The Syrian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned an Israeli air strike on Damascus that, besides inflicting heavy damage to residential areas, killed at least five people, injuring more than a dozen. Damascus has called for “urgent international act…
Could Safer, Cheaper Modular Nuclear Plants Reshape Coal Country?
“No massive cooling towers, miles of concrete, expansive evacuation zones,” writes the Washington Post, describing modular nuclear reactors instead as “space-age plants that can be small enough to fit in a large backyard,” using “downsized” reactors li…
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Juan Manuel Santos Criticizes West’s Focus on Ukraine
Juan Manuel Santos, a former president of Colombia, said the Ukraine war was “sucking all the energy” away from fighting other challenges, including climate change.
Blinken pledges long-term aid for Turkey after devastating earthquakes
By Henriette Chacar, Ali Kucukgocmen and and Humeyra Pamuk
ANTAKYA, Turkey (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a trip to Turkey that Washington will support its ally “for as long as it takes” after earthquakes rocked the coun…
Live: Biden due in Poland to mark anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
US President Joe Biden is due to visit Poland on Monday to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. The visit comes as both sides prepare for offensives expected this spring, Russia boosted by thousands of conscripts an…
‘Shoot it!’: Scary shark detail revealed
Mortifying details of a previous shark attack in the same spot where an Australian tourist was killed on Sunday have been revealed by a shaken first responder.
‘Second opinions, absolutely’: Calls for Biden to undergo cognitive exam
Political advisor Andrew Carswell says he’s “all up” for US President Joe Biden undergoing a cognitive exam following the President reportedly passing a physical exam.
“We need to know the details here and as much as that goes beyond privacy or not, …
Dozens killed in floods and landslides in Brazil
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds displaced as torrential rain in Brazil.
North Korea conducts second missile test in 3 days
North Korea conducts second missile test in 3 days
Turkey winds down earthquake rescue operations
Search and rescue efforts stopped in all Turkish provinces, apart from Hatay and Kahramanmaras.