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…
International Day of Human Fraternity – Celebrating Unity and Solidarity on February 4
On February 4, 2026, the world observes International Day of Human Fraternity, a United Nations-designated day established to promote mutual understanding, tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and solidarity among people of different…
World Cancer Day – Uniting for a Cancer-Free Future on February 4
On February 4, 2026, the world observes World Cancer Day, a global awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise understanding of cancer, promote prevention,…
Rosa Parks Day – Honoring the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement on February 4
On February 4, 2026, the states of California and Missouri officially observe Rosa Parks Day, a state holiday commemorating the birthday of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (born February 4, 1913,…
Independence Day – Sri Lanka Celebrates Sovereignty on February 4
On February 4, 2026, Sri Lanka marks Independence Day (නිදහස් දිනය / Nidahas Divasaya), the country’s most important national holiday, commemorating the peaceful end of 133 years of British colonial…
Day of the Armed Struggle – Angola Remembers the Start of Liberation on February 4
On February 4, 2026, Angola observes Day of the Armed Struggle (Dia da Luta Armada or Dia do Início da Luta Armada de Libertação Nacional), a national public holiday commemorating…
China’s hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft completes first flight
China’s YH-1000S, a self-made hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft, the world’s first of its kind, has completed its maiden flight in Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality. – According to the China Academy…
Macron says technical preparations for talks with Putin underway
French President Emmanuel Macron said that preparations for talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin are underway. – “Preparations are currently underway, and technical discissions on this issue are ongoing,” he…
Hungary sues EU over Russian energy ban
Hungary has filed a lawsuit with the EU’s top court seeking to annul a ban on Russian energy supplies to the bloc, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has announced. – The…