DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 5 - U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration had \"very good discussions\" with Iran during all-day negotiations on Tuesday, fuelling expectations of an imminent end to the five-month conflict.
Taiwan ministries raided Chinese firms suspected of illegally recruiting workers and operating unlicensed offices.
SEOUL, Aug 5 - South Korea will restart work on a railway section that could eventually link to North Korea's eastern city of Wonsan, the Unification Ministry said on Wednesday, reviving a project halted for a decade despite frozen relations with Pyongyang.
On July 1, China brought into force its Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, converting a decade of Xi Jinping’s doctrine of “forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation” into binding law. Most attention has gone to its domestic machinery: entrenching
Europe’s regenerative farmers are providing vital wildfire protection – but they need more support.
Beijing's investment drive in Morocco and Turkey is opening new routes into the EU market, forcing Brussels to prepare its response. But its trade defence toolbox is increasingly struggling to keep pace.
NASA has presented Artemis III, its next step toward a Moon landing, as one of the most complex missions undertaken by the space agency. Luca Parmitano explains why and how he is preparing for it.
Japan’s search for a potential secondary capital is putting a spotlight on destinations beyond Tokyo. Here’s why these contenders are worth adding to your travel bucket list.
Over-the-counter treatments for cats and dogs contain chemicals that are banned in pesticides and pollute waterways Over-the-counter flea treatment for cats and dogs should be banned as millions of hazardous chemicals are unnecessarily applied to UK pets each year, a
Some 82 years after the mass murder of Roma and Sinti at Auschwitz-Birkenau, anti-Roma hate persists. Today’s Roma Holocaust Memorial Day (2 August) is a warning that Europe is still failing to turn the lessons of history into political reality, writes Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka
Abuja believes regulatory reform, indigenous operators and renewed deepwater investment can lift production towards 3m barrels a day. But ageing pipelines and terminals may prove harder to fix than the politics.
The honest answer to who homeschools in America is a lot of different people, for a lot of different reasons, with a lot of different results.
Emergency services issued a red alert, the most severe warning, after Central America's most active volcano erupted on Monday morning, with conditions intensifying by nightfall.
The star's show in Kentucky was pushed back due to "unforeseen circumstances"
The bond market has been pushing interest rates higher in recent weeks. Though the Federal Reserve Board’s Federal Open Market Committee kept the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at its Aug. 28-29 meeting, it could well follow suit by year’s end. The policy statement the
Brasilia has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced diplomatic representation to Charge d'Affaires level as Argentine President Javier Milei called President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief.
Russia has fired scores of North Korean ballistic missiles at Ukraine since late 2023.
Former prosecutor Christina Hines is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, setting up a closely-watched battle against GOP nominee Mike Bouchard in November. Incumbent Rep. John James's (R-Mich.)
After a six-year break between solo projects, the songwriter returns with Lost Weekend , a spectacular song cycle on love and loss
Increasingly erratic weather patterns due to climate change mean people are losing homes, crops and livestock As rain lashed the Pir Panjal mountains before dawn on 19 July, Haji Mohammad Latief stepped outside his home in Murrah, a remote mountain village in
Droughts that were once a century now happen every year, and the impact on wildlife, industrial output and culture itself is catastrophic Last week, 186 passengers had to be evacuated from the cruise ship Viking Ullur, after it ran aground on a sandbank in the Danube. Others
This comes after its “Tank Day” promotion was accused of insulting victims of South Korea’s democracy movement.
Only a specific certified filter lets just 0.00032% of visible sunlight through, protecting viewers of this once‑in‑a‑century event from lasting retinal damage.
President Trump's pick to take on first-term Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Mich.) in Michigan's 8th Congressional District is projected to lose his GOP primary to a candidate who dropped out of the race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Republican Thomas Smith, a retired
The global energy crisis triggered by two wars is set to worsen, as Ukraine pummels Russia’s refining industry and Iranian attacks continue on Middle Eastern oil production and refining. Further, the nature of the destruction and the growing number of fronts and warring parties
Local police were dispatched to the Miami home of Hollywood gossip journalist Perez Hilton after receiving reports about a disturbing livestream during which Hilton, covered in blood, appeared to be cutting himself, Variety has confirmed. The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office
Eight vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data from Kpler showed, the same as the previous day.
Washington's 4th Congressional District candidates Amanda McKinney (R) and John Duresky (D) are projected to advance to the November general election in the battle for retiring Rep. Dan Newhouse's (R) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). The two beat 11 candidates who
Incumbent GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga (Mich.) is projected to win a Tuesday Republican primary in Michigan’s 4th congressional district to face off against Democratic state Sen. Sean McCann in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Huizenga clinched the party nomination over
Washington state Senate Minority Leader John Braun (R), President Trump's endorsed pick to defeat Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez (D-Wash.), is projected to advance to a face-off with the Democratic congresswoman in November, according to Decision Desk HQ's (DDHQ) preliminary
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Tuesday endorsed Charlie Hatcher (R), who is challenging incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) in the GOP primary in the Volunteer State’s 5th Congressional District. “Charlie Hatcher and I have been friends for 25 years,” Lee said in a video
TAIPEI, Aug 5 - Taiwan began major military drills on Wednesday to test commanders' ability to fight on the fly when enemy movements defy expectations, while temporarily limiting internet access for the first time, senior Taiwan officials said.
Civilians will also be put through their paces during exercises that include air raid drills.
At least 12 others were injured, including a Malaysian footballer.
He told investigators that he had agreed to work as a courier for a drug network as he was struggling financially.
Tehran and Muscat are drafting an agreement to reopen the waterway via shared routes and service fees. However, implementation hinges on Washington lifting its blockade, with President Trump rejecting Iranian control or any shipping tolls.
A police officer in his 30s warned the man to drop the knife, but he did not comply.
The government has targeted a mix of 35 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
Johor Bahru’s proximity to Singapore makes it an increasingly attractive alternative.
Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence, backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), is projected to win the three-way Democratic primary for the Lansing-based 7th Congressional District and take on Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lawrence
Research in the International Journal of Materials and Product Technology describes a metal-free dye-fixing process that could help make natural plant dyes more practical for high-performance textiles, addressing a longstanding obstacle to their wider use in sustainable clothing.
President Trump on Tuesday reiterated his support for making permanent daylight saving time, roughly three weeks after the House passed a bill that proposes implementing the change. “For many years, the vast Majority of Americans have asked to make Daylight Saving Time
Eli Roth first promised that his upcoming horror release, “Ice Cream Man,” would feature an animated sequence he had initially drawn himself. Now, days ahead of the film’s Aug. 7 premiere, Roth admitted AI had a hand in the effort. The horror director said in a statement on
Many Australians are outraged while others say it's 'about time' passengers are charged for larger bags.
Seed dispersal through wind, water or animals is a crucial process for forest renewal and biodiversity preservation. In the Atlantic Forest, a new study showed that the amount of forest in the landscape surrounding an area and the amount of rain are the main factors responsible
Steam finds its own use for things.
Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities and the world's oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Niño is forecast to be off-the-charts, spiking global temperatures and warping weather all
ESPN has lined up its fourth annual “Creator Network” of digital stars who will fan out across the country to promote the 2026 NFL season that is set to culminate with the Super Bowl airing on ESPN for the first time. The five members of the cohort for this year are, as
Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher is projected to win the Democratic primary to replace Gov. Laura Kelly (D), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Holscher had a narrow field of Democrats to outpace, facing off against state Sen. Ethan Corson and