South Korea, Vietnam Sign 12 MOUs as Lee Urges Broader Cooperation

SEOUL, April ⁠22 (Reuters) – ⁠South ⁠Korean President Lee ​Jae Myung ‌called for expanding ‌cooperation ⁠with ⁠Vietnam beyond trade and investment ​to areas including ​energy security and infrastructure ⁠during ⁠summit talks ⁠in Hanoi ​with Vietnam’s leader ​To ⁠Lam on Wednesday, according ⁠to South Korean media. The two countries signed ⁠12 memorandums of understanding covering sectors …

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EU Envoys Poised to Adopt 20th Package of Russia Sanctions, Diplomats Say

BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) – European Union envoys are set to ⁠adopt ⁠a 20th package of sanctions against ⁠Russia, with Slovakia and Hungary expected to drop their opposition to the move following ​the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, EU diplomats said on Wednesday. The measures would deepen Europe’s effort to choke off Russian energy …

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EU Prepares Finalisation of Ukraine Loan and New Russia Sanctions, Cyprus Says

BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) – EU ambassadors approved ⁠on ⁠Wednesday the disbursement of a ⁠promised 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine ​as well as a new package of sanctions against Russia, after Hungary lifted ‌its veto, the bloc’s ‌Cypriot presidency said. The European Union’s 27 member states are now expected ⁠to sign ⁠off …

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Napping Linked To Higher Risk Of Death Among Seniors, Study Finds

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Grandpa snoozing on a recliner is an indelible memory for many families — but there could be a dark side to those daytime naps, a new study says. Too much napping is linked to a higher risk of dying among older folks, researchers reported …

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Pope Decries Inequality on Whirlwind Last Day of Africa Tour

MONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea, April 22 (Reuters) – Pope Leo used the last full ⁠day ⁠of his four-nation Africa tour on Wednesday to ⁠speak out against wealth inequality, urging believers to work to bridge the gap between rich and poor ​as he traversed oil-rich Equatorial Guinea. The pope, who has attracted the ire of U.S. President …

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A Brief History of the White House Bunker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secrecy surrounding White House security makes details hard to come by, but President Donald Trump’s court fight over his $400 million ballroom casts some light on an underground bunker at the site that has had a role in history. The bunker emerged in the Trump administration’s court fight against the National Trust …

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UK Must Brace for Rise in State-Backed Cyberattacks, Security Chief Says

LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) – Britain should brace for ⁠a ⁠rise in cyberattacks linked to hostile ⁠states, the head of the country’s cybersecurity agency said on Wednesday, as ​the government urged tech firms to help build defences powered by artificial intelligence. Richard Horne, chief executive of the ‌National Cyber Security Centre, said the ‌agency continues …

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Two Pakistani Astronauts Selected as Candidates for China Space Programme

BEIJING, April ⁠22 (Reuters) – ⁠China ⁠has selected ​two Pakistani ‌astronauts as candidates ‌for ⁠its ⁠manned space programme, state ​broadcaster CCTV reported ​on Wednesday. Both will ⁠travel ⁠to China ⁠for training, ​and one will participate ​in ⁠a flight ⁠mission as a payload specialist and ⁠become the first foreign astronaut in China’s space station, CCTV said. (Reporting ⁠by …

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These Are the Best Midsize Trucks for Off-Roading in 2026

Automakers have been introducing an increasing number of off-road-capable variants of their pickups. These trucks come with a slew of upgraded components that greatly enhance a truck’s ability to climb up hills and clamber over rocks without sustaining damage. While these components are available from the aftermarket as well, there’s something to be said about …

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