US Monitoring North Korea’s Support for Russia: Pentagon
The US is actively monitoring North Korea’s support for Russia, according to a Pentagon spokesperson. This comes after reports surfaced that six North Korean military officers were killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in Russian-occupied territory near Donetsk last week. Ukrainian media have
Tokyo Stocks Rise on Weaker Yen and US Gains
Tokyo stocks climbed on Tuesday after a sharp drop the previous day, as bargain hunters capitalized on the dip, boosting the index. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, rose by 1.93%, or 732.42 points, closing at 38,651.97. The market
US Opens Additional 250,000 Visa Appointments for Indian Travelers
The US Embassy in India announced on Monday that it has opened an additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travelers, including tourists, skilled workers, and students. According to the US Mission to India, “The newly released slots will help hundreds of thousands of
Russia Will Only Resume Nuclear Tests If the U.S. Does, Says Deputy FM
Russia will refrain from conducting nuclear tests as long as the United States maintains the same stance, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, as reported by local media. Ryabkov emphasized that while Russia has the capability to conduct nuclear tests, it will
South Korean and US Space Agencies Collaborate on Research Initiatives
The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) has signed a joint statement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to enhance cooperation in various areas of space and aerospace research. The agreement was finalized at NASA headquarters in Washington, DC, during discussions between
India and US to Launch Semiconductor Fabrication Plant for National Security
India and the US are set to establish a new semiconductor fabrication plant named ‘Shakti,’ which will be among the world’s first multi-material fabs dedicated to national security. US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have hailed this significant agreement
US Heat-Related Deaths Expected to Surge by Mid-Century
A new study projects a significant rise in deaths linked to extreme temperatures across the United States by the mid-21st century, with certain populations facing a disproportionate impact. Published on Friday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study reveals that
Russia Warns of Asymmetric Response to U.S. Journalist Sanctions, Says Ambassador
Russia is prepared to implement asymmetric measures in reaction to U.S. sanctions targeting Russian journalists, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov stated on Wednesday. “We reserve the right to respond asymmetrically, in strict accordance with Russia’s national interests,” he remarked. Antonov
US Sanctions Russian Journalists Over Influence Campaign, Charges Two
On Wednesday, the US unveiled significant measures targeting Russian government-backed influence operations aimed at interfering in American affairs. The actions include imposing sanctions on 10 individuals and two entities, seizing 32 internet domain names linked to the operation, and filing charges against two
US Open: Pegula Stuns Swiatek to Reach First Major Semifinal
Jessica Pegula achieved the biggest win of her Grand Slam career by defeating world No. 1 Iga Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to advance to her first major semifinal. Pegula, who had previously reached the quarterfinals in six of her last