South Korea will shut down a quarter of its coal-fired power plants starting December, in a bid to limit air pollution.
The country’s energy ministry said 14 plants would be idled between December and February, and as many as 27 in March, and added that it wouldn't impact the energy supply during the winter months.
South Korea's 60 coal-fired power plants are responsible for generating 40 per cent of the country's electricity.
Hezbollah warns Israeli residents to evacuate towns near border
Lebanon's Hezbollah warned Israeli residents to evacuate towns within 5 km of the border between the countries in a message posted on its Telegram channel in Hebrew early on Friday.
US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war
The US House of Representatives rejected an effort on Thursday to stop President Donald Trump's air war on Iran and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress, backing the Republican president's military campaign.
GCC and EU ministers urge immediate halt to Iranian attacks
Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union have strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting GCC states, calling them a direct threat to regional and global security.
India's tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
The southern Indian state of Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, has banned the use of social media by those under the age of 16, state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday, becoming the first in India to do so.
Indonesia says it will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has stated that he will withdraw from US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' if the platform does not benefit Palestinians, a government statement said on Friday.
Trump wants say on Iran's next leader
US President Donald Trump claimed the right to join Iran in deciding its next leader as the war escalated, with US and Israeli jets hitting areas across the country and Gulf cities coming under renewed attack.
US, Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic ties
The United States and interim authorities in Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday, aiming to foster a peaceful transition to elect a new government in the South American country.
British PM Starmer to send four Typhoon jets to Qatar
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that four additional Typhoon fighter jets would be sent to Qatar amid the ongoing regional developments, insisting that the UK has the right plan for defence.
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