At long last, a glimmer of hope in Washington. After 40 days of political gridlock, the US Senate has finally passed a deal aimed at ending the record-breaking government shutdown. While it’s only a first step, it’s the clearest sign yet that the impasse may soon be over. The agreement was hammered out over the
Friday prayers turned into chaos in Jakarta when an explosion ripped through a mosque inside a high school complex. More than 50 people were injured. Police say 54 victims were rushed to hospitals with burns and other injuries, while a 17-year-old student — now the main suspect — is undergoing surgery. The blast happened just
The US and India just took a major step toward tightening defence ties — even as their trade relationship remains rocky. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 10-year defence framework agreement with India on Friday. He called it a “cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence.” “Our defense ties have never been stronger,” Hegseth wrote
Donald Trump has slammed the brakes on all trade talks with Canada—over a TV ad. The Ontario government’s new campaign quoted Ronald Reagan’s 1987 speech criticizing tariffs, and Trump wasn’t having it. On Truth Social, he blasted Canada for “fraudulently using” Reagan’s words and called the ad “FAKE.” He also accused the country of meddling
America is bracing for a weekend of tension — and possibly confrontation. Republican governors in several states prepare for nationwide protests against Donald Trump. The “No Kings” movement, whose organizers promise rallies at more than 2,500 locations, says the message is simple: America doesn’t bow to one man. “The president thinks his rule is absolute,”
North Korea just rolled out the big guns — literally. In a grand military parade in Pyongyang, the country unveiled what it’s calling its “most powerful” intercontinental ballistic missile yet. The missile is called the Hwasong-20. The event marked 80 years under the ruling Workers’ Party. It wasn’t just about firepower — it was about
Germany’s skies are suddenly feeling a lot less friendly. Over the past two days, drones have been spotted buzzing over airports and military sites across the country. They are raising alarms and grounding flights. This happened just as millions celebrated German Unity Day and packed into Munich for Oktoberfest. At Munich Airport, chaos unfolded when
Iran is doubling down on nuclear energy — and it’s doing it with Russia’s help. Just hours before sweeping UN sanctions are expected to snap back into place, Tehran signed a $25 billion deal with Moscow. The deal is to build four new nuclear power plants in Sirik, Hormozgan. Each will generate 1,255 megawatts —
Could being too thin actually trigger a form of diabetes? That’s what a growing chorus of health experts is warning — and they’re calling it “type 5 diabetes.” Unlike the more familiar types, which strike because of obesity (type 2) or a lack of insulin production (type 1). This newly recognized form targets undernourished young
What happens when the world’s top space agency locks its doors on the citizens of its biggest rival? This week, Chinese nationals with valid US visas suddenly found themselves shut out of NASA facilities and systems. Bloomberg first reported this and NASA later confirmed it. Overnight, students and contractors lost access to labs, networks and
What if your next package flew to you on battery power alone? Norway just gave us a glimpse of that future. On Thursday, a sleek electric aircraft soared between Stavanger and Bergen, simulating a cargo flight for the very first time. The plane—an Alia built by U.S. manufacturer Beta—covered the 160 km route in 55
What happens when the tool designed to help ends up doing harm? That’s the heartbreaking question at the center of a new lawsuit against OpenAI. 16-year-old Adam Raine from California took his own life earlier this year following months of conversations with ChatGPT. According to his family’s lawyer, the teenager exchanged up to 650 messages
