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Maluma Celebrates Columbia and Joy at the 2026 American Music Awards With ‘Tu Recuerdo’
The Colombian star performed the new song from his latest album Loco x Volver
Frontier isn’t the finish line in US-China AI rivalry
For the better part of three years, the global conversation about artificial intelligence has been framed as a horse race, with the projected winners having the biggest models, largest data centers and fastest chips. By those measures, the United States is clearly ahead.
Malaysians opt for buses to return to hometowns for Hari Raya Haji, aiming to stretch fuel quota
Some travellers are rethinking travel plans amid rising fuel costs and reduced Budi95 petrol quota.
Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'
May 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Straitof Hormuz has to be open, "one way or the other", whenreferring to U.S strikes on Iran on Monday. "The straits have to be open, they're going to be open one way or the other, so they need to
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to ‘gay party’
Syariah laws are in place in Malaysia that ban same-sex acts and cross-dressing.
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 - Malaysian authorities detained 51 men in a series of raids on Sunday in connection with what police described as a drug-fueled \"gay party\" held at a Kuala Lumpur hotel.
Teddy Swims Brings Down the House With ‘Mr. Know It All’ at American Music Awards
Musician sings his newest single at the 2026 AMAs live from Las Vegas
Senate Democrat pepper sprayed at protest outside ICE detention facility in New Jersey
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Monday was pepper-sprayed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers while demonstrators gathered outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, N.J. Videos circulated online of mutual aid volunteers pouring water into Kim's eyes while
Taiwan drone exports soar on Ukraine war
Taiwanese companies are seeking a stake in the fast-growing global market for unmanned aerial vehicles.
Katseye Brings the AMAs’ House Down With Beary Exciting ‘Pinky Up’ Performance, Before Winning Best New Artist
Teahouses and raves have not often been mentioned in the same breath, but Katseye brought the hyper-pop dance party to a beyond-brightly-colored tearoom set with the quintet’s live rendition of “Pinky Up” on the American Music Awards. The galvanizing number came shortly before
Sydney light show called off after malfunctioning drones crash into water
The company behind the drone performance – blamed a change in radio frequency for the disaster.
Katseye Break Through a Giant Pink Teddy Bear to Perform ‘Pinky Up’ at 2026 AMAs
The performance marks the girl group's first awards show appearance since the 2026 Grammy Awards
'I do think Blow misunderstood what the game is about': Derelict Star made Jonathan Blow rage quit, but it's the most fascinating indie platformer I've played for years
Developer responds to Blow's criticism of his "mutant-freak modern reimagining" of Mario's P-Meter.
Son of Libya's Haftar vows to make up for 'lost years' under Gaddafi
Belgacem Haftar, son of eastern Libya's military chief Khalifa Haftar, touted in an interview with AFP what he called a push to make up for more than 40 "lost years" under slain ruler Muammar Gaddafi. After Gaddafi was killed during the 2011 revolution, Libya descended into
Sonny Rollins, Jazz’s Saxophone Colossus and Greatest Improvisor, Dead at 95
Alongside his own pioneering albums as band leader, Rollins also recorded with Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and the Rolling Stones, contributing the sax solo to "Waiting on a Friend"
Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.
India’s prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather
The weather damage has coincided with a slump in exports as a result of the Iran war.
Collaborative education for solving climate challenges
Research published in the International Journal of Collaborative Engineering has found that universities that bring together environmental engineering and landscape architecture students in joint projects produce stronger design outcomes and better-prepared graduates for the
Australia-India-Japan-US Quad seeks relevance as foreign ministers meet in New Delhi
By Aftab Ahmed, Michael Martina and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, May 26 (Reuters) - Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. will meet on Tuesday in New Delhi in an effort to regain momentum in the Indo-Pacific-focused group known as the Quad that critics say
Sonny Rollins, Jazz’s ‘Saxophone Colossus,’ Dies at 95
Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, the “Saxophone Colossus” who was schooled by bebop’s legends as a prized sideman and became their peer as a formidable leader, improviser and composer, has died, according to a social media post from his family. No cause of death was cited; he
Karol G Enchants at 2026 AMAs With Ethereal ‘Ivonny Bonita’ Performance
The Colombian star was honored with the International Artist Award of Excellence following her set
U.S. renews strikes on Iran, citing threats posed to American troops
The new U.S. military action threatens to complicate a shaky ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to end a months-long war.
