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Pyongyang: North Korea has detonated roads connecting South Korea following its irrational plan to completely separate the two countries. Once seen as symbols of inter-Korean cooperation, the destruction of the roads is seen as a move to cement its animosity toward the South, which it considers as a “primary foe.” The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said to Yonhap News Agency that, “The North Korean military conducted detonations, assumed to be aimed at cutting off the Gyeongui and Donghae roads, at around noon and is carrying out additional activities using heavy equipment.” The JCS also added that the South’s military…

United Kingdom: Doctors are celebrating a revolutionary new treatment for cervical cancer that reduces the risk of death by 40 percent, marking the most significant advance in managing the disease in 25 years. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, with approximately 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths annually, according to the World Health Organisation. In the UK alone, the disease affects 3,200 women and claims 800 lives each year, with many patients in their 30s. Despite improvements in care, the cancer recurs in 30 percent of cases, highlighting the need for more effective treatments. The…

Zhengzhou, China: A King’s tomb dating back approximately 5,000 years has been discovered at a ruins site in central China’s Henan Province, making it one of the largest from its time, with over 350 artifacts unearthed to date. Located at the Wangzhuang ruins in Yongcheng, the tomb spans over 17 square meters, making it one of the largest from its era. Archaeologists believe the tomb’s owner was a king of a prehistoric state. To date, more than 350 artifacts have been unearthed, including over 100 pottery pieces and nearly 200 jade ornaments​. The tomb is associated with the Dawenkou Culture,…

New Delhi/ Ottawa: A long-simmering diplomatic dispute between India and Canada has reignited, with both nations expelling diplomats following accusations that Indian government agents were involved in activities threatening Canada’s public safety. The Latest Developments The row escalated on Monday after India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that it had received diplomatic communication from Canada indicating that Indian diplomats were considered “persons of interest” in an investigation in Canada. Tensions reached a breaking point last year when Canada launched an inquiry into the possible involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, on…

Silicon Valley, California: Google has made a groundbreaking agreement to utilize electricity from small nuclear reactors (SMR’s) to power its artificial intelligence (AI) operations. As part of the deal with the startup Kairos Power, the California tech giant will support the development of seven small reactors, each capable of producing 500 megawatts of electricity. The first reactor is scheduled to come online by 2030, with others to follow in the coming years. Michael Terrell, the Senior Director of Energy and Climate at Google, said in a blog post that, “The grid needs new electricity sources to support AI technologies that…

Europe: As the climate crisis intensifies, medical schools across Europe are set to expand their curricula to include climate-related health challenges, such as mosquito-borne diseases and heatstroke. The initiative, led by the University of Glasgow, aims to equip future doctors with the skills to address emerging health risks and integrate sustainable practices into healthcare. Twenty-five medical schools from countries including the UK, France, and Belgium have joined the European Network on Climate & Health Education (ENCHE). This network will introduce climate-related topics to over 10,000 students, with an emphasis on understanding the evolving health landscape caused by environmental changes. Dr.…

United States: SpaceX marked a significant milestone with the successful recovery of its ‘Super Heavy’ first-stage booster using giant mechanical arms first in aerospace history during the fifth test flight of its Starship rocket. The mission, conducted from SpaceX’s Boca Chica facility in Texas, showcases the company’s rapid strides in developing a fully reusable vehicle for lunar and Mars missions. The Super Heavy booster lifted off, propelling the Starship’s second stage toward space. After separating at an altitude of approximately 70 km (40 miles), the booster initiated its return to the launch site- a key objective of the test. To…

Taipei, Taiwan: China is carrying out military drills surrounding Taiwan, characterizing them as a “stern warning” to those supporting the island’s independence.  These drills are viewed as a response to Taiwanese President William Lai’s recent speech, in which he pledged to resist Beijing’s “annexation.” The drills are a signal of China’s disapproval of Taiwan’s sovereignty aspirations, further straining relations between the two sides. In reaction, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence condemned China’s actions as “irrational and provocative,” affirming its readiness to defend itself. Despite the military drills occurring off the coast, Taiwan’s transport ministry reports that air traffic and port operations…

California: A U.S. sheriff stated that law enforcement likely thwarted a 3rd Trump assassination attempt after arresting a man with unregistered firearms near the Republican candidate’s campaign rally in California over the weekend. The incident occurred at 16:59 PDT (00:59 GMT), just an hour before Trump was set to take the stage, underscoring the heightened security around him and the ongoing threats he faces with the election just over three weeks away. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco explained that deputies intercepted the suspect at a security checkpoint outside Trump’s event in Coachella the previous day. Bianco said that, the suspect…

Hamburg, Germany: The discovery of a World War II-era bomb led to the evacuation of Hamburg’s trendy Sternschanze district. The bomb was disarmed successfully by the officials. Fire officials said that, more than 5,000 people were evacuated to safety from the 300-meter (984-foot) exclusion zone. Police also cleared restaurants and bars in the area. Residents within a 500-meter warning radius were told not to stay outside, to keep windows and doors closed, and to move to rooms away from the danger zone. Shortly after midnight, the fire department, which had been called in for a major operation, said on social…