France tells Syria anti-ISIS fight is its ‘absolute priority’
France’s foreign minister said Thursday that sustaining the fight against ISIS group is an “absolute priority” for Paris, after meeting his Syrian counterpart in Damascus. – Jean-Noel Barrot is on…
UK sanctions Sudanese leaders over ongoing conflict
Britain sanctioned six individuals suspected of committing atrocities in Sudan’s war or of fueling the conflict through the supply of mercenaries and military equipment. – The measures targeted senior commanders…
China backs Cuba against ‘external interference’ as foreign minister visits Beijing
China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding national sovereignty and security and “opposes unwarranted interference by external forces“, China’s foreign minister told his Cuban counterpart on Thursday, as the U.S. tightens…
US, Ukraine, Russia delegations agree to exchange 314 prisoners, Witkoff says
Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday, adding that significant work remained to end the…
The First Transuranic Trailblazer: Neptunium’s Nuclear Legacy and Hidden Pathways
Neptunium (Np, atomic number 93), the first synthetic transuranic element and the fifth member of the actinide series, sits just beyond uranium in the periodic table. This silvery, radioactive metal…
Runeberg Day – Finland Celebrates Its National Poet on February 5
On February 5, 2026, Finland quietly celebrates Runeberg Day (Runebergin päivä), an unofficial but deeply cherished national flag-flying day honoring Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804–1877), widely regarded as Finland’s national poet.…
Deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine categorically unacceptable for Russia — MFA
Russia considers the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine entirely unacceptable, with Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova asserting that such forces will be regarded as legitimate military targets. –…
Ukraine-Russia-US talks begin in Abu Dhabi
A second round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine mediated by the United States has begun in the United Arab Emirates. – “Another round of negotiations has begun in…
US and Iran to seek de-escalation in nuclear talks in Oman
The US and Iran are due to hold talks in Oman on Friday after Tehran requested a change of venue to limit negotiations to its nuclear program. – Iran wanted…
The Lightest Powerhouse: Lithium’s Explosive Reactivity and Energy Revolution
Lithium (Li, atomic number 3), the lightest metal and the first solid element in group 1 (the alkali metals), is deceptively unassuming: a soft, silvery-white metal so light it floats…