The debate over funding for border security has left Congress at a standstill. Senate Republicans are pushing a plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, but Democrats have held back on negotiations for weeks. One senator from Kansas, who works on budget and tax issues, says the dela
A special kind of crystal, made from both organic and inorganic parts, can change how it interacts with light when squeezed. Scientists usually expect that squeezing such materials will weaken their ability to produce a second‑harmonic signal, a process where incoming light doubles its frequency. Th
North Korean hackers infiltrated a widely used software tool, Axios, and slipped malicious code into it for several hours on Tuesday. The attackers gained control of a developer’s account and pushed bad updates to any business that pulled the package during that brief window. Companies across health
Bahrain has shared a new version of a United Nations draft that aims to keep ships safe in the Strait of Hormuz. The change removes a clear link to strong enforcement rules, but still keeps wording that could allow countries to act if needed. The waterway is vital because about 20 % of the world’
A Republican senator announced plans to strengthen a U. S. ban that already stops Chinese car makers from selling passenger vehicles in America. The new bill would close any loopholes, ensuring that no Chinese car, software or partnership could reach U. S. roads. The senator also urged other nations
The president announced that the federal government would need to step in during the World Cup held in Los Angeles, stressing a desire to prevent any crime or unrest. He said officials would “force ourselves” onto the city, a phrase that hints at increased federal presence. The comment came as pa
Indonesia’s forests shrank by a striking 66% in 2025, the fastest rate in eight years, according to data from satellite imagery and field checks across 16 provinces. The country’s huge forest area, once one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, is being cleared at an alarming pace as it pursues am
In Iraq, the official government picture is only half true. Behind ministries and formal chains of command lie hidden groups that pull the strings, many with ties to Iran’s military forces. These insiders shape decisions from within, making the real power structure far more complex than it appears.
Zelenskiy wrapped up a Middle East trip with a bold claim—his country just scored major security deals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Not bad for a president whose country has been fighting off Iranian drones for years. The message was clear: Ukraine isn’t just surviving a war; it’s selling it
Diamondback Energy has seen its stock rise sharply in the past year, climbing nearly 30% and hitting record highs. The company operates mostly in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive U. S. oil fields, where it drills and acquires new wells. With Middle East conflicts driving up global energ
