UN calls for 52-day pause in global wars ahead of Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The United Nations and the organisers of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have called for a seven-week pause in all global conflicts a week ahead of the opening of the…
Netherlands Stands With Ukraine as Winter Hardship Deepens, Schoof Says
Due to the Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, and the prolonged extreme cold, Ukrainians are facing unprecedented hardship. Every day, I am impressed by their fighting spirit and perseverance. I…
US energy assistance for Ukraine stalls as winter bites
U.S. and European officials are growing increasingly worried as hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. energy assistance promised to Ukraine remain unreleased, even as a bone-cold winter pushes the…
Kurdish-led SDF agrees integration with Syrian government forces
Syria’s Kurdish-led forces have reached a comprehensive agreement with the government to integrate with the Syrian army. – A ceasefire over the past week or so has developed into an…
Guterres Calls on South Sudan Parties to De-escalate and Pursue Dialogue
I am deeply concerned by the continued escalation of violence in South Sudan, most recently in Jonglei State, which has caused many deaths, injuries & displacement. Civilians must be protected.…
The Liquid Enigma: Mercury’s Relativistic Secrets and Toxic Legacy
Mercury (Hg, atomic number 80), the only metal that is liquid at room temperature, is one of the most peculiar elements in the periodic table. Known since antiquity as “quicksilver”…
Fred Korematsu Day – Honoring Courage and Civil Rights on January 30
On January 30, 2026, four U.S. states — California, Florida, Hawaii, and Virginia — officially observe Fred Korematsu Day (or Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution), a…
School Day of Non-violence and Peace (Día Escolar de la No-violencia y la Paz) – Spain Promotes Peace Education on January 30
On January 30, 2026, schools across Spain and many parts of the world observe the School Day of Non-violence and Peace (Día Escolar de la No-violencia y la Paz, or…
Martyrs’ Day – India Honors Sacrifices for Freedom on January 30
On January 30, 2026, India observes Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas or Shaheed Divas), a solemn national commemoration marking the 78th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi‘s assassination in 1948. This day pays…
Dia da Saudade – Brazil Embraces the Sweet Ache of Longing on January 30
On January 30, 2026, Brazil quietly marks Dia da Saudade (Day of Saudade), a uniquely Brazilian observance that celebrates — or rather gently acknowledges — saudade, one of the most…