March 25 (Reuters) - Countries across Asia are weighing up work-from-home policies and stimulus measures enforced during the COVID pandemic, as they scramble to respond to global fuel shortages triggered by the Iran war. Asia is at the frontline of the fuel crisis, buying more
She has denied accusations of threatening to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and misusing public funds.
Not many years ago, Marine Corps strategists and the Commandant declared that long-range precision weapons and ubiquitous satellite surveillance had made amphibious operations too risky, if not obsolete. Any amphibious fleet, the argument went, would be spotted and sunk. The
Iran launched a new missile salvo across the Middle East on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump's signals that he was eager to talk with Tehran steadied global markets. Oil prices dropped sharply and stocks in Asia rose on broader de-escalation hopes following nearly
Kenji Tanigaki's film, which premiered to great acclaim at the Toronto Film Festival, hits theaters on May 29.
Those who hoard supplies or manipulate prices could face up to 10 years in prison.
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a French scheme to support the production of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in line with the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the Clean Industrial Deal. The scheme will also contribute to the
Officers searched the bookshop as its owner faced allegations of selling seditious publications.
Steamed sweet buns saw the biggest increase among 14 items tracked, rising more than 46 per cent since 2020.
Lynch, 59, was killed alongside his teen daughter, Hannah, and five others when his superyacht, Bayesian, sank on Aug. 19, 2024.
The suspect, Kodai Murata, 23, was arrested on March 24 on suspicion of trespassing.
The operator failed to reach a lease agreement with the land and building owners amid redevelopment.
Bangkok and surrounding areas are expected to remain hot with daytime haze.
The city plans to continue using the pipe for a new sewer pipe about 30m underground as a measure against flooding.
The two-day visit was to deepen ties and identify key areas of mutual interest.
Two countries dominate the top 10 lists for Europe's most and least polluted cities.
Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, a team of scientists have observed two giant gas planets forming around a young star in what appears to be a new, emerging solar system.
The Andalusian capital is no longer a transit destination. From the Latin Grammy Awards to the Ibai Evening, plus the largest technology congress in southern Europe, Seville is consolidating its own model for attracting events that move millions and global audiences.
Nuclear power accounts for 12% of the EU’s energy mix. Yet despite recent increases, overall nuclear power production is declining.
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Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuses spoke about how pervasive the disgraced financier's wrongdoing was and what justice could look like.
Kuku, which has built a substantial presence in Indian digital entertainment through its audio and short-form video platforms, is stepping into theatrical cinema for the first time with “Indian Institute of Zombies,” a Hindi-language horror comedy due in cinemas on May 8. The
The meeting aims to outline an ambitious set of actions to address the current global biodiversity crisis. The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CMS CoP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals started on 23 March in Campo
A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices.
Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate “high risk” social media accounts for under 16s.
The film will follow Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum , which is being directed by Andy Serkis
The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.
The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past will develop a story from Fellowship of the Ring, Colbert and Peter Jackson revealed.
Researchers found that people often feel they’ve slept most deeply not just during unconscious rest, but after immersive dream experiences - challenging the idea that deep sleep means a “switched off” brain.
March 25 (Reuters) - The United States is negotiating with itself, an Iranian military spokesman said according to state media on Wednesday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Tehran wants to make a deal to end the war in the Middle East. A 15-point plan aimed at
All outdoor activities must be postponed if temperatures exceed 35 deg C.
Vincent D’Onofrio is calling for Marvel and Sony to clear out the red tape so that his “Daredevil: Born Again” character, the villainous crime lord Kingpin, can face off against his longtime comic book nemesis, Spider-Man, on the big screen. In a reply to a fan on social media
Between Jan 1 and March 24, there were 11 cases of heat exhaustion, three cases of heat stroke and one case of heat cramps.
Hidden beneath the surface of the world's rivers, some of Earth's great animal movements unfold—migrations that rival, in sheer biomass, the famous mass movements of zebra and wildebeest across the Serengeti.
I had to deal with energy shock in Germany after Putin invaded Ukraine. The solution now is the same: buy ourselves out of the fossil fuels trap Yes, there are big differences between the war of aggression that Russia has now been waging against Ukraine for four years and the
Firemen have to attend to more than 400 cases daily involving open burning, forest and shrub fires nationwide.
Nearly half of Americans don’t know that processed meat increases colorectal cancer risk, according to a new poll. But once they learn the connection, most support warning labels—suggesting people want clearer information. Experts warn that awareness is lagging even among
Highly successful women and racial minorities help to challenge stereotypes and serve as role models for members of their social groups, but seeing them in prominent roles can also create the illusion that organizations are more diverse than they really are, according to new
[The Conversation Africa] Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, affects millions of people every year across Asia, Africa and Latin America. And it's expanding geographically as warmer temperatures and urban growth allow mosquito populations to thrive in new regions.
[The Conversation Africa] African countries face many trade barriers today. Wealthier countries subsidise their farmers, making African agricultural exports less competitive. Global trade rules promise extra support but are rarely implemented. Many African countries also lack
Balance problems in aging and Parkinson’s may come from the body working too hard, not too little. Scientists found that the brain and muscles become overactive during even minor disturbances, yet this actually weakens balance recovery. At the same time, muscles can stiffen
A new paper in Genome Biology and Evolution, indicates that while the COVID-19 virus has developed rapidly since 2019, it has done so within limited genetic channels. These genetic limits have remained unchanged. Despite scientists' earlier fears about dramatic, rapid evolution
“The impact on South Korea could linger on, and the damage from it will gradually swell," said an official.
The finance ministry has proposed halving the environmental protection tax on petrol and diesel.
The film will come after 'Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum,' which is currently in development from director Andy Serkis.
Warner Bros. has revealed that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new “Lord of the Rings” movie. The announcement came Tuesday night via the studio’s various social media accounts. The video announcement opened with “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson
The former officer is believed to have leaked images taken by police-installed cameras.