Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister saysAncient heritage sites across southern Lebanon have suffered significant damage during Israel's nearly four-month campaign against Hezbolla...
Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? Why are U. S, Iran launching strikes after signing interim peace deal?Iran has accused the United States of failing to uphold the interim agreement, in particular by failing to sustain a promised ceasefire in ...
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...
Israel, Lebanon deny that Israel has withdrawn from part of southern LebanonSenior Israeli and Lebanese officials have refuted claims of an Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, contradicting a U.S. offici...
Gold extends losses on Fed tightening outlook, dollar strengthGold prices tumbled to a seven-month low on Thursday, nearing $3,985 per ounce, as a robust dollar and anticipation of Federal Reserve inte...
Gold price prediction: Gold rate crashes to lowest since November 2025, why is bullion nosediving?Gold rate fell below the key $4,000-per-ounce level for the first time since November 2025 and Gold prices are set for extending losses on ...
Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese armyIsrael and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed plan for Israeli forces to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory. Under the proposal, Leb...
Wednesday Motivation by Anne Frank: 'People can tell you to shut up, but they can't...'Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager hiding from Nazis during WWII, penned a powerful diary. Despite facing immense fear and restrictions in the '...
US-Iran talks go into Day 2 after Trump threats, Hormuz closurePeace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland faced immediate tension as Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again,...
Why are Poland and Ukraine at odds about their history?Poland has expressed strong disapproval after Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group responsible f...
Fix our boulevard of broken pavementsThe Supreme Court has declared walking on footpaths a fundamental right, citing the freedom of movement. This landmark ruling follows a tra...
Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in LebanonHezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed...
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
A parasite that attacks other parasites? What scientists found in Borneo’s rainforest sounds like something out of science fictionHyperparasite fungus found in Borneo rainforest: Borneo's rainforests have yielded a remarkable discovery: a fungus that preys on the notor...
With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for US-Iran talksUS envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are in Switzerland for crucial talks aimed at solidifying a regional peace...
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday: US officialA ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect Friday afternoon, brokered by the U.S. and Qatar with Iran's involvement, following in...
In 1988, cargo ships accidentally brought zebra mussels to the US in their ballast water, and they devastated the Great Lakes, but a 2026 study finds that after 20 years in Kansas lakes, they barely changed the fish or the waterA new study reveals that zebra mussel invasions in Kansas reservoirs over two decades have had minimal impact on water quality and fish pop...