Ex-Taipei mayor jailed 17 years for corruption

Africa: Okosubide Mozimo - Leading Drone Technology Innovation to Solve Africa's Security Challenges

[Vanguard] Many of the world's most impactful leaders began as a one-person army. Through resilience, an innovative spirit, and integrity, they have transformed one-employee ventures into forces to be reckoned with and solidified their names in the annals of great leadership.

Residents injured after blast in Israeli home amid new Iranian barrage

Medics rushed to a blasted residential area in Kafr Qasim, central Israel, as Iran launched further projectiles, injuring five people and heightening fears of more strikes.

Oil prices and markets look for direction amid conflicting messages from Iran and the US

As the prospect of de-escalation in the Iran war remains uncertain, oil prices are rising, with the international benchmark Brent trading above $106 a barrel on Thursday morning.

Ex-Taiwan presidential hopeful sentenced to 17 years for corruption

Ko Wen-je's supporters had previously described the charges against him as politically motivated.

Africa: 57 Percent Construction Talent Gap, Slows Down Africa's Infrastructure Boom

[Vanguard] Sub-Saharan Africa's construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps

Tanker carrying Russian oil hit by drone in Black Sea near Turkey

ISTANBUL, March 26 - A marine drone struck a crude oil tanker that had departed Russia, causing an explosion in the Black Sea near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait on Thursday, Turkey's transportation minister said.

UK forecast to face weaker growth and higher inflation from Iran war

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Tracey Emin’s Therapy Art

The founder of Art in Odd Places talks about the co-opting of social practice art. Plus, Tracey Emin’s cult of the self, Frank O’Hara’s international world, and more.

Medieval DNA reveals trans-Saharan connections, rapid genetic mixing and leprosy in Islamic Ibiza

Medieval Ibiza was far from a quiet Mediterranean backwater. New DNA evidence shows that the island was part of a dynamic world linking Europe, North Africa and even the Sahel zone, south of Sahara. An international research team led by the Centre for Palaeogenetics (CPG), a

Mystery traders may have bagged $40M-$50M on Trump’s announcement to pause Iran attacks: sources

It wasn’t just the timing of the bets but also their sheer size that immediately raised suspicions on Wall Street.

Missiles slow Dubai’s tech scene — but don’t shake it

Despite weeks of drone and missile attacks, expat entrepreneurs and investors are staying put — betting the city’s stability and business appeal will outlast the conflict.

Chaplin, Trumbo, Red Scare! Locarno Film Fest Sets “Hollywood Left and the Blacklist” Retrospective

”The imaginative ways of incorporating political consciousness into film, and the tragic consequences of that political determination, form the thrilling story of this program, offering new angles on the witch hunts of the McCarthy era.”

Malaysia taking steps to boost fertiliser supply, says minister

Malaysia imports more than four million to five million tonnes of fertilisers annually.

Indians panic-buying fuel despite government assurances

Indian state-owned refiners issued statements saying “rumours” about fuel shortages were “completely unfounded”.

‘A Fire There,’ Set in a Remote Armenian Village, Boarded by Filmotor Ahead of Visions du Réel Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmotor has acquired world sales rights to Marlene Edoyan’s feature documentary “A Fire There,” which will have its world premiere in the International Feature Film Competition at documentary festival Visions du Réel and its North American premiere at Hot Docs in the Canadian

Moon race: How China is challenging the US

Walking on the moon by 2030, building a lunar base, and then perhaps on to Mars: after 30 years of honing its expertise, China is challenging the United States' supremacy in spaceflight.

From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fuelled energy crisis

Asia relies more heavily on crude oil, gas, fuel and fertiliser from the Middle East than other parts of the world.

'The era of impunity is over': What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman.

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East, Washington Post reports

March 26 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is weighing whether to redirect weapons originally meant for Ukraine to the Middle East, as the war in Iran strains supplies of some of the U.S. military's most critical munitions, the Washington Post reported Thursday, citing three people

China urges peace talks in Iran war

BEIJING, March 26 (Reuters) - China on Thursday urged parties to the Middle East conflict to "create conditions for starting truly meaningful and sincere peace talks". "The pressing priority is to actively promote peace talks, seize the opportunity of peace and promote the

Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners

Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine is looking for new partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where the countries are seeking Kyiv’s help.

South Korea to roll out US$17 billion 'wartime' budget

The supplementary budget, worth 25 trillion won, is in response to the Middle East conflict and aims to support small and mid-sized firms and vulnerable households.

Iran war: How many European citizens has the EU repatriated?

Thousands of Europeans have been evacuated from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict. How are EU countries coordinating these operations, and what role is Brussels playing?

