For the first time since seizing power, the Taliban will be present at a major international climate conference. The event, COP29, kicks off in Azerbaijan this Monday. Although the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan is not widely recognized, the country's environment agency announced a delegation will at
Space-science programs offer great benefits to countries by boosting science, technology, education, and economy. However, the high costs have prevented developing nations from joining in, and even developed countries have scaled back spending over the past decade. This study looks into how internat
Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys' star quarterback, has found himself on the injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring in their recent loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The injury is reported to be a partial tear, which could keep him sidelined for six to eight weeks. Initially, the team hesitated
Religion can be a powerful force for good, promoting cooperation, civic engagement, and life satisfaction. However, it can also lead to conflicts and prejudices, especially when people of different faiths interact little with each other. A study looked at a social network from Weibo, China's version
Nishad Singh, former engineering boss at FTX, got off lightly. No jail time, just three years of supervision. Why? He cooperated with the government, helping unravel the crypto exchange's fraud. The judge praised his limited role compared to others like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh also forf
In the Russian city of Kazan, a significant meeting is taking place. Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from China, India, and other countries, in what is known as the BRICS summit. This group initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, but now also counts Ira
In a twist of global events, South Korea finds itself in a tricky spot. Seoul's spy agency recently revealed that North Korea might send 10, 000 troops to Russia by year's end. Just one day before, US and South Korean officials reported that around 3, 000 North Korean troops are already training in
At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, two powerful leaders, Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia, came together. They talked about something important: how their countries stick together, even when the world keeps changing. Xi shared that even though things are moving fast, their friends
China's first reusable satellite, Shijian-19, came back to Earth after a two-week trip in space. It launched on September 27 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and landed on October 11 in the Gobi Desert. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) held a ceremony on October 24 to reveal th
In a recent meeting, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to take action against North Korea's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine. He was speaking after talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda about boosting defense ties. South Korea's intelligence agency believes that around 3, 000 Nor
