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Hidden gem of Straits of Johor: Seahorses found in the largest seagrass meadow in Malaysia
Malaysia currently leads Asia in field research and citizen science participation in seahorse conservation.
Why everyone loves Japan
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Winter holiday season is here, and for an increasing number of Americans, that means traveling abroad. Europe and Mexico are still hot destinations, but in recent years, Japan has skyrocketed to the top. In many places, Tokyo is the
Is Russian technology behind North Korea’s new nuclear submarine?
Analysts in Seoul say suspicions of Russian assistance are difficult to dismiss.
China’s beautiful biotech chaos vs West’s elegant paralysis
Recent analyses have documented what many in the pharmaceutical industry quietly suspected: China’s drug discovery output has achieved parity with the United States, tripling from roughly 30 new medicines in 2013 to over 400 a decade later. This is remarkable not merely as an
China hiding missiles on merchant ships for a Taiwan war
China appears to be experimenting with missile-armed merchant ships, probing whether commercial hulls packed with concealed firepower can deliver surprise salvos and tilt the naval balance in a Taiwan or US-China clash. This month, multiple media sources reported that China
Brigitte Bardot Remembered: In ‘And God Created Woman’ and ‘Contempt,’ She Projected a Bold New Image of Feminine Identity and Erotic Power
It has always been easy to trivialize Brigitte Bardot. In 1957, starring in the movie that made her a global sensation, “And God Created Woman,” what she did was not widely regarded as accomplished screen acting — or, in a certain way, as acting at all. The movie treated her as
Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock
The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.
China launches military drills around Taiwan amid tensions with Japan
This marks China’s sixth major round of war games since 2022.
Miley Cyrus Admits She Went to the 2025 Oscars to Pitch Original Songs to Filmmakers
"Everybody that came up and introduced themselves, I said, 'Well, if you need any music, I'm around,'" the Grammy winner says.
Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.
Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.
Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan
JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 28 - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for talks that will include Israel’s concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon
Trump says land ownership one of the main sticking points in Ukraine peace plan
President Trump on Sunday said land ownership is one of the main sticking points in the plan for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. “In your mind, sir, what are the thorniest issues still unresolved after the —” a reporter asked Trump during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago
Rare Movie Ads From 120 Years of Variety: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Chinatown,’ ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Matrix’ and More
The movie business grew up in the pages of Variety. There is no more comprehensive chronicle of film history than Variety – hands down, no contest, case closed. This gallery backs up that bold statement by offering an array of amazing movie and movie-related advertisements
On the trail of poachers illegally trapping China's rare songbirds
Selling protected songbirds is profitable business in China, home to more than 800 migratory species.
EFFector Audio Speaks Up for Our Rights: 2025 Year in Review
This year, you may have heard EFF sounding off about our civil liberties on NPR , BBC Radio , or any number of podcasts. But we also started sharing our voices directly with listeners in 2025. In June, we revamped EFFector , our long-running electronic newsletter, and launched
Zelensky: US, Ukraine negotiators agreed to '90 percent' of 20-point peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that negotiators from his country and the U.S. made significant progress on his 20-point peace proposal during a meeting at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club. "We discussed all the aspects of the peace framework … [the]
'US-Ukraine security guarantees 100% agreed', Zelenskyy says after meeting with Trump
Following a meeting with Trump, US security guarantees for Ukraine have been “100% agreed”, according to the Ukrainian leader. Europeans hailed "good progress" as the US president insisted Russia's war must end.
Opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years
Sunday, December 28, 2025 Tarique Rahman and Muhammad Yunus meeting in London on June 13, 2025 Image: pressinform.gov.bd . Tarique Rahman , the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) returned to Bangladesh on December 25, 2025, landing in Dhaka after 17
Greene slams Trump foreign leader meetings: 'Can we just do America?'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who has recently been feuding with President Trump, on Sunday slammed the president for two meetings with world leaders. “[Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky today. [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu tomorrow. Can we just do
‘Marty Supreme’ Cements Timothee Chalamet as King of the Christmas Box Office
Timothée Chalamet is officially the king of the Christmas box office. It’s the third consecutive holiday season where the A-list star has dominated at the box office, a reign that began with 2023’s family-friendly musical “Wonka” and continued with 2024’s Bob Dylan biopic “A
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches
This comes as the country races to wrap up its current “five-year plan” of development.
The most exciting primaries to watch in 2026
A handful of states are teeing up some of the most highly anticipated primaries of next year, offering clues about the direction for both parties as all eyes turn toward the midterms. Democrats are bracing for competitive Senate primaries in Texas, Michigan and Maine, some of
Big ambitions meet uneven reality as Qianhai returns to China’s opening-up spotlight
Established in 2010 almost entirely on reclaimed land in Shenzhen, Qianhai is pitched as China’s showcase for its next phase of opening up. Yet limited multinational depth highlights the tough task of turning policy vision into global traction, say analysts.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launching drill
SEOUL, Dec 29 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a long-range strategic cruise missile launching drill on Sunday, state media KCNA said on Monday.
Billie Lourd Says Mom Carrie Fisher ‘Lives on’ Through ‘Joy’ on 9th Anniversary of Her Death
“My mombys life isnt really over. Just over there — in my kids and in this joy I’m able to experience because of her,” actress writes
Former IBM CEO Louis Gerstner, who revitalized ‘Big Blue,’ dead at 83
Louis Gerstner, the former CEO and chairman of IBM, died on Saturday, aged 83.
Polish city of Elbląg placed on flood threat alert after rising water levels of River
A flood alert has been declared in Elbląg after the water level in the Elbląg River rose above the warning threshold of 590 cm and continued to increase. The decision was taken by the city’s mayor, Michał Missan, on Saturday night.