March 4 (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta announced the launch of a sweeping fuel rationing system for private vehicles on Wednesday, blaming disruptions to the global energy supply chain caused by escalating hostilities in the Middle East. The country's National Defence and Security
Ferries in certain European cities are responsible for more toxic air pollution than all the cars in those cities, a new study warns.
Despite high immigration, Germany struggles to retain many EU migrants beyond their first few years in the country, even as they play a key role in the labour market. A new study examines why many ultimately choose to move on.
It’s got to be the most unusual restaurant in Belgium. You could be forgiven for thinking that Flylounge is going to whisk you off to some exotic destination. In fact, it’s been rather cleverly turned into a multi-function space that doubles as a restaurant.... and is located
This highlights the legal limbo on abortion, as Korea has no restrictions on how far it can be carried out.
The aim would be to create space for Iranians opposed to the Islamic regime to rise after the deaths of its leaders, sources said. Any Kurdish operation from Iraq would likely require significant U.S. military and intelligence support
China will resolutely defend its sovereignty, security and development interests, a spokesman said.
(Corrects to insert paragraph 1 dropped words "sailed through") SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - An oil tanker sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, heading to a United Arab Emirates port to load crude in a rare voyage since the Iran war disrupted shipping in the Middle
BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - China is willing to work with the United States to promote communication on all levels, while upholding its "red lines" and principles, Lou Qinjian, a spokesperson for its parliament, said on Wednesday. The National People's Congress opens its
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nobel Peace Prize laureates visiting Kenya to commemorate Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day have challenged African governments to urgently reform education systems and policy frameworks to meaningfully integrate youth into the continent's
The church popularly known as Moonies came under scrutiny after the 2022 killing of ex-PM Shinzo Abe.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera are projected head into a runoff after allegations of an affair with a former staffer rocked the lawmaker's candidacy, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gonzales and Herrera will head into a May runoff in the
Budget cuts have forced many regional administrations to scale back programmes and tighten spending.
As Tehran's missile fire drops sharply, Netanyahu and Trump press their advantage – but differences over the war's duration, mounting economic costs and political blowback in Washington threaten to complicate the campaign's next phase
Texas State Rep. Steve Toth (R) is projected to pull off a victory in Tuesday’s primary, unseating fourth-term incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), according to Decision Desk HQ. Toth’s win all but ensures he will represent the deep-red Texas 2nd Congressional District in
Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks changing their bid to shore up growth.
By Parisa Hafezi and Alexander Cornwell DUBAI/TEL AVIV, March 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. assault on Iran was ahead of schedule, said the top American commander for the Middle East, as Israel and the U.S. targeted sites deep inside the country, and Iran carried out strikes around
Crystals have repeatedly been found at archaeological sites alongside Homo remains. Evidence shows that hominins have been collecting these stones for as long as 780,000 years. Yet, we know that our ancestors did not use them as weapons, tools, or even jewelry. So why did they
Authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong have also seized assets or detained individuals linked to the Prince Group.
The pop megastar is in search of love, ecstasy, enlightenment, and all sorts of fun on a fourth album that subverts expectations and gets weird in delightful ways
Superstars don’t stay relevant by doing what people expect, or even what their fans necessarily want. Crowd-pleasing is a fast track to becoming a nostalgia act, where an artist is trapped in a loop of playing to type (i.e. the hits and only the hits) year after year. It’s not
The Chines conglomerate could be forced to divest over security concerns
[The Conversation Africa] When we seek happiness, what exactly are we searching for? And when we wish happiness on someone else, what is it that we truly desire for them?
[The Conversation Africa] Obesity - which the World Health Organization classifies as a disease - is not just an individual issue; it is shaped by the systems people live in. Research shows that urbanisation, economic status and food marketing strategies, for example, play a
[IPS] Nairobi -- Relying on donor funding is not the right way to finance biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity is not a charitable cause. It is actually part of the sovereign natural assets, and so we need to look at ways in which countries can link their economies to
By Erin Banco, Humeyra Pamuk and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran's security forces in the western part of the country, according to three sources
He is accused of leaving oily smears at Katori Shrine in Chiba.
Another live service game is heading to the graveyard. Will the industry keep trying?
Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.
Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in the holy city of Mashhad, the Fars news agency said Tuesday. Khamenei, who led the country for 36 years, was killed at 86 during a wave of US-Israeli attacks on Saturday. He was originally from Mashhad, Iran's
Former Pentagon official Laurie Buckhout is projected to win the Republican primary in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Buckhout defeated four other GOP candidates: Asa Buck, Robert Hanig, Eric Rouse and Ashley-Nicole Russell. She will
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa were projected to win their respective primaries for Texas governor on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown. Abbott is seeking a fourth term leading the red state, which hasn’t elected a Democratic governor
A new agriculture and fisheries skilled worker visa will also be introduced for seasonal workers.
A prolonged drought in southeastern Connecticut reduced the stability of microorganisms responsible for a critical step in the nitrogen cycle in a coastal salt marsh, according to research led by a Connecticut College scientist and published in Estuaries and Coasts. The study
Retired professional baseball player Mark Teixeira is projected to win the Republican primary in Texas’s 21st congressional district, according to Decision Desk HQ. Teixeira defeated a crowded GOP field in the race to succeed Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), who is running for
This will make Victoria the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce work-from-home rights.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R) are projected to head into a May runoff for the GOP nod to succeed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to Decision Desk HQ. The two men were among four Republicans competing for the nomination. The
If the Strait of Hormuz remains threatened and constrained by the war on Iran, Asia will face its most serious test of energy security since the 1973 oil embargo. For decades, policymakers understood the vulnerability, but few likely believed it would ever be realized on such a
The competitive Republican primary for Senate in Texas is headed to a runoff, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. The race will head to a May 26 showdown between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as Republicans scramble to keep the seat
Those who contest must confront gendered stereotypes, biased media coverage and online abuse.
Paraguay’s government has activated intelligence, prevention and financial-control measures in the Tri-Border Area it shares with Argentina and Brazil amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to Internal Security Vice Minister Óscar Pereira.
A quarter of Indonesia's crude oil imports come from the Middle East, while the region also accounts for 30 per cent of the country's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports.
The Texas Supreme Court halted a lower court’s ruling on Tuesday that extended voting hours in Dallas County amid Democratic voter confusion at poll locations. The Lone Star State’s high court temporarily paused a lower court’s decision to extend Dallas County’s voting hours
A field training officer is a special kind of cop. They have to be both patrol officer and mentor, as they teach recruits who are fresh out of the police academy how to put their lessons into practice. Much like mentors in other fields, these training officers (FTOs) hold a
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass doesn’t show up for the grand openings of many local businesses. But early Monday morning she trekked all the way out to the northwestern edge of the city, more than 25 miles from City Hall, to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for Cinespace’s
