Malaysia’s trade minister heading to US, seeks to avert tariff war ‘that benefits none’
Tengku Zafrul Aziz hopes to talk Washington down from tariffs on Malaysian and Asean imports.
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Pakistani Christian man to appeal death sentence for blasphemy
LAHORE - A Christian man accused of blasphemy in the eastern Pakistani town of Jaranwala will appeal against a death sentence handed down by an anti-terrorism court, his lawyer said on Saturday.
Gazans resort to turtle meat in hunt for food
With food scarce in the besieged and war-battered Gaza Strip, some desperate families have turned to eating sea turtles as a rare source of protein. Once the shell has been removed, the meat is cut up, boiled and cooked in a mix of onion, pepper, tomato and spices. "The
Seeking the anomalies that lead to discoveries
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the booming online market for semaglutide, new findings on how early humans used sophisticated thinking and whether Spinosaurus could swim.
Readers weigh in on brainlike AI technology
All about AI Scientists are working on AI technology that has brain-inspired hardware, architecture or algorithms. Such neuromorphic AI could be nimbler, more efficient and more capable than traditional AI, freelance writer Kathryn Hulick reported in “Making AI think more like
Tunisian opposition leaders jailed on terror charges
The defendants get sentences of up to 66 years after a trial described by a defence lawyer as a farce.
CAF bond placement to strengthen Paraguayan agribusiness SMEs
The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) issued bonds worth ₲ 125 billion (approximately US$ 15.6 million) in Paraguay’s capital market, with a historic 5-year term and a 6.65% annual coupon rate. This is the longest-term issuance by a multilateral
Iran and US start second round of nuclear talks in Rome
Rome has become "the capital of peace and dialogue" Italian Foreign Minister Tajani claimed. The talks are again mediated by Oman.
At least 11 killed at Ecuador cokfighting event
At least 11 people were killed and nine injured when a group of armed attackers, disguised as soldiers, stormed a cockfighting event in the rural community of La Valencia in the Ecuadorean province of Manabí.
Supreme Court halts latest wave of Alien Enemies Act deportations, for now
The Supreme Court early Saturday halted the administration’s ability to use the Alien Enemies Act to swiftly deport migrants to El Salvador who are being detained in portions of Texas, for now. The emergency order temporarily blocks the deportations until the high court
Japanese warships dock at Cambodia's Chinese-renovated naval base
Cambodia has repeatedly denied the base would be used exclusively by China.
Nine Argentine Navy personnel under arrest for possible abusive treatment of sailor
Nine members of the Argentine Navy have been placed under detention following the severe wounds sustained by 21-year-old volunteer Brisa Paez during a riot control training session at a naval base in Vicente Lopez -on the outskirts of Buenos Aires- on April 4.
Petro urges all Colombians to be vaccinated against yellow fever in two months
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged his country's entire population to be vaccinated against yellow fever within two months. He made those remarks after declaring a nationwide emergency given the outbreak of this lethal malady. "We must do it and our health system must
Guyana rejects Chinese diplomat's suggestion of friendly negotiations with Caracas
Guyana’s Foreign Ministry rejected a statement by China’s Chargé d’Affaires Huang Rui, urging Georgetown and Caracas to resolve their border dispute over the Essequibo region through friendly negotiations, despite stressing that China "never intervenes in the internal affairs
This Mini Solar-Powered Charger Is a Festival Season Essential to Keep Your Devices Running
Whether you’re heading to the campsite, a music festival, or a day at the beach, a new Amazon deal introduces a product that will help you keep your devices fully charged — even without an outlet in sight. The BLAVOR power bank is one of the most-popular portable chargers
Canada’s candidates agree: Trump broke U.S.-Canada ties. But what now?
Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre, contenders in Canada’s election, both say the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner. What to do about it is up for debate.
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Van Hollen takes center stage in fight with Trump over Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s (D-Md.) trip to El Salvador to visit a mistakenly deported constituent has thrust the mild-mannered lawmaker into a major battle with the Trump administration as it doubles down on its pledge to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia imprisoned abroad. Van Hollen
Stefanik threatens to upend New York governor's race
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is threatening to upend the New York governor’s race as she considers a challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) next year. Stefanik has not confirmed that she's running yet, but the possibility of her jumping in is already unsettling the GOP primary in
JD Vance Accidentally Wrecks Trump’s Vile Scam on Abrego Garcia Case
JD Vance has been tweeting relentlessly in defense of his master’s decision to leave Kilmar Abrego Garcia rotting in an El Salvadoran prison — despite judicial rulings declaring the move illegal. In these tweets, Vance works himself up into a frenzy of self-regard and high
Democrats want Joe Biden to stay away
Democrats trying to find their way back from their 2024 election losses are taking aim at former President Biden for reemerging on the national stage. Biden came back into view this week to deliver his first public postpresidency speech after largely being absent from the
This Hack Lets You Use Your Own Wireless Earbuds and Headphones to Watch Movies on the Plane
Travel season is in full swing and there are a few essentials you’ll need if you’re heading onto an airplane. Aside from things like a good travel pillow and a portable charger, one of the new must-haves for air travel is a wireless audio transmitter, like this one from Twelve
From Kenya to Antarctica: Poland's Easter egg museum brings global traditions together
A symbolic tradition across the world, colorful Easter eggs are synonymous with the holiday. The Easter egg museum in Ciechanowiec, Poland, brings together the world's largest collection of these fragile works of art.
