China says US, Israeli attacks on Iran the ‘root cause’ of Hormuz blockage
Beijing said escalation of conflicts is not in the interests of either side.
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Philippine energy crisis exposes a reactive state
The Philippines has become the first nation to declare an energy emergency, underscoring the severity of its current crisis. As global oil markets react to renewed conflict in the Middle East, the country is once again reminded that geography offers no protection at the pump.
Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law
ISLAMABAD/KABUL, April 2 - Eight Muslim-majority countries \"strongly condemned\" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, a joint statement released by Pakistan said on Thursday.
Taiwan airlines to hike fuel surcharges 157% on international flights
The price hikes will kick in on April 7.
Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’
US states from California to Georgia are promoting induction stoves for climate, health and cost benefits Marcos Ramos hasn’t been able to cook a full meal at home in nearly four years, after a gas leak resulted in a lengthy supply cut off for his New York City apartment
The Art World Is a Joke
April Fools’ round-ups, Aruna D’Souza on the abstract painter who’s everywhere this year, art books to read this spring, and more.
Governments, beware: Why it's so hard to invest in risk prevention
Governments cutting hundreds of millions of euros in pandemic funding, just a few years after a pandemic. Billions spent on compensation after a flood, rather than on prevention beforehand. Governments find it difficult to deal effectively with major, but not acute, risks. Why
With rising energy costs, is it worth switching to an EV in Malaysia right now – and how?
Home charging for EVs cuts running costs by roughly half, compared with subsidised RON95.
They use their 4x4 to help flood victims. Rising diesel prices in Malaysia could put a stop to it
Rich or not, Malaysia diesel owners say the subsidy gap punishes the wrong drivers
The Good Catholics of Buffalo
With thousands of US soldiers dying in Vietnam, a righteous group of young New Yorkers embarked on a secret mission to bring the war machine to its knees.
The Camps Promising to Turn You—or Your Son—Into an Alpha Male
"At the Men of War Crucible, you bear-crawl through rivers. At Warrior Week, you dig your own grave. At the Squire Program, your teen-ager can take part, too."
How Vevor, a giant tools seller on Amazon, allegedly solicited a ‘contract killing’ in a bizarre feud with a US warehouse owner: lawsuit
According to an Egreen source with direct knowledge of the incident, the Vevor executive offered “enough money for a down payment on a home.” A former Vevor employee corroborated the account.
Al Jazeera builds secret backup studio amid fears of Israeli cyberattack on Doha HQ: sources
It has prompted the lavishly funded state broadcaster, long dismissed as an anti-Western, Israel-bashing propaganda channel, to build a top-secret emergency studio in a classified location inside the Qatari capital as a doomsday backup
Migrant workers keep Dubai running but can’t afford to flee Iranian strikes
As Iran’s retaliatory attacks hit regional centers of commerce, such as Dubai, the majority of the deaths have been among migrant workers who could not afford to flee.
Africa: Gilead Refuses to Sell Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Drug to MSF
[MSF] Blocking humanitarian organizations from accessing a medical breakthrough puts vulnerable people across the world in danger.
Dell XPS 14 laptop with a Panther Lake chip manages a staggering 43-hour+ battery life result, thrashing the latest MacBook Air
MacBook in the mud.
Africa: Let Us Share the Gift of Peace - the Secretary General's Easter Message
[ACNS] The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has shared his Easter Message for 2026. It encourages churches of the Anglican Communion to share God's 'gift of peace' with the world, and listen to the voice of churches in places of conflict.
Gulf war batters India’s glass heartland, testing New Delhi’s manufacturing drive
Firozabad may be a sign of what is to come across Indian manufacturing, from textiles to high tech.
Two arrested over killing of 80-year-old Singaporean man in Central Java in suspected love triangle
The body of Syed Saleh Awad was discovered on Feb 20 in a river in Cilacap regency. The alleged mastermind remains at large.
Lebanon hit by fresh Israeli raid and Hezbollah response
Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon hit a building in Zebdine, near Nabatieh. The raid came as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones across the border and regional tensions deepened.
Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands’ defences as China steps up pressure
China claims the Pratas, and Taiwan, as its own territory.
Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure
TAIPEI, April 2 - Taiwan will strengthen its defences of the Pratas as China steps up its activities around the islands which lie at the top end of the South China Sea, the minister in charge of Taiwan's coastguard said on Thursday.
‘Very emotional moment’: French scientists react to Artemis II launch
French scientists in Toulouse watched the Artemis II launch with emotion, calling it a major step for lunar exploration. They highlight Europe’s role, future missions and see the Moon as a key step toward reaching Mars.
