FEATURED
COVID 19 Articles
India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab
India’s Ministry of Communications defended its satellite internet approval process as fair and non-discriminatory, refuting Elon Musk’s claims that oligarchs are blocking Starlink’s entry into the country.
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, whose eviction from her Madrid apartment sparked nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis, has died. Her case prompted the Socialist-led government to call snap elections.
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
A new NHS-style social care system for England could take decades to implement, according to economist Sir Andrew Dilnot, who warns the cost would be “very substantial.”
Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments
ADHD UK has threatened legal action against West Yorkshire NHS over its decision to impose a minimum two-year wait for ADHD and autism assessments, claiming the policy is unlawful.
Trending COVID 19 News
What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping?
The US proposes an AI notification system with China to warn of security threats, to be discussed at an upcoming Trump-Xi summit this week in Washington.
Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that a large-scale strike on Russia included a previously unnamed weapon called the Pelican, though military analysts remain uncertain whether it is a tactical ballistic missile or a drone.
State of world getting worse as UN Security Council paralysed: Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that global conditions are deteriorating as military conflicts multiply and geopolitical divisions paralyze the Security Council, leaving vulnerable populations facing severe hardship.
How a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices
A Virginia farmer reports diesel costs have nearly doubled to $7 per gallon, straining farm finances amid ongoing harvesting operations and broader economic pressures facing agricultural producers.
Flight disruption: Airlines criticise air traffic control over second glitch in a month
UK airlines criticize National Air Traffic Services following a second technical disruption in two weeks, with flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers across the country.
Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Syria has experienced at least 16 explosions at weapons storage facilities this month, killing dozens of soldiers and raising questions about whether poor storage conditions or sabotage are responsible.
Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute
Houthi fighters advance on strategic Yemeni terrain after Trump cancels planned US airstrikes, amid Saudi Arabia’s appeals for military intervention in escalating Red Sea conflicts.
Race to be next UN secretary general could rest on US and China trade-offs
The race to select the next UN secretary general involves seven candidates competing for support from the Security Council’s five permanent members, with late-entry speculation emerging as three secret ballot rounds have failed to produce a clear frontrunner.
China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party
China has expelled two top military generals from the Communist Party on suspicion of corruption and misconduct, continuing President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign.
Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout
Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 32 percent, his lowest on record, as Republicans expressed growing disapproval over his handling of inflation and the unpopular Iran war.
Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation’s airspace
The FAA launched an $875 million AI software system called SMART on Monday to optimize airspace management at three major airports serving Washington, D.C., aiming to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
What the equinox ‘henge’ effect tells us about U.S. cities
During the fall equinox, certain U.S. cities experience striking solar alignments with their streets, creating phenomena like “Chicagohenge” where sunrises and sunsets frame city architecture.