South Korea’s presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung has pledged to keep nuclear power “for the time being,” but plans a long-term shift to renewables if elected June 3 — a stance that could undermine the nation’s atomic energy expansion plans at home and abroad. Lee, a member of the opposition Democratic Party, unveiled an “energy expressway” …
Rhys Hoskins blasted a pair of three-run homers to help the visiting Milwaukee Brewers hammer the Philadelphia Phillies 17-7 in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday afternoon. Jackson Chourio went 4-for-5 with five RBIs and three runs scored and Christian Yelich also had four hits for the Brewers, who have won a …
US homeland security secretary Kristi Noem’s claim that an undocumented immigrant had threatened to assassinate US President Donald Trump is now under scrutiny, as new evidence suggests the man may have been falsely accused to force his deportation.Noem had announced the arrest of 54-year-old Ramon Morales Reyes, alleging he had sent a letter vowing to …
Outfielders Heriberto Hernandez and Dane Myers made run-saving catches against the outfield fence, Edward Cabrera outdueled previously unbeaten Robbie Ray and the Miami Marlins held off the visiting San Francisco Giants for a 1-0 victory Saturday afternoon. Javier Sanoja delivered the game’s only run with a two-out single in the second and relievers Ronny Henriquez, …
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a strong warning on Saturday, stating that China is “credibly preparing” to use military force to shift the balance of power in Asia. Beijing is “credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific”, Pete Hegseth warned, reported AFP. He added …
At least three people were killed and several others sustained injuries after a bridge collapsed in Russia’s Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, causing a traffic accident involving a passenger train. The regional governor, Alexander Bogomaz, confirmed the incident early Sunday via the Telegram messaging app, noting that the collapse occurred in the Vygonichskyi district near …
Valmik Thapar walked with tigers, now he rests JAIPUR: Valmik Thapar was 24 – fresh out of St Stephen’s with a gold medal in sociology and an old boy from The Doon School. He stood at a crossroads. Life had questions, but no answers. Then the jungle found him. In Ranthambhore, 1976, he met Fateh …
North Korean destroyer after it suffered a failed launch (Image credit: AP) North Korea might be using balloon-like structures around its most advanced and largest naval vessel, after last week’s failed launch left 5,000-ton warship partially submerged. Satellite images from Maxar Technologies reveal over a dozen white, balloon-like objects have been deployed around the wreckage …
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake on Saturday struck off the coast of Kushiro in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido at 14:07 local time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The JMA added that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 kms. Till now, no tsunami warning was issued. Earlier tremors were felt at 2.19 …
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from cancelling work permits and other legal documents issued to around 5,000 Venezuelans under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. In a Friday night ruling, US District Judge Edward Chen said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely overstepped her authority when she attempted to cancel documents …