5.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Taiwan, no reports of damage
The quake had a depth of 66.8km, with the epicentre located 16.9km from Taipei.
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Japan seeks to minimise impact of new US tariffs, officials say
Tokyo does not want to rock the boat ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s US visit in March.
Russia supplying Iran new missile might for a US war
Having seen its high-end air defenses shredded in last year’s war, Iran is now signaling a shift toward a cheaper, more survivable way of blunting future US and Israeli pressure. This month, the Financial Times reported that Iran has secretly agreed to a roughly US$591 million
U.S. Olympic Hockey Heroics Spurring Tickets Sales for NHL Games Online
There was more than a gold medal on the line following Team USA’s overtime win over Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics hockey final: new data shows the U.S.’ historic hockey victory also led to a spike in ticket sales for regular season hockey games online. Team USA defeated
Giant tortoises are returning to this Galápagos island nearly 150 years after they went extinct
Rangers have released 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises on Floreana to restore the island's ecosystem.
Africa: Can African Penguins Be Brought Back From the Brink? Better Designed No-Fishing Zones Could Help
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa is home to 88% of the world's colonies of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus). The species is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This means there is a high risk the birds could go
US ambassador to France barred from government access after failing to show up for summons
France's Foreign Ministry had summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner to explain comments made by the Trump administration about the killed far-right activist Quentin Deranque.
Seven killed in air ambulance crash in India's Jharkhand state
NEW DELHI, Feb 24 - All seven people on board a Beechcraft air ambulance that crashed in the Indian state of Jharkhand on Monday were killed, officials said on Tuesday, including two crew members, the patient and his relatives.
Warner Bros. Discovery Likely to Take New Paramount Skydance Offer Under Review While Still Recommending Netflix Pact to Shareholders
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance leaders spent a busy week in negotiations, and now the WBD board is likely to tell shareholders before the market opens on Tuesday that it is taking the bid under review while still recommending the Netflix transaction that is up
Taiwan parliament to discuss stalled special defence budget next week
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te last year proposed the budget to counter China, which has ramped up military pressure to force the island to accept its claim of sovereignty.
Yen to decide if Japan’s ‘iron lady’ is steely or rusty
When handling domestic political affairs, it can be harder for a prime minister to govern with a large parliamentary majority than with a small one, because discipline becomes difficult to impose on one’s own party. But when it comes to foreign affairs, there can be no doubt
Taiwan Parliament to discuss stalled special defence budget next week
There is now an agreement to schedule discussion on the government’s proposal on March 6.
State Department receives hundreds of calls on 24/7 crisis hotline for US citizens in Mexico
The State Department said it received hundreds of calls from U.S. citizens in Mexico to its 24/7 crisis hotline after the government killed a cartel leader known as “El Mencho,” CNN reported Monday. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel,
Scientists reverse muscle aging in mice and discover a surprising catch
A UCLA study in mice reveals that aging muscle stem cells accumulate a protein that slows repair but boosts survival. This protein, NDRG1, acts like a brake, preventing cells from activating quickly after injury. When researchers blocked it in older mice, muscle healing sped up
Malaysia cracks down on unsafe express buses, including to Singapore. Is it enough?
After a string of serious crashes involving long-distance buses in recent years, Malaysia is pulling out the stops to improve safety and convenience for passengers.
Adam Pally to Star as ‘Eccentric American Billionaire’ in New Zealand-Based Comedy Series ‘The Sanctuary’
“Happy Endings” and “The Mindy Project” star Adam Pally has been cast as the lead in “The Sanctuary,” an upcoming comedy series from L.A.-based producers Happy Accidents and New Zealand’s Kevin & Co., as well as Warner Bros. Discovery’s New Zealand division. In “The Sanctuary,”
Malaysian actress Amyza Aznan's eldest son dies at 23 one year after lung cancer diagnosis
Andre Mikhail died on Monday (Feb 23) evening, days after the Malaysian actress shared that her second son, Adrian Adam, had been diagnosed with bone cancer.
Probe underway after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park
Authorities said samples showed canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.
Jillian Michaels on Trump, RFK Jr. defense of pesticide: 'Devastating'
Health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels on Monday rebuked President Trump’s executive order approving the use of a controversial pesticide, describing the move as "devastating." "This is actually devastating; it is not a conspiracy theory that glyphosate is linked to
Taiwan seeks US assurances tariff deal terms will not change
Preferential tariff treatment for Taiwan’s semiconductor exports already agreed with the US will not change.
Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'
The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.
China acts against 40 Japanese entities over military ties
China's commerce ministry said that only a small number of Japanese entities are targeted and that "honest and law-abiding Japanese entities have nothing to worry about".
Brazil’s VP Alckmin backs workweek cuts as a global trend
Brazil’s Vice President and Industry and Trade Minister Geraldo Alckmin said on Monday that shorter working hours are a “global trend” and that Brazil should debate the issue in depth, as business leaders push to delay discussion of ending the widely used 6x1 work schedule.
Mexico deploys thousands of troops after violence flares following “El Mencho” death
Mexico has deployed thousands of additional soldiers and security personnel to contain a wave of violence reported across at least 20 states after the death in custody of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho” — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG),
China targets Japanese companies, including Mitsubishi, over military ties
Companies can apply to be removed from a “watch list” if they cooperate with Beijing’s verification terms.
