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”
The actor plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's epic action fantasy film.
Chinese destroyer held live-fire drill in Japan's EEZ, Japan says
TOKYO, July 21 - A Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills in waters southwest of Japan's remote Okinotori Island early on Sunday while operating alongside Russian naval vessels, Japan's Joint Staff said.