Bleeding the planet dry? Climate change could unlock new threat to the world's blood supply
Donors would be impacted by blood-borne diseases and extreme weather, while demand for blood could surge, a new study has found.
This sustainable Galapagos cruise showed me a side of the islands Darwin never saw
Expedition yacht La Pinta brings the iconic wildlife, natural wonders and ecological warnings of the Galapagos into view.
The steps vs. the concept
If you memorize the steps, you have a direct, simple and fast path to obtain the result. Until the world changes. Even the tiniest shift in the system will render your memorization useless. On the other hand, if you understand the concept, you’ll be able to produce the steps
Tariff wars spark panic buying of K-beauty products in the US
K-beauty cosmetics exports reached a record-breaking $13.4 billion in 2024.
Lady Gaga Apologizes for Mic Malfunctions During Coachella Weekend 2 Set: ‘At Least You Know I Sing Live’
Lady Gaga had no problem maneuvering through mic issues that plagued the beginning of her “Mayhem” in the desert showcase for Coachella weekend two. The singer’s head mic started glitching and cut off during “Abracadabra,” the second song of her headlining set on Friday night.
‘Star Wars Zero Company’ Game to Launch in 2026 From Electronic Arts, Story Set During the Clone Wars
Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm are teaming up for “Star Wars Zero Company,” a new single-player turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars era in the Star Wars universe. Developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, “In ‘Star
Yes, Zero Company really is Star Wars XCOM, and it's got the permadeath to prove it
It's ticking all the right boxes.
Nappies, smartphone glass, and cigarette butts are piling up in Europe. How can we recycle them?
We still don’t know how to recycle these five common products, but scientists are busy finding answers.
EA's Big XCOM-Like Star Wars Game Is Set During The Clone Wars And Launches 2026
Today, during day two of the ongoing Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, Lucasfilm and EA gave us our first real look Star Wars Zero Company . The upcoming turn-based single-player strategy game is being developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn and launches next year. Read more...
Dutch architecture studios design a church-turned-pool, where you can walk on water
This bold new design transforms a historic Dutch church into a swimming pool, where you can “walk on water” and lifeguards sit in the former pulpit.
Ukraine ramps up artillery production amid fears of falling U.S. support
Manufacturing its own artillery will allow Ukraine to rely less on Western countries for support and address a critical frontline shortage.
An unexpected Trump ripple: Britain nationalizes its last steel mill
Developments at the Scunthorpe Steelworks are showing how quickly the global economic order is shifting under trade, security and financial pressures.
2 Singaporean men arrested in Manila after police set up sting op to nab them selling guns
Police confiscated 10 firearms during operation.
US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans
The accused gang members are being sent to a notorious jail in El Salvador under a 19th-Century law.
Iran-U.S. talks continue as Israel weighs Iran strike without Trump support, sources say
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Rome for a second round of preliminary nuclear talks on Saturday. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Trump told Netanyahu Washington wanted to prioritize diplomatic talks with Tehran
'Lifeline' hub helping families with help and advice
The organisation began as a Facebook group to redistribute old clothing seven years ago.
The silence between von der Leyen and Trump looms large over trade talks
Despite the European Commission holding exclusive competence on trade policy, Donald Trump has not spoken with its president, Ursula von der Leyen, since he returned to the White House.
Timothy McVeigh and Donald Trump, two peas in an extremist pod
This week, it will be 30 years since the Oklahoma bombing. On the morning of April 19, 1995, anti-government right-wing extremist Timothy McVeigh parked a Ryder truck loaded with 5,000 pounds of agricultural fertiliser and diesel fuel at the front of the Alfred P Murrah Federal
China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon
"The robots are running very well, very stable ... I feel I'm witnessing the evolution of robots and AI,” said one spectator.
"Brussels, my love?" Young & anxious - Europe's silent crisis
In this edition, we zoom in on the challenges facing young people in Europe today with our high-level panel including the EU Commissioner for youth and culture Glenn Micallef