India’s top diplomat encouraged by US talks, defends Russia ties

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also offered an assessment of US' new approach to the world.

Indonesia’s forest fires will be extinguished within a month, Environment Minister says

Poor visibility hampers water-bombing, while offers of foreign help remain under review.

US to drop South Korea intelligence case against ex-CIA analyst

Oct 13 - The US Justice Department has agreed to forgo prosecution of a former CIA analyst and White House National Security Council official who was accused of working as an unregistered agent for South Korea in exchange for luxury goods and other gifts.

"Global health is a team sport": World Health Summit in Berlin

In a world of multiple crises, global health must once again be seen as a team sport, says World Health Summit president Prof Dr Axel R. Pries in an interview with Euronews. He also sees Europe, built on the EU framework, in a leading role.

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage

The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo.

Malaysia taps China’s satellites to boost disaster response

DPM Zahid said Beijing has offered its advanced forecasting systems.

US Navy’s SSN(X) won’t arrive for years as China closes sub gap

As the US Navy lays the groundwork for its next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine to replace its aging fleet, the US’s longstanding undersea supremacy faces an intensifying test against China’s rapid naval buildup, advancing acoustic stealth and superior shipyard capacity. The

10 Sci-Fi Books You Need to Read Before You Die

The ultimate reading list for mind-bending, genre-defining speculative fiction.

Judge Extends Block on Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Following President Donald Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico last month, a federal judge has once again blocked him from doing so. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly wrote in the ruling issued Tuesday evening that the outlets are “likely to succeed not only

Ben Affleck Calls Filming ‘Justice League’ a “Low Point” in His Career: “About as Gross as It Gets”

The actor played Bruce Wayne/Batman in the 2017 superhero pic, which underwent extensive reshoots, ultimately changing director Zack Snyder’s creative vision for the film.

Over 4,000 school bullying cases recorded between March and August: Malaysia education ministry

CCTVs have been installed at up to 533 Malaysian boarding schools to improve safety and monitoring.

Vietnam says trade talks with US nearly completed; US officials more cautious

New Zealand exodus to Australia hits 13-year high as thousands leave

Around 13,460 citizens came back from Australia in the 12 months through March – the most since September 2021.

Taiwan must ‘bear the consequences’ of water cannon incident, China says

A Taiwan Coast Guard ship in October fired its water cannon in the South China Sea.

Taiwan must 'bear the consequences' of water cannon incident, China says

BEIJING/TAIPEI, Oct 14 - Taiwan must \"bear the consequences\" of its Coast Guard using a water cannon against a Chinese fishing boat near an atoll in the South China Sea, a Chinese government spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Wild bobwhite quail spotted after habitat restoration project

Multiple coveys of wild bobwhite quail were recently sighted at the University of Tennessee's Ames AgResearch and Education Center, marking an encouraging milestone in an ongoing effort to restore habitat for the species at this historic bird dog field trial destination.

Martha Plimpton Slams Shane Gillis’ ‘Really F—g Stupid’ ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘He Deserves a Spanking From His Mom’

Martha Plimpton has joined the list of stars speaking out over Shane Gillis’ poorly received “Saturday Night Live” opening monologue. “There’s this Shane Gillis guy who I’ve never heard of who said some really fucking stupid shit on live on air on ‘SNL’ on Saturday,” the

Hinson breaks with Trump on Russia diesel deal

Iowa Senate GOP candidate Ashley Hinson said on Tuesday that she didn’t agree with a recent deal President Trump struck with Russia that would import 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and global marketplace, taking issue with the U.S. making a deal with an adversary. "We

India shuts down iconic Delhi protest site after three decades

The shut down has prompted concerns among activists over shrinking democratic space.

Steam now has a maddening bouncing logo screensaver, and I'm pretty sure it doesn't perfectly hit the corners

It sucks, get rid of it.

Deluge by design: Thai villages flooded to protect capital

Stilt houses in villages north of Bangkok are no longer high enough to stay dry.

Chris Cuomo and Bannon clash over validity of upcoming midterms if Democrats win

NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Tuesday questioned former White House adviser Steve Bannon about if he will accept the outcome of the midterm elections if Democrats defeat Republicans. “I want to ask you straight, here on the record," Cuomo began before asking Bannon if the GOP

Indonesians on fire-ravaged island sue state for clean air

The plaintiffs want the government to declare a national emergency to release resources for fire containment and recovery.

18 Years Later, the MCU Just Killed Off One of Its Oldest Heroee

In episode 2 of VisionQuest, J.A.R.V.I.S. sacrifices himself to save the other AI, giving a fitting farewell to a longrunning MCU character

Indonesia to assess foreign firefighting aid offers, hopes to extinguish blazes within a month

The Indonesian environment minister also outlined plans to tighten land-clearing laws to prevent future forest fires, including scrapping an exemption allowing small-scale burning under traditional practices.

