Astronomers uncover hottest early galaxy cluster and starless dark matter cloud
Astronomers unveiled two groundbreaking discoveries this week at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Phoenix, challenging core theories on galaxy formation and dark matter. They identified the oldest and hottest galaxy cluster ever observed, along with the first confirmed detection of a starless dark matter cloud a "failed galaxy"......
White House discusses Greenland acquisition with Danish and Greenlandic envoys
White House officials met with representatives from Denmark and Greenland on Thursday to explore paths toward U.S. control over the Arctic island, amid President Trump's persistent pursuit. Discussions reportedly touched on potential cash payments to residents as one avenue forward. Jesper Møller Sørensen, Denmark's ambassador,......
EU eyes troop deployment to Greenland amid Trump's acquisition push
The European Union is exploring the deployment of troops to Greenland at Denmark's request, as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to acquire the strategic Arctic territory. Diplomatic sources cited by Politico indicate that while such a presence would unlikely deter a direct U.S. military move, it could raise the potential costs......
Windstorm rips roof off student dormitory in Bursa
A fierce windstorm struck a student dormitory in Bursa, Turkey, ripping the roof from its structure and hurling debris across the surrounding area. The facility, run by KYK, the Turkish Youth and Education Services Directorate responsible for university student housing nationwide, suffered extensive damage as powerful gusts dislodged roof......
Russia rejects Trump's Ukraine peace plan and threatens UN peacekeepers
Russia has swiftly dismissed a US-proposed peace initiative for Ukraine, presented by President Trump's advisors during high-level talks in Paris. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev on Wednesday to outline the plan, which emerged from prior discussions with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr......
China accuses Japan of secretly pursuing nuclear weapons
China has sharply escalated its diplomatic clash with Japan, releasing a detailed report that charges Tokyo with covert nuclear weapons research and ambitions that undermine the post-World War II global order. The 29-page document, issued by the Chinese Association for Arms Control and Disarmament alongside the Chinese Institute of Nuclear......
Pharmaceutical intellectual property: a strategic pillar for Morocco's health sovereignty
Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in pharmaceutical innovation, leveraging intellectual property (IP) as a key driver of health sovereignty and economic growth. On January 8, 2026, the Association of Pharmaceutical Companies in Morocco (LEMM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Health and......
Macron advocates UNESCO status for French bistros and cafés
President Emmanuel Macron urged the inclusion of France's bistros and cafés on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage during the traditional Epiphany galette ceremony at the Élysée Palace on Monday. He highlighted their role in preserving French culinary traditions, noting they serve countless croissants,......
BTS announces March album and world tour comeback
K-pop powerhouse BTS revealed its highly anticipated return on January 3, confirming a fifth full-length album release on March 20, 2026, paired with a global tour. The announcement arrived via handwritten letters delivered to fans' homes and a dedicated countdown website, marking the group's first complete project in nearly four years......
Zootopia 2 tops Disney animation box office records
Disney's Zootopia 2 has surpassed Frozen II to become the highest-grossing Walt Disney Animation Studios film ever, reaching $1.59 billion worldwide after six weeks in theaters. The animated sequel earned $19 million over its first 2026 weekend, showing impressive longevity with just a 4% to 4.5% drop from the prior frame despite fewer......
Emerging markets slide amid Trump's tariff threats
Investors pulled back from emerging markets on Thursday, driving down stocks and currencies amid rising geopolitical tensions and fears of steep U.S. tariffs. The MSCI emerging markets index dropped between 0.7% and 0.8%, its sharpest decline since mid-December, as currencies in Thailand, South Korea, and South Africa led losses among developing......
Rubio to meet Danish officials as markets bet on Trump Greenland takeover
President Donald Trump's intensifying campaign to acquire Greenland has sparked a frenzy on crypto-based prediction markets, with traders wagering millions on whether his administration will bring the Arctic territory under U.S. control. Polymarket odds showed a 15 percent probability of Trump securing Greenland before 2027, while Kalshi......
China halts Nvidia H200 orders pending import conditions
Beijing has instructed Chinese tech firms to pause orders for Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chips while regulators finalize import requirements, according to multiple reports this week. The directive coincides with deliberations over mandating purchases of domestic chips alongside each H200 order. This suspension follows President Donald......
Nvidia CEO praises Tesla FSD while unveiling rival platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described Tesla's Full Self-Driving system as "world-class" and cutting-edge during a CES 2026 Q&A session Tuesday, even as his company launched a competing autonomous driving platform that sent Tesla shares tumbling. Huang's praise came a day after Nvidia revealed Alpamayo, an open-source AI......
Europe demands sanctions against US over Trump’s Greenland threats
European leaders have united in an unusually firm response to President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to seize Greenland through potential military action, with prominent lawmakers pushing for concrete economic countermeasures against Washington rather than mere symbolic support for Denmark. The crisis sharpened this week after......