Nobel laureate’s desert device pulls drinking water from dry air

The Palestinian American chemist Omar Yaghi, who shared the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for pioneering metal organic frameworks, has turned a childhood shaped by water scarcity into a technology that can draw drinking water directly from the air, even in some of the driest places on Earth. His company, Atoco, has developed container sized......

France summons U.S. ambassador over comments on student death

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner will be summoned following controversial remarks from the Trump administration regarding the death of Quentin Deranque, a young nationalist student. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Sunday that the embassy’s comments on the......

Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, monitored by China’s navy

An Australian warship, HMAS Toowoomba, transited the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, according to government sources, marking the latest passage through the strategically sensitive waterway by an ally of the United States. Chinese state-backed media reported that the vessel was tracked and monitored by China’s military during the transit.......

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court setback

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he is increasing newly introduced global tariffs from 10% to 15%, with immediate effect, following a major ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that curtailed parts of his trade policy. In a statement published on his social media platform, Trump said the revised tariff level reflects......

Iran and United States diverge on sanctions relief in ongoing nuclear talks

Diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States have resumed amid persistent disagreements over the scope and timing of sanctions relief, according to an Iranian official familiar with the negotiations. The discussions, aimed at addressing Tehran’s nuclear program, reflect renewed attempts to reduce tensions that have defined relations......

Brazil says it does not want a “New Cold War” ahead of Trump meeting

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday that his country does not want a “new Cold War” at a press briefing in New Delhi, ahead of an expected meeting with Donald Trump in Washington next month. Lula urged the United States to treat all nations equally and avoid unnecessary geopolitical confrontation. Speaking......

Trump announces hospital ship deployment to Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is dispatching a hospital ship to Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory that has become increasingly central to geopolitical discussions over Arctic security. In a message posted on his social media platform, Trump said a “large hospital ship” was on its way to......

Researchers push safer eco-friendly batteries from lab concept to reality

Scientists in China and the United States have unveiled a wave of new battery designs that aim to reduce fire risk, cut reliance on scarce metals and limit environmental damage, marking a significant step toward safer, more sustainable energy storage. The latest results span organic lithium cells, water-based chemistries, gel electrolytes......

Sahara: New U.S. diplomatic offensive to restart dialogue

The Sahara issue is witnessing a notable acceleration on the international stage with the organization, in Washington, of a new series of talks scheduled for February 23–24. This American initiative, the third meeting within a month, demonstrates a clear intention to revive a political process long marked by diplomatic stagnation. Led......

Xi launches sweeping purge of Chinese military after Wagner revolt

Chinese President Xi Jinping has embarked on a far-reaching overhaul of the People’s Liberation Army, reshaping its top ranks in a campaign unmatched since the Mao era. The effort, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing sources close to the Chinese Communist Party leadership, was partly spurred by the 2023 Wagner mutiny......

Trump announces 10% global tariff after Supreme Court setback

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing a new 10% global tariff on imports, escalating trade tensions just days after a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States curtailed his previous tariff framework. The measure, set to take effect on February 24 for a period of 150 days, applies broadly to trading partners,......

European powers link Ukraine peace to firm security guarantees

Defence ministers from five of Europe’s leading military powers have warned that any eventual peace agreement in Ukraine must be underpinned by binding security commitments, insisting that a simple halt in fighting would leave the country exposed to renewed Russian attack. Meeting in Krakow on 20 February, the E5 group of Britain, France,......

Eight Hezbollah members killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Eight members of Hezbollah were killed in Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon on Friday, according to a statement from the movement. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that ten people died in strikes in the Bekaa Valley, while two others were killed in the Ain el-Héloué Palestinian camp. The Israeli military said its......

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