How do you respond when your troops are attacked in a foreign land? For the US, the answer came in the form of a “massive strike” against Islamic State positions in Syria. On 13 December, an ambush in Palmyra killed two US soldiers, Sgt Edgar Brian Torres Tovar and Sgt William Nathaniel Howard, along with
Tensions flared on the high seas as the UK government warned Russia. A Russian military ship allegedly entered British waters and targeted UK pilots with lasers. Wait, lasers? That’s right—defence officials called the incident “deeply dangerous.” Defence Secretary John Healey explained that the vessel, the Yantar, has already made one unwelcome visit this year back
Early Sunday, Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan woke up with a bang, sending ash and smoke soaring 4,400 metres into the sky. Quite a dramatic start to the day, right? Luckily, authorities reported no injuries or building damage so far. Kyodo News cited the local meteorological observatory. The explosive eruption at the Minamidake crater at
It finally happened—Iceland’s mosquito-free streak is over. For the first time ever, mosquitoes have been discovered buzzing around the island nation. It was long known as one of the few places on Earth where people could enjoy summer evenings without swatting the air. Three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes—two females and one male—were found about 30 kilometers
After weeks of deadly clashes in Aleppo, Syria and Kurdish forces have finally called a truce. But will this ceasefire hold—or is it just another pause in a long, exhausting fight? The announcement came after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Kurdish commander Mazloum Abdi in Damascus. It was a rare face-to-face that followed mounting bloodshed
Imagine cracking open a frozen time capsule that holds secrets from a world untouched for over a million years. That’s exactly what scientists have done in Antarctica, drilling 1.7 miles into the ice to extract a core dating back at least 1.2 million years. This ancient ice, pulled from Little Dome C near Concordia Research
The US homeless population surged by over 18% last year, the BBC claims. The surge is driven by sky-high housing costs, natural disasters, and a spike in migration to big cities, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A one-night survey in January 2024 found over 770,000 people in shelters and temporary
President-elect Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to hold off on enforcing a TikTok ban. In a court filing on Friday, Trump’s legal team argued that delaying the 19 January deadline—just a day before his inauguration. Trump’s team said the President-elect would address concerns about TikTok without judicial intervention. What is This About?
The Malaysian government has announced plans to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The plane vanished in March 2014 with 239 people aboard without leaving a trace despite international rescue efforts. Dubbed one of aviation’s greatest mysteries, the plane’s disappearance has left countless families in pain for nearly a decade. Malaysia Hired US
A Las Vegas man who attacked a judge during his sentencing hearing earlier this year has been sentenced to up to 65 years in prison. Deobra Redden, 31, shocked the courtroom on January 3 when he leaped over the bench and knocked Judge Mary Kay Holthus into a wall. The court security rushed to save
Ever find yourself waking up just minutes before your alarm goes off? Annoying, right? But there’s actually a scientific reason behind this oddly common phenomenon. Picture this: you wake up groggy, thinking it’s the middle of the night, only to find your alarm is set to go off in five minutes. Do you get up
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, once celebrated as the world’s third richest man, is now in hot water. US prosecutors have charged him and seven others in a $265 million bribery scheme that’s shaken his business empire to its core. The accusations sent Adani Group stocks into a nosedive on Thursday, with Adani Green Energy canceling
