UK will not be drawn into wider Middle East war: PM Starmer
The UK will not be drawn into a wider war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says after Trump warned that the future of NATO could be at stake unless allies, including…
Italy says diplomacy is way to deal with Hormuz crisis
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says diplomacy is the right way to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and there are no naval missions Italy is involved in…
EU and India Review Strategic Partnership and Global Developments
Good meeting with Dr S Jaishankar today. At the EU-India Summit in January, we concluded our Free Trade Agreement – the mother of all deals – and signed a Security…
Declaring “No Quarter” – Psychological Warfare or Simply Hiding Defeat Behind Tough Rhetoric?
Declaring “no quarter” has always been a raw, old-school way of saying you’re not taking prisoners and won’t show mercy. In practice, it can absolutely work as psychological warfare. When…
Iran’s Final Deterrent as Conventional Power Fades
Is there a possibility that Iran might eventually pursue nuclear weapons as a final deterrent against the United States and Israel, especially if its conventional military capabilities and tactical equipment…
The Yellow Brimstone: Sulfur’s Fiery Legacy and Hidden Vitality
Sulfur (S, atomic number 16), the bright yellow nonmetal in group 16 (below oxygen and above selenium), has been known to humanity since antiquity—called brimstone (“burning stone”) in the Bible…
Nyx: The Primordial Goddess of Night (c. 8th Century BC – Antiquity)
Nyx (Greek: Νύξ, “Night”) is the ancient Greek primordial goddess and personification of the night. One of the first beings to emerge from Chaos, she is a powerful, shadowy force…
Africa Scout Day – Celebrating Scouting Across the Continent on March 13
On March 13, 2026, many African countries and Scout associations celebrate Africa Scout Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the impact of the Scout Movement on the continent, promoting its…
National Elephant Day – Thailand Celebrates Its National Animal on March 13
On March 13, 2026, Thailand observes National Elephant Day (วันช้างไทย / Wan Chang Thai), a day dedicated to honoring the Asian elephant — Thailand’s national animal — and raising awareness…
Kasuga Matsuri (Wakamiya On-Matsuri) – Nara’s Grand Spring Festival at Kasuga Taisha on March 13
The Kasuga Matsuri (春日祭), also widely known as Wakamiya On-Matsuri (若宮おん祭), is one of the three great festivals of Nara and the most important annual festival of Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga…