Spain has unveiled a €10.5 billion defense initiative to meet NATO’s 2% GDP military spending goal by 2025—four years ahead of its previous timeline. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the “industrial and technological plan for security and defense,” emphasizing...
Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration’s freeze on over $2.2 billion in research funding, escalating a legal and ideological battle over free speech, academic independence, and campus activism.
The lawsuit, filed in Boston federal...
Kenyan runners John Korir and Sharon Lokedi delivered commanding performances at the 2025 Boston Marathon, each claiming victory with historic times in one of the world’s most prestigious races.
Korir, 28, rebounded from an early fall to finish the 26.2-mile...
U.S. stock markets tumbled Monday as former President Donald Trump intensified his public attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him “a major loser” and demanding immediate interest rate cuts. The pressure comes amid market volatility triggered by...
Ontario’s tourism sector is experiencing an unexpected boost heading into summer, defying concerns about rising U.S.-Canada tensions and economic uncertainty. Operators in popular regions like Prince Edward County and Niagara are reporting strong booking numbers, largely fueled by Canadian...
The UK is preparing to revolutionize healthcare logistics and infrastructure maintenance with new drone regulations that could take effect by 2026. The planned changes will allow drones to operate beyond the current “visual line of sight” limits, enabling long-distance...
In a significant shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed openness to direct peace negotiations with Ukraine for the first time in years. This comes on the heels of a brief 30-hour Easter ceasefire, which saw limited adherence...
A brand-new Boeing 737 MAX jet, originally destined for China’s Xiamen Airlines, has returned to the United States, highlighting the growing impact of the US-China trade conflict on global aviation. The aircraft landed at Boeing Field in Seattle, still...
In a groundbreaking but glitch-ridden event, 21 bipedal robots took on human athletes in a half-marathon in Beijing, aiming to showcase China’s advancing AI and robotics capabilities. The humanoid competitors, designed by teams from Chinese universities and tech firms,...
Global tributes poured in following the death of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader celebrated for his compassion, humility, and dedication to justice. Among those paying respects were two U.S. presidents—Donald Trump and Joe Biden—who offered deeply contrasting but heartfelt...