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Seoul fires warning shots as N. Korean soldiers cross border again

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

On Tuesday, dozens of North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the heavily fortified border into South Korea but retreated after warning shots were fired. This marks the second such incident in two weeks, amid heightened tensions between the two Koreas. The North has been reinforcing its border, laying more landmines and building anti-tank barriers. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) in Seoul believe the crossing was accidental, involving soldiers carrying work tools. Recent landmine explosions have injured... Читать дальше...

MLB roundup: Pirates' Paul Skenes stars again in win over Reds

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Rookie Paul Skenes was at it again for the Pittsburgh Pirates, tossing six strong innings in a 4-1 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday to open a three-game series. Skenes (4-0) allowed one run on six hits with one walk and seven strikeouts. Aroldis Chapman and Colin Holderman each pitched a scoreless inning before David Bednar retired the Reds in order in the ninth

Tourist injured at Avakas gorge

Cyprus Mail 

A sixty-one-year-old tourist was injured on Monday while visiting of the Avakas gorge in Paphos. According to the police the incident was reported by the woman’s 57-year-old hiking companion who contacted the Peyia police station around 2.15pm saying his 69-year-old had lost her balance and fallen on rocks and was unable to move. Officers from […]

India and US vow to boost defense, trade ties in first high-level US visit since Modi's election win

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

India and the U.S. have pledged to boost defense and technology cooperation and remove long-standing barriers to bilateral strategic trade, following a meeting between the national security advisers of both countries. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan was on a two-day visit on Tuesday to the Indian capital, New Delhi, the first from a high-ranking U.S. official since Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third straight term in India’s general election earlier this month. Sullivan met with his counterpart... Читать дальше...

India and US vow to boost defense, trade ties in first high-level US visit since Modi's election win

Times Union 

India and the U.S. have pledged to boost defense and technology cooperation and remove long-standing barriers to bilateral strategic trade, following a meeting between the national security advisers of both countries. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan was on a two-day visit on Tuesday to the Indian capital, New Delhi, the first from a high-ranking U.S. official since Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third straight term in India’s general election earlier this month. Sullivan met with his counterpart... Читать дальше...

Met Office says 'stark' weather shift will begin in UK 'on Thursday' - Birmingham Live

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  1. Met Office says 'stark' weather shift will begin in UK 'on Thursday'  Birmingham Live
  2. UK weather: Thunderstorm warning issued - but chance of a heatwave next week, forecasters say  Sky News
  3. UK hot weather: Exact moment red European blast hits Britain for first time this year  Express
  4. Sunshine for many, showers for some  Met Office
  5. Capital to be as warm as Barcelona with temperatures set to reach 25C  Evening Standard

Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday

Japan Today 

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for a two-day visit starting Tuesday, both countries announced, amid international concerns about their military cooperation. Putin is expected to…

Australian Residency Exchange Recipients Announced

Scoop 

New Zealand writer Dominic Hoey and Australian writer Kathryn Heyman have been announced as the recipients of 2024 New Zealand-Australia residency exchange, an international residency programme held by Varuna, the Australian National Writers House in collaboration ...

Georgia father freed from prison 10 years after his toddler died in hot car, leading to murder case

Times Union 

Georgia prison records show that a father has been released from prison 10 years after his toddler died in a hot car, a case that made global headlines after prosecutors accused him of murder. Georgia Department of Corrections records show that Justin Ross Harris was freed on Sunday from Macon State Prison. Harris told police he forgot to drop off 22-month-old Cooper at day care in June 2014. Harris was found guilty in November 2016 on eight counts including malice murder. But the Georgia Supreme... Читать дальше...

Boeing's CEO to face questions about plane safety from US senators

Business Standard 

US lawmakers are expected to press Boeing's chief executive on Tuesday about the company's latest plan to fix its manufacturing problems, and relatives of people who died in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners plan to be in the room, watching him. CEO David Calhoun is scheduled to appear before the Senate investigations subcommittee, which is chaired by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., a Boeing critic. The hearing will mark the first appearance before Congress by Calhoun or any other high-ranking... Читать дальше...