The Radioactive Powerhouse: Curium’s Nuclear Glow and Actinide Frontier
Curium (Cm, atomic number 96), a silvery, radioactive actinide metal in the f-block (below americium and above berkelium), is one of the heaviest elements producible in macroscopic (though tiny) quantities.…
Samiljeol – South Korea’s National Independence Movement Day on March 1
On March 1, 2026, South Korea observes Samiljeol (3·1절, literally “3·1 Day” or “March First Day”), a solemn national holiday commemorating the March 1st Movement (3·1 운동) of 1919 —…
Remembrance Day – Marshall Islands Honors the Victims of Nuclear Testing on March 1
On March 1, 2026, the Republic of the Marshall Islands observes Remembrance Day (also known as Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day or Bikini Day in some contexts), a solemn national holiday…
National “Cursed Soldiers” Remembrance Day – Poland Honors the Forgotten Heroes of Anti-Communist Resistance on March 1
On March 1, 2026, Poland observes National “Cursed Soldiers” Remembrance Day (Narodowy Dzień Pamięci “Żołnierzy Wyklętych”), a solemn national holiday dedicated to commemorating the soldiers of the anti-communist underground resistance…
Heroes’ Day – Paraguay Honors the Fallen of the Chaco War on March 1
On March 1, 2026, Paraguay observes Heroes’ Day (Día de los Héroes), also known as Day of the Heroes of the Chaco (Día de los Héroes del Chaco), a solemn…
Independence Day – Bosnia and Herzegovina Celebrates Sovereignty on March 1
On March 1, 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina observes Independence Day (Dan nezavisnosti), the country’s most important national holiday, commemorating the 34th anniversary of the referendum that led to its declaration…
Guterres Condemns US, Israel and Iran Escalation in Middle East
Statement by the Secretary-General on Iran I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent…
Red Cross president warns of ‘chain reaction’ in Middle East
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of a “dangerous chain reaction” across the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes in Iran. –…
Human Rights Watch: Civilians Must Not Pay the Price of War
Civilians should never pay the price of military action, their protection is essential. All parties to the conflict should respect international humanitarian law and prioritize the protection of civilians. These…
Zelensky invites Slovak prime minister to Ukraine for talks
Vladimir Zelensky has offered to Slovakia’s prime minister to come to Ukraine to address pressing issues, Zelensky’s office said. – “Right now, is speaking with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.…