Milan exercise in India brings together record 74 countries — Indian Navy chief
This year’s Milan naval exercise in eastern India will see a record 74 countries participating, Indian Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said at the exercise’s opening ceremony.…
Trump to preside over first ‘Board of Peace’ meeting as unresolved Gaza questions loom
US President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday with unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hanging over an event expected…
Russia urges restraint as US builds up military assets near Iran
Russia said on Thursday that it was seeing an unprecedented escalation of tension around Iran as the United States moved military assets into the Middle East, and the Kremlin urged…
Poland can mine border within 48 hours after Ottawa Convention exit, PM says
Poland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention means it will be able to lay anti-personnel mines along its eastern border in the space of 48 hours if a threat emerges, Prime…
The Fiery Heartbeat: Rubidium’s Explosive Reactivity and Precision Timekeeping
Rubidium (Rb, atomic number 37), a soft, silvery-white alkali metal in group 1 (below potassium and above cesium), is one of the most violently reactive elements known—yet it quietly powers…
Shivaji Jayanti – Maharashtra Celebrates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on February 19
On February 19, 2026, the state of Maharashtra in India observes Shivaji Jayanti (छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज जयंती / Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti), a major public holiday and one of the…
Commemoration of Vasil Levski – Bulgaria Honors Its Apostle of Freedom on February 19
On February 19, 2026, Bulgaria observes the Commemoration of Vasil Levski (Ден на Васил Левски / Den na Vasil Levski), a national day of remembrance honoring Vasil Ivanov Kunchev (1837–1873),…
Brâncuși Day – Romania Celebrates Constantin Brâncuși on February 19
On February 19, 2026, Romania observes Brâncuși Day (Ziua Brâncuși), a cultural commemoration honoring Constantin Brâncuși (1876–1957), one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century and Romania’s greatest…
Army Day (Día del Ejército Mexicano) – Mexico Honors Its Armed Forces on February 19
On February 19, 2026, Mexico celebrates Army Day (Día del Ejército Mexicano), a national day of pride and tribute to the Mexican Army (Ejército Mexicano), one of the oldest and…
UN flags crimes against humanity in Epstein files
Abuses carried out by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could meet the definition of crimes against humanity, the UN has claimed, while demanding accountability for the suspected perpetrators. – The…