But there are exceptions: Several states that aren’t especially windy and sunny have required utilities to buy more electricity from large-scale wind or solar farms, such as Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York. These requirements, which are often adopted to lower greenhouse gas emissions, can add a noticeable surcharge to bills. Many states — including […]
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he was “too busy” to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to South Korea, but suggested a future meeting could take place.“I had a great relationship with Kim Jong Un,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One, as cited by AFP.After arriving in […]
In a remarkable palaeontological breakthrough, scientists have uncovered two mummified duck-billed dinosaur fossils in the Wyoming badlands, marking the first-ever discovery of hooves in dinosaurs. These exceptionally preserved specimens, identified as Edmontosaurus annectens, offer an unprecedented look into the anatomy and lifestyle of one of the last great herbivores of the Cretaceous period. The find […]
Residents dry belongings at a house damaged by Hurricane Melissa (Image credits: AP) ST. ANN: In the north coast parish of St. Ann, almost all residents are without power, and many of them woke up without a roof over their heads after Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, downing trees, utility poles and anything in its […]
The growing precision of space observation has placed planetary defence at the centre of contemporary astrophysics. Among emerging candidates for mitigation planning, asteroid 2024 YR4 has prompted renewed attention to the role of nuclear disruption as a viable last-resort option against potential celestial collisions. Discovered in December 2024, this near-Earth asteroid follows an orbit that […]
Saudi retirees welcome early pension deposit this November / AI-generated illustration The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) announced an early deposit of November 2025 pensions: payments will be credited on Thursday, 30 October 2025 instead of Saturday, 1 November, because the usual date falls on a weekend, a standard practice to ensure timely access […]
Emirates named 2025 Best International Airline/Image: Emirates Emirates has once again secured its position as a leader in international aviation, winning multiple prestigious awards in 2025. From top honours as Best International Airline to recognition for First Class suites and lounges, the Dubai-based carrier continues to innovate luxury travel while expanding its global network. Forbes […]
Image Credit: Aaron Chown/PA (PA Wire) King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London, popularly known as Neasden Temple, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Europe’s first traditional Hindu stone temple. The royal couple’s visit drew widespread appreciation from the UK’s Indian community, with many calling it a gesture […]
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Kerem Yücel//Minnesota Public Radio via AP) Donald Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown looks like a reboot of his first — louder, harder, and wrapped in the language of “law and order.” The latest shake-up at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
Sheikh Mohammed launches AED100 million UAE Volunteering Ecosystem to create 10,000 jobs and expand nonprofits/Image: X Driven by the UAE’s enduring spirit of unity and generosity, a new national vision is taking shape to empower community participation and social development. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched an ambitious framework designed to […]
