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April 21, 2025

Coal prices to rise significantly from 2027 onward, analysts say
JAKARTA — Coal prices are rebounding from a four-year low and are forecast to increase significantly from 2027 onward, driven by rising demand in Asia and limited new supplies, analysts said in Jakarta this week. The benchmark Newcastle futures for thermal coal rose to $105 per metric ton in early June, recovering from a low…
2 arrested with arsenal and Nazi paraphernalia after base robbery were ex-milit, prosecutors say
SEATTLE — Two men arrested in Washington state with an arsenal that included dozens of guns, explosives and body armor, along with Nazi paraphernalia, were former milit members who attacked a soldier with a hammer while stealing gear from Joint Base Lewis-McChord last weekend, investigators say. Levi Austin Frakes and Charles Ethan Fields were arrested…
Trump aims to build a MAGA judici, breaking with traditional conservatives
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is signaling a new approach to selecting judges in his second term, departing from his first-term formula of younger up-and-comers, elite credentials and pedigrees in traditional conservative ideology and instead leaning toward unapologetically combative, MAGA-friendly nominees. The president turned heads last week by launching a searing attack on Leonard Leo…
Mountaineer killed by falling 3,000 feet from North America’s highest mountain
The body of a mountaineer was recovered Wednesday after he fell 3,000 feet to his death from Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s highest mountain, also known as Denali. al Park Service said in a statement that 41-year-old Alex Chiu fell from Squirrel Point on the mountain’s West Buttress route, about 12,000 feet above sea level.…
Judges bring Trump’s sweeping plan to deport foreign students to a standstill
President Donald Trump’s sweeping bid to deport foreign students who have condemned the war in Gaza has been brought to a standstill by federal judges who have repeatedly ruled against the administration, according to an NBC News review of recent court filings. First, Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student, was arrested and transported…
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to eco-friendly policies: PM
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to eco-friendly policies: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described plastic pollution as a serious environmental threat that endangers ecosystems, harms the economy, and jeopardizes the well-being of future generations. He reaffirmed his government’s dedication to promoting eco-friendly policies, encouraging responsible consumption, and enforcing stricter regulations on plastic use. “Meaningful change…
Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was an MVP hiding in plain sight
Chris Paul knows most people will question whether he really knew. The future Hall of Fame point guard played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019-20 season, and it was that year Paul formed a tight bond with the team’s current point guard: 2025 NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The two players, separated by over…
South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung now tasked with healing China ties
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung faces an uphill battle in bolstering relations with both China and the U.S., with some analysts suggesting he may find himself unable to execute a non-aligned, strategically ambiguous foreign policy. Since taking office on Wednesday, Lee has pledged to take a “pragmatic” approach to foreign policy, whereby he would…
Youth forgives influential suspects in torture case
Karachi: A young man who was allegedly tortured by influential individuals in Karachi’s Defence area has pardoned the accused during court proceedings. The case was heard in Additional District and Session court, where the victim, Sudheer, appeared and told the judge that the incident was his fault, as his motorcycle had collided with a car.…