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A passion for puppetry: the world according to Wildwood director Travis Knight

The founder of stop-motion studio Laika speaks with Culture Editor-at-large Michael Idato about his childhood watching…

‘Game boards’ carved on rocks in Kasaragod hint at age-old yen for leisure

Six such ‘games,’ resembling the Manjadippala or Kadippala boards, were found carved on rocks, hinting that people…

Minister apologises for communication delay of alleged school knife attack

A global internet flaw is being blamed for delayed communication to parents after a student was attacked at a south…

Will PMA be a gentler, kinder academy with a female commandant at the helm?

PMA’s first female commandant brings a tough record to the academy, challenging assumptions that women in charge will…

Nepal to get $20 million from climate fund after deadly August flood

KATHMANDU, Oct 23 - Nepal will receive $20 million in aid from the United Nations' climate loss and damage fund after…

Simple, thoughtful choices turned this balcony from afterthought to living space

Knowing how to use a balcony well can be tricky but not being afraid to divide it up into smaller spaces can make a big…

New York Bans 150-Year-Old Horse Carriages Months After Indian Tourist's Death

Critics say the animals suffer, pointing to deadly collapses and dangerous escapes, while advocates point to the jobs…

Hong Kong elderly urged to stay indoors as air pollution spikes to serious levels

Severe haze in Hong Kong over the past two days has prompted a government warning of serious health risks, with experts…

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Koizumi to meet Finnish defense chief, with nuclear policy shift to top agenda

The talks come after Finland revised a law allowing nuclear weapons into the country — a decision that came as Japan…

Maddinson chops on for 33-ball duck

Nic Maddinson's struggles end off the bowling of Marco Jansen.

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Trump suggests US may launch further attacks against Iran

Trump suggests US may launch further attacks against Iran US president Donald Trump suggested that Washington may…

Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia war

Trump has declined to comment on the process that led Starlink to lift speed and access restrictions on Ukraine.

‘I’ve killed people’: Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly confessed to friend and asked for help cleaning ‘mess’, court told

Friend tells jury Lamarre-Condon told him in early 2024 ‘I shot the first one through the head and the second one…

16 dead, hundreds of homes collapse after powerful earthquake hits Tibet; rescue ops underway

Search and rescue operations were underway after at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds collapsed, says report

Haze causes drop in hotel bookings in Johor

The impact is reportedly smaller than in other states because Singaporeans still cross over for weekend trips.

Japan turns to stem cells as vets struggle with blood shortage for dogs

With only three blood donor dogs registered, supplies remain insufficient.

18 Killed, Over 300 Houses Collapse After Magnitude-7 Earthquake In Tibet

The epicentre of the first earthquake was in Nagqu in northern Tibet, at a depth of around 10 km.

Are yearlong deployments the Navy’s new normal?

That's what officials are telling sailors' families in Japan, where two destroyers are slated for 12- and 14-month…

How India thwarted Pakistan’s bid to steal crucial defence data

Officers of the Counter Intelligence Cell of Andhra Pradesh, intrigued by a slew of messaging patterns across various…

Woman accessed key to apartment building before being found dead with five-year-old girl

The bodies of a 38-year-old woman and the girl were found outside an apartment building in Box Hill on Thursday.

Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit

Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in…

When mob takes law into its own hands: another man lynched in Keralam’s Palakkad

The brutal lynching of an aurally challenged, unidentified man near the Moolathara dam in Keralam’s Palakkad has once…

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Rare Suu Kyi phone call to son signals shift in Myanmar junta strategy

The son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi said she sounded “fairly healthy” after speaking to the detained ex-democratic…

Ukraine war briefing: Uncertainty over Kyiv’s Starlink access after Trump claims Musk restored service

US president says Starshield military communications system is back, but declines to comment on whether he spoke to…

10 local Chinese arts and culture events to catch this year-end

Alerts issued in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Najran, Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missiles intercepted

Alerts issued in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Najran, Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missiles intercepted Saudi Arabia's…

Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., under investigation after report alleges child sexual abuse material found in Philippines home

Meghan Markle’s father is being investigated after his son, Thomas Markle Jr., allegedly handed suspected child sexual…

Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Limits on Ukraine’s Military Internet Use

The call from the president about the Starshield network came after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new…

How Hong Kong can go from passive trade hub to regional control tower

This year has opened a rare window of relative calm in global commerce. On October 8, the World Trade Organization…

Hegseth staff damaged WWII-era Eisenhower globe trying to move it to his office

The globe was especially notable because it had green pen or marker notations where Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower marked…

Trump administration warns H-1B, J-1 visa fraud threatens American jobs and security

The administration is increasing scrutiny of suspected misuse of H-1B and J-1 programs, which serve different purposes.

Can Japan become a player in the Arctic?

Tokyo's stake in the region has only been amplified as receding sea ice creates new possibilities for maritime…