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Australian teen charged over alleged threat against Israeli president

Australian authorities have charged a 19-year-old man from Sydney for allegedly posting an online death threat targeting Israeli President Isaac Herzog ahead of his scheduled visit to the country. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday after police executed a search warrant at his home. He faces a charge of using a carriage service to threaten......

Spain proposes raising social media age limit to 16

The Spanish government plans to prohibit access to social media platforms for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday during the World Governments Summit in the United Arab Emirates. Sánchez explained that the measure aims to protect minors from online risks, including pornography, violence, and......

Asian markets soar on RBA rate hike and US-India trade deal

Asian stock markets surged Tuesday as investors welcomed two key developments boosting economic outlooks: Australia's central bank raising interest rates for the first time in two years and a fresh US-India trade agreement. Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped over 3%, hitting record highs. South Korea's Kospi soared 5%, triggering a buying......

Iran labels European armies “terrorist” in retaliation for EU measures

Iran announced on Sunday that it now considers European armed forces to be “terrorist groups,” in response to the European Union’s decision to place Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its list of terrorist organizations. The declaration was made by Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher......

Lunar New Year 2026 ushers in Year of the Fire Horse

Cities worldwide kick off celebrations for the Year of the Fire Horse as Lunar New Year 2026 begins officially on January 28, with festivities spanning Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America over the coming weeks. The Fire Horse, last seen in 1966, returns after 60 years, promising astrologers a time of transformation, ambition, and momentum.......

Submarine mountains and waves stir Pacific Ocean depths

A fresh study unveils surprising activity in the deep Pacific Ocean, where waters just above the seafloor churn dynamically under the influence of distant surface waves and underwater topography. Far from the static abyss many imagine, this bottom boundary layer fluctuates dramatically in thickness, shaped by submarine mountains and tidal-generated......

Quantum batteries proposed to power next-generation quantum computers

Researchers from Australia and Japan have unveiled a theoretical framework for quantum batteries designed to energize quantum computers, promising faster performance, superior energy efficiency, and simplified development. Detailed in a study published January 28 in Physical Review X, the concept could quadruple the qubit capacity in current......

India considers social media restrictions for minors amid rising online risks

Indian authorities are exploring regulations that would restrict access to social media for minors, citing growing concerns over compulsive usage and exposure to harmful content. The proposal was included in a government document presented to the federal Parliament in New Delhi, ahead of the upcoming budget legislation. Officials in Andhra......

Goa considers restricting social media access for children

India’s leading tourist destination, the state of Goa, is examining the possibility of restricting or banning access to social media platforms for children, following rising concerns about mental health and online safety. The proposal is inspired by measures adopted in other countries, notably Australia, where authorities have moved......

Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfire risk rises in Australia

Thousands of residents in southeastern Australia have been ordered to evacuate as authorities warn of an increased risk of wildfires fueled by an intense and prolonged heatwave. The situation is particularly critical in rural areas, where extreme temperatures and strong winds are creating dangerous conditions. A fast-moving bushfire in the......

French lawmakers vote to ban social media for children under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill banning access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to protect young people online. The measure, adopted overnight by a large majority, is strongly supported by the government and President Emmanuel Macron, who described the......

Global backlash after Trump’s Afghanistan comments

Donald Trump’s recent remarks questioning the role of NATO allies in Afghanistan have sparked widespread criticism from countries across Europe and as far as Australia. The U.S. president had claimed in a Fox News interview that allied forces “stayed a bit away from the front lines” and suggested that the United States “never......

Oxford engineers introduce quantum behavior in proteins for the first time

Researchers at the University of Oxford have achieved a groundbreaking feat by engineering quantum mechanical behavior directly into proteins, ushering in a new era of biomolecules responsive to magnetic fields and radio waves. Published in Nature, this innovation shifts quantum effects from mere observation in nature to deliberate design......

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