Sri Lanka’s nationwide electricity failure on the 17th began with the sudden loss of 187 megawatts of power from the first generating unit of the Lakvijaya coal-fired power station in Norochcholai, according
The Trump administration has abruptly dismissed all 22 members of the National Science Council, the main advisory body guiding U.S. science and engineering policy, just as the group was finalizing a sensitive
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In his latest analysis, investigative journalist Seymour Hersh claims that Donald Trump is considering a dramatic step: paying billions of dollars to Iran to bring an end to the ongoing blockade of
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Cuba has launched a sweeping reorganization of its national science framework, positioning research and innovation at the core of its economic strategy as the country grapples with persistent external constraints. The overhaul,
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China is set to eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African nations in a phased rollout beginning Friday, marking a major shift in global trade dynamics and underscoring Beijing’s efforts to deepen
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The reported deaths of two CIA officials in northern Mexico following an anti-drug operation have reignited longstanding tensions between Washington and Mexico City over the depth, visibility, and legitimacy of U.S. involvement
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Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sri Lanka, delivered an emotional address during a humanitarian visit to the Fathima Orphanage and Ladies Hostel, combining outreach to vulnerable
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A group of independent experts affiliated with the United Nations has issued a strong warning to Saudi Arabia, urging the country to fully abolish the Kafala sponsorship system as it accelerates preparations
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In recent years, China has positioned itself in international forums as a critic of what it describes as the “abuse” of export controls by major powers, particularly the United States and its
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As the global energy transition accelerates and countries increasingly turn toward nuclear power to meet rising electricity demand, a troubling question is gaining urgency: who pays when nuclear systems fail? With the
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Former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo has issued a stark warning that escalating violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank bears disturbing similarities to historical atrocities against Jews during the
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China is on track to nearly double its data center capacity by the end of the decade, a rapid expansion fueled by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is reshaping both the
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The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has unleashed what analysts describe as the largest oil supply shock in history, shutting in more than 10 million barrels per day of crude
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A dramatic courtroom confrontation has begun between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, as the billionaire entrepreneur accuses the leadership of OpenAI of betraying its founding mission and effectively “stealing a charity.” The
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Another round of anticipated U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Islamabad was abruptly canceled over the weekend, underscoring the fragility of diplomatic efforts to end a widening confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The failure
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A new policy report argues that the decades-old Indus Waters Treaty may be entering its most fragile phase as violence and geopolitics collide in South Asia The fragile balance between water-sharing and
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