This is how Democrats say Oversight Republicans are trying to squash the Epstein investigation
The committee chair has started hosting frequent “roundtables,” where his members can’t force subpoena votes.
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South Korea’s Screen Industry Generated $16 Billion and Supported 291,000 Jobs in 2025, MPA Report Finds
South Korea’s film, television and streaming sector contributed KRW24.08 trillion ($16.4 billion at current exchange rates) to the country’s GDP and underpinned 291,100 jobs in 2025, according to an independent economic study commissioned by the Motion Picture Association. The
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - No Iranian departure - Iranian state television said that no Iranian delegation had yet departed for talks in Pakistan with the United States. "So far, no delegation from Iran has departed for Islamabad, Pakistan; whether it is
Myanmar president seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer
Myanmar has been in turmoil following the coup that overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Turkey arrests 110 coal miners on hunger strike
They had been on a topless sit-in outside the Turkish energy ministry building in Ankara.
Police officer injured after bear bites him on his face, right arm in Japan
The officer, who is in his 50s, was reportedly conscious while being transported to a hospital.
UN urges Sri Lanka to deliver results in Easter bombing probe
The 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners.
Thai home buyers pull back as ‘Generation Rent’ gains ground
Renting is no longer simply a temporary option for those not yet ready to buy.
‘Important threshold crossed’ as renewables meet world’s energy demands and fossil power drops
Countries continue to turn to renewables for national security despite Trump's attacks on wind and solar.
Timelapse footage shows maritime traffic around Gulf, Straight of Hormuz
The passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz - the world's busiest oil shipping canal - has been severely disrupted amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Timelapse footage shows maritime traffic in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz from April 18 to April 20, amid a fragile
‘They come right past the house’: learning to live with rhinos as numbers soar in Nepal
The country is seeing an increase in human-wildlife conflict as the number of megafauna, including rhinos and tigers, grows. But there are efforts to tackle the problem around Chitwan national park through education and training The tourists lining the steep embankment buzzed
The Greatest Documentary You’ve Never Heard Of: An Introduction to Wang Bing’s Nine-Hour Tie Xi Qu
The Chinese filmmaker Wang Bing’s ‘Til Madness Do Us Part, a documentary about a mental institution in Yunnan, runs three hours and 48 minutes. Beauty Lives in Freedom, on the life of imprisoned artist Gao Ertai, is five and a half hours long; Dead Souls, on the survivors of a
German Prod-Co Freud & Ecstasy Set to Open First U.S. Office, Taps Fabrizio Ellis to Lead It (EXCLUSIVE)
German production company Freud & Ecstasy is opening its first U.S. office, with Fabrizio Ellis tapped to lead it. The New York-based office will open next month. Ellis joins from Rashaad Ernesto Green’s Mi Alma Films, where he was creative executive.Freud & Ecstasy was
Song Min-ho from K-pop group Winner faces 18-month in jail over military service violations
The 33-year-old rapper, songwriter and producer admitted to all charges.
Appetite among NATO members to join Iran war 'very limited', says Norwegian foreign affairs minister
Norway's foreign affairs minister Espen Barth Eide believes Europe is 'doing its part' in the Hormuz Strait, but argues NATO 'is not party to the conflict' in Iran.
JPMorgan expands $1.5 trillion economic security splurge into Europe
The banking giant is looking to invest in areas deemed critical to economic security, including defense and AI.
Another top Indonesian university suspends 16 students over alleged online sexual harassment
The case at IPB University in Bogor purportedly occurred in 2024 but came to the fore following a separate high-profile incident involving students from the law faculty at the University of Indonesia.
BTS Agency Hybe Founder Bang Si-hyuk Faces Detention as Seoul Police Seek Arrest Warrant
Seoul police have applied for a warrant to detain Bang Si-hyuk, chair and founder of Hybe, over alleged securities fraud tied to the K-pop conglomerate’s public listing, Reuters reported. Bang established Hybe – then known as Big Hit Entertainment – in 2005, building it into
Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.
Marijuana smokers celebrate 420 in New York
New York's 420 crowds filled Washington Square Park and Tompkins Square Park as revellers marked legal cannabis with music, joints and shifting police controls.
Nepal resumes issuing permits for workers headed to Middle East
This comes six weeks after Nepal suspended the procedure because of the Middle East conflict.
