Business & Commerce,ICT,Science & Technology
Google on Tuesday announced a $15 billion investment in India over the next five years to establish its first artificial intelligence hub in the country.The hub, located in Visakhapatnam in southern India, will be one of Google’s largest globally, featuring gigawatt-scale data centers, advance...
World
A new study on a 2024 glacial lake outburst flood in the Everest region, published on Tuesday, finds that a ‘devastating, and complex, chain reaction’ of geological and geomorphological factors amplified the destructive power of the flood that decimated the iconic high-altitude trekking ...
At least 14 people were killed when a gold mine collapsed in El Callao, southeastern Venezuela, following days of torrential rain, authorities said on Monday.Officials said a command post has been established to coordinate recovery operations, led by Brig. Gen. Gregory González Acevedo, head ...
Leading maritime nations are meeting in London this week to consider adopting global regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry and accelerating its shift away from fossil fuels.If approved, the plan would introduce the world’s first global levy on carbon...
World,Politics
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country fearing for his life following a military rebellion, but stopped short of announcing his resignation in a late-night address broadcast on social media Monday.The president’s message — his first public appearance since ...
World,Business & Commerce
China has imposed sanctions on five U.S.-based subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, escalating tensions over Washington’s investigation into Beijing’s growing dominance in global shipbuilding.The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday that all Chinese compani...
Just 15 minutes before floodwaters surged into her home, Lilia Ramírez fled with only what she could carry. When she returned, the damage was overwhelming — not only had water reached the ceiling of her ground floor, but the flood had left behind black oil streaks on her walls.Poza Rica...
World,Science & Technology
On Monday, SpaceX launched its eleventh test flight of the massive Starship rocket, once again achieving a successful mission as the vehicle circled halfway around the globe and released mock satellites, just like in previous flights.The Starship — the largest and most powerful rocket ever con...
Israel and Hamas took a crucial first step in their fragile ceasefire agreement on Monday by exchanging hostages and prisoners, offering cautious hope that the U.S.-brokered deal might eventually end the devastating two-year conflict in Gaza.However, key unresolved issues — including the disar...
China Agricultural University (CAU) launched Shennong Large Model 3.0 on Monday at the 2025 World Agrifood Innovation Conference (WAFI 2025) in Beijing, signaling a major step toward making AI more accessible and practical for use in agriculture.According to Wang Yaojun, lead researcher at CAU, a ke...
MISCELLANEOUS
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt were awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences on Monday for their contributions to explaining innovation-driven economic growth.Mokyr is affiliated with Northwestern University; Aghion holds positions at the Collège de France and the ...
National
The 17th Meeting of the Governing Board (GB) of the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) began on Monday, aiming to bolster regional cooperation in agricultural research and development.The two-day meeting brought together senior policymakers, agricultural experts, and representatives from SAARC member co...
Hamas on Monday released the last 20 living hostages as part of a ceasefire that brought an end to two years of conflict in Gaza, which had resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians.The release coincided with a visit from former President Donald Trump to Israel, where he celebrated...
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Sunday said an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean nation, a day after members of an elite army unit joined youth-led demonstrations calling for his resignation.Rajoelina’s office did not provide details on who is behind the coup, and ...
At least 42 people were killed when a bus crashed in a mountainous area of northern South Africa, authorities said Monday.The accident occurred Sunday on the N1 highway near Louis Trichardt, about 400 kilometers (248 miles) north of the capital, Pretoria.Simon Zwane, spokesperson for the Road Traffi...
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Monday it had begun a “multi-phase operation” to oversee the exchange of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel, marking a major breakthrough in the ceasefire deal that aims to end two years of devastating w...
The death toll from Mexico’s devastating rains climbed to 47 on Sunday as authorities rushed to rescue stranded residents, locate dozens of missing people, and clear widespread flood and landslide damage across multiple states.Days of relentless rainfall have left a trail of destruction, sweep...
World,Travel & Tourism
Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, has become one of the most sought-after destinations for European families, retirees, and investors looking to buy property overseas. With its scenic beaches, rich culture, pleasant year-round weather, and welcoming Thai hospitality, the island offers an appe...
Chinese coast guard vessels used high-pressure water cannons and rammed an anchored Philippine government ship off a Philippine-held island in the South China Sea on Sunday, slightly damaging the vessel but causing no injuries, the Philippine coast guard said.The incident took place near Thitu Islan...
World leaders gathered in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday for the “Summit for Peace,” co-chaired by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, to back a landmark ceasefire aimed at ending more than two years of war between Israel...
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