Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. NEW YORK — Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. PARIS — The leaders of France and the U.K. on Friday welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open, but said freedom of navigation must be permanently restored to the key oil […]
COEUR d’ALENE — Police have arrested a man accused of attacking and fatally injuring his elderly mother last September, apprehending the suspect as he prepared to fly to China, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. Neil F. Stratton, 52, of Coeur d’Alene, is charged with first degree murder, burglary and destruction of evidence, all […]
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump said talks could take place this weekend and he believed a deal to end the Iran war would come “soon”. Araqchi said in a post on X the strait was […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Philippine troops kill 10 militants in clash MANILA, Philippines — Philippine forces killed 10 suspected Muslim militants Friday in the deadliest clash so far this year in the south where troops have been fighting remaining rebels waging a considerably […]
More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements, as Beijing seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its economy. Over 70 teams, almost five times as many as last year, will be competing in the 21 […]
Brenda Song opened up about a touching moment with her sons, Carson and Dakota, who can’t bear to see her and Macaulay Culkin prepare for the outside world. Whenever they see her getting ready, they sweetly plead, ‘Mama, don’t leave!’ This endearing reaction showcases their deep affection and desire for family time, turning their parents’ […]
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Rodrigo Duterte rode a ballistic trajectory of fate, soaring on the wings of power and entitlement only to crash-land into a mire of helplessness and desperation. And his heir apparent, daughter Sara, appears on a similar tragic ride. For Rodrigo, the ride took all of a generation. The flight was as long and high as […]
As India ushers in the new financial year with Akshaya Tritiya, gold continues to remain a trusted asset for Indian households—bridging tradition and financial security in an increasingly uncertain world. Gold continues to balance tradition with a complex global backdrop. Historically too, Akshaya Tritiya has been a favourable entry point for investors, with gold delivering […]
FITTING HEADLINER Actor-singer-host-endorser Piolo Pascual headlines the next ‘Good Life Sessions’ at Hall 1 of SMX Convention Center Manila on April 30, 2026. IMAGE FROM SMDC FEW names carry the kind of recall that Piolo Pascual does. With a career that has remained strong across film, television and live performance, he continues to draw audiences […]
Sean Garner, 31, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after his XL bully Toretto mauled and killed John McColl, 84, in Warrington in February last year. Patrick Edrich, Ethan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead, Adam Everett and Eleanor Barlow 07:35, 18 Apr 2026Updated 07:36, 18 Apr 2026 View 5 Images John McColl was mauled to […]
Rosemary Hook, 29, says she was prescribed steroid creams for eczema since she was three months old and believes she developed topical steroid withdrawal 07:30, 18 Apr 2026Updated 07:49, 18 Apr 2026 View 5 Images Rosemary Hook has had life-changing treatment for her skin condition A woman claims she was left confined to her bed […]
DRUM rolls, please – because your every craving just won! The votes are in, the winners are clear and honestly, it is all hands down, no competition. These are the dishes that carried, stole the show, and left no crumbs, giving bites worth every bit of applause. So whatever it is you are up for, […]
Since the third iteration of The White Lotus wrapped up more than a year ago, speculation has been rife about what what new collection of eccentrics and property porn showrunner Mike White’s brain will concoct for us in the follow-up. One of the many thrills of Emmy-winning show is its ever-rotating cast and location – […]
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, The Dairy Processing Equipment Market is estimated to be USD 12.73 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 17.36 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2026 to 2031. Dairy Processing Equipment Market Size & Forecast Market Size Available for Years: 2026–2031 […]
EXCLUSIVE — One of former President Joe Biden’s top tech advisors used a little-known law to hire staff that ultimately pushed for policies supported by Anthropic, a major artificial intelligence firm. Both that advisor and the staff they brought on had ties to a nonprofit organization funded by a major investor in Anthropic, an arrangement […]
PUBLISHED : 17 Apr 2026 at 15:43 <!– –> Small Medium Large Joining a Network of Global Changemakers That Counts Macron, Zuckerberg, and Jack Ma Among Its Alumni Bangkok, April 16, 2026 – The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the selected cohort for its Young Global Leaders 2026 (YGL) program, […]
MORE than engines revving and lights gleaming, the 21st edition of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS 2026) unfolded as a celebration with a deeper cause, one that NUSTAR Online proudly supported as its sole major sponsor. NUSTAR Online representatives (two from left) and MIAS 2026 organizers (four from right) present the “NUSTAR of the […]
Actor-producer Aamir Khan is currently gearing up for his upcoming production, Ek Din featuring actors Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan. In a video shared on social media, Aamir recalled an incident that changed his life. He drew parallels to theme of Ek Din which is about one day transforming the course of an entire life. […]
In the pictures shared by Shaheen, she could be seen dressed in a casual t-shirt, a beige coat and pants. They were twinning in similar coloured outfits. Alia’s comment read, “Spamming you with my love.” Shaheen and Ishaan received comments from Neetu Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Athiya Shetty and more.
Only a couple of months after that first outing as a couple, it’s suspected the two are now set to move in together. That’s after they were sighted in Los Angeles seeking out home goods with one another, according to The Sun. The latest celebrity power couple have become the talk of the town after […]
A Central Coast family’s annual holiday with friends has ended in heartbreak after a father died suddenly in Thailand, just days before his birthday. Cameron Degan, a 44-year-old supervisor at a mining company, was found unresponsive by his wife Kylie at a resort in Phang Nga about 4am on Sunday. Despite efforts to revive him, […]
SINGAPORE – A popular “pimple popping” toy sold here that comes with a syringe could pose serious safety risks, warned Singapore’s consumer safety watchdog. In an alert on April 7, the Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) advised parents against buying these squishy toys for their children and to keep them out of reach. The CPSO […]
TAIPEI – As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens. On Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, a news outlet run by the Chinese Communist Party posted a 51-second video of Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun accusing Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te of inviting […]
The fastest way to waste a crypto marketing budget is to repeat the same mistakes every other project makes. Agencies that audit blockchain campaigns weekly report remarkably consistent patterns of failure. This guide breaks down the five most common crypto marketing mistakes, explains why they persist, and provides a concrete action plan to fix each […]
It began on a mild day in April, five days before the election. JD Vance stood onstage in a blue suit, American flag on his lapel, and asked a gathered audience in Budapest whether they would “stand against the bureaucrats in Brussels,” “stand for western civilization,” and “stand for freedom, truth and the God of […]
JASIN – A former bus driver and his girlfriend who were captured in a viral video engaging in inappropriate behaviour while the vehicle was in motion were sentenced to 12 months’ and six months’ jail, respectively and filed RM5,000 (S$1,600) after they changed their plea to guilty at a Magistrate’s Court in Malacca. Earlier, Arif […]
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Malaysia, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Village Grocer, Malaysia’s leading premium supermarket chain, adding on to its expansion into the Northern region today with the grand opening of its newest outlet at the prestigious Vangohh Eminent. This opening signifies a major milestone for the brand as it brings its signature “Passion to Delight” […]
