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Hong Wang and Yu Deng become first Chinese mathematicians to win Fields Medal

Hong Wang and Yu Deng become first Chinese mathematicians to win Fields Medal

Wang and Deng are the first two Chinese scholars to be simultaneously honored with the Fields Medal, which recognizes researchers under the age of 40.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 07:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US military hits Iran for 13th consecutive night amid shipping tensions

US military hits Iran for 13th consecutive night amid shipping tensions

Brent crude oil prices rose above 100 U.S. Dollars per barrel as the U.S. implemented a naval blockade following attacks on commercial tankers in the region.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 06:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as youth protests continue against minister

Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as youth protests continue against minister

Sonam Wangchuk has concluded his 26-day hunger strike, though protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan continue nationwide. Demonstrators are seeking accountability following the leakage of medical entrance exam papers.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers as US intensifies strikes on Iran

Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers as US intensifies strikes on Iran

Houthi militants struck Saudi-flagged vessels amid an intensifying military conflict between the United States and Iran. This escalation has caused Brent crude prices to reach $100 per barrel.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 19:34 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US military conducts 12th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran

US military conducts 12th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran

US forces are conducting a sustained campaign against Iranian military sites following the collapse of a ceasefire. The conflict has expanded to include retaliatory strikes in Kuwait and Jordan, impacting energy prices and shipping routes.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 18:37 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Rubio, Lavrov hold Ukraine talks on ASEAN sidelines in Manila

Rubio, Lavrov hold Ukraine talks on ASEAN sidelines in Manila

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila. The discussion focused on the war in Ukraine, diplomatic missions, and space agency cooperation.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 13:03 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
France passes law banning social media for children under 15

France passes law banning social media for children under 15

France has become the first EU member to approve legislation banning social media access for children under 15, aiming to mitigate potential developmental risks.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 02:37 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Daniel Siad, Epstein associate under rape investigation, found dead in Paris

Daniel Siad, Epstein associate under rape investigation, found dead in Paris

The 69-year-old recruiter was found dead at his home in Colombes while French authorities continue their probe into the Epstein human trafficking network. Lawyers representing victims have expressed frustration regarding the pace of the investigation following his death.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 01:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Miliband urges calm as Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants

Miliband urges calm as Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants

The U.S. has threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure in response to maritime incidents, as the UK urges both parties to exercise restraint.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Mamdani acknowledges lack of authority to arrest Netanyahu, urges federal action

Mamdani acknowledges lack of authority to arrest Netanyahu, urges federal action

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has walked back campaign pledges to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledging that his office lacks the legal jurisdiction to enforce ICC warrants.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 22:37 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Zelensky sacks army chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appoints Mykhailo Drapaty

Zelensky sacks army chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appoints Mykhailo Drapaty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky, appointing Major General Mykhailo Drapaty to lead the nation's military.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 09:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect faces court as prosecutors detail attack

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect faces court as prosecutors detail attack

Prosecutors at Westminster Magistrates’ Court unveiled details of the fatal attack on Ann Widdecombe captured on surveillance footage. Joshua Kerry is in custody.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 04:36 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Andrew and Tristan Tate to fight UK extradition on rape and sex charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate to fight UK extradition on rape and sex charges

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are contesting a British extradition request following their arrest by U.S. Marshals in Florida. The brothers face allegations including rape and trafficking related to incidents reported between 2010 and 2017.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US launches 10th day of strikes on Iran as regional fighting intensifies

US launches 10th day of strikes on Iran as regional fighting intensifies

Airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure have intensified following the deaths of U.S. service members, fueling regional volatility and rising oil prices.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Australian mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets in Brisbane

Australian mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets in Brisbane

Jenitar Na’amoana gave birth to identical quadruplets at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, a rare event involving four infants sharing one placenta. The babies remain in the NICU while the family prepares to bring them home.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 11:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters

China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters

A violent confrontation at the Second Thomas Shoal has triggered a diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Manila. The incident occurred despite a recent provisional arrangement intended to de-escalate maritime missions.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Judit Polgár declines offer to serve as president of Hungary

Judit Polgár declines offer to serve as president of Hungary

Chess grandmaster Judit Polgár has rejected an invitation to serve as Hungary's president, citing the difficulty of uniting a divided nation. Prime Minister Péter Magyar is now continuing the search for an independent successor following the end of Tamás Sulyok's term.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 06:07 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
US launches new strikes on Iran following deaths of American personnel

US launches new strikes on Iran following deaths of American personnel

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have reached a volatile new phase following the collapse of a ceasefire and rising casualties among American personnel. Military operations are now targeting infrastructure as the conflict spreads across the region.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Hungary President Tamas Sulyok signs amendment ending his term

Hungary President Tamas Sulyok signs amendment ending his term

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has signed an amendment that concludes his presidential mandate. Parliament must now elect a successor within 30 days.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US conducts new airstrikes against Iran following deadly Jordan attack

US conducts new airstrikes against Iran following deadly Jordan attack

Following the deaths of two American service members, the US has escalated its military campaign against Iran by targeting IRGC infrastructure. These hostilities follow the breakdown of an interim peace agreement signed last month.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 18:02 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read