Malaysia border agency nabs 17, including 2 S’poreans, at JB checkpoint over immigration offences

Inspections revealed they had entered the checkpoint area and failing to produce valid travel documents.

Oil price slides as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations

The US president said talks to end the war are underway with Iran - a claim that officials in Tehran have disputed.

Australia's public broadcaster ABC hit by staff walkout

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation was forced to replace live programming with pre-recorded shows.

Social media and monetization in the Ukraine-Russia war

The internet has become a battleground, writes the author of a new article in the Journal of Anthropological Research, and particularly so in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been called the first "TikTok war." In "Social Media Warfare: Monetization and

Philippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries

'Wildy unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership

For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.

Army paratroopers ordered to Middle East as U.S. weighs next Iran move

The Pentagon on Tuesday ordered a couple thousand paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East.

House Republicans shoot down possible housing-crypto trade with Senate

House lawmakers say adding their bipartisan banking bills to the crypto legislation is not enough to get them to swallow a Senate-approved housing affordability package.

Telehealth – “Things I’ve Killed”

Post-punk bands sure do love listing things. On Telehealth’s new single “Things I’ve Killed,” the Seattle group is listing off — yes, you guessed it — things they’ve killed. Golf course? Killed. Credit score? Killed. Botox? Killed. OK, it makes a lot more sense with

Scientists just solved a major mystery about how your brain stores memories

Scientists have found that your brain separates memories into “what” and “where/when” using two different groups of neurons. One set responds to specific objects or people, while another tracks the context or situation. When you remember something correctly, these groups

South Korean alleged ‘drug lord’ running ring from Philippines jail extradited

This allows the suspect to be investigated and face trial in South Korea.

South Korean alleged 'drug lord' running ring from Philippines jail extradited

SEOUL, March 25 - South Korean police on Wednesday took into custody an alleged \"drug lord\" accused of running a narcotics ring in the country from a Phillipines prison, officials said on Wednesday.

‘NCIS’ Shocker: Rocky Carroll Tells All on His Unexpected [SPOILER] and Playing Director Vance for Nearly Two Decades

“NCIS” has not been shy about letting some of its tertiary characters die a dramatic death, but when it comes to letting any of the show’s main cast come to a sad end, there’s been more of a historical hesitation there. So the fandom was little prepared when the big surprise of

Daredevil Born Again season 2 review: Marvel’s most political show ever has one glaring flaw

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 delves deep into an anti-Trump narrative despite a confusing finale twist.

Q&A: Beyond the obstetrical dilemma, why are humans helpless at birth?

Infants' helplessness demonstrates unique social implications for human development. In a new paper developmental psychology researchers from the University of Ottawa explored human infants' helplessness as a key to human nature, delving into questions of why humans evolved

“Wild Thing” And “Angel Of The Morning” Songwriter Chip Taylor Dead At 86

Chip Taylor, the songwriter best known for "Wild Thing" and "Angel Of The Morning," has died. According to TMZ , the musician passed away yesterday (March 23) in hospice care, and the official cause of death is unclear. He was 86. The post “Wild Thing” And “Angel Of The

Iranian officials show defiance amid talk of negotiations

Multiple Iranian officials on Tuesday denounced negotiations with the Trump administration amid a push for a ceasefire in the region, despite President Trump's characterization of the talks as "productive." “This is the tip of the iceberg,” Saeed Jalil, the Supreme Leader’s

Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide.

Talking about politics at work may support employee well-being, study finds

In an era of nonstop headlines and growing political division, many workplaces still follow a familiar rule of thumb: Don't talk politics at work. New research from Washington State University suggests the issue is more nuanced, and talking about politicized news at work may

How multiplayer works in Slay the Spire 2

No, you don't have to share. Yes, you can all be Ironclad.

Florida Democrats score upset in Tampa-based state Senate race

Florida Democrats are projected to score an upset in the race to fill a Tampa-based state Senate seat, adding to the party’s growing number of overperformances and seat flips in recent months, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democrat Brian Nathan, a Navy veteran and union

Kim vows North Korea’s ‘unshakable’ support for Russia

He said the two countries "are closely cooperating to defend" their sovereignty.

Lula warns he will not allow others to seize Brazil's critical minerals

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he will not allow other countries to take the nation's rare earths and critical minerals, in remarks widely interpreted as a direct warning to the United States amid a growing dispute over control of these strategic

Peru confirms large-scale geothermal system in southern Andes, near Chilean border

Peru's Geophysical Institute (IGP) confirmed on Tuesday the existence of a large-scale active geothermal system in the country's southern Andes, near the Paucarani-Casiri volcano, approximately 75 kilometers northeast of the city of Tacna and close to the Chilean border,

Australia will have floor price for critical minerals reserve, minister says

CANBERRA, March 25 - Australia will \"no doubt\" have an element of a floor price in its strategic reserve for critical minerals, Resources Minister Madeleine King said on Wednesday, as the resources rich nation looks to cement its role as a key supplier to its allies.

Venezuela sends diplomatic delegation to Washington to formalize restoration of ties with US

Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez announced on Tuesday that a delegation of Venezuelan diplomats will travel to Washington this week to advance the normalization of bilateral relations with the United States, severed since 2019.

