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At a celebration event for the Chinese drama Pursuit Of Jade, stars Tian Xiwei and Zhang Linghe reflected on the series' overseas success and the strong support from fans.
Kallang Wave Mall will undergo a major overhaul from May 2026. To come are six new sheltered padel courts, an upgraded 21-metre-tall climbing wall, as well as ice baths and cold plunge facilities.
Tsitsipas' Munich switch backfires as rankings slide continues.
Zara owner Inditex reports unauthorised access to transaction databases.
The case went viral after screenshots of vulgar remarks and sexually explicit jokes targeting at least 20 female students and seven lecturers, allegedly from a student chat group, were shared online.
Samsung asks court to block labour unions from holding a strike.
Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating LA Clippers from the play-in.
Job cuts are the largest at the BBC in more than a decade, announced during a staff call.
Apple's App Store guidelines for developers ban "overtly sexual or pornographic material." Apple's App Store guidelines for developers ban "overtly sexual or pornographic material.".
The French government is pressing the U. S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.
The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.
Sam Altman said Missouri’s child sexual abuse statute does not authorise punitive damages for the woman’s claims, and instead limits her to “damages for injury or illness” caused by childhood sexual abuse Sam Altman said Missouri’s child sexual abuse statute does not authorise punitive damages for the woman’s claims, and instead limits her to “damages for injury or illness” caused by childhood sexual abuse.
The suit describes these actions as part of a broader effort to force him out of the firm.
Brussels has been under pressure to come up with more stringent measures to safeguard children online Brussels has been under pressure to come up with more stringent measures to safeguard children online.
Sam Altman is countersuing his sister for defamation over her posts Sam Altman is countersuing his sister for defamation over her posts.
The diplomacy came as the White House dismissed reports that President Trump wanted to extend the cease-fire, while still expressing optimism that talks could yield an agreement.
Like many Asian economies, South Korea has faced mounting risks to its energy supplies since US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to effectively close Strait of Hormuz.
A centuries-old historical bond has come alive again amid the war on Iran, with Kashmiris sharing whatever they can.
Iran war latest: Israel and Lebanon's leaders to speak today, Trump says - as US military gives blockade update Sky News Iran war latest: Israel and Lebanon's leaders to speak today, Trump says - as US military gives blockade update Sky News.
Iran will not leave Hormuz until its rights are fully secured": Khamenei's Advisor on US blockade," military adviser of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei said "Iran will not leave Hormuz until its rights are fully secured": Khamenei's Advisor on US blockade," military adviser of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei said.
A veteran and high-profile figure in Iran, Rezaei led the IRGC from 1981 to 1997.
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.
US President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday US President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran, Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran,.
YouTube's suspension appeared to have limited impact on Explosive Media's reach YouTube's suspension appeared to have limited impact on Explosive Media's reach.
An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.
Washington will not be renewing waivers for Iranian and Russian oil: US Treasury Secretary Scott.
Iran’s Fars News Agency said on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that an Iranian supertanker subject to U. S. sanctions crossed the strait towards Iran’s Imam Khomeini port despite the blockade sanctions crossed the strait towards Iran’s Imam Khomeini port despite the blockade.
On March 5, the U. S. issued a 30-day sanctions waiver to India, permitting it to buy Russian oil despite sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war issued a 30-day sanctions waiver to India, permitting it to buy Russian oil despite sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war.
US military turned back 10 ships in first 48 hours of Iranian port blockade.
Xi Jinping broke his near seven-week silence over the Iran war on Tuesday Xi Jinping broke his near seven-week silence over the Iran war on Tuesday.
Trump pulled out of a global accord to limit Iran's nuclear program during his first term.
The Iranian embassy proposed forming an alliance with Italy.
Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the U. S.-Iran war Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the U. S.-Iran war.
Global oil prices drop as potential Iran-US deal cools supply fears.
The US president says the conversation will be the first between the Israeli and Lebanese leaders in 34 years.
Live Updates: Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks CBS News Live Updates: Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks CBS News.
Air Liquide to invest $236 million in Japan to support next-generation AI chip production.
Japan sees private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market turmoil.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had obtained an assurance from Petronas on the matter following discussions with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on boosting agricultural and fuel trade.
The refinery, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, pumps out about 10% of Australia's fuel, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, pumps out about 10% of Australia's fuel,.
‘Turf war’: NATO and EU at odds over push to buy European weapons TVP World ‘Turf war’: NATO and EU at odds over push to buy European weapons TVP World.
The enemy launched two waves of combined attacks on Ukrainian territory, using ground-based and air-launched missiles, as well as attack drones," the air force said "The enemy launched two waves of combined attacks on Ukrainian territory, using ground-based and air-launched missiles, as well as attack drones," the air force said.
A 12-year-old was among those killed as Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro.
The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are 'unlawful'.
Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.
The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a huge structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence.
Wednesday’s strike brings the total of those killed in US military strikes on alleged drug boats to at least 177Three people were killed in a US strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fifth such deadly attack in as many days, military officials have announced.
What is a maritime chokepoint? How does international law govern these waters.
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