Single-use plastics: Ten countries ahead of schedule on collection targets
Belgium, Denmark and Germany are among the member states to have already met the 2025 single-use plastic (SUP) collection target of 77%. The European Commission published the first report under the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) on Thursday (16 April) based on data from
Indonesia passes law to protect millions of domestic workers
The legislation secures rights to rest days, health insurance, pensions, and professional training.
‘This is a sacrilege’: Nancy Sinatra calls out Donald Trump for using father Frank’s ‘My Way'
Donald Trump recently posted a clip of Frank Sinatra singing his seminal hit song ‘My Way’. No context. Just the clip. And now, Frank's daughter Nancy is speaking out...
Japan’s Atmovie Global Track Debuts at Cannes Film Market With Five-Project Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Five Japanese filmmakers developed through the Atmovie Global Track will pitch new projects at the Cannes Film Market during the Cannes Film Festival, with the debut timed to Japan’s designation as Country of Honor at this year’s market. The accelerator, funded by the Japan
Wrist test 'crucial' for Alcaraz French Open hopes
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says the results of the test on his injured wrist will be "crucial" in determining whether he plays at the French Open.
South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang
SEOUL, April 21 - South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading tied to the company's initial public offering.
Following four years of full-scale war, which EU countries are hosting the most Ukrainians?
Millions of Ukrainians remain under EU protection, yet some are heading back. From rising living costs to emotional strain, what’s driving this unexpected reversal?
The Playmaker Boards Sales for ‘Horse on a Stick,’ Lieblingsfilm’s Follow-Up to German Hit ‘Extrawurst’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The Playmaker has saddled up to handle international sales duties for Sonja Maria Kröner’s family adventure film “Horse on a Stick,” which will have its market premiere at Cannes Film Market. The film, which opens in German theaters on April 23, distributed by Port au Prince,
EU and South Korea strengthen trade and technology co-operation
Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič (pictured) and South Korean Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo co-chaired the thirteenth EU-Republic of Korea Trade Committee, under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The two sides strengthened their partnership by holding their
UK unemployment rate drops unexpectedly
Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.
Mexico City: Video shows armed man shooting at tourists at Teotihuacán pyramids
Video and photos published by local media shows a man standing with a gun on top of a pyramid while people duck for cover. A number of gunshots ring out in the videos.
Iran executes man over burning of mosque during January protests, Mizan reports
DUBAI, April 21 - Iran executed a man on Tuesday who was accused of being a leader of a network linked to Israel’s intelligence service and of setting fire to a mosque in Tehran during January protests, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported.
Outrage in China after streaming site iQIYI debuts AI actor 'database'
More than 100 celebrities have joined a platform to connect with makers of AI-generated content interested in using their image, said an iQIYI senior executive.
Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns
ATHENS, April 21 (Reuters) - Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.
Vasectomy debate highlights gender gap in family planning in Indonesia
A lot of social stigma and widespread misconceptions surround vasectomies.
Making housing affordable in the EU
Reform and Investment Task ForceRecovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) Decent housing is a basic need, which also determines access to education, employment, health services, and democratic rights. Affordability and accessibility of housing in the EU has become a source of
Loewe Craft Prize 2026 reveals finalists shaping the future of craft
Loewe names 30 finalists for its 2026 Craft Prize, highlighting global makers across disciplines. The shortlisted works will be shown in Singapore.
Southeast Asia holds the key to unlocking Korean impasse
While inter-Korean diplomacy stagnates despite Seoul’s recent initiatives, Southeast Asian nations are stepping in to bridge the gap. Vietnam, Indonesia and Laos are leveraging their long-standing relationswith Pyongyang to emerge as practical mediators. The shift is gaining
Africa: AU Convenes Ambassadors in Beijing to Maximise China Tariff-Free Trade Offer
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union (AU) will convene African ambassadors in Beijing this week for a high-level retreat aimed at sharpening the continent's strategy to fully exploit China's 100 percent tariff-free market access offer.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says
April 21 (Reuters) - Representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" have held talks with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World about managing supply chains and infrastructure projects in Gaza, the Financial Times said on Tuesday. Rehabilitation of Gaza,
Scroll, like, repeat: how the EU plans to boost children's protection online
The Commission presented its plan to protect minors online as it presents a new age-verification system. Member states are legislating to ban children from social media, while the European Parliament is calling for a strict 16-year limit.