Uruguay moves toward ratifying EU–Mercosur deal after special committee approval
A special committee of Uruguay’s parliament tasked with reviewing the EU–Mercosur agreement approved the ratification bill on Monday, clearing the way for floor votes in the Senate and lower house in the coming days — a timetable that could make Uruguay the first Mercosur
‘One Battle After Another’ Named Best Film of 2025 by Vancouver Film Critics Circle
Ryan Coogler also picked up the best director and best screenplay awards for his slick vampire film ‘Sinners,' another Oscars front runner.
Taylor Swift Celebrates ‘Opalite’ Hitting Number One With BTS Videos of Recording Sessions
The star celebrated The Life of a Showgirl track topping the Billboard Hot 100
Topshelf Records Says It “Can No Longer Support” Ekko Astral, Band Says It Will Release New Album Independently
Earlier this month, DC punk group Ekko Astral announced their sophomore album the beltway is burning . Then last week, the Washington City Paper reported that leader Jael Holzman filed a peace order protection against drummer Miri Tyler, who announced last month that she was
Image: Curiosity rover surveys boxwork region of Mars
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this panorama of boxwork formations—the low ridges seen here with hollows in between them—using its Mastcam on Sept. 26, 2025, the 4,671st Martian day (sol) of the mission. These boxwork formations were created billions of years ago when
Sarawak files petition in Malaysia's top court challenging three federal petroleum laws
The move follows an application in January filed by Petronas, the energy firm owned by Malaysia's federal government, seeking clarity about the legal and regulatory framework governing its operations in Sarawak.
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon appeals against insurrection verdict
Yoon Suk Yeol broke into late-night TV to deliver a shock address to the nation.
South Korea ex-president Yoon appeals insurrection verdict
The Seoul Central District Court last week found Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of leading an insurrection designed to "paralyse" the National Assembly, sentencing him to life in prison.
Jamie Dimon says 'watch out’ as lofty asset prices add to economic risks: ‘My anxiety is high’
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is anxious as high asset levels collide with increased competition among lenders and jitters over loans to the software industry.
Magic Tuber Stringband Announce New Album Heavy Water: Hear “Tribute To The Angels”
It’s been a couple years since Magic Tuber Stringband’s last LP, Needlefall. Today, the North Carolina duo-turned-trio known for traditional Appalachian folk music is announcing their new album Heavy Water. The lead single “Tribute To The Angels” is out now. On Heavy Water,
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Jessie Buckley on Her Presumptive Oscar Turn in ‘Hamnet’ and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Upcoming ‘The Bride!’
The 36-year-old Irishwoman also discusses how she was shaped by Dame Judi Dench, the use of dreams in her acting, and the ambivalence of being in the public eye, at times wishing "the ground would swallow me up."
The price of retiring in Australia jumps as cost of living bites
Couples aged 67 and over now require A$730,000 (S$652,489) in pension savings for a comfortable retirement.
6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February
Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and most will be visible to the naked eye.
Milan Cortina Olympics Attracts 23.5 Million Viewers Across NBCUniversal and Versant Outlets, Best Winter Games Since 2014
As Team USA ended the Milan Cortina Olympics with 12 gold medals — the best performance ever at a Winter Games — NBCUniversal is also touting a shiny performance for its coverage of the 17-day event. According to the company, this repped the most-watched Winter Olympics in the
Trump’s ‘pro-Israel’ policies are Israel’s biggest liability
Washington’s political class tends to measure its commitment to Israel by the volume of its applause — how loudly it cheers Jerusalem, how quickly it moves an embassy, how swiftly it tears up an arms agreement with Tehran. By that metric, Donald Trump is the most “pro-Israel”
Michelle Obama, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Win on Night 1 of NAACP Image Awards’ Virtual Pre-Show
The 57th NAACP Image Awards week kicked off Monday with former first lady Michelle Obama and rapper Kendrick Lamar winning two of the early prizes. Obama’s latest book, “The Look” — which explored her style evolution from her time in the White House to life afterwards — won the
Trump’s 15% tariff locks in US volatility risk for Asia
Asia cannot afford to treat President Donald Trump’s new 15% tariff as background noise. Markets have already delivered a verdict on the tone of this decision. Gold jumped to US$5,133 a troy ounce. The dollar slipped as investors absorbed the implications of a Supreme Court
After a decade of stale turn-based tactics, Menace is a breath of fresh air
The Battle Brothers makers have done it again, this time with a platoon-scale wargame.
Thousands of popular GM vehicles recalled over dangerous issue that could increase crash risk
General Motors is recalling more than 43,000 Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac SUVs due to a transmission issue that could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund
The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.
Probability underlies much of the modern world—an engineering professor explains how it actually works
Probability underpins AI, cryptography and statistics. However, as the philosopher Bertrand Russell said, "Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means."
The creators of Rain World were tired of making something so depressing, so their next game is a 'loud and dumb and fast' cyberpunk racer you can try in the Steam Next Fest
It's like if F-Zero broke up the races so you could have Smash Bros. brawls.
Trump swats down reports that top general warned of Iran strike risks
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump swats down reports that top general warned of Iran strike risks President Trump is pushing back at reports that his top military officer
Australian police find human remains in hunt for kidnapped granddad
The human remains were found near a golf club in the suburb of Pitt Town.
Kali Uchis Concert in Guadalajara Cancelled Amid Violence in Mexico
The turmoil followed the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes during a Mexican military operation aided by U.S. intelligence