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10 scientific breakthroughs that rewrote the rules of war

Applying theoretical nuclear physics to build a bomb, the Manhattan Project made use of fission or splitting the atom, to create a weapon that would create an incredible amount of destruction when dropped on Japan. Read More

Universe is expanding faster than expected: Scientists struggle to explain cosmic acceleration

Image: AI Generated Not only is the Universe expanding, but its expansion is actually happening at a speed higher than was thought possible until recently. Read More

‘Picture abhi baaki hai’: Iran’s Bollywood jab at Trump amid Hormuz blockade; warns missile boats ‘warming up’

Screengrab from video, shared by Iran consulate in Mumbai, on X NEW DELHI: Iran pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s claim that its navy was “finished” by showcasing its fast missile boats and referencing a Shah Rukh Khan mo Read More

Carney secures majority after by-election wins, strengthens grip till 2029

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government after key by-election wins, strengthening his mandate until 2029 and bolstering Canada’s position to respond more decisively to trade tensions and politic Read More

‘History isn’t being made in Britain’: BBC’s Amol Rajan on why India feels like the future

UK-based BBC journalist Amol Rajan has said that India feels like a place where “history is being made”, while Britain no longer carries the same sense of energy and change. Read More

As Trump blocks Strait of Hormuz, spot oil price nears record high of $150 a barrel

Physical crude oil prices have surged to historic highs, with North Sea Forties hitting $148.87 a barrel, as a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz chokes global supply. Read More

‘They Couldn’t Cut A Deal’: JD Vance Reveals Why Talks Failed With Iran In Pakistan | Exclusive

Vance said that the Iranian delegation present at the talks could not close a deal on its own and would have to return to Tehran to seek clearance from senior leadership. Read More

‘They Are Warming Up’: Iran Flaunts ‘Red Bees Of Persian Gulf’ Amid Hormuz Blockade Threat

Taking direct aim at Trump’s remarks, Iran mocked his assertion that Iranian naval power had been crippled. Read More

Who is Eric Swalwell, Democrat who resigned from US Congress over sexual assault allegations?

Eric Swalwell’s resignation from the US Congress follows multiple sexual misconduct allegations, ethics probes, and bipartisan calls for his removal. Read More

Israel rules out ceasefire with Hezbollah, says Lebanon talks will focus on disarmament

Israel confirms US-mediated talks with Lebanon have begun, stressing the focus is on disarming Hezbollah rather than a ceasefire, as efforts intensify to address long-standing border security concerns Go to Source Read More

Bangladesh to send top delegation to China as BNP moves to boost Beijing ties

The delegation will be led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Read More

Iran Rejects Any Halt To Uranium Enrichment As US Pushes For 20-Year Moratorium

Iran’s IRGC has firmly rejected any suggestion that Tehran will abandon uranium enrichment, calling such claims false and reaffirming its commitment to nuclear sovereignty. Read More