A closer look at the world’s largest economies reveals a fascinating paradox: the biggest countries by GDP do not always host the largest companies by market value. In some cases, a single corporation can rival or even surpass the economic output of entire nations. For instance, the United States, with a GDP of $30.6 trillion, hosts......
Researchers in Japan and the United States have developed new methods to convert nitrate pollution into ammonia, opening potential alternatives to the century old Haber Bosch process, which is responsible for roughly 2 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. A team at Tohoku University has introduced a three dimensional covalent organic......
The European Union has officially approved counting chemical recycling toward mandatory recycled content in plastic bottles, marking a significant shift in EU recycling policy. On Friday, the 27 EU member states voted in favor of including chemical recycling in the calculation of recycled content. Previously, only mechanical recycling—such......
Funerals were held Saturday for some of the 31 victims of a suicide bombing targeting a Shia mosque in Islamabad, claimed by the jihadist group ISIS. The attack, which occurred during Friday prayers, is the deadliest in the Pakistani capital since 2008, when 60 people died in a truck bombing at the Marriott Hotel. According to local authorities,......
Elon Musk has predicted that artificial intelligence computing capacity deployed in space will surpass the total computing power available on Earth within five years, outlining an ambitious vision that would shift the future of digital infrastructure beyond the planet. Speaking during a podcast interview with Dwarkesh Patel alongside Stripe......
Morocco is preparing significant changes to its driving license system as the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) works on a new legal framework to streamline the process for candidates. The main reform under discussion involves separating the theoretical driving exam from practical driving lessons. Under the proposed system, candidates would......
South Korea has expressed optimism regarding North Korea’s response after the United Nations Security Council approved exemptions from sanctions for 17 humanitarian aid projects in the country. The move allows critical aid to continue despite existing political tensions. A South Korean official emphasized that humanitarian assistance......
China has said it remains open to dialogue with Lithuania following remarks by the Baltic country’s prime minister describing the 2021 decision to allow Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius under the name Taiwanese as a strategic error. The statement marks a potential opening after years of strained relations triggered by......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new online platform, TrumpRx, presented as an initiative aimed at helping Americans access prescription medications at reduced prices. The unveiling took place during an event in Washington, where the project was described as part of a broader effort to address rising health......
South Korean authorities have confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), marking the eighth reported case in the country since the start of 2026. The latest infection was identified at a pig farm in Pocheon, a city located north of Seoul, prompting immediate containment measures. Officials stated that the affected animals will......
Estonia has imposed entry bans on 1,073 additional Russian fighters who took part in the war against Ukraine, blocking their access to the Schengen area in a move that significantly expands Tallinn’s efforts to restrict the movement of combatants linked to Moscow’s military campaign. The decision was announced by Interior Minister......
German authorities are preparing for large-scale demonstrations as the Munich Security Conference opens next week, with tens of thousands of protesters expected to gather across the Bavarian capital. City officials estimate that up to 120,000 people could take part in various rallies held alongside the high-profile international summit. The......
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Morocco-based OCP Group have announced a five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing sustainable agriculture, improving soil health, and reinforcing global food security. The initiative forms part of the Atoms4Food program jointly led by the IAEA and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization......
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