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Alex Volkanovski to defend UFC title on home turf in Sydney
SYDNEY — UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski will defend his title in a rematch against Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in Sydney on Feb. 1.…
- US
Texas A&M University eliminates women’s and gender studies program amid controversy
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University announced Friday it is eliminating its women's and gender studies degree program, citing "limited student interest" and university policy changes.…
- Culture
South Africa’s North-West University releases course overviews and admission requirements
North-West University (NWU), one of South Africa’s leading public institutions, has released updated details regarding its undergraduate and postgraduate academic offerings.…
- Business
Johor-Singapore SEZ advances $25 billion vision despite leadership changes
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia and Singapore have reaffirmed the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a central pillar of their bilateral economic relationship, according to a statement from the Malaysian…
- Vietnam
Six veterans in Lam Dong sentenced for third time in 11-year legal battle
LAM DONG, Vietnam – A local court on Jan. 30 sentenced six military veterans to prison for "forest destruction," upholding penalties in a controversial legal battle that has lasted 11 years.…
- Business
Panama Supreme Court Voids Hong Kong Port Deal, Leaving Canal Future Uncertain
The Panama Supreme Court has voided major port contracts held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, a ruling that creates significant uncertainty over the ownership and operation of key facilities at the Panam…
- World
UK court orders Saudi Arabia to pay over £3 million to dissident
LONDON – A British court has ordered the Saudi Arabian government to pay more than £3 million to a London-based dissident after finding the kingdom targeted him with spyware and a physical assault.…
- World
Extreme weather grips globe: US faces deep freeze as Australia hits record heat
A relentless winter blast across the eastern United States has killed at least 49 people over the last week, according to officials.…
- Business
Thailand unveils 'Disneyland' theme park plans, rules out a casino
BANGKOK — Thailand plans to transform its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) into a global tourism and entertainment hub featuring an international-scale theme park likened to a "Thai Disneyland," Transport Minister Phiphat…
- Politics
San Diego rental tax proposal fails amid allegations of paid protesters
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego City Council committee narrowly rejected a proposal to tax second homes and short-term rentals, voting 3-2 against a measure intended to generate revenue and return housing units to the local mark…
- Culture
Vertical short films from mobile apps debut on North American streaming platforms
LOS ANGELES — BayView Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights for a catalog of vertical short-form video titles from FlareFlow, a drama platform owned by COL Group International.…
- Tech
Bondu AI Dinosaur Toy Exposes Sensitive Data of Tens of Thousands of Children
WASHINGTON – A major security vulnerability in an AI-powered dinosaur toy named "Bondu" exposed the personal information and private chat logs of more than 50,000 children, security researchers revealed.…
- World
Mideast allies seek Iran diplomacy as US ramps up regional military presence
U.S. allies in the Middle East, including Turkey, Oman, and Qatar, are attempting to broker diplomatic talks to avert a potential military strike against Iran.…
- Houston
Six killed in Maine luxury plane crash as NTSB launches investigation
BANGOR, Maine — Six people were killed Sunday night when a luxury private jet crashed and burst into flames during takeoff at Bangor International Airport.…
- Culture
Josh Gad to star as Jewish director forced to make Nazi propaganda
Josh Gad to star in Holocaust drama ‘Gerron’s Last Film’ LOS ANGELES — Josh Gad is set to star in the upcoming historical drama “Gerron’s Last Film,” a project directed by Simon Curtis that chronicles the harrowing true …
- World
Putin agrees to Trump proposal to suspend attacks on Kyiv, Kremlin says
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily halt attacks on Kyiv, the Kremlin announced Thursday.…
- Houston
One dead, officer wounded in shooting on Houston light rail train
A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy was wounded and a suspect was killed Wednesday night following a shooting at a METRORail station in North Houston. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Fulton Street.…
- World
'Dark Star' hypothesis could solve three major mysteries of the early universe
WASHINGTON – A new study suggests that hypothetical "dark stars" could solve three major cosmic mysteries recently observed by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in the early universe.…
- Business
Disney Taps Top Wall Street Analyst to Lead Strategy and Investor Relations
The Walt Disney Company has named Benjamin Swinburne as its new head of investor relations and corporate strategy, the company announced.…
- US
CBS News faces backlash over controversial new contributor lineup under Editor Bari Weiss
NEW YORK — CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss announced Tuesday the hiring of 19 new paid contributors, including podcasters, influencers, and conservative writers.…
- US
New Video of Nurse’s Fatal Shooting Fuels Immigration Tensions in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A Border Patrol agent shot and killed a nurse on Jan. 24, an incident federal authorities say involved an armed confrontation but which witnesses and video evidence now dispute.…
- Politics
ASEAN nations divided over Myanmar military junta’s plan for new elections
CEBU, Philippines — Southeast Asian nations have declined to recognize recent elections held by Myanmar’s military junta, citing a lack of consensus within the regional bloc.…
- Tech
India bets $100 billion on data centers in bid for AI superpower status
India’s Data Center Investment Set to Top $100 Billion as AI Hub Competition Heats Up SINGAPORE — India is aggressively expanding its data center capacity to become a premiere global destination for artificial intelligen…
- Politics
Japan’s PM Takaichi calls snap election, faces highly unpredictable race
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has called for an early snap election for the lower house on Feb. 8, setting the stage for what analysts describe as the country's most unpredictable political contest in ye…
- Politics
Federal judge slams ICE for violating nearly 100 court orders in Minnesota
A federal judge in Minnesota has issued a scathing rebuke of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accusing the agency of violating nearly 100 court orders.…