Tensions between China and Japan have intensified after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that Tokyo could use military force if Beijing launched an attack on Taiwan. The remarks, which diverged from official talking points, have sparked a diplomatic rift now stretching into its second month, marking one of the sharpest downturns......

Russian troops have intensified their offensive in southeastern Ukraine, making significant territorial gains around Gulyai-Pole and advancing further toward the strategic city of Zaporizhia. The operation marks a crucial phase in Moscow’s westward push, as Ukrainian units struggle to maintain their positions amid relentless artillery......

Iraq’s Transport Ministry announced that Aegean Airlines, based in Greece, has become the first European airline in 35 years to land at Baghdad International Airport. The ministry described the flight as a turning point that marks Iraq’s reintegration into the European aviation network and signals a new chapter of revival for its......

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has warned that Russia is likely to reposition its military forces closer to NATO’s eastern front once a peace agreement is reached in Ukraine, underscoring continued security concerns across the region. Speaking ahead of the first Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki, Orpo told the Financial Times that......

European leaders have announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia, coupled with a renewed commitment to finance Ukraine and establish long-term security guarantees. The measures were unveiled following high-level talks in Berlin between European and American officials aimed at sustaining pressure on Moscow and reinforcing Kyiv’s......

Astronomers are preparing for a remarkable cosmic encounter as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest pass to Earth on December 19. The celestial visitor, originating from beyond the solar system, will come no nearer than 167 million miles from the planet roughly twice the distance between the Earth and the Sun posing no danger while......

Global oil prices have plunged to their lowest level in four years, driven by renewed hopes for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and mounting concerns about a worsening supply glut. Brent crude slipped below 60 dollars a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded near 56 dollars, as markets reacted to signs that easing geopolitical......

The Moroccan telecom operator inwi has announced the landing of the Medusa submarine cable in Nador, marking a significant milestone in enhancing Morocco's digital infrastructure. This development positions the country at the center of vital connectivity routes linking North Africa to Europe and the broader Mediterranean region. The Medusa......

The rise of artificial intelligence has reshaped language once again. Merriam-Webster has declared “slop” as its Word of the Year for 2025, citing its growing use to describe the flood of low-quality AI-generated material circulating online. Once a word for mud or waste, “slop” now captures public frustration with the......

India’s central bank has stepped in to defend the rupee after the currency plunged to a new record low against the U.S. dollar, marking one of its weakest stretches in recent years. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a $5 billion foreign exchange swap auction on Tuesday, deploying one of its most powerful liquidity tools in an......

Trinidad and Tobago has authorized the United States military to use its airports for logistical purposes, marking a significant shift in regional security dynamics that quickly triggered diplomatic retaliation from Venezuela. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the arrangement will allow US military aircraft to transit through airports......

The long-accepted understanding of dark energy, the mysterious force believed to drive the universe’s accelerating expansion, is facing renewed scrutiny after an international research team proposed that it may not be constant over time. Data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which analyzed over 15 million galaxies......

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have developed a groundbreaking liquid metal composite ink that could redefine the future of wearable electronics and stealth technology. The innovation enables the creation of flexible, stretchable devices capable of manipulating electromagnetic waves, offering potential......