Between Shadow and Light
In the midst of chaos, I refuse to choose between shadow and light; both exist because something real stands between them.
Afghanistan to resume active participation in SCO
Afghanistan is an observer state in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and Kabul considers it appropriate to resume active participation in its work, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Gul Hassan, said.…
SDF imposes curfew in Syria’s northeast before govt deal begins
Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country’s northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with…
Iran examines diplomacy with US, hopes for results in coming days, official says
Details of various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the US are being examined by Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, adding that Tehran hoped for…
Russia’s Medvedev says expiry of New START should alarm the world
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said that if the New START treaty expired with no replacement then the world should be alarmed that the biggest nuclear powers…
Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with limits
Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who…
The Ultra-Rare Heat Shield: Rhenium’s Extreme Endurance and Strategic Scarcity
Rhenium (Re, atomic number 75), a silvery-gray, lustrous third-row transition metal in group 7 (below manganese and technetium), is one of the rarest stable elements in Earth’s crust (~1 ppb…
Groundhog Day – Waiting for a Groundhog’s Shadow on February 2
On February 2, 2026, much of North America — and increasingly parts of the world — celebrates Groundhog Day, a quirky folk tradition that predicts whether winter will drag on…
World Wetlands Day – Celebrating Wetlands and Their Vital Role on February 2
On February 2, 2026, the world observes World Wetlands Day, an annual international event that raises global awareness about the importance of wetlands and promotes their conservation and wise use.…
Victory in the Battle of Stalingrad – Russia Commemorates the Turning Point of World War II on February 2
On February 2, 2026, Russia observes the Day of Military Glory dedicated to the Victory in the Battle of Stalingrad — one of the most decisive and bloodiest battles in…