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…
Serbia has no plans to join NATO, will remain neutral — president
Belgrade maintains ties with NATO but wants to preserve its neutral status and will not join the alliance, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Radio Television of Serbia, the country’s…
US-Israeli ‘military gamble’ has destabilized entire Middle East – Moscow
The US-Israeli attack on Iran has destabilized the entire Middle East and poses growing threats to all nations in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned on Thursday.…
Japan to join Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ project, expects missile requests
Japan will inform the U.S. next week that it intends to join the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative and expects that Washington may seek its help with missile production due…
Taiwan parliament authorises signing of stalled $9 billion US arms deals
Taiwan’s parliament authorised the government on Friday to sign U.S. agreements for four arms sales packages worth some $9 billion, after officials warned that Taipei would go to the back…
Jordan’s King Expresses Solidarity with UAE After Soldiers’ Death
His Majesty King AbdullahII and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed, in a call, the repercussions of the dangerous escalation in the region. His Majesty…