Singapore Microdrama Outfit RisingJoy Hits 50-Platform Milestone, Eyes Move Into Original Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Singapore-based microdrama distributor RisingJoy has struck content licensing deals with more than 50 apps and platforms across 30-plus countries, the company said, as it positions itself for a broader role spanning original production and co-development. The expansion arrives
Sombr Sings Aching ‘Homewrecker’ Hit in a Rainstorm During AMAs Performance
The musician is one of the most nominated artists of the night with seven total nods including New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Summer, and more
Lisa Rinna Says Spencer Pratt ‘Could Be’ Next L.A. Mayor: ‘I’m a Reality Person — You Wouldn’t Want Me as Mayor’
Lisa Rinna has starred in her own reality series and she has guested on many others, but she is no supporter of fellow reality star Spencer Pratt’s campaign to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Rinna weighed in on L.A.’s fractured mayoral race as she stopped to speak with
Sabah to step up enforcement after fish bombing incident that damaged coral reefs
The suspects are believed to have fled before enforcement teams arrived.
Chris Bowen says he has made it ‘crystal clear’ to BHP and other big polluters they must cut emissions onsite
Mining giant’s backsliding on climate commitments due to ‘weakness’ of policy, Kate Chaney says Adam Morton: Big Mining gets a $4bn tax break to use fossil fuel. It’s a strange way to tackle emissions Read more from the BHP files investigation here Get our breaking news email
Sombr Makes It Rain at the American Music Awards With Splashy Version of ‘Homewrecker’
The American Music Awards may have been taking place in Las Vegas, but Sombr paid inadvertent tribute on Monday night to his hometown of New York City — which was drenched with rain for most of Memorial Day weekend — by performing a high-powered version of his hit “Homewrecker”
Quad foreign chiefs to discuss energy security, push for leaders’ summit
The Quad grouping is seen as part of the US' strategy to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.
American Music Awards Photo Gallery: See EJAE, Rei Ami, Katseye, Sombr, Karol G, Teyana Taylor and Other Stars on the Red Carpet and Backstage
The American Music Awards are drawing some of the biggest stars in music to Las Vegas to perform present or collect honors on the three-hour CBS/Paramount+ telecast, and Variety has photographers on the carpet and backstage to capture all the looks heating up Memorial Day
Hootie and the Blowfish Hit Big on Their Return to the AMAs Stage With Medley
The Nineties hitmakers performed a medley of “Hold My Hand” and “Only Wanna Be With You” at the 52nd American Music Awards
BTS Bring ‘Hooligan’ Music Video to Life at the American Music Awards
The South Korean superstars took over Vegas with an appearance at the AMAs amid their four-night stint at Allegiant Stadium
A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas prices
The key risk is that the heat triggers stronger demand in China, the world’s No. 1 LNG buyer.
Tropical cyclones give rise to unique type of heat wave in Japan
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have categorized a unique, previously unclassified type of heat wave in Japan, so-called "moist heat waves" which are accompanied by an approaching tropical cyclone. These heat waves are accompanied by high humidity and/or heavy
Power bills to fall by up to 10% from July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia
Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Energy bills for households and small
IS-linked group set to return to Australia, minister says
A group of seven women and 12 children linked to Islamic State fighters are bound for Australia after years in Syria, the Australian interior minister said on Tuesday. The so-called "IS brides" are Australian nationals and left the Roj camp, controlled by Syrian Kurdish forces,
Canada's Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists 'unacceptable'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday denounced the "appalling treatment" of activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla as "unacceptable," in a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement. Last week, Israel's far-right National Security Minister
US forces conduct strikes in Iran, Centcom says
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Monday said U.S. forces fired "defensive strikes" in southern Iran amid discussions to bring the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehran to an end. These strikes were intended "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces" —
US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran
The strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence", US Central Command says.
Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
Taiwan tracks second Chinese ‘combat’ patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor
Beijing operates its warships and warplanes around Taiwan on an almost daily basis.
‘Forever Your Maternal Animal’ Review: Valentina Maurel Makes a Hangout Movie for the Arthouse Crowd
About halfway into “Forever Your Maternal Animal,” a striking confession appears almost out of nowhere. The two main characters in the film, sisters in their early twenties, are sitting in a mall restaurant when the younger one says she has sex with the spirits who visit her
American Music Awards: The Complete Winners List
The full rundown of who won what at Monday night’s awards ceremony
Japan baseball Giants manager Abe arrested for alleged assault on daughter
He was taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly grabbing his 18-year-old daughter.
Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home
SYDNEY, May 26 (Reuters) - A group of seven Australian women and 12 children linked to the Islamic State militant group have made travel plans to return home, authorities said on Tuesday, in what would be the second such Australian group to leave a Syrian refugee camp this
Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
