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Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 4 storm, is rapidly approaching Jamaica, threatening devastating rainfall, flooding, and landslides upon its expected landfall late Monday. Residents are urged to evacuate or shelter as airports close.
The UN Convention against Cybercrime, or Hanoi Convention, was signed on October 25, 2025, in Vietnam. This landmark treaty is the first comprehensive global agreement in over two decades, aiming to boost international cooperation against cyber threats.
Brace for a global economic slowdown! The IMF forecasts growth to dip from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.1% by 2026, driven by new policies, volatility, and fading stimuli, signaling dim prospects ahead.
Crusoe Energy Systems secured $1.38 billion in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to over $10 billion, to accelerate AI data centers with cleaner energy. This significant investment underscores strong investor confidence in sustainable AI computing.
After a 14-year journey, Timor-Leste officially became the 11th member of ASEAN at the 47th Summit in Kuala Lumpur, marking a historic expansion and opening new doors for regional cooperation and opportunities.
Thieves disguised as construction workers stole $100M in crown jewels from the Louvre, leading to two arrests and exposing major security failures.
Penn State researchers developed a new theory-driven method to predict room-temperature superconductors, offering a potential breakthrough for zero-resistance electricity at ambient conditions. This advancement could revolutionize various industries currently limited by cryogenic requirements for
New research reveals glaciers' temporary cooling power, driven by katabatic winds, will reverse within two decades, intensifying global warming and threatening water supplies. This natural defense peaks between the 2020s and 2040s before mass loss accelerates melting and temperature rises.
The AMA launched its Center for Digital Health and AI on October 20, 2025, to empower physicians in integrating these technologies ethically and effectively, aiming to enhance patient care and reduce burdens.
Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv residential buildings on Oct 26, injuring 12 people, including 4 children, following a previous night's missile assault.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight for democracy and human rights in her country. The award recognizes her courageous advocacy despite facing threats and political exclusion.
Former President Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao for money laundering violations, a controversial move framed as ending a "war on crypto" despite alleged financial ties. Zhao, who served a prison sentence, expressed gratitude and pledged to advance crypto in the US.