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Myanmar monk accused of fuelling genocide backs junta-led vote
He rose to international prominence during waves of anti-Muslim unrest in the 2010s.
Trump tightens screws on Cuba, threatening tariffs on oil suppliers
A new executive order declares that Havana constitutes a “national emergency,” allowing Trump to levy tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba.
From failure to filler: Why US Navy can’t quit its flawed LCS
Facing a shrinking fleet and a widening naval gap with China, USNI reported this month that the US Navy is giving its troubled Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) a second look—not as a triumph of design, but as a stopgap born of strategic necessity. The US Navy has decided to retain
‘Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story’ Shares the Tears, Fears, Insights of a Unique Clown
Stand-up comedy is best live — and often lived. Judd Apatow and comedy appreciator Neil Berkeley know this. In their admiring, at times achingly funny documentary “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, the co-directors celebrate a
Kate Walsh on Returning to ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Her ‘Family’ Bond With Caterina Scorsone and Why Fans Still Talk About Addison’s ‘Iconic’ Season 1 Entrance (EXCLUSIVE)
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “Strip That Down,” the 10th episode of Season 22 of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” streaming on Hulu. Kate Walsh will always make time to return to “Grey’s Anatomy.” From the moment Addison Montgomery first strutted into the lobby
Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo and More Latino Artists Sign Open Letter Urging for “Accountability and Equity” Amid ‘Deep Cuts’ Casting Backlash
The group of creatives acknowledged controversy that ensued after Odessa A’zion was cast in Sean Durkin’s A24 film as character Zoe Gutierrez, who is described in the book that the film is based on as half Mexican and half Jewish.
Explainer: Why Thailand will vote to decide a new Constitution
Critics say the 2017 Constitution concentrated power in undemocratic institutions.
Explainer-Why Thailand will vote to decide a new constitution
BANGKOK, Jan 30 - Voters in Thailand's general elections on February 8 will also be asked to decide if a new constitution should replace a 2017 charter.
European strategic independence? Don’t hold your breath
The question of European strategic autonomy has become fashionable again in Brussels and various European capitals. Between Donald Trump’s return to the White House, ongoing concerns about American commitment to NATO and the grinding war in Ukraine, European leaders are once
Sumo diplomacy: Japan’s heavyweight ‘soft power’ ambassadors
Using the hulking wrestlers as ambassadors is a long-established practice in Japan.
Trump and his eldest sons file $10B lawsuit against IRS, Treasury Department over leaked tax records
The Trump Organization, the first family’s business, is also listed as a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed in a Miami federal court.
Artemis II: The first human mission to the moon in 54 years launches soon, with a Canadian on board
It's been 54 years since the last Apollo mission, and since then, humans have not ventured beyond low-Earth orbit. But that's all about to change with next week's launch of the Artemis II mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Texas freezes H-1B visas for state agencies, higher education amid investigation into federal program
Gov. Greg Abbott announced an investigation into the federal H-1B visa program in "light of recent reports of abuse," according to a letter signed by the governor. He directed all state agencies controlled by a gubernatorially appointed head and public institutions of higher
‘The Traitors’ Black Banquet Sees a Murder in Plain Sight, Followed by a Banishment That Changes the Game
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “The Black Banquet,” Season 4, Episode 7 of “The Traitors,” now streaming on Peacock. For weeks now, Alan Cumming has been raving about “The Traitors” episode 7, namely, “The Black Banquet,” and how it makes history. And, it did
Vietnam to sell tycoon's Hermès Birkin bags to offset fraud losses
Lan had tried to hold on the bags, saying she wanted to leave them as "keepsakes" for her children.
Later-in-Life Rom-Com Produced by Jamie Lee Curtis and Therapist Comedy Starring Jane Lynch and Katey Sagal Score NBC Pilot Orders
NBC has ordered two pilots: a rom-com called “Newlyweds” and an untitled comedy about therapists-slash-best friends played by Jane Lynch and Katey Sagal. “Newlyweds” is written by Gail Lerner, who executive produces alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum
Trump plans to name Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair: sources
White House officials cautioned that Trump could change his mind at the last minute.
WGA Staff Authorizes a Strike, Accuses Guild Leaders of Bargaining in Bad Faith
The staff of the Writers Guild of America West has voted to authorize a strike, just weeks before the union is due to sit down with the major studios. The union staffers, who organized last spring, have been demanding better wages and job protections in their first contract.
Thailand’s reformist Natthaphong is frontrunner ahead of February vote, polls show
The elections in February have settled into a three-way race.
Thailand's reformist Natthaphong is frontrunner ahead of February vote, polls show
BANGKOK, Jan 30 - Thailand's progressive People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut continued to lead opinion polls on Friday, highlighting the stiff challenge facing Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's bid to stay in power ahead of elections on February 8.
Force won’t bring true peace for Taiwan, president tells Pope Leo in letter
The Vatican is one of only 12 countries to maintain formal diplomatic ties with Chinese-claimed Taiwan.
24-hour electric train service in Malaysia for festive rush, says transport minister
The government is also providing subsidies for one-way domestic flight tickets on some routes.
