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Mit physicists uncover first clear evidence of primordial plasma flowing as liquid

Physicists from CERN's Large Hadron Collider have captured the first unambiguous signs that the ultra-hot "primordial soup" filling the early universe flowed like a liquid, rippling and swirling in response to fast-moving particles much like water trailing behind a duck. A team led by MIT physicist Yen-Jie Lee employed a novel......

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison over plot to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the United States for his role in a foiled plot to assassinate Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist and prominent critic of Iran’s leadership. The conviction follows an investigation that uncovered plans to target the outspoken activist on U.S. soil. Authorities said the suspect......

EU moves toward terror designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

The European Union is preparing to add Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its list of terrorist organizations, following a shift in position by France that clears the way for a political agreement among member states. EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss the move during a meeting in Brussels, alongside a new......

European allies reject Trump's peace council over UN concerns

European allies have firmly rejected President Donald Trump's newly launched Peace Council, citing fears that it undermines the United Nations' authority in global conflict resolution. Unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, the initiative was originally intended to oversee Gaza's post-conflict reconstruction......

The world’s largest economies in 2026 by nominal GDP

Global economic power in 2026 remains highly concentrated, with a handful of countries accounting for a large share of worldwide output. According to international economic projections, total global gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach approximately 123.6 trillion dollars, reflecting steady but uneven growth across regions. The......

Amazon announces the elimination of nearly 16,000 jobs

U.S. technology giant Amazon announced on Wednesday a major workforce reduction, revealing plans to cut close to 16,000 positions as part of a broader organizational overhaul. In an official statement, the company explained that the decision aims to streamline its internal structure by reducing management layers and limiting bureaucratic......

Turkish and Saudi foreign ministers discuss Syria and Gaza developments

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, focusing on recent political and security developments in Syria as well as ongoing efforts related to the Gaza peace process, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. During the exchange, both officials......

Trump says Iran wants talks as U.S. naval force arrives in the Gulf

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran is seeking negotiations, even as Washington increases military pressure with the deployment of a major naval force to the Persian Gulf. Speaking to U.S. media, Trump claimed that Iranian officials had made repeated attempts to open dialogue, while stressing that any talks would depend......

Democratic lawmaker Ilhan Omar targeted during public event in Minneapolis

Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was briefly interrupted during a public meeting in Minneapolis after an individual threw an unidentified liquid in her direction, according to local authorities and her office. The incident occurred as she was addressing attendees from a podium in her home city. Security personnel intervened immediately,......

After Trump tensions over Greenland, Europe regains momentum in India

The European Union has scored a significant diplomatic success in India, marking a contrast with recent tensions in its transatlantic relationship. During a high-level visit to New Delhi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa sealed a major trade agreement with India, reinforcing Europe’s......

Rubio warns U.S. may use force if Venezuela fails to cooperate

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the United States could consider using military force against Venezuela again if the country’s interim government does not meet Washington’s expectations, officials said Wednesday. The warning comes amid heightened tensions following a dramatic U.S. military operation that......

Russian strikes hit passenger train and energy sites in Ukraine, at least 12 killed

A new wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine has left at least 12 people dead, Ukrainian authorities said, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue. In the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine, a drone strike hit a passenger train carrying nearly 200 people, killing at least five civilians. Ukrainian officials strongly condemned......

Denmark and China renew cooperation on green maritime technology

Denmark and China have renewed a bilateral agreement focused on cooperation in green maritime technology and shipbuilding, reaffirming their long-term partnership in the sector, China’s Ministry of Industry said on Tuesday. The updated pact includes plans for joint research and development on ships powered by low- and zero-carbon fuels,......

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