Syria says it has taken control of al-Tanf base vacated by US troops
Syria’s defense ministry said on Thursday that the army had taken control of the Al-Tanf base after the withdrawal of US forces deployed there as part of the coalition against…
Kremlin says it expects next round of peace talks on Ukraine to happen soon
The Kremlin said on Thursday that it expected the next round of peace talks on Ukraine to happen soon and that there was already an understanding about their timing and…
The Magnetic Powerhouse: Neodymium’s Invisible Force and Green-Tech Dominance
Neodymium (Nd, atomic number 60), a silvery-white rare-earth metal in the lanthanide series (f-block), is the unsung hero behind the strongest permanent magnets on Earth. Discovered in 1885 by Carl…
Union Day – Myanmar Celebrates National Unity on February 12
On February 12, 2026, Myanmar observes Union Day (ပြည်ထောင်စုနေ့ / Pyidaungsu Nay), one of the country’s most significant national holidays, commemorating the signing of the Panglong Agreement on February 12,…
Red Hand Day – United Nations Stands Against Child Recruitment on February 12
On February 12, 2026 , the world observes Red Hand Day (also known as the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers), a United Nations-supported global campaign to raise…
Lincoln’s Birthday – United States Honors the 16th President on February 12
On February 12, 2026, several U.S. states and communities observe Lincoln’s Birthday, a day to commemorate the birth of Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809, in a log cabin in…
Trump says no ‘definitive’ agreement with Netanyahu, US talks with Iran to continue
President Donald Trump said after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday they reached no “definitive” agreement on how to move forward with Iran but he insisted negotiations…
When Rivalry Replaces Responsibility
Several power blocs operate behind the scenes, forming shifting alliances to push or obstruct particular agendas. When politicians backed by these interests take decisions, whether justified or flawed, rival groups…
Russia ready to go as far in relations with India as New Delhi wants
Russia is set to take its relations with India as far as the South Asian republic is ready, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told. – “Ties depend on both…
The Rainbow Heavyweight: Bismuth’s Iridescent Beauty and Hidden Gentleness
Bismuth (Bi, atomic number 83), a brittle, silvery-white post-transition metal in group 15 (below nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, and antimony), is the heaviest stable element with a completely stable isotope. Known…