Rubio Accuses Iran of Directing Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites

Antarctica gained 695 billion tons of ice in 2021–2023 due to record snowfall

Antarctica recorded a significant gain of 695 billion tons of ice mass between 2021 and 2023, reversing a decades-long trend of ice loss. The accumulation was primarily driven by exceptional snowfall concentrated in East Antarctica. Warmer tropical ocean temperatures triggered atmospheric disturbances that channelled unusually large amounts of moisture toward the continent. However, scientists caution that this short-term gain does not indicate a reversal of Antarctica's long-term ice decline, as ice loss continues in other parts of the continent.

AI predicts fusion plasma instability 200 ms early, stops it in time

Punjab Government Enforces No Work, No Pay Rule Against Absent Employees

The Punjab government has launched a crackdown on state employees found to be irregularly absent from their workplaces. Authorities received reports that several staff members were marking attendance at their offices and then leaving without completing their duties. The government has invoked a strict 'no work, no pay' policy to address this widespread misconduct. The move is aimed at improving accountability and ensuring that public servants fulfill their official responsibilities during working hours.

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's salary raised to $2.7M, highest for any PM globally

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will receive a significant pay increase, with his benchmark annual salary rising from SG$2.2 million to SG$3.6 million. The hike amounts to an increase of approximately $1 million in US dollar terms, bringing his new salary to around $2.7 million USD. Wong himself announced the revision, making his compensation the highest of any prime minister in the world. Singapore has long maintained a policy of paying its top government officials salaries benchmarked against private-sector executives to attract top talent and reduce corruption.