After years of fighting in the Black Sea, Ukraine has figured out ways to keep ships moving despite enemy attacks. Now the country’s president wants to help others do the same in a different hotspot: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway between Iran and Oman sees millions of barrels of oil pas
Diplomatic moves from Beijing this week show China pushing for a quick halt to the fighting in the Middle East, while also asking for safe shipping routes through a key waterway. Recent phone talks with leaders from the European Union and Germany underline China’s effort to be seen as a voice for st
President Trump’s search for a permanent attorney general isn’t just about filling a seat—it’s about finding someone willing to ride out political storms. For now, Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in temporarily, a move that avoids another Senate confirmation battle. But looking back, Trump’s past picks
Iran faces a growing healthcare emergency as months of conflict strain medical resources. Over 21, 000 people have been injured since late February when airstrikes began, with more than 1, 900 fatalities reported by international aid groups. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
"The new urine test can decide the best antibiotic in under six hours, instead of waiting three days for lab results. The test uses a cartridge with tiny tubes filled with different medicines. A urine sample is added, and light sensors watch for bacterial growth over the next hours. If bacteri
It’s a busy day for birthdays. The oldest star is singer Emmylou Harris, who celebrates 79 years and has earned a Grammy nod every year from 1976 to 1990. The next big name is actor Pedro Pascal, who turns 51 and will soon bring Mister Fantastic back to the Avengers movies. Emma Myers, a young actre
A large Brazilian health insurer recently ran a study to see how expensive but powerful medicines for multiple sclerosis (MS) stack up against one another. The goal was to find out which drugs give the best value for money when they are used by many patients. Instead of simply listing prices, the
'In a quiet Slovak village at the close of 2000, a simple dinner conversation sparked an idea that would grow into a company. Ivan Ducko and his father discussed how aging changed the body’s reaction to alcohol, and that led to a plan: create a drink that helps people recover after drinking. The goa
The president of Serbia plans to start talks with various political groups this Friday, claiming it will help the country escape a growing crisis. Critics say these meetings are empty and that real change can only come through an early election. The unrest began after a tragic incident in December
Titus Welliver, best known for playing gritty detectives, has surprised fans by stepping into a new role as a ruthless mob boss in AMC’s newest season of Dark Winds. The actor leaves his familiar crime‑fighter image to portray Dominic McNair, a criminal mastermind who runs his operations from ins