Africa: Fossil Fuel Giants Block Pro-Climate Audiences From Seeing Ads On X, Investigation Finds
[Global Witness] A new Global Witness report reveals the tactics fossil fuel companies employ to exclude potential critics from seeing their ads on X
Pakistan says onus on Afghanistan to end hostilities
Negotiations started in Urumqi in north-west China on April 1.
Brazil changes laws allowing separated couples joint custody over pets
Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress on Tuesday viewed the law change as a reflection on the importance people place on their pets.
Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban
This is the second round of summons Indonesia is issuing over the companies' alleged non-compliance.
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez
Washington has lifted sanctions on Rodríguez, boosting her legitimacy as a US-recognised leader and opening doors for closer oil and business ties.
UK to host talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz
By Andrew MacAskill and Muvija M LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - Britain will host talks on Thursday aimed at forming a coalition of countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump said securing the vital waterway was a problem for other
Russia's Putin to host Egypt's foreign minister, focus on Iran war and Middle East
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday for talks that will focus on the Iran war and the wider Middle East, as well as bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. (Reporting by
Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "The president is continuing these contacts, and if our services
U.K. gathers over 30 countries for talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz
As the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts the global economy and sends oil prices skyrocketing, countries are trying to figure out how to reestablish trade flows without militarily forcing open the strait and without U.S. support
Syrian troops uncover tunnel network on Lebanon border
In rugged terrain along the Syrian-Lebanese border, yellow bulldozers raised earthen berms in front of armoured vehicles while soldiers combed through tunnels they said were used by Hezbollah, as Syria reinforces its side of the border. Syria is seeking to stay out of the
Sahara dust turns skies red over Crete
Strong winds carried Sahara dust across the Mediterranean, turning skies over Crete a striking red and yellow. Scenes captured in Rethymno and Georgioupoli show the sun dimmed by sand, creating an eerie, almost Martian atmosphere.
Controversial Easter confessions: Maurizio Cattelan kicks off sinners hotline
For his latest work, Maurizio Cattelan wants you to confess... Absolution is at stake. To mark the start of Easter, as well as the 21st anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s death, the Italian artist has also made a limited edition of his most provocative and widely debated
Iran to allow safe passage of Philippine ships, fuel supply through Strait of Hormuz, says Manila
The Philippines previously declared a national energy emergency due to fuel shortage.
Goat Simulator maker Coffee Stain shutters Malmo studio
The mobile studio comprised 17 employees.
From luggage-friendly buses to airport links, South Korea smooths travel beyond Seoul
The authorities seek to draw attention to lesser-known destinations and encourage longer stays.
Hope and heartache: Iranians in Malaysia mark sombre Persian New Year amid conflict
Some told CNA that the ongoing war has reinforced their sense of unity and strengthened their resolve to preserve traditions that have endured for generations.
Who sets your agenda?
It’s a question so rarely asked it almost feels silly to ask it. Some situations and some jobs work to eliminate our freedom of choice. Prison, medical school, 8th grade–there are settings where time, tools, and options are severely limited. But even in these settings, we have
Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge
By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - Australian farmers are expected to favour less nitrogen-intensive crops such as barley over wheat and canola in the upcoming season, as surging fertiliser and fuel costs driven by the Iran war weigh on planting decisions in one
Wartime fuel shortages spawn panic, robberies and killings
Gas is being stolen, and station workers in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India have been killed over shortages and high prices. Unrest is set to worsen the longer the war lasts.
Japan’s relief rally masks deeper economic risks
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Markets rebound, but Japan not yet out of the woodsScott Foster reports that market rebounds driven by shifting US signals on Iran mask deeper risks for Japan,
How noise limits today's quantum circuits
Imagine you're trying to build a very long, complicated chain of dominoes. The aim is that each domino hits the next one perfectly, all the way down the line, producing an amazing result at the end. A quantum circuit is like a domino chain: a long chain of tiny steps
Protostars 'sneeze' and produce rings of gas and magnetic flux as they grow
Researchers have uncovered new insights into the early development of baby stars. As published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, a research team from Kyushu University and Kagawa University reports that during the early growth period of a baby star, the protostellar
Novel approach to quantum error correction portends a scalable future for quantum computing
A University of Sydney quantum physicist has developed a new approach to quantum error correction that could significantly reduce the number of physical qubits required to build large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. The study, co-authored by Dr. Dominic Williamson from
