United Nations human rights experts on Wednesday condemned President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting fuel supplies to Cuba, describing it as a serious breach of international law that risks triggering a severe humanitarian crisis on the island of 9.6 million people. The statement from the Office of the UN High Commissioner......
Chile’s government announced Thursday that it will deliver humanitarian assistance to Cuba as the Caribbean nation grapples with a worsening energy and economic crisis. The move came as Russia confirmed plans to ship oil and refined petroleum products to Havana in what it described as humanitarian support. Foreign Minister Alberto van......
Helion Energy said its Polaris prototype reactor has achieved plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius and demonstrated measurable deuterium tritium fusion, marking a first for a privately developed fusion machine. The company described the breakthrough as a significant step toward its goal of delivering commercial fusion power to......
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to establish a 40 member global scientific panel tasked with assessing the impacts and risks of artificial intelligence, moving ahead despite strong objections from the United States. The resolution was adopted by 117 votes in favor and two against in the 193 member body.......
Two people were killed and one injured Thursday night in a shooting on the campus of South Carolina State University, marking the third such incident at the institution since October. The university confirmed the event occurred in a student housing complex, Hugine Suites, and that campus lockdown procedures were immediately implemented. The......
In anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Moroccan Embassy in Washington has launched a video capsule and practical guide aimed at Moroccan supporters planning to travel to the United States to cheer on the national team. According to a press release issued on February 11, 2026, the materials provide structured and accessible information......
Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded to comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing him for not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog emphasized that Israel operates under the rule of law and that the pardon request remains under legal review. According to Herzog’s office, Netanyahu’s......
Archaeologists have identified what may be the world’s oldest known sewn animal hide among a collection of Ice Age artifacts recovered from caves in central Oregon, offering rare material evidence of advanced clothing techniques used by early communities to endure extreme cold. The findings, published February 4 in the journal Science......
The Trump administration quietly delivered about 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran following a deadly government crackdown on nationwide protests last month, marking the first time Washington has directly supplied the technology to the country, according to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. The move was intended......
Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed the presidency of Venezuela after the U.S. capture of former president Nicolás Maduro in January, has pledged to organize “free and fair” elections in the country, according to an interview aired by the U.S. The broadcast included a translation of her comments in which she said she is......
Gold tumbled sharply and silver posted one of its steepest daily losses in months after stronger than expected US employment data dampened hopes for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, triggering heavy selling across precious metals markets. Spot gold dropped more than 3 percent on Thursday, at one point sliding as much as......
NATO has launched a new operation aimed at strengthening its military footprint in the Arctic and High North, with Sweden announcing the deployment of fighter jets as part of the expanded mission known as Arctic Sentry. The alliance formally introduced Arctic Sentry on February 11, 2026, describing it as a multi-domain effort designed to......
The chief legal officer of Goldman Sachs has announced her resignation following renewed public scrutiny over her past professional relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Wall Street bank confirmed that Kathryn Ruemmler will step down from her role at the end of June. Her decision comes after newly released documents......
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