Thursday 21 May 2026 - 08:59
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa publicly thanked former U.S. president Donald Trump after receiving a luxury perfume gift sent to Damascus following their recent diplomatic meeting. In a message shared on social media, the Syrian leader humorously referred to the encounter with Trump, writing that some meetings “leave an aroma.”......
Global sea levels have risen at an average rate of roughly 2 millimeters per year since 1960, but the pace has accelerated sharply in recent decades, according to a new study published in Science Advances. Researchers found that the annual rate of sea level rise almost doubled between 2005 and 2023 compared with the long-term historical average. The......
The government of Eswatini has come under growing scrutiny after rapidly agreeing to participate in a controversial U.S. deportation program linked to former American president Donald Trump. The agreement, which reportedly involves accepting deportees from third countries, has sparked legal and political debates within the southern African......
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found evidence that Nereid, one of Neptune’s most distant moons, likely formed alongside the planet rather than being captured from deep space. The findings support the idea that Nereid may be the final surviving member of Neptune’s original satellite system after a massive......
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said the company has effectively surrendered the Chinese artificial intelligence chip market to Huawei as US export controls continue to prevent major sales of advanced processors to Chinese firms. The remarks came as Nvidia reported record first quarter revenue of $81.6 billion for fiscal year 2027, marking......
A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Amazon.com, rejecting allegations that the company knowingly facilitated tariff evasion on products sold through its platform. The case was brought forward by Henig Furs, a U.S.-based business, which accused Amazon of allowing foreign manufacturers to understate the value of shipments in......
Three supertankers have carried around six million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz in a single day, marking the largest recorded movement of oil cargo since the outbreak of the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in February 2026. The shipment was bound for Asian markets and signals a partial revival of......
James Murdoch, through his investment company Lupa Systems, has agreed to acquire three major divisions of digital media group Vox Media in a deal that strengthens his position in the evolving media and technology landscape. The acquisition includes well-known assets such as New York Magazine, a leading publication with a wide cultural influence,......
The United States and Israel reportedly developed a secret plan during the early stages of the 2026 war with Iran aimed at reshaping the country’s leadership after the expected removal of supreme leader Ali Khamenei. The plan, described in intelligence-linked reporting, included the possible installation of former Iranian president Mahmoud......
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to significantly expand its newly established global capability centre in India, aiming to grow its workforce to around 1,000 employees over the next few years, according to a senior company executive. The hub, located in Hyderabad, marks the airline’s first major innovation and technology centre......
Marco Rubio addressed the Cuban population in a video message released on social media, presenting what he described as a “new path” for the future relationship between the United States and Cuba. Speaking in Spanish, Rubio criticized the Cuban leadership and accused the authorities of corruption, economic control, and political......
Elon Musk, already recognized as the world’s richest person, could soon become the first individual in history to reach a fortune of one trillion dollars. Financial analysts believe this milestone may be achieved after the expected stock market launch of SpaceX, which is reportedly being prepared for the coming months. According to......
Intuit, the American financial software company known for services related to taxes, accounting, and personal finance, is preparing a significant restructuring plan that includes reducing its global workforce by around 17%. According to reports based on an internal company memo, approximately 3,000 employees could be affected by the decision. Intuit......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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