UN mission due in DR Congo to help enforce ceasefire: Qatar
The UN will soon send a mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s volatile east to help enforce a ceasefire that has been breached despite peace agreements. – The announcement…
The Unbreakable Heart: Tungsten’s Extreme Resilience and Hidden Heat
Tungsten (W, atomic number 74), also known as wolfram (from wolframite ore, where “wolf” refers to its tendency to “devour” tin during smelting), is the undisputed king of high-temperature endurance…
Veterans’ Day (วันทหารผ่านศึก) – Thailand Honors Its Veterans on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Thailand observes Veterans’ Day (วันทหารผ่านศึก), a national day of respect and gratitude dedicated to honoring all Thai veterans — those who have served in the Royal…
Setsubun – Japan Welcomes Spring with Beans and Demons on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Japan celebrates Setsubun (節分), the traditional “seasonal division” festival that marks the eve of spring according to the old lunar calendar. Although it’s not a public…
Martyrs’ Day (Dia dos Mártires) – São Tomé and Príncipe Remembers the Batepá Massacre on February 3
On February 3, 2026, the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe observes Martyrs’ Day (Dia dos Mártires or Dia dos Mártires da Liberdade), a national public holiday commemorating the…
Heroes’ Day – Mozambique Honors Its Liberation Fighters on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Mozambique observes Heroes’ Day (Dia dos Heróis Moçambicanos), a national public holiday dedicated to remembering and paying tribute to the men and women who fought and…
Day of Finnish Architecture and Design – Celebrating Alvar Aalto’s Birthday on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Finland observes the Day of Finnish Architecture and Design (Suomalaisen arkkitehtuurin ja muotoilun päivä), a national flag-flying day that honors the legacy of renowned architect and…
Communist Party of Vietnam Foundation Anniversary – Vietnam Celebrates 96 Years of Leadership on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Vietnam commemorates the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam), one of the most important political and…
Four Chaplains Day – Honoring Selfless Sacrifice on February 3
February 3 is observed in the United States as Four Chaplains Day, a day of remembrance that commemorates the extraordinary heroism of four U.S. Army chaplains during one of the…
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.