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Seoul, July 30 (IANS) South Korea’s former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong has acknowledged former President Yoon Suk Yeol flew into a rage when he was briefed on the results of an initial probe into the death of a Marine in 2023, reversing his yearslong denial, legal sources said Wednesday. Cho made the admission during questioning by special counsel Lee Myeong-hyeon’s team Tuesday as a suspect over allegations of government interference in the Marine Corps’ investigation into the death of Cpl. Chae Su-geun in July 2023, according to the sources. Chae was swept away by an overflowing stream…

Seoul, July 30 (IANS) Defence Minister of South Korea, Ahn Gyu-back will head to Poland this week to attend a signing ceremony for a deal to export additional K2 battle tanks and hold talks with his Polish counterpart on expanding arms cooperation, the ministry said Wednesday. Ahn will depart for the European country on Thursday for a three-day visit, according to Seoul’s defence ministry. It marks his first overseas trip since taking office as the first defence chief of the Lee Jae Myung government. Ahn’s trip, arranged upon Poland’s request, comes after South Korea’s state arms procurement agency confirmed that…

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in over 300 bodily functions—from muscle health and nerve function to blood pressure regulation and energy production. Yet, many people are unknowingly magnesium-deficient due to stress, poor diet, or digestive issues. The good news? You don’t always need supplements. Including magnesium-rich foods in your daily diet can help restore and maintain healthy levels naturally. Here are 5 powerful foods that can help boost your magnesium levels:- 1. Spinach – The Green Powerhouse Spinach is one of the most magnesium-rich leafy greens available. One cup of cooked spinach provides around 157…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced YouTube will be among the social media platforms that must ensure account holders are at least 16-years-old from December, reversing a position taken months ago on the popular video-sharing service.YouTube was listed as an exemption in November last year when the Parliament passed world-first laws that will ban Australian children younger than 16 from platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and X.Communications Minister Anika Wells released rules Wednesday that decide which online services are defined as “age-restricted social media platforms” and which avoid the age limit.The age restrictions take effect Dec. 10…

The monsoon season brings a refreshing break from the scorching heat, but it also opens the door to a host of waterborne diseases—especially gastroenteritis. This common stomach infection, often caused by contaminated food or water, can quickly turn your rainy days into sick days. With increased humidity and poor hygiene conditions during the rains, it’s crucial to take extra precautions. We’ll walk you through simple yet effective ways to prevent gastroenteritis and stay healthy throughout the monsoon season:- Why Rainy Season Spikes Stomach Issues Monsoons bring relief from scorching heat, but they also usher in a surge of waterborne diseases,…

In a remarkable display of courage and professionalism, a team of surgeons in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula continued an ongoing surgery even as a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the region early Wednesday. The quake, one of the strongest in decades, caused buildings to sway violently and triggered a tsunami up to 4 meters high. Despite the chaos, the medical team chose to proceed with the critical operation, prioritizing the patient’s life over their own safety.Also Read: Massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia triggers tsunami alerts across PacificThe earthquake struck 119 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, home to 180,000 people. Hospitals across the…

Thiruvananthapuram: The arrest of two Malayalee Catholic nuns in the BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh on charges of forced religious conversion and human trafficking has snowballed into a political storm in poll-bound Kerala, pushing the BJP’s electoral ambitions onto the back foot. The incident, condemned by church leaders and major political fronts, has cast a shadow over the party’s sustained efforts to woo the minority community and expand its presence in Kerala. Sister Preethi Mary, 45, and Sister Vandana Francis, 50, were arrested at Durg railway station on 25 July, along with a third person, Sukaman Mandavi, following a complaint by a local…

New DelhiJul 30, 2025 12:15 IST First published on: Jul 30, 2025 at 12:14 IST Share Former Rajya Sabha MP and All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) vice-president Maulana Obaidullah Khan Azmi has written a strongly worded letter to senior Congress leaders, accusing the party of failing Muslims with regard to the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case and demanded action against Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad for seeking a Supreme Court appeal in the case. The letter, addressed to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul…

Former MP and accused in the obscene video case, Prajwal Revanna, was produced before the court of Judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat by the CID. Prajwal Revanna faced questioning over certain technical pieces of evidence central to the ongoing investigation.Also Read:Woman supporting Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations from Bengaluru arrestedThe court focused specifically on location details allegedly tied to the accused, particularly the Holenarasipura farmhouse, which has come under the scanner. Lawyers from both sides argued over whether Google Maps data can be treated as valid evidence without an official confirmation from Google itself.Another major point of contention was the Samsung…

Canberra, July 30 (IANS) A majority of Australians doubt that the country will ever receive nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS security agreement, a survey has found. The survey conducted by independent market research firm Essential Research as part of its fortnightly polling on Australian issues, found that 60 per cent of respondents believe it is “not that likely” or “not likely at all” that the US will ever deliver submarines to Australia under AUKUS. Six per cent of respondents to the survey, which is published by the Australian online edition of UK-based newspaper The Guardian, said they believe it is…