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Foreign Minister Penny Wong defends ’embarrassing’ delay in backing US Iran action
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has insisted the government was “very clear” in its support for US strikes against Iran after an initial statement did not use the word “support”. After US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes against Iran, the...

Scientists baffled after discovering more sharks swimming inland in rivers — here's what you need to know
It's possible that these sharks could end up completely landlocked in freshwater lakes. by Christine DulionJune 22, 2025 A new pattern in shark behavior has experts sounding the alarm, and it may have everything to do with an overheating planet....

Global warming is changing cloud patterns. That means more global warming
At any given time, about two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by clouds. Overall, they make the planet much cooler than it would be without them. But as Earth gets warmer, mostly due to the rise in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere from...

National Press Awards honors bold, creative journalists
The artistic program revisited the history of Vietnam's revolutionary press, closely tied to the nation's defining moments. It demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the revolutionary path chosen by the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, and...

Scientists detect Earth’s first ‘ghost plume’ deep beneath Oman
MUSCAT: A team of international scientists has discovered what they believe is the first confirmed "ghost plume" — a hidden column of superheated rock rising from deep within the Earth’s interior — beneath the eastern region of Oman. Unlike most...
ABS Chairman and CEO Urges Greek Maritime Leaders to Align Strategy with Regulation, Technology, and Safety
“Every owner’s playbook needs to keep a line of sight on three things – regulation, technology readiness timelines and boundary conditions – and must include the elements needed for a short-, mid- and long game such as energy retrofits,...

JCF being positioned as technology leader in the region – PM
) Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), observes while Constable Ainsly Cummings highlights features of the work of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Technology Branch, during a tour of the Force’s ‘Transformations –...

The World's Oldest Tree Lived In An Unexpected U.S. National Park
The cut stump of Prometheus Two national parks in California (Sequoia and Redwood) are known for their giant trees, some of which are thousands of years old. By visiting these parks, you can discover some of the largest living Sequoias around...

Zebra Technologies Launches FR55 Mobile Computer to Support First Responders
Broadband | 2025-06-22 Device offers critical broadband, security, multimedia, and data capabilities. Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in digitising and automating frontline workflows, has launched the FR55 first...
LANL: Bradbury Science Museum Connects Community Members With pre-Project Y History
Sam Linford and Ali Livesay helped create a new Bradbury Science Museum exhibit, which officially opens June 25 and highlights the stories of Pajarito Plateau homesteaders whose land was acquired for Project Y, later known as the Manhattan...

How geopolitical interests trump international laws
The protracted and increasingly volatile conflict between Iran and Israel—and with the US recently entering the fray by bombing Iran—has raised profound questions and concerns regarding fundamental tenets of international law, fostering an...

Cutting-edge Lidar technology: Auckland Council maps future flood risks
Auckland Council is taking to the skies again to deploy state-of-the-art Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to map critical waterways as part of its Making Space for Water (MSFW) programme. The innovative technology provides virtual...

Scotland’s LoganAir to decarbonize regional routes with ZeroAvia partnership
Scotland’s largest regional airline, LoganAir, is taking early steps toward adopting hydrogen propulsion for commercial flights. During the Paris Air Show last week, the carrier announced a partnership with ZeroAvia—an aerospace company with...
Hyundai Celebrates the Ninth Annual National Salute to America's Heroes Hyundai Air & Sea Show
Memorial Day Weekend celebration in Miami Beach, including the world-class Hyundai Air & Sea Show®, takes place May 24-25 Hyundai donates $50,000 to Folds of Honor Hyundai deepens commitment to military and veterans, honored with multiple national...

Exclusive | Coal India eyes critical minerals push, international expansion on cards: CMPDI CMD Manoj Kumar
Coal India Limited (CIL) is now actively pursuing diversification into the critical minerals sector, as the global race for rare earths and strategic minerals intensifies. In an exclusive interview with Zee Business, CMPDI Chairman & Managing...

JN urges unified regional action on motorcycle fatalities
In a passionate address to stir up urgency, Claudine Allen, general manager of the JN Foundation, kicked off the Heads-Up Regional Think Tank at the AC Hotel in Kingston with a call for countries in the Caribbean and Latin America to shift the...
Sana'a meeting discusses draft for administrative & institutional development of national institute of administrative sciences
Sana'a meeting discusses draft for administrative & institutional development of national institute of administrative sciences [Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:34:50 +0300] Sana'a - Saba: A meeting chaired by the Minister of Civil Service and Administrative...

Iran’s Foreign Minister warns US strikes will have ‘everlasting consequences’
The Iranians are responding to the US strikes on their nuclear facilities with threats and bombast — with the foreign minister warning that the attack will have “everlasing consequences” for the US. “The United States, a permanent member of the...

AI-powered real estate platform for global Pinoys launched in US
LOS ANGELES — To simplify the financing journey for Filipino home buyers all over the world, Talino Venture Studios has partnered with some of the biggest banks and real estate firms in the Philippines to launch the first AI-powered, end-to-end...

Will India's AI Action Summit redefine global AI governance?
After Britain, South Korea and France, it's India's turn to host the next AI Action Summit. GoI has invited public comments until June 30 to shape the summit, which sets the tone for AI governance. India is expected to bring global majority...