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.
Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists
Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States to halt the war between the two countries, Iran's Mehr news reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing.
WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
The World Health Organisation said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116 suspected cases, marking a large drop in the number of suspected cases as hundreds were ruled out after investigation.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after holding off Beirut attack
Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, pressing its campaign against Hezbollah a day after US President Donald Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut, averting further escalation in the three-month-old war.
Russian drones, missiles strike Ukraine killing 11, wounding over 100
Russian drones and missiles pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities early on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100, authorities said, following days of warnings about Moscow's plans for a major assault.
7:00pm - 10:00pm
10:00pm - Midnight
