US Slaps Sanctions on Global Networks Supporting Iran’s Missile and Drone Program
US sanctions 32 networks across 8 countries linked to Iran’s missile and drone programs, aiming to curb Tehran’s regional and military influence.:
Trump Signs Bill to End Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has officially signed a funding bill that ends the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, bringing an end to 43 days of halted operations that disrupted…
Global Fossil Fuel Emissions to Break Record in 2025, Making 1.5°C Target ‘Virtually Impossible’
Global fossil fuel emissions will hit a record 38.1bn tonnes in 2025, making the Paris climate goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C nearly impossible.
Internet Freedom Declines in US and Germany as Online Restrictions Rise in Democracies
Internet freedom falls in the US and Germany as Freedom House reports rising online restrictions across democracies in 2025.
New Epstein Emails Allegedly Link Trump to Victim Visits, Raising Fresh Questions
New Epstein emails suggest Trump knew about abuse and met a victim, raising fresh questions as Congress demands full case file release.
India Defends Ambani’s Vantara Zoo Amid UN Scrutiny Over Animal Imports
India defends Ambani’s Vantara Zoo as UN body CITES raises concerns over endangered species imports and trade transparency.
Bangladesh to Hold Referendum on July Reform Charter Alongside February Elections, Says Yunus
Bangladesh to hold a February referendum on the July Reform Charter alongside national elections, says interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
Could Joseph Wright’s 1768 Masterpiece Be the True Beginning of Modern Art?
When did modern art truly begin? Many experts place its origins in the 19th century, pointing to iconic works like Édouard Manet’s Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe (1863), J.M.W. Turner’s Rain,…
Sabrina Carpenter to Star in Musical Adaptation of Alice in Wonderland
Sabrina Carpenter stars in a new musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, set to lead and produce the whimsical Universal Pictures project.
UK Tightens AI Regulations to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Content
The UK introduces stricter AI laws to prevent the creation of child sexual abuse material, empowering charities and tech firms to safeguard children online.
