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Winston Churchill's quote of the day: 'Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being...' - A witty take on the art of learningAs a staunch leader during World War II, Winston Churchill inspired many with his powerful rhetoric. He was not only a key political figure...- A small aluminium tray and television rapidly changed what Americans ate after World War II. This recipe became the most popular of them allAmerican meals in the 1950s featured meatloaf and fried chicken alongside new convenience foods. Casseroles and canned vegetables simplifie...
- In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning NorwayA German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The w...
- A landlocked African country that has never been colonized has just celebrated New Year 2019; here’s why it is 7 years behind the worldEthiopia's calendar is a fascinating divergence from the Gregorian system, currently marking the year 2019. Rooted in historical and religi...
- Macron, Carney to visit French islands after Trump's map postFrench and Canadian leaders will visit Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week. This visit underscores their commitment to national borders and...
- When urine became medicine: How one bizarre scientific discovery reduced death by bacterial penumonia from 18% to less than 1% during World War IIEven though it may seem strange and uncomfortable to extract medications from urine now, this unorthodox method was vital during World War ...
- Quote of the day by Thomas Mann: ‘Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.’ Life lessons on limits of tolerance and importance of standing up for what's right from German literary iconTolerance is a wonderful virtue to have. Tolerance ultimately enables people from various walks of life and socio-economic and cultural bac...
- BRICS Summit 2026: Congress calls for stronger Indian leadership, urges Modi govt to prioritise Global SouthThe Congress said India should provide "moral leadership and strategic clarity" to BRICS, while balancing its commitment to a rules-based i...
- 'If China wants global peace, start at home': CTA President Penpa Tsering's message to President XiTibetan leadership urges Chinese President Xi Jinping to address the Tibet issue through dialogue. Sikyong Penpa Tsering emphasized peace m...
- "Everything happening in Europe is result of systemic mistakes by the West": Putin on rise of 'Alternative for Germany'Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Western systemic mistakes for current European challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany pa...
- Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan's World War Two legacy disputeRussia's film screening in Taiwan has raised government concerns about China's narrative. The film focused on Japanese militarism and World...
- Friday Motivation Quote by Anne Frank: 'It's easier to whisper your feelings than to...' - German diarist's timeless wisdom on why expressing your true feelings takes courage and emotional honestyFriday Motivation Quote by Anne Frank: In the poignant pages of Anne Frank's diary, she shares her innermost thoughts and aspirations while...
- Iran attack on base in Jordan damaged American military aircraft, US official saysIranian strikes damaged multiple American military aircraft at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base this week. The United States military suffe...
- Who is fighting in Yemen? Key factions battling for control of the countryHouthi militants backed by Iran are intensifying fighting in Yemen. They aim to control the Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Thi...
- Trump makes millions while US troops paid the price of the Iran war: here’s how much his oil and gas holdings gainedPresident Donald Trump saw significant financial gains from his oil and gas investments during the Iran war, with his nine primary holdings...
- Trump doubles down on 'Trump Strait' plan for Hormuz, says Iran will be 'thrilled'President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to Trump Strait. He stated Iran's leadership would be thrilled by this significant ...
- During World War II, Oregon built an entire city for wartime laborers. Around 40,000 were living there before a flood erased it from the map within hoursVanport was established as a temporary haven for wartime laborers near Portland, and it burgeoned into a vibrant community within a mere si...
- In 1951, historic peace treaty with Japan was signed by 49 nations in San Francisco, decades later Kremlin rejects Tokyo's request to dismantle new World War Two memorial in RussiaSan Francisco Peace Treaty entered into force on April 28, 1952. On that date, Japan formally regained sovereignty and the Allied occupatio...
- German exit polls suggest far-right party has big lead in regional electionRecent exit polls indicate that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is poised to take the lead in the Saxony-Anhalt regional election. ...
- Germany 'wants war again', Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusationsRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated Germany desires conflict again. He dismissed German accusations regarding a drone attack on L...
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