Russian missile hits Kyiv power plant with no early warning from allies, Zelensky says

A Russian ballistic missile struck Kyiv’s CHP-4 power plant, Zelensky said, criticising Western allies for failing to provide advance warning. The attack came despite Trump’s claim that an energy ceasefire was in effect.

Thailand’s new political status symbol is a US$60 Casio watch

The understated Casios tap into a broader global trend in how status is displayed.

“If a human did this, it would be an instant Fields...

“If a human did this, it would be an instant Fields Medal, no questions asked.” OpenAI recently released 350+ proofs of mathematical theorems, all in one go . “I imagine many mathematicians, like me, felt like they got punched in the stomach yesterday,”

New China-North Korea bridge to open on Oct 15: Chinese state media

The New Yalu River bridge links China’s north-eastern border city of Dandong to North Korea.

China-North Korea bridge to open on October 15

BEIJING, Oct 14 - The long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge linking China and North Korea will be opened on October 15, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said on Wednesday.

‘All About Corinne’ Review: Isabelle Huppert Stalks Sandrine Kiberlain in a Witty, Deliciously Acted French Industry Satire

As one of the select few French actresses who has earned definite-article status in her homeland — referred to routinely as La Huppert, alongside the likes of La Binoche and La Deneuve — it’s immediately, amusingly jarring to see Isabelle Huppert cast as a thoroughly indefinite

Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) traded barbs in a Tuesday night debate, tangling over the Jeffrey Epstein files, the 2020 election and more. Ossoff, the only Senate Democrat running for reelection in a state President Trump won in 2024, tied his Republican

After the end of history

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its fifth winter, the collapse of recent diplomatic initiatives and Washington’s explicit pivot from arming Kyiv to brokering a territorial freeze have laid bare a stark new reality. In February 2022, Western leaders predicted that sanctions

Trump pardons diesel mechanics for Clean Air Act violations at Alaska rally

President Trump issued pardons at a campaign rally in Alaska on Tuesday for two diesel mechanics who were previously charged with and plead guilty to violating the Clean Air Act. The president signed the pardons for Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming on stage at the campaign

Collins, Jackson duke it out in third Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways

Republican Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Democrat Troy Jackson clashed Tuesday in their third Maine Senate debate with just three weeks until Election Day. Collins and Jackson sparred on several topics, including the incumbent's votes for and against the Iran war as well as their

Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run

Ten years after the series finale, the "Girls" are getting back together to explore the "milestone of turning forty", HBO says.

Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings

The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.

Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play: Footage Revealed of Singer’s Visit to Brooklyn Novelty Store She Slammed for ‘Pretty Woman’ Treatment

Footage of Kelly Clarkson visiting the Brooklyn novelty store she slammed on Saturday has now been acquired and released by Pablo Torre, the host and executive editor of the investigative podcast, “Pablo Torre Finds Out.” The video offers another perspective to the ongoing

Court overturns Tanya Plibersek’s protection order which stalled controversial NSW goldmine

Federal court overrules decision by former environment minister for the McPhillamys goldmine development at Blayney Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal court has overturned a rare

'VisionQuest' Officially Makes the MCU's Most Overlooked Show Essential Viewing

Wanda and Vision's son emerges as a key character in VisionQuest, and Agatha All Along explained how that's possible.

Black women in food industries face systemic roadblocks

Lilly Jan was perplexed and a little annoyed. Last year, Jan, an assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, was trying to collect information on food industry businesses owned by Black women.

The first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The...

The first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew . I love Gerwig and I know this will be good, but I’m cautiously optimistic that it will be great. (I still forever have “Chronicwhatcles of Narnia” stuck in my head tho…)

No report of Malaysian companies involved in Indonesia fires

The focus now is to strengthen the enforcement of domestic laws to curb open burning.

'VisionQuest' Just Officially Fixed a Huge Problem With MCU Canon

Episode 2 of VisionQuest showed Vision getting shot with adamantium bullets, marking the first time the metal is used in the MCU

Trump says Taiwan agreed to buy 30 percent of gas from Alaska pipeline

President Trump announced Tuesday that Taiwan has agreed to purchase 30 percent of gas from the Alaska pipeline over the next 20 years. Speaking at a campaign rally in Wasilla, Alaska, Trump said Taiwan will invest $4.4 billion into the project on top of $50 billion already

Regulator 'will resign' if any political interference in Man City case

The chair of English football's Independent Regulator has said he will resign if there is political interference in any future investigation into Manchester City as a result of widespread impropriety. City have been found guilty on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League

China's exports and imports surge past expectations in September

The country's customs agency released September trade data on Wednesday.

Economists estimate that Malaysia loses up to $15.72 million a day due to haze

The actual economic toll could potentially balloon to a whopping RM600 million to RM1.5 billion a month.

What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.

Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say

By Parisa Hafezi, Jonathan Saul and Phil Stewart DUBAI/LONDON/WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm elections, two senior Iranian