In a landmark move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that from the 2025–26 academic year, students across all grades will no longer sit for second-term exams. Instead, the …
UAE Education Reform: No More Second-Term Exams From 2025–26 Academic Year Read More
The world experienced an unusual surge in seismic activity on August 19, 2025, with multiple earthquakes recorded across continents, including six quakes above magnitude 5.0 and dozens of moderate tremors. …
Global Earthquake Activity Surges on August 19, 2025, With Multiple Strong Quakes Recorded Read More
In one of the most closely watched diplomatic events of the year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Donald Trump and top European leaders at the White House on August …
Zelenskiy Meets Trump and EU Leaders at White House for High-Stakes Peace Summit Read More As international leaders gather in Washington for high-stakes peace talks on Ukraine, Germany has taken a firm stance, calling for greater pressure on Russia and warning against any peace deal …
Germany Calls for More Pressure on Russia Ahead of Ukraine Peace Talks Read More Just days before high-stakes peace talks in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of carrying out “cynical and brutal strikes” on civilian areas in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. The …
Zelenskiy Slams Russia’s ‘Cynical’ Strikes Ahead of Key Peace Talks Read More
The global economy is entering a danger zone as fears of stagflation — the toxic combination of high inflation and slowing growth — grip markets in mid-2025. With the U.S. …
U.S. Stagflation Fears Shake Global Markets in August 2025 Read More
Bolivia is heading into a tense runoff presidential election after the first round of voting on August 17, 2025, failed to produce an outright winner. In a surprising shift, the …
Bolivia Heads to Runoff as Right Gains Momentum in Presidential Election Read More
1. Air Canada Strike Halts All Mainline Flights Air Canada Strike Grounds Travelers Across Canada – August 18, 2025 The ongoing labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants …
Top 10 Breaking News Stories Today – August 18, 2025: Global Headlines & Insights Read More
Skywatchers are in for a treat this August as the Sturgeon Moon — the eighth full moon of the year — lights up the night sky, coinciding with one of …
Sturgeon Moon 2025 and Meteor Shower: When, Where & How to Watch the Celestial Show Read More
Global markets are in wait-and-watch mode this week as a trio of high-stakes events line up to potentially reshape economic and geopolitical landscapes: U.S. inflation data that could determine the …
Markets Brace for U.S. Inflation Data, China Trade Deadline & Putin–Trump Summit Read More