North Korea’s Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party at a rare congress. – The decision was made Sunday (February 22)…
Carney to Visit India, Australia and Japan to Boost Trade and Security
Prime Minister Carney to diversify Canada’s trade, attract new investment, and secure new partnerships with visits to India, Australia, and Japan In a more divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new…
Talks on Ukraine may resume in Geneva on February 26
Negotiations on Ukraine may resume in Geneva on February 26, – “Talks in Geneva may resume as early as on Thursday,” the source said. – Negotiations between Russia, the United…
Afghanistan threatens retaliation over Pakistani airstrikes
Afghanistan has threatened retaliation after Pakistani airstrikes on its territory reportedly killed at least 18 people and left several others injured. – The attack was carried out overnight on Saturday…
Putin vows to bolster Russia’s nuclear triad
Russia will continue to improve its military and technological capabilities, and the nuclear triad is an “unconditional priority” in this regard, President Vladimir Putin has said. – Putin made the…
Top EU diplomat on Iran tensions: ‘We don’t need another war’
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday that the world does not “need another war” when asked about potential U.S. military strikes on Iran. – “The situation around Iran is…
Two-state solution is being ‘stripped away in broad daylight,’ Guterres says
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres highlighted on Monday the “blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.” – He charged that the current…
US military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria
US forces began pulling out of their largest base in northeastern Syria on Monday, part of a wider departure as the US-allied government in Damascus consolidates control. – Dozens of…
Concessions
Concessions are compromises or allowances made during a negotiation or disagreement, where one side gives up something to reach an agreement.
The Moon Metal: Silver’s Timeless Shine and Hidden Versatility
Silver (Ag, atomic number 47), the lustrous white metal long associated with the Moon (its Latin name argentum and alchemical symbol ♆ reflect lunar ties), is a highly reflective, ductile,…