Malaysians to get newly designed passports

Malaysia’s passport is currently ranked the third most trusted in the world in terms of visa-free travel convenience.

Woman fatally shot by ICE officer during Minneapolis immigration raid

Trump said the ICE officer acted in 'self-defence,' a narrative disputed by the mayor of Minneapolis, who demanded ICE officers to leave the city.

The Asus Micro-OLED AR gaming glasses might be the weirdest thing I've ever tested at CES, and that's saying something

Not for me, thanks very much.

Saudi-led coalition says Yemen separatist leader arrives in Abu Dhabi

Jan 8 - The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the head of a group of southern separatists, arrived in the United Arab Emirates on an aircraft from the Somali capital of Mogadishu, after he journeyed to Somaliland by boat.

Paul Adams: Why Trump chose Delcy, not Machado

What is it about Delcy Rodríguez, deputy to ousted dictator Nicolás Maduro, that caught the eye of the Trump administration?

Something was pumping enormous energy into a young galaxy cluster

Scientists have detected a surprisingly hot galaxy cluster dating back to the universe’s infancy. The cluster formed far earlier and burned far hotter than current models predict. Researchers believe supermassive black holes may have rapidly heated the surrounding gas. The

These nine Republicans back Democrats' effort to revive ObamaCare subsidies

Nine House Republicans voted on Wednesday to compel the lower chamber to vote on a Democratic bill to revive ObamaCare subsidies after they expired at the start of the new year. Republican Reps. Mike Lawler (N.Y.), Nicolas LaLota (N.Y.) Robert Bresnahan (Penn.), Brian

‘The most dangerous day’: bushfires break out in Victoria as BoM warns of catastrophic conditions to come

Temperatures recorded by Thursday lunchtime included 44.9C at Tarcoola in SA, 45.8C at Hopetoun airport in Victoria, 43.7C at Paraburdoo, WA and 43C at Hay, NSW Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast

Taxi driver in South Korea found to have taken cold medication before fatal crash

Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of 'catastrophic' fire risk

The fire danger level for northern Victoria will be set at the highest level.

South Korean man stabbed to death in India in fight with girlfriend

Police said the couple had a history of frequent arguments.

Bio-inspired nanochannels provide experimental evidence for uncovering brain memory mechanisms

A research team from the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Lanzhou University has obtained important experimental evidence for revealing brain memory mechanisms and developing a new type of neuromorphic computing. Their findings are published in

‘The Pitt’ Renewed for Season 3

HBO Max’s “The Pitt” has been renewed for a third season. HBO CEO Casey Bloys made the announcement Wednesday, Jan. 7, during “The Pitt” Season 2 premiere at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles. The news comes one day before the premiere of the Emmy-winning second season of the Noah

Trump to meet Colombian president at White House in 'near future'

The US president described a call with Gustavo Petro as a "Great Honor", just days after saying a military operation in Colombia "sounds good".

Thai FDA seeks to tighten controls on GLP-1 ‘slimming pens’, proposing special controlled-drug status

The move will limit sales to pharmacies with a doctor’s prescription amid misuse online.

Saudi-led coalition says Yemen separatist leader boarded vessel to Somaliland

Jan 8 - The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said the head of Yemen's southern separatists, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, left for Somaliland by boat and then boarded an aircraft to Somalia's Mogadishu.

22 villages in Aceh vanish after Cyclone Senyar, dozens remain isolated

At least 3.1 million people were affected, with 1,178 confirmed deaths as at Jan 6.

Dome of Philippines’ Mayon volcano collapses, releases lava

Entry into the 6-kilometre Permanent Danger Zone is strictly prohibited.

A new study casts doubt on life beneath Europa’s ice

Europa’s buried ocean has made it one of the most exciting places to search for life beyond Earth. However, new calculations suggest its seafloor may be calm, cold, and largely inactive, with little energy to support living organisms. Unlike Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io, Europa

I did some quick and dirty testing of the Intel Arc B390 iGPU in Intel's new top-end Core Ultra chip and I'm pretty impressed

It's still an iGPU, though. Adjust your expectations accordingly.

Expert warns venture capital's push for 'hypergrowth' puts tenants at risk

New research highlights how Silicon Valley-style investment strategies are reshaping housing—and why this matters for renters.

Malaysia Airlines flight from Paris turns back after guidance system issue

The plane halted its climb at an altitude of 4,572m.

Global terrestrial biodiversity hotspots are in 'land use debt,' study finds

Global terrestrial biodiversity hotspots are among the most ecologically important regions on Earth. These 36 regions, which occupy only 2.5% of the planet's land surface, support nearly half of all plant species and more than one-third of terrestrial vertebrates.

