SYDNEY, April 18 - Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday launching their landmark A$10 billion ($7 billion) deal to supply Australia with warships, Tokyo's most consequential military sale since ending a military export ban in 2014.
The other day on X, leftist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker got into an argument with a commentator known as Swann Marcus. Marcus had scoffed at the notion of Piker trying to connect with blue-collar workers. In retaliation, Piker claimed that Marcus had written a “how to” manual
President Donald Trump said late Friday he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may not extend the ceasefire after its expiration. Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire
North Korea’s missile test from its new Choe Hyon destroyer signals a shift toward a more flexible sea-based nuclear deterrent, as the regime compensates for submarine limitations. This month, multiple media outlets reported that North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise
Australia is striving to expand its fleet of major warships from 11 to 26 over the next decade.
Gemini was my preferred model for research a few months ago. So, was Grok. Recently, I asked one of them for serious research, accompanied by blunt exhortations on how it has been disappointing me repeatedly of late, along with examples of the quality of answers I needed. The
PETRONAS said the shipment is part of efforts to ensure the country’s fuel supply remains stable.
The singer reposted video of the fast food debacle alongside a snippet of what seemed to be an unreleased track
Unlike for Khairy Jamaluddin and Hishammuddin Hussein, 82-year-old Syed Hamid Albar’s UMNO return bid was not previously reported. The former defence, foreign and home affairs minister had left the once-ruling party in 2018.
April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping was "very happy" about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and that he looked forward to their meeting in China. "President Xi is very happy that the Strait of Hormuz is open
The Trump administration on Friday reversed course and extended a waiver on sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products amid the Iran war, just days after a top Cabinet official said the U.S. would not be doing so. A license allowing countries to purchase Russian oil from
The country has 46 days of petrol on hand, eight days more than last week’s update.
Caltex Malaysia said the shortage is due to unexpected delays at the port.
Rapper Ice Spice has spoken out about an altercation that took place at a McDonald’s, addressing the incident on social media along with a clip of a new song. She took to X on Friday evening to make light of the situation and diffuse the drama surrounding it, including a clip
The council also amended party membership rules to enable online registration.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday said he demands answers from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding comments the secretary made in an interview in 2024 about Black children on certain Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A federal judge in Sacramento has issued a preliminary injunction against Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna TV stations as part of DirecTV’s lawsuit to block the merger of TV station groups. U.S. District Court Judge Troy Nunley of California’s Eastern District issued the 52-page
Canadians swallow millions of pills every day to treat common health issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type II diabetes, but scientists are working at the molecular level to turn patients' cells into pharmacies.
The calculation was based on a model of a 35-year-old dual-income couple with two children aged 5 and 2.
SPOILER ALERT: This contains major spoilers for the finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” All hail Myki Meeks! The queen has been “RuPaul’s Drag Race” crowned America’s next drag superstar. Meeks snatched the crown from Darlene Mitchell and Nini Coco. Snatching the crown from her
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April 17 (Reuters) - The United Nations children's agency UNICEF said on Friday it was "outraged" after two truck drivers it contracted to deliver clean water to families in the Gaza Strip were killed by Israeli fire. The U.N. agency said in a statement the incident occurred
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “Evidence of Things Not Seen,” the seventh episode of Season 8 of “Outlander,” now streaming on Starz. César Domboy wants “Outlander” fans to know one thing after this week’s episode: “I’m not responsible for any of this.” He
The best pro wrestlers in the world travel to “Sin City” for Wrestlemania 42 and the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. It features six inductees, including legendary wrestlers like AJ Styles, an iconic tag team with Demolition, a foundational figure like Stephanie McMahon, a wild
iLearning, according to the Justice Department, “fabricated virtually all its customer relationships and revenues.”
Urban parks are often seen as natural refuges from summer heat, but new Concordia research shows that, depending on the time of day, the way trees are arranged within parks can influence whether those spaces cool people down or trap heat.
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker headline the reimagined take, ‘Thursday,’ starring alongside Terry Crews, YG, Kevin Dotson, Jared Verse, Byron Young and Big Boy for the Rams’ draft campaign.
There's a lot to come for the early access deckbuilder, but "exacting deadlines produce sloppy uninspired work," says Mega Crit.
Netflix is developing a series version of the Jodi Picoult novel “The Book of Two Ways,” Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project hails from Matthew B. Roberts, who will pen the adaptation in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner. Sony
The IDF plans for a prolonged Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, adding that withdrawal is not yet possible, and warning against overestimating damage to Hezbollah, which still poses a military threat to Israel, albeit on a more limited scale, officials say
President Trump on Friday teased at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix that he will direct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to release government files on UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs). "I recently directed the Secretary of War ... to begin releasing government
President Trump was met with an at times a roaring ovation from a crowd at a Turning Point USA event in Arizona on Friday during several opportunities where he detailed his policies on Iran. It marked a window into how some young conservatives are receiving Trump's message on
The impending three-day visit of President Lee Jae-myung to India is not routine diplomacy – it is a strategic inflection point for both countries and the wider Indo-Pacific. The regional order that once underpinned stability is fragmenting. Economic interdependence is
The proposal rebuffed the idea that such payments would be inflationary.
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.
Zohran Mamdani's analogy using the Nintendo hit is surprisingly apt
In recent years, many observers have noted parallels between the current international environment and the 1930s, including rising geopolitical tensions, political polarization, trade conflicts, and regional wars. This raised a broader question: How do changes in the
The speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, said Friday that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz again amid the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, contradicting President Trump, who said the strait was “open for business” earlier in the day. His remarks came as
The Lebanese artist and Bard College professor spoke with Hyperallergic about her recent projects and precarious life under bombardment in Beirut.
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, from northern-styled beef pho to decadent egg coffee, sticky rice and mung bean for breakfast, hidden architectural grand dames and the latest luxury hotel to call it home.
Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy seeks MAHA olive branch with new podcast Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his own podcast this week, venturing into a medium he’s long been
You'd think he'd be there with the provisioner and bounty agent, but no. Here's how to find him.
Rising stream temperatures may be weakening the foundation of river food webs by altering how carbon moves through these watery ecosystems. In a new study published in the journal Ecosphere, researchers from Northern Arizona University found that when water temperatures
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, key official says A key Iranian official announced that the critical global shipping lane known as the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open after being mostly closed since the war
President Trump sprinted ahead Friday to take a victory lap celebrating what he said was Iran’s agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. But conflicting statements from Iranian officials and Israeli pushback on the terms of the
Coachella 2026's first weekend brought us cameos from all kinds of celebs (and non-celebs ), Geese's Justin Bieber cover , a Diplo-M.I.A. reunion , and more. The fest's second edition kicks off today, and it will once again be streaming all weekend long, this time with surprise
Online capture-the-flag shooter Last Flag is out now, but, like so many other live-service games, it is failing to find an audience
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