China’s testing of a fissile-free hydrogen bomb using magnesium hydride-based fusion marks a radical shift in nuclear weaponry, bypassing traditional uranium/plutonium fission and exploiting Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) and magnetic compression (Z-pinch).This raises serious arms control, ...

On April 17, 2025, UNESCO added 16 new Global Geoparks, bringing the total to 229 across 50 countries, covering 855,000 km².These geoparks span Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, showcasing exceptional geological heritage—from volcanic formations and fossil sites to glacial ...

In a historic move, New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially proclaimed April 14, 2025, as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day, recognizing the global legacy of the renowned social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution. This proclamation comes as part of the commemoration of Dr. ...

West Japan Railway Company (JR West) has achieved a groundbreaking feat by constructing the world’s first 3D-printed train station, Hatsushima Station, in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture.The station, built in under six hours, replaces a 1948 wooden facility and showcases the potential of 3D ...

Kazakhstan has discovered its largest-ever reserve of rare earth metals at the Kuirektykol site in the Karaganda region. With an estimated reserve of 1 million tons and potential reserves exceeding 20 million tons in the broader Zhana Kazakhstan zone.This discovery, located about 300 km southeast ...

Japan has officially secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first team to qualify after the host nations—United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their 2-0 win against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on March 20, 2025, confirmed their entry into the expanded 48-team tournament. Goals from ...

Kirsty Coventry, an iconic swimmer from Zimbabwe, made headlines on Thursday by shattering the glass ceiling of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She has become the first woman and the first African to hold the presidency in the organization’s 130-year history. Her election heralds a new ...

Stuart Young is about to be officially sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago in a formal ceremony at the President’s House in St. Ann’s. He’ll be taking the reins from the outgoing Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, who has officially stepped down from his role. Stuart Young: ...

In a historic breakthrough, Armenia and Azerbaijan have come to an agreement on the wording of a peace treaty, putting an end to nearly forty years of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. This peace agreement was wrapped up on March 13, 2025, representing a major move toward fostering ...

In response to the mounting financial crisis and the global uncertainty we’re facing, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has rolled out the ‘UN80 Initiative.’ This initiative focuses on boosting efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the United Nations. Its mission is to tackle the issue of ...