Day of Finnish Architecture and Design – Celebrating Alvar Aalto’s Birthday on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Finland observes the Day of Finnish Architecture and Design (Suomalaisen arkkitehtuurin ja muotoilun päivä), a national flag-flying day that honors the legacy of renowned architect and…
Communist Party of Vietnam Foundation Anniversary – Vietnam Celebrates 96 Years of Leadership on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Vietnam commemorates the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam), one of the most important political and…
Four Chaplains Day – Honoring Selfless Sacrifice on February 3
February 3 is observed in the United States as Four Chaplains Day, a day of remembrance that commemorates the extraordinary heroism of four U.S. Army chaplains during one of the…
Between Shadow and Light
In the midst of chaos, I refuse to choose between shadow and light; both exist because something real stands between them.
Afghanistan to resume active participation in SCO
Afghanistan is an observer state in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and Kabul considers it appropriate to resume active participation in its work, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Gul Hassan, said.…
SDF imposes curfew in Syria’s northeast before govt deal begins
Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country’s northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with…
Iran examines diplomacy with US, hopes for results in coming days, official says
Details of various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the US are being examined by Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, adding that Tehran hoped for…
Russia’s Medvedev says expiry of New START should alarm the world
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said that if the New START treaty expired with no replacement then the world should be alarmed that the biggest nuclear powers…
Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with limits
Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who…
The Ultra-Rare Heat Shield: Rhenium’s Extreme Endurance and Strategic Scarcity
Rhenium (Re, atomic number 75), a silvery-gray, lustrous third-row transition metal in group 7 (below manganese and technetium), is one of the rarest stable elements in Earth’s crust (~1 ppb…