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Trio of physicists win Nobel Prize for quantum tunnelling experiments

Three scientists, John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking experiments that revealed quantum mechanical behavior in systems large enough to be seen and touched.

Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Japan is set to appoint its first female prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and security hawk, as its new leader.

Europe rallies behind ‘Drone Wall’ to counter Russian incursions, defense industry welcome aerial shield

Europe’s leading defense manufacturers have welcomed the European Union initiative to construct a “drone wall” along the continent’s eastern flank to counter a growing threat from Russian unmanned aircraft.

Flash floods kill more than 300 in Pakistan as forecasters warn of more rain

More than 300 people have been killed in northwest Pakistan after two days of torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides, local officials confirmed.

Global Plastic Treaty talks collapse in Geneva as nations remain deeply divided

Talks aimed at finalizing the world’s first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution collapsed in Geneva on Friday, with delegates from more than 180 countries leaving without a deal.

Jellyfish invasion shuts down reactors at French nuclear power plant

Four reactors at the Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France were taken offline this week following an unexpected and overwhelming influx of jellyfish

Azerbaijan and Armenia sign US-brokered peace deal that creates a ‘Trump Route’ corridor in region

Armenia and Azerbaijan formally signed a landmark peace agreement at the White House on Friday, ending decades of enmity and opening a new chapter of cooperation in the strategically important South Caucasus region.

Israel faces growing global condemnation over plan to take over Gaza City

International condemnation intensified on August 9, 2025, following Israel’s security cabinet approval of a plan to seize control of Gaza City—its largest urban center. The decision deepens a 22‑month conflict and exacerbates a profound humanitarian crisis in the enclave. Health authorities...

Thailand-Cambodia clashes kill 33, force 160,000 to flee amid escalating violence

Intense fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border has killed at least 33 people and forced more than 160,000 civilians to flee their homes, as escalating cross-border attacks entered a third day on Saturday (July 26), raising fears of a broader...

Planning a trip to China? 30-day Visa-Free Entry now available for citizens of 74 Countries

China has opened its doors wider than ever before. As of July 2025, citizens from 74 countries can now enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye activate Mecca Defense Pact amid regional escalation

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Mecca Defense Alliance on Oct. 5, including measures to provide and rapidly deploy agreed military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces escalating security threats.