SpaceX lit up the California sky early Friday with yet another Starlink launch. This time, sending 26 satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission, dubbed Starlink 15-5, lifted off at exactly 6:43 a.m. local time. And with this batch? SpaceX has officially launched over 1,000 Starlink satellites in 2025 alone. The Falcon
What does US$1.4 trillion look like? Try imagining the UAE rolling out a gold-plated welcome mat—for business. During a high-profile meeting at Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told former US President Donald Trump that the Gulf nation plans to invest a jaw-dropping $1.4 trillion. This investment will go
Can you rule a country from a farmhouse, drive a rusty old Volkswagen, and still be remembered as a giant on the world stage? If you’re José “Pepe” Mujica, the answer is a resounding yes. The former Uruguayan president passed away at 89, leaving behind a legacy that reads more like a novel than a
Donald Trump touched down in Saudi Arabia and walked away with a staggering $600 billion investment commitment. Not bad for day one. Greeted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with fanfare befitting a blockbuster, Trump beamed. The two sealed deals spanning energy, mining, and defense. The crown jewel?A record-breaking $142 billion arms package. What the
What happens when trouble quite literally knocks at the Prime Minister’s door? For Keir Starmer, it came in the form of flames. In the early hours of Monday, a fire broke out at Starmer’s private residence in Kentish Town, north London. Thankfully, no one was hurt—but the blaze, which damaged the property’s entrance, raised serious
Imagine walking back into a meeting and being told you’ve been cast as Darth Vader in a workplace personality quiz—without your knowledge. That’s exactly what happened to Lorna Rooke, a U.K. blood donation supervisor, and it just earned her nearly £29,000 in a tribunal ruling. During a team-building exercise at the NHS, a colleague filled
Is Venice still a city, or has it become a theme park with canals? For millions of tourists snapping selfies on gondolas, it’s an Instagram dream. But for locals, it’s a nightmare of overcrowding, skyrocketing rents, and vanishing neighbors. Fewer than 50,000 Venetians remain in a city swarmed by 30 million visitors a year—90% of
Remember when measles was considered wiped out in the U.S.? That was 2000. Fast-forward to now—over 1,000 confirmed cases and counting. So, what happened? Texas is the epicenter, with a staggering 709 cases spread across 29 counties. Most trace back to a tight-knit, undervaccinated Mennonite community in Gaines County. Tragically, two young children in Texas
Just when it looked like the region was on the brink of all-out war, India and Pakistan have hit the brakes. A US-brokered ceasefire—announced by none other than Donald Trump—has brought a sudden end to a terrifying week. Missile strikes, drone attacks, and mounting casualties had gripped the region. “Congratulations to both countries on using
Who saw this coming? In a twist that left even seasoned Vatican watchers blinking in disbelief, Cardinal Robert Prevost—a soft-spoken missionary from Chicago—has been elected. He is the first-ever American pope. Say hello to Pope Leo XIV. When the white smoke curled above the Sistine Chapel, signaling a new era for the 1.4 billion-member Catholic
The Wall Street Journal revealed that U.S. intelligence agencies have allegedly been told to keep a close eye on Greenland’s independence movement. And its rich mineral resources. “We don’t spy on friends,” Rasmussen said bluntly, calling the report “somewhat disturbing.” And yes, he’s summoning the U.S. ambassador for a little chat. The White House hasn’t
After a deadly terror attack in Kashmir claimed 26 civilian lives, India didn’t wait long to respond. In a bold move early Wednesday, it launched airstrikes on nine locations in Pakistan. These included parts of Punjab — a significant escalation beyond the usual flashpoints in disputed Kashmir. India says it had clear evidence linking Pakistan-based
