UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled a more “pragmatic approach” towards North Sea oil and gas, saying Britain “can’t ignore” the region’s energy resources while people are struggling with high costs. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Burnham had told him the UK would “open up North Sea oil” during their…
Spruce and birch trees are seen tilting along the edge Stevens Pond on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus on Sept. 18, 2022. Thick green tree canopies across northern forests act as giant sunshields, keeping permafrost cool enough to hold 59 billion tonnes of carbon safely in the ground.The discovery reveals that the forest canopy…
A man impales himself on trekking pole while climbing Montana’s highest peak, hikes 10 miles to safety instead of calling a helicopter A hiking trip to Montana’s highest mountain turned into a remarkable survival story after a nurse accidentally impaled himself on a trekking pole but still managed to hike nearly 10 miles to safety…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released a fresh video message after the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by Parliament, calling it a major step towards building a more reliable examination system and cracking down on paper leak mafias.In a video posted on social media, PM Modi…
NEW DELHI: In a move likely to intensify the debate over the status of traditional medicine practitioners, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has warned that calling duly registered AYUSH doctors “quacks” or “bogus doctors” has no legal basis and could violate their legal and constitutional rights.The commission said it had come…
Coastal wetlands (Representative image) China’s investment in coastal wetland restoration between 2000 and 2020 may have looked expensive on paper, but new research suggests the returns were far larger than the costs. A comprehensive analysis of 237 restoration projects found that spending of up to $13.8 billion could have generated ecosystem benefits valued at as…
Canadian media reported email exchange between New Delhi and Ottawa on Indians doing sham marriages for spouse visa in Canada before 2024. Indian students coming to Canada arranged ‘marriages of convenience’ through newspaper advertisements and dating apps only to gain residency in the country, and the government became aware of it, internal communication has revealed….
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (AP image) NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday informed the parliamentary standing committee that Bangladesh’s request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is “being examined by the competent authorities” in accordance with applicable laws and established procedures.The disclosure was made in the government’s action taken report on…
The sheriff leading the investigation into the disappearance of Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie has rejected claims by FBI Director Kash Patel that federal agents were prevented from assisting during the crucial early days of the case, saying the bureau was involved from the first day.Speaking on The Sharpe Exchange podcast, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos…
Quote of the day by Joan of Arc (Image source: Wikipedia) Some people find the courage to face impossible odds through a conviction that feels bigger than themselves. Joan of Arc, the French peasant girl who led troops during the Hundred Years’ War as a teenager with no military training, is one of history’s most…