NASA Confirms Two Airplane-Sized Asteroids to Make Close Approach to Earth on April 27
NASA confirms two airplane-sized near-Earth asteroids will safely pass by Earth on April 27, offering astronomers a rare opportunity for close-range observation.
Ukraine's Drone Commander in Rare BBC Interview: Targeting Russian Oil, Troops, and Morale
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi tells BBC in a rare interview that his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
Global Military Spending Hits Record $2.9 Trillion, European Rearmament Drives Surge
SIPRI reports global military expenditure reached a record $2.9 trillion in 2025, with Europe and Asia driving sharp increases while U.S. spending contracts.
OpenAI Reportedly Developing AI Agent Smartphone That Could Disrupt App Ecosystem
Reports from TechCrunch and others suggest OpenAI is collaborating with Qualcomm and MediaTek to develop an AI agent-powered smartphone, targeting an app-free experience by 2028.
Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukraine's Odesa, Wounding 14 on Chernobyl Anniversary
Russia launched a major drone attack on Ukraine on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, wounding 14 in Odesa and killing 2 in the Russian-held Kherson region.
India and New Zealand Sign Free Trade Agreement to Deepen Economic Ties
India and New Zealand have officially signed a bilateral free trade agreement covering goods, services, investment, and intellectual property, marking a significant milestone in their economic relationship.
California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for November Ballot After Signature Milestone
California billionaire tax advocates announce they have collected enough signatures to place the measure on the November ballot, which would impose an annual tax on unrealized gains of ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
China Blocks Meta's Major AI Acquisition, Escalating Global Tech Oversight
China’s regulators formally reject Meta’s acquisition of a Chinese AI company, highlighting intensifying global scrutiny of cross-border AI deals amid US-China tech rivalry.
Iran Proposes New Plan to End Hormuz Strait Blockade as Oil Prices Surge
Iran presents a new proposal to the US aimed at easing the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, while postponing nuclear talks, sending international oil prices higher.
King Charles Arrives in US for Rare State Visit to Mend Ties with Trump Administration
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington for a four-day state visit, widely seen as a key diplomatic effort to restore and strengthen the US-UK ‘special relationship.’