Polish airports resume operations after overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine prompt air defense alert
Two airports in southeastern Poland reopened early Saturday after a brief overnight closure prompted by military activity in response to renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine. Rzeszów and Lublin airports resumed normal flight operations following a temporary suspension as Polish and allied jets carried out patrols to secure regional airspace,......
Pandora mission to explore distant exoplanets in search of life
NASA and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are preparing for the upcoming launch of the Pandora Mission, a compact satellite designed to study distant exoplanets for potential signs of life by analyzing their atmospheric compositions. Scheduled to lift off on January 5, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force......
Record $27 billion expiry reshapes crypto options landscape
A record $27 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired in the cryptocurrency market this week, marking one of the largest contract settlements ever recorded on the derivatives exchange Deribit. The event reflected both the growing sophistication of crypto-based financial products and a shifting mood among institutional traders......
Iran protests Seattle Pride Match ahead of 2026 World Cup
Iran’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup has been disrupted by a dispute over Seattle’s decision to designate its group-stage match against Egypt as a “Pride Match,” coinciding with the city’s annual Pride weekend. The announcement has provoked strong diplomatic protests from both Iran and Egypt, who criticized......
Researchers identify distinct molecular pattern in autistic brains through imaging study
Recent research conducted at Yale School of Medicine has uncovered the first measurable molecular distinction in the brains of individuals with autism, revealing about 15 percent fewer glutamate receptors compared to neurotypical participants. The discovery, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, could reshape both diagnosis......
Russian missile barrage cripples power supply across Kyiv ahead of key diplomatic meeting
A powerful Russian missile and drone assault hit Kyiv early Saturday, leaving more than 320,000 homes without electricity and disrupting heating across nearly a third of the Ukrainian capital. The large-scale strike, which continued for nearly nine hours overnight, marked one of the most intense attacks on the city in recent months. At least......
China’s industrial profits slide as deflation weighs on recovery
China’s industrial sector saw a sharp drop in profits in November, reflecting persistent deflationary pressures and weakening domestic demand that continue to challenge the country’s post-pandemic recovery. Official data showed that profits for major industrial firms fell 13.1% year-on-year for the month, deepening October’s......
Russian forces intensify air assaults on Kyiv amid escalating winter offensive
Kyiv came under one of the heaviest missile and drone attacks in months as Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital early Saturday. The city’s air defense systems were activated across multiple districts while loud explosions were reported in residential areas. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed......
Russia strikes Ukraine amid intensifying talks over peace plan and economic concessions
Russia carried out a large-scale overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine just hours before high-level peace discussions, heightening tensions as negotiators attempt to finalize a long-awaited framework to end the war. Explosions were reported across Kyiv and several regions after waves of Kinzhal, Iskander, and Kalibr missiles were......
Russia positions nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles in Belarus as regional tensions escalate
Russia has reportedly deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles to a Belarusian base near the border with Russia, marking a new escalation in the deepening military standoff between Moscow and NATO. Independent researchers using satellite imagery say the weapons, known as Oreshnik missiles, are being stationed at a former airbase close......
China Urges Cooperation With US While Tightening Sanctions on Defense Firms
China’s ruling Communist Party has renewed its appeal for cooperation with the United States, framing the relationship between the two powers as a crucial pillar of global economic and strategic stability even as frictions over security and trade intensify. In a prominent commentary carried by the official People’s Daily under......
Riyadh urges restraint as violence deepens between Gulf allies in Yemen
Saudi-led airstrikes on UAE-backed forces in Yemen have reignited internal rifts within the coalition fighting in the war-torn country. The strikes targeted positions held by the Southern Transitional Council in Hadhramaut province, marking a serious escalation in tensions between nominal partners on the same side of the conflict. U.S. Secretary......
Crypto market slump deepens as digital asset stocks follow bitcoin decline
Bitcoin’s sharp post-holiday downturn sparked a wider selloff across crypto-linked equities, extending pressure on a market already grappling with thin trading volumes and post-Christmas volatility. Within an hour, the world’s largest cryptocurrency shed nearly $3,000, triggering automated liquidations of leveraged long positions......
Russia halts Moroccan tomato shipment after virus detection
Russia’s agricultural control agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, has temporarily blocked the import of a Moroccan tomato shipment after detecting alleged traces of two plant viruses during inspection. According to Russian media outlet Newkaliningrad, the agency carried out quarantine and phytosanitary checks on three separate tomato consignments......
Belgian federal deputy Mathieu Michel confirms salary diverted in fraud case
Belgian federal deputy Mathieu Michel revealed that his salary had been fraudulently diverted, confirming the incident in remarks published by Sudinfo on Thursday. The lawmaker, who is affiliated with the Reformist Movement (MR), said he became aware of the situation after noticing irregularities in his payments. According to initial......