Chinese researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus called HKU5-CoV-2, which can infect human cells. This virus utilizes the ACE2 receptor, the same entry point that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, uses to invade human cells. This finding has sparked concerns about possible ...

Indian-origin Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, February 21, 2025. Known for his close relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Patel took his oath on the sacred Hindu scripture, ...

Ambassador of India to the Philippines, Harsh Kumar Jain, inaugurated a statue of famous Tamil saint-poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar in Gullas College of Medicine (GCM), Cebu on February 17, 2025. The unveiling ceremony was held as part of the celebrations on the 75th anniversary of ...

In a historic victory, Indonesia secured its first-ever Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championship title by defeating defending champions China with a commanding 3-1 win at the Conson Sports Centre in Qingdao, China. Supported by a lively crowd, the Indonesian team showcased exceptional ...

After extensive discussions and technical evaluations, China has officially approved the construction of a deep-sea research facility in the strategically important South China Sea. This facility, known as a “deep-sea space station,” will be located 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) beneath the ocean's ...

On February 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. During their meeting, Musk presented PM Modi with a hexagonal ceramic heatshield tile that had flown on SpaceX’s Starship test flight 5 in October 2024. This exchange, ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States has laid the foundation for a stronger partnership between India and the US, emphasizing trade, defense, and strategic cooperation. His meeting with US President Donald Trump underscored significant areas for cooperation, with the goal of ...

On February 12, 2025, the Hellenic Parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas, the former parliamentary speaker, as the new president of Greece. Tassoulas, a senior member of the ruling New Democracy party, received 160 votes in the 300-seat parliament. He will succeed Katerina Sakellaropoulou, ...

Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister, taking the position without opposition. His nomination came from Charlot Salwai, the leader of the Reunification Movement for Change and a former prime minister. Ishmael Kalsakau, another former prime minister and MP for Port Vila, ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France in February 2025 marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between India and France. The trip included strategic discussions, high-level diplomatic meetings, and agreements focused on increasing collaboration in areas such as ...