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Global Briefing: South Korea’s smart-farm push and shrinking reserves, Kim Jong Un’s tree-planting cameo, Trump’s Venezuela oil talk and evacuation warning, Ukraine troop planning in UK papers, Capitol riot defendants’ Babbitt march, Uvalde accountability, Navy sub refueling delays, Philly-area crime and fires, and warmer temps
Yeongyang County Seeks Funding for Open-Field Smart Farming Project
Yeongyang County in North Gyeongsang Province plans to seek funding to develop an open-field smart farming zone that uses data-driven tools to increase agricultural output and improve farm stability.
Kim Jong Un Attends Tree-Planting Ceremony at Pyongyang Memorial Site With His Daughter
North Korean state media showed Kim Jong Un attending a tree-planting event at a Pyongyang memorial site honoring overseas deployments, accompanied by his daughter, as separate reports claimed Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro had been ousted.
British troop plans for Ukraine and tougher drink-driving laws dominate Wednesday’s papers
Wednesday’s papers focus on proposals to deploy British troops in Ukraine alongside plans to tighten drink-driving laws, highlighting both the UK’s evolving security stance abroad and a push for stricter road-safety enforcement at home.
Capitol riot defendants hold march honoring Ashli Babbitt five years after her death
Five years after Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed by a U.S. Capitol Police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, a march was held in Washington, D.C., in her honor, attended by defendants from the Capitol riot.
South Korea’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline After Currency Support Efforts
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves fell at the end of last year for the first time in seven months, reflecting government efforts to support the currency and limit exchange-rate volatility.
Why U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Refueling Takes So Long
U.S. Navy nuclear submarines can run for years without new fuel, but when refueling is required it becomes a major shipyard overhaul rather than a quick stop. The submarine must be taken to dry dock, shut down under strict radiation-safety procedures, and partially disassembled so specialists can reach a heavily shielded reactor. Handling and documenting reactor components and nuclear fuel adds time and complexity, making the process a lengthy, highly controlled industrial operation.
Prosecutor Says Officer Failed to Act in Time During Uvalde School Shooting
A prosecutor told a jury that during the critical early minutes of the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting, an officer accused of failing to protect students did not take action to stop the gunman.
Burglars Break Through Front Door of Lululemon Store at Suburban Square in Ardmore
Burglars broke through the front glass door of a Lululemon store at Suburban Square in Ardmore, with video showing the entrance smashed and merchandise scattered throughout the store.
Trump says the US would buy 30 to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market prices
Trump said the United States would purchase 30 million to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil at market prices. He added that, if he were president, he would control the funds from the deal and direct them to benefit both the Venezuelan people and the United States.
South Korea Advises Citizens in Venezuela to Leave When Commercial Flights Resume
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged South Korean nationals currently in Venezuela to depart as soon as commercial flights become available.
Trump says Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States
Trump said Venezuela would supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and previously suggested U.S. oil companies could be operating in Venezuela within 18 months.
Firefighter injured fighting a row house fire in Camden
Firefighter injured while battling blaze inside row home in Camden after a stairwell collapsed inside the home, officials said.
AccuWeather: Temperatures rise above average today in the Philadelphia region
AccuWeather reports temperatures are back above average today in the Philadelphia region, with a warming trend continuing through the week and highs expected to reach the 50s tomorrow.
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