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Russia plans nuclear power plant on the moon by 2036, says Roscosmos

Russia plans a lunar nuclear power plant by 2036 for its space programme and joint Russian-Chinese station, as NASA also aims for a reactor amid a new moon race for energy and resources. Read More

Peru sees record 34 candidates enter 2026 presidential election

At least 34 candidates have registered to compete in Peru’s 2026 presidential election, the electoral office said on Wednesday, a record number for a country that has been defined by political volatility in recent years, with many former leader Read More

From Yoon Suk Yeol to Paetongtarn Shinawatra: World leaders who lost power in 2025

A look at some of the prominent leaders who were removed from office in 2025 — and why their fall from power matters Go to Source Read More

France, UK, Canada among 14 nations condemn Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements

The Israeli Cabinet had recently approved a proposal for 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. It came as the US is pushing Israel and Hamas to move ahead with the new phase of the Gaza ceasefire, which took effect Oct. 10. Read More

India eases import quality checks to address US concerns

India announced on Wednesday reforms to cut red tape and simplify its import quality checks, addressing a concern raised by the U.S. over what it described as the South Asian country’s “burdensome” import quality requirements. Read More

‘Hurts sentiments’: India expresses concern over demolition of Hindu deity statue amid Thai-Cambodia border clashes

India on Wednesday voiced concern over the demolition of a statue of a Hindu deity in the ongoing military conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Read More

State survey shows majority of Russians hopeful for peace in Ukraine by 2026

A majority of Russians expect the war in Ukraine to end in 2026, state pollster VTsIOM said on Wednesday, in a sign that the Kremlin could be testing public reaction to a possible peace settlement as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict intensify. Read More

A Great Barrier Reef island was on sale, it got sold for…

Hamilton Island, the iconic Great Barrier Reef resort long owned by Australia’s Oatley family, is being sold to US private-equity firm Blackstone in a landmark deal reportedly worth about $1. Read More