Low-income students and girls are steered away from 'risky' creative careers at school, says report

Schools, families, and social pressures are channeling young people—especially girls and poorer students—away from studying creative subjects because they are considered low-status or financially "risky," a new report says. The University of Cambridge study argues that the

Soft Cell Share “Out Come The Freaks” Feat. Nona Hendryx From Final Album Danceteria

Last year, Soft Cell announced a new album called Danceteria to follow their 2021 comeback LP *Happiness Not Included. Shortly after, Dave Ball passed away, making Danceteria the final Soft Cell album because “recording without Dave just wouldn’t be Soft Cell,” Almond says. It

Lily Allen, Sam Fender, Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi Revealed as First Honorees of 2026 O2 Silver Clef Awards

The O2 Silver Clef Awards have revealed this year’s first honorees: Lily Allen, Sam Fender, Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi. Put on by Nordoff and Robbins, the U.K.’s largest music therapy charity, the 2026 ceremony will bestow Allen with the Icon Award (sponsored by

Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock

Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

AI approach uncovers dozens of hidden planets in NASA's TESS data

Astronomers at the University of Warwick have validated over 100 exoplanets, including 31 newly detected planets, using a new artificial intelligence tool applied to data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), a space mission that monitors the sky for the

The hidden cost of sperm storage: Ejaculates found to deteriorate across the animal kingdom

Current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines typically recommend two to seven days of abstinence before taking semen samples or assisted reproduction. However, a new study led by Oxford University researchers suggests that regular ejaculation—whether through sexual

‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Byung-hun, Han Jimin Begin Production on Disney+ K-Drama ‘The Koreans,’ Reimagining of FX’s ‘The Americans’

Disney+ has begun production on “The Koreans,” a reimagining of the acclaimed FX series “The Americans,” with Lee Byung-hun and Han Jimin set to star as North Korean spies living undercover in South Korea. Set against the wave of democratization and cultural modernization that

Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia's used-car trade

The conflict has halted shipments during what is usually the busiest season for used-car dealers.

Chip Taylor, ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’ Songwriter, Dead at 86

The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee also penned “He Sits at Your Table,” “I Can’t Let Go,” and other popular songs

Senate shoots down Iran war powers measure; Fetterman, Paul cross aisle

The upper chamber rejected an Iran war powers resolution in a 53-47 vote on Tuesday night, almost completely along party lines. The measure, pushed by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), is designed to block President Trump from using military force in the joint U.S.-Israeli war in

Thousands march in Buenos Aires on 50th anniversary of military coup under "Never Again" banner

Tens of thousands marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the coup that installed Argentina's last military dictatorship, in a day shaped by the dispute between the human rights movement and President Javier Milei's government over how that

US deploys 82nd Airborne troops to the Gulf as Trump claims Iran offered a "gift"

The Pentagon is preparing to deploy soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump insists negotiations with Iran are advancing and that Tehran has offered a "gift" related to gas, oil and the Strait of Hormuz.

Democrats flip Florida state House district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

Democrats delivered a blow to Florida Republicans and flipped a state House seat in President Trump's backyard, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democrat Emily Gregory, a health fitness small business owner, defeated Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples, a financial adviser, in a

TSA officers say ICE deployment won’t ease security lines

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) union workers on Tuesday criticized President Trump’s deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at select airports, saying the move will do little to reduce the long security lines driven by the partial

Judge says Pentagon’s Anthropic ban looks like 'attempt to cripple' company

A federal judge in California hammered the Pentagon on Tuesday for its decision to label Anthropic a supply chain risk, signalling skepticism over what she described as a “troubling” move from the federal government. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin, based in San Francisco,

Craft beer BrewDog to launch in Hamptons after Tilray CEO buys troubled brewer

irwin Simon recently snatched up UK-based BrewDog for a cool $53 million – a far cry from the $2 billion valuation it had at its peak.

From frontier to feedback loop: Expert explains why space must become circular

Materials scientist Dr. Yige Sun, from the Department of Materials and Linacre College at the University of Oxford, and the Faraday Institution, argues that as space becomes critical infrastructure for the global digital economy, its long-term viability depends on urgently

Epstein's accountant and lawyer tell Congress they were never interviewed by federal investigators

The revelations came during closed-door depositions with Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke.

Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster begin 24-hour strike over pay

Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are striking for the first time in 20 years.

Pentagon set to deploy 2,000 troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East

The Pentagon is preparing to deploy about 2,000 U.S. troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, bolstering the U.S. military presence in the region and providing more options for President Trump, a source familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition

Japanese military officer arrested over alleged entry into Chinese Embassy in Tokyo

The Chinese government said the intruder threatened to kill Chinese diplomats.

‘Project Hail Mary’ Filmmakers Had a Radical Idea for Composer Daniel Pemberton

The composer, also known for Phil Lord and Chris Miller's 'Spider-Verse' movie, discusses his process on the hit film, which he calls the most challenging of his career: "I don't think I've ever been on a film where we revisited more sequences than this movie."