Africa: Africa No Filter Unites Africa's Creative Heavyweights to Shape the Continent's Global Narrative

[Capital FM] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Opportunity Africa has launched a pan-African Creative Council, bringing together leading communications, media and marketing figures to advance a stronger, more unified narrative of the continent in line with Agenda 2063.

China bans runner after mid-marathon splits goes viral

Another runner who was seen hoarding energy gels taken from the race was also banned.

Israel strikes Iran as Tehran rejects US talks overture

Israel struck new targets across Iran on Thursday, after Tehran rejected US overtures to wind down the nearly four-week Middle East war and vowed to keep up its "resistance". Hopes for a negotiated end to the US-Israeli war with Iran -- which has mushroomed to engulf much of

South Korea to roll out $17 billion ‘wartime’ budget

It aims to support small and mid-sized firms and vulnerable households hit by the prolonged war.

Tribeny Rai’s ‘Shape of Momo’ to Open Indie Meme Film Festival, Vaishali Sinha’s ‘Give It a Shot’ to Close (EXCLUSIVE)

Tribeny Rai’s “Shape of Momo” will open the 11th annual Indie Meme Film Festival in Austin on April 24, with Vaishali Sinha’s documentary “Give It a Shot” closing out the celebration of South Asian cinema on April 26. Ali Asgari’s “Divine Comedy” has been selected as the

Meta and YouTube made addictive products that harmed young people, US jury finds in landmark trial

The jury agreed with the 20-year-old plaintiff, who testified at trial that she became addicted to social media as a child and that this addiction exacerbated her mental health struggles.

Bundeswehr could help secure Hormuz but once war ends, German defence minister says

The Bundeswehr could take on a role in securing one of the world's most important trade routes after the end of the war, "but now is not the time to discuss that," the German defence minister said.

China warns US against building ammunition facility in Philippines

Beijing warned a potential ammunition facility would destabilise the region and “backfire”.

These 9 Oversold Stocks Seem Significantly Undervalued - Perfect Time to Buy?

The end of the content shortage

You can be fashionable without reading Vogue. You can be informed without watching the nightly news. You can be smart about science without going to MIT. It’s possible to be a great chef without buying a cookbook. In fact, you can probably thrive without reading this blog.

New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.

An Introduction to Brutalism: The Iconic Postwar Architectural Style That Combined Utopianism and Concrete

The artificial language of Esperanto was conceived with high ideals in mind. In the eighteen-eighties, its creator L. L. Zamenhof envisioned it as the universal second language of humanity, and if it hasn’t achieved that status by now, it at least remains the world’s most

Pentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East

A shift would highlight the growing trade-offs required for the U.S. to sustain its war with Iran as the conflict depletes the military’s critical munitions.

'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs

It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude oil arrived in the Philippines earlier this week.

How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

'Ghost forests' could be key to understanding coastal resilience to climate change

Rising sea levels are contributing to a phenomenon called "ghost forests," which are groups of dead and dying standing trees that have been drowned by intruding saltwater. And all along the eastern U.S. where there used to be vibrant green trees, clusters of bare gray trunks

Nitrile and latex gloves may cause overestimation of microplastics in the lab

Nitrile and latex gloves that scientists wear while they are measuring microplastics may lead to a potential overestimation of the tiny pollutants, according to a University of Michigan study, published in Analytical Methods.

Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as New Leaks on War Humiliate Him Badly

Officials are leaking to NBC News that Donald Trump gets updates on the Iran war in video compilations of successful strikes. One official describes these sanitized montages as “stuff blowing up,” and Trump allies fear he’s being misled. That’s humiliating. By contrast, White

Mills releases another ad knocking Platner over sexual assault remarks

Maine Gov. Janet Mills’s (D) campaign put out another advertisement on Thursday, going after her progressive opponent Graham Platner over remarks on sexual assault. In the ad, a woman named Betsy E. says she “proudly served in the United States Army, and I was raped.” “For all

Indian Actor Sayani Gupta Makes Directorial Debut With Short Film ‘Aasmani,’ Starring Revathi (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian actor Sayani Gupta is stepping behind the camera for the first time with “Aasmani,” a short film she has written, directed and produced. The project marks a milestone the Film and Television Institute of India alumna has been working toward for 17 years. Gupta has built

Gulf countries want Trump to end Iran war — but not yet, officials say

The Saudis and Emiratis fear a deal that leaves the region less stable, and they have indicated support for an escalated campaign to force concessions from Tehran.

HBO Max-Domingo Corral Deal: What It Could Mean for Spain

Early last May, nearly 150 of the good and great in Spain’s film and TV industries led by Pedro and Agustín Almodóvar, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, and Alejandro Amenábar signed a joint open letter expressing their gratitude to Domingo Corral, who has just been removed by