Myanmar holds final election round, military-backed party set to win
Polls have opened in Myanmar for the third and final round of a controversial general election, with a military-backed party on course for a landslide win amid a raging civil…
Lebanon PM Salam says international force needed after UNIFIL withdraws
Lebanon will need some sort of international force after the withdrawal of the United Nations’s UNIFIL mission scheduled for 2027, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said. – Some 10,800 UN peacekeepers…
Syria, Kurds extend truce by 15 days to allow transfer of ISIS detainees
Syria’s government and Kurdish forces on Saturday extended their truce by 15 days, with Damascus saying it was to support the US transfer of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq.…
UK’s Starmer discusses need for enhanced security in Arctic in call with Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone on Saturday, with the leaders discussing the need for bolstered security in the Arctic. – The leaders…
Russia, the US in dialog on irritants — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
Russia and the United States are returning to a normal state of affairs and are in dialogue on the so-called “irritants. – “Along with the focusing at the expert level…
United States Plans Follow-Up Ukraine–Russia Talks After Productive Abu Dhabi Meeting
On Friday and Saturday, the United States coordinated a trilateral meeting alongside Ukraine and Russia, graciously hosted by the United Arab Emirates. Talks were very constructive, and plans were made…
The Heavyweight Stranger: Darmstadtium’s Extreme Nature and Nuclear Edge
Darmstadtium (Ds, atomic number 110), one of the most extreme members of the superheavy elements, sits in group 10 of the periodic table — right below nickel, palladium, and platinum.…
National Tourism Day – India Celebrates Its Rich Heritage and Endless Wonders on January 25
On January 25, 2026, India observes National Tourism Day, an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the country’s unparalleled tourism potential, rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and vibrant traditions. This day…
National Voters’ Day – India Celebrates Democratic Participation on January 25
On January 25, 2026, India observes National Voters’ Day (राष्ट्रीय मतदाता दिवस), an annual commemoration dedicated to honoring voters, promoting electoral awareness, encouraging voter registration, and reinforcing the importance of…
World Leprosy Day – Raising Awareness and Ending Stigma on January 25
On January 25, 2026, the world observes World Leprosy Day (also known as Hansen’s Disease Day), an annual international observance held on the last Sunday of January to raise awareness…