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Seoul, July 23 (IANS) Special Prosecutor Min Joong-ki’s team investigating various allegations involving former first lady Kim Keon Hee questioned the wife of her fugitive associate Wednesday about allegations of his misuse of private funds. The 48-year-old associate, named Kim Ye-seong, who is often dubbed the butler of the former first lady’s family, has not returned home after leaving the country in April this year amid suspicions that he had received 18 billion won (US$13.1 million) in dubious investments from several companies, including Kakao Mobility, Shinhan Bank and Kyeong Nam Steel Co., through his rental car company IMS in 2023.…

Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said his administration will impose 15 per cent “reciprocal” tariffs on Japanese products, 10 percentage points lower than what was previously announced, as he touted a “massive” trade deal with the Asian ally. Trump made the announcement in a social media post as South Korea and other countries are striving to reach trade deals with the United States to avoid or reduce the steep tariffs that his administration plans to start implementing on Aug. 1 unless trade deals are agreed on. “Perhaps most importantly, Japan will open their Country to Trade including…

In a moment that has captivated cricket fans worldwide, 40-year-old Afghanistan legend Mohammad Nabi faced an unexpected and unforgettable challenge — his own son, Hassan Eisakhil, 18, on the opposite team. The setting was the Shpageeza Cricket League match between Mis Ainak Region and Amo Region, but the story quickly became personal.- Nabi’s son hitting a Six to his father in Shpageeza Cricket League…!!! pic.twitter.com/SKgeK4cooG — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 22, 2025 Coming into bowl the ninth over for Mis Ainak, Nabi was welcomed to the attack with absolute disdain by his son. Hassan, with nerves of steel and intent carved…

A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has unveiled a powerful new alloy, Ni4W, that could radically reshape how electronic devices store and process information. This metal can switch magnetic states without using external magnets—a leap that could reduce the energy consumed by everything from phones to data centers. Unlike exotic materials, Ni4W […]

In a stunning development that’s sending ripples through the global cricket community, the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) is set to return in September 2026, more than a decade after its last edition in 2014. This revival, confirmed during the ICC Annual Conference in Singapore, marks a seismic shift in the modern cricketing landscape, and the second innings of the CLT20 promises to be bolder, broader, and even more competitive. With over 11 major T20 franchise leagues now in full swing—including the IPL, BBL, PSL, The Hundred, and ILT20—the return of CLT20 aims to unite the global cricketing powerhouse teams under…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The UN’s highest court is handing down a historic opinion on climate change Wednesday, a decision that could set a legal benchmark for action around the globe to the climate crisis.After years of lobbying by vulnerable island nations who fear they could disappear under rising sea waters, the U.N. General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice in 2023 for an advisory opinion, a non-binding but important basis for international obligations.A panel of 15 judges was tasked with answering two questions. First, what are countries obliged to do under international law to protect the climate…

The buzz in Manchester is palpable as 24-year-old Anshul Kamboj, a fast-rising star from Haryana, is all set to don the Indian Test cap for the first time in the fourth Test against England. With India trailing 2-1 in the series, the inclusion of Kamboj—who replaced the injured Arshdeep Singh—is being viewed as both a strategic gamble and a well-earned opportunity for the pacer who has lit up India’s domestic circuit over the past year. Domestic Dominance: The 10-Wicket Miracle That Turned Heads Kamboj’s meteoric rise isn’t by chance—it’s backed by numbers that demand attention. His moment of glory came…

In a stunning leap forward, scientists have engineered DNA to act as a molecular architect, building intricate moiré superlattices with unprecedented control. By programming twist angles and geometric patterns directly into DNA strands, researchers have created self-assembling nanostructures that could revolutionize everything from optics to quantum materials. These DNA-built lattices form on their own in […]

Months after several losing Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates alleged irregularities in the November 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Pune district election officer has ordered inspection and verification of electronic voting machines (EVMs) of 27 polling stations in the Hadapsar constituency on an application of NCP(SP) candidate Prashant Jagtap from July 25 to August 2. Jagtap was defeated by sitting NCP legislator Chetan Tupe by 7,122 votes.Jagtap has deposited a fee of Rs 12.74 lakh to the district election officer or collector for the EVMs’ verification in 27 of the constituency’s booths, where he believes he should have gained…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a four-day visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from Wednesday to shore up overall bilateral ties and formalise the landmark India-UK free trade deal that is set to pave the way for doubling two-way trade by 2030 from current $60 billion.Modi will first travel to the UK on a two-day trip and then will visit the Maldives primarily to grace the island nation’s Independence Day celebrations as “guest of honour”, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In the first leg of his trip, Modi will visit the UK from July…