latest news

Researchers at McGill University have developed a device that generates phonons, sound-like particles, at ultra-cold temperatures. The breakthrough could enable phonon lasers and transform communications, sensing, and medical diagnostics using quantum effects.

The Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting, likely holding rates steady as Jerome Powell prepares to step down and Kevin Warsh takes over.

"Every dream has been smashed out of the park." John Stones confirms he will leave Manchester City as a free agent this summer. After 10 "dreamy" years and 19 trophies, the England star says goodbye to the Etihad in an emotional farewell.

Supreme Court of India sharply refocused proceedings during the Sabarimala hearing, cautioning lawyers against drifting into broad religious debates. The bench pulled up advocate Ashwini Upadhyay for arguments seen as moving beyond the core constitutional issues before the court. Judges stressed that the case must remain centered on legal principles, not emotional or theological positions.

Mali’s shift from a democratic model to crisis followed decades of coups, Tuareg rebellions, and rising extremism. Recent coordinated attacks by JNIM and rebels highlight the nation’s severe security collapse.

Iraq’s President Nizar Amedi has named Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate and tasked him with forming a government, Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Iraq has reported. Al-Zaidi was named earlier on Monday as the candidate of the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shia parties that has a majority in parliament. His nomination sees him promoted over a pro-Iranian rival.

A major update in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting case. U.S. prosecutors say additional charges are likely against the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. Authorities confirm the accused already faces serious federal charges, including attempted assassination and weapons-related offenses, with more counts expected as the investigation deepens.

A major global climate summit is underway in Santa Marta, where nearly 60 countries have gathered to tackle one of the toughest questions in climate policy—how to move beyond fossil fuels. The talks aim to push concrete action on reducing dependence on oil, gas, and coal, marking a significant moment in global climate negotiations as pressure mounts for faster energy transition.

It is not usual in India, in any state, to see political messaging in a language not commonly spoken there, let alone a foreign language. But in this Kolkata neighbourhood called Tangra — home to a small Chinese-Indian community — walls carry messages by parties in Mandarin amid the West Bengal elections, in a display of political outfits’ efforts to not leave any voter out of their campaign ambit.

Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure over the reported appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the United States. Critics are questioning the process behind the decision, while opposition voices are pushing for greater scrutiny. Reports suggest Starmer could even face a parliamentary probe if a motion demanding an investigation gains support.

Move over Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Dewald Brevis! At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has claimed the world record for the most T20 sixes hit by a teenager. Discover the full top 5 list of the game’s most explosive young power-hitters.

IRGC-linked Tasnim News Media warns of vulnerabilities in subsea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical digital chokepoint carrying global internet traffic and the backbone of global financial systems.

One of the most prominent tactics involves disabling the Automatic Identification System (AIS), which typically broadcasts a vessel’s location and identity.

By leaving the cartel, the UAE, the world’s seventh-largest oil producer, gains full autonomy over its production levels. This allows the country to push toward its stated goal of increasing capacity to 5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2027, free from the constraints of OPEC+ quotas.

Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots is a cultural phenomenon and undoubtedly one of the most highly praised movies ever produced in Indian cinema. Released in 2009, the movie became the highest-grossing Indian film ever, breaking multiple records.

As global markets react to tensions linked to Iran, countries with strong renewable energy systems are proving more resilient. Nations relying on hydropower, wind, and solar—like Albania—have been better shielded from fuel price spikes and supply disruptions. Meanwhile, import-dependent economies face rising pressure. The crisis is highlighting how clean energy is becoming not just an environmental priority, but a strategic economic advantage during global conflicts.

Is Ghana trading aid for privacy? Discover why the Ghanaian government pulled out of high-level US talks to protect the national biometric database from foreign access.

Google Cloud has laid the foundation stone for a major AI hub in Visakhapatnam, boosting hopes of turning the city into India’s next big technology and data centre destination. Backed by Andhra Pradesh’s aggressive data centre policies, the project is expected to attract large-scale AI infrastructure and investments. Officials believe the state could witness fivefold growth in data centres in the coming years.

Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand were detained after more than 100 kg of cannabis was found in their luggage. The incident has drawn mixed reactions from the internet.