Hilary Duff Teases Risqué New Song as Mom Group Drama Unfolds

The singer has been roped into an online debacle stemming from an essay penned by Ashley Tisdale

‘The Masked Singer’ Season 14 Premiere Reveals Identity of Googly Eyes: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 1 of “The Masked Singer,” “Premiere,” which aired Jan. 7 on Fox. “The Masked Singer” returned on Wednesday with a big swing: Big Papi, aka Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, was the first to be eliminated as Season 14 of the

What Baby Planets with the Density of Styrofoam Reveal

New research leads to important clues about how the most common planets are formed The post What Baby Planets with the Density of Styrofoam Reveal appeared first on Nautilus .

China refutes comparison between Taiwan and Venezuela

China said the Taiwan question is an internal matter for the Chinese people.

Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations

Experts decry move to leave UNFCCC as ‘embarrassing’ as president orders withdrawal from 66 international groups Donald Trump has sparked outrage by announcing the US will exit the foundational international agreement to address the climate crisis, cementing the US’s utter

Indonesian President Prabowo forms Sumatra disaster recovery task force

Devastating floods and landslides in November 2025 had killed at least 1,178 people.

The latest Magic: The Gathering trailer is a puppet musical fever dream by The Jim Henson Company

Mah Nà Mah Nà!

Malaysia detains former army chief in military contract bribery probe

Chinese villagers shiver in winter as gas subsidies phased out

Gas meters are barely moving in most homes, even as temperatures fall below minus 10 deg C.

Steny Hoyer set to announce retirement from Congress

The former second-ranking House Democrat has held his seat since 1981.

Americans split on Trump's action to remove Maduro: Poll

Americans are divided on the Trump administration's operation on Saturday that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new CBS News/YouGov poll released Monday. Pollsters found that 36 percent of Americans "strongly or somewhat support" Maduro's ousting,

Top contenders for PM emerge as Thailand heads to polls in February

Thailand could usher in the fourth prime minister in three year in Feb 8 election.

We got up close with LEGO’s new Smart Brick. Here’s how you can soon play Star Wars scenarios

‘We spent a lot of time with the LEGO designers, bringing this to life and dialling in all the sounds and so on, but it's also about how you use the sounds,’ David Filon, chief creative officer of Lucasfilm, told Euronews Next.

Bushfires rage in Australia’s southeast, authorities warn of 'catastrophic' Friday conditions

SYDNEY, Jan 8 - Uncontrolled fires burned through bushland in Australia's Victorian state on Thursday, forcing communities to evacuate and authorities to warn of a \"catastrophic\" fire danger rating for Friday.

Bushfires rage in Australia’s south-east, authorities warn of ‘catastrophic’ conditions on Jan 9

Temperatures are forecast to exceed 40 deg C in parts of the state.

Indian activist investigated over anti-fossil fuels campaign

He was arrested for an unrelated offence: an amount of liquor found in his home.

Less than a trillionth of a second: Ultrafast UV light could transform communications and imaging

Researchers have built a new platform that produces ultrashort UV-C laser pulses and detects them at room temperature using atom-thin materials. The light flashes last just femtoseconds and can be used to send encoded messages through open space. The system relies on efficient

US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis

Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.

Minneapolis mayor: DHS claim of domestic terrorism after woman's death is 'positively ridiculous'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Wednesday said that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's remarks that a woman was killed following a "domestic terrorism" incident are "positively ridiculous." "I saw the same videos that you saw, and the notion that this is domestic

Minecraft block or luxury paint color? Can you tell which is which?

Do you know your Glowstone from your Stony Ground? Find out in our quiz!

Arcángel Will Celebrate 20-Year Career With LP Featuring Daddy Yankee, Ricky Martin, Sech

The Puerto Rican star also taps Grupo Firme, Kapo, and Beéle fo r La 8va Maravilla

South Korean leader turns to penguins in bid to meet Kim Jong Un

South Korea’s First Lady pitches K-Beauty in Shanghai amid cultural thaw

Ms Kim tried lip butter, hair essence and lip-and-cheek tints, and chatted with on-site staff.

‘Stranger Things’ Star Jennifer Marshall Says She Was Surprised Not to Be Asked Back for Season 5, Notes It Came After Cancer Diagnosis

“Stranger Things” actress Jennifer Marshall, who played Max’s mother Susan Hargrove in Seasons 2 and 4 of the hit Netflix series, has posted via social media about not appearing in the show’s final season — and how the decision came as she was diagnosed with cancer. Season 4

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Wagner Moura on Brazil’s ‘The Secret Agent,’ Importance of Memory, ‘Narcos’ 10 Years Later and Trump’s Invasion of Venezuela

The star of Brazil's entry for the best international feature Oscar race, himself a best actor contender for a performance that's already brought him the Cannes Film Festival's equivalent prize, chats with Scott Feinberg.