Force won't bring true peace for Taiwan, president tells Pope Leo in letter
TAIPEI, Jan 30 - Any attempt to change Taiwan's status quo by force or coercion cannot bring true peace, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said in a letter to Pope Leo released by the presidential office on Friday.
Study offers practical guide for AI application in marine conservation and fisheries
Every day, thousands of images and signals are collected at sea. Sonar, buoys, satellites, and cameras installed on ships generate enormous amounts of data. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used to interpret this information. For example, to detect the presence of
For injured sea turtles like 'Porkchop,' Southern California's Aquarium of the Pacific has doubled its care space
A hunk of romaine was easy pickings for Porkchop and her three flippers. On a rainy day last week, the green sea turtle pumped her limbs and stretched her beak up to chomp a lettuce leaf floating on the surface of a tank at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. That's
Amazon Blocks Mainstream Press From Watching ‘Melania’ Documentary at Kennedy Center
“Are you getting in?” ”No, are you?” On Thursday afternoon, in the lobby of the Trump Kennedy Center, reporters whispered in hushed voices to each other to see which journalists, if any, would be allowed entry to a screening of Melania Trump’s documentary “Melania.” In the
John Leguizamo, Eva Longoria and More Latino Creatives Call for ‘Accountability and Equity in Casting’ After Odessa A’zion ‘Deep Cuts’ Controversy
More than 100 Latino creatives have signed an open letter to Hollywood after widespread controversy broke out over Odessa A’zion’s casting in the A24 adaptation “Deep Cuts” as the character Zoe Gutierrez. The letter asks decision-makers to increase Latino voices in development
US Embassy puts back Danish flags honoring fallen soldiers after removal outrage
The U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Tuesday removed Danish flags meant to honor the country's troops who fought in Afghanistan, sparking backlash from Danish citizens as well as military veterans from both countries. However, according to Military Times, the flags have
Another kind of student debt is entrenching inequality: 'Time inheritance'
In November 2012, during my first year as a Ph.D. student, a 23-year-old medical student knocked on my door. Earlier that day, we had been discussing our ages in our shared kitchen. At 30, I had stayed silent, feeling a sharp sting of embarrassment next to my 20-something
Severe cold to ease after temperatures plunge to minus 17 deg C in South Korea
Daytime high temperatures are forecast to range from 3 to 9 deg C.
South Korea passes law to combat scalping, piracy
Criminal penalties have been strengthened with increased maximum jail time and fines.
Trump administration eases barriers for U.S. firms to sell Venezuelan oil
The Treasury Department announced a general license authorizing U.S. firms to trade Venezuelan oil after Caracas approved a law to improve terms for foreign investors.
Vietnam police seize tons of fake coffee products made from soya beans
Vietnam is the world’s largest producer of Robusta coffee.
Jessica Lea Mayfield & Dolour Cover Weezer’s Pinkerton As A Jazzy Piano Album: Hear “Why Bother?”
Weezer’s 1996 sophomore album Pinkerton is a fucked-up, horny, self-doubting scrawl of a record that famously almost ended the band. Pinkerton was a commercial and mostly critical failure when it came out, but it quickly found a huge cult audience and informed tons of emo and
Trump warns UK about business with China after Starmer-Xi talks
WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Jan 30 - U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the United Kingdom against getting into business with China after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping hailed a reset in relations.
Nutritious school-provided lunches top of the menu for Australian parents
As kids head back to school and attention returns to the daily grind of lunch boxes, new research reveals Australian parents are overwhelmingly supportive of school-provided lunch programs, with nutrition and variety their biggest priorities. Led by Flinders University's Caring
China's coast guard organized 134 patrols around Senkaku Islands in past five years, state media says
BEIJING, Jan 30 (Reuters) - China's Coast Guard organised 134 patrols around the Senkaku Islands in the past five years, state-run CCTV said. In 2025, it patrolled the region for 357 days out of the year, the report said. Senkaku Islands, administered by Japan but also claimed
First lady takes center stage at 'Melania' documentary premiere
In a first for a first lady, Melania Trump took a starring role at the world premiere of her forthcoming eponymous documentary film. "I think people will enjoy the movie," the first lady said at the "Melania" premiere on Thursday at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Cameras,
Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin had agreed to refrain from firing on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week because of cold winter weather.
Critically endangered skink births expected after captive breeding program success – video
Eleven endangered skinks released into a gated community in Victoria's Alpine national park will soon become 13, when Omeo, one of the females, gives birth in March. One of Australia's only alpine lizards, guthega skinks live on 'sky islands' above 1,600 metres in two isolated
Trump sues IRS for $10B over leaked tax returns
President Trump sued the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday, seeking at least $10 billion in damages over an agency contractor who leaked his tax return information to news outlets. Charles Littlejohn, the contractor, is currently serving a five-year prison sentence
Trump says he will announce a replacement for Powell as Fed chair Friday morning
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will be naming his pick Friday for the new Federal Reserve chair.
Bondi announces $1M reward for whistleblower who reported antitrust crime
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced in a press release Thursday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Postal Service had given its first-ever reward to a whistleblower under a new policy launched in July. "This enabled us to dismantle a $16 million fraud