The world’s most trafficked mammal on ‘razor’s edge of extinction’
Theanimals are heavily trafficked, largely due to demand for their scales in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as their meat
Day: June 17, 2025
FATF-The anti-terror watchdog condemns Pahalgam attack
By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru. Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog on money laundering and terror financing has strongly condemned the brutal terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which resu…
Chelsea make winning start at Club World Cup with victory over Los Angeles FC
Chelsea kicked off the Club World Cup with a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in front of 50,000 empty seats. In Group C, Benfica rescued a point against Boca Juniors after being down 2-0 with an 84th-minute equaliser.
A hurricane watch is in effect for southern Mexico as a depression in the Pacific gains strength
A hurricane watch was in effect for southern Mexico as a tropical depression in the eastern Pacific gained strength.
Two people arrested over fatal shooting in Bali
Zivan Radmanovic’s wife said she was awakened by her husband’s screams before finding his body in the bathroom.
Trump wants a Golden Dome missile defense shield. Is that realistic?
Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities, along with many other targets around the country. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles in response. NPR correspondent Geoff Brumfiel has been watching all of this very closely because…
Russia’s deadliest attack on Kyiv for months flattens part of apartment block
Ukrainian officials say a drone smashed into the building, leaving a number of people dead and wounded.
This smart luggage lock is more secure than my AirTags (and it’s 20% off)
KeySmart’