Science or space factsChina says US should stop ‘threats’ against Cuba after ex-leader chargedScience or space facts

China has urged the United States to stop using “coercion” and “threats” against its ally Cuba after Washington brought charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. A US court has accused the 94-year-old former president of conspiracy to kill US nationals over the 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft, an incident that killed four … Read more

Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced a major expansion of the area around the Strait of Hormuz that it says falls under its military control, in a move likely to heighten tensions in the Gulf region. A map released by Iran’s newly formed “Persian Gulf Strait Authority” shows what it describes as “Iranian armed forces oversight” covering more … Read more

Exclusive: Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war

Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Thunder jets fly past during the sea phase of Pakistan Navy’s Multinational Exercise AMAN-23, in the North Arabian Sea near Karachi, Pakistan, February 13, 2023. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights summary: The reported deployment consists of about 8,000 troops, supported by JF-17 fighter aircraft, drones, and an HQ-9 air defence system. Sources … Read more

Israel built two military bases in Iraq before war on Iran

Israeli forces had been preparing the makeshift sites in western Iraq since late 2024, the US newspaper reported. Israel reportedly established two covert military outposts in Iraq’s western desert ahead of the US-Israel war against Iran, according to a report by The New York Times. The newspaper said on Sunday that Iraqi officials had uncovered … Read more

Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump

Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Bill Cassidy, one of the few Republicans who voted to convict President Donald Trump after the January 6 Capitol attack, lost Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary on Saturday. (Al Jazeera) Cassidy finished third behind Trump-backed Representative Julia … Read more

Climate Change Linked to Rising Fatal Hantavirus Infections in Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina — Argentina has seen a sharp increase in hantavirus infections over the past year, with cases nearly doubling and 32 deaths reported — the country’s highest outbreak level since 2018. Health officials are also investigating the travel history of a couple who toured several parts of Argentina before dying during a hantavirus … Read more

Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’

Abbas Araghchi has criticised the United States for pursuing what he called a “reckless military adventure” whenever diplomatic efforts appear close to success. In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran would “never bow to pressure”, following escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where both Tehran and Washington accused each other of carrying out … Read more

Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection,

A third British national is believed to have contracted Hantavirus during an outbreak linked to the MV Hondius, authorities have announced. The suspected patient is currently staying on Tristan da Cunha, where the cruise ship stopped in April. Two other British men have already been confirmed with the infection. One is recovering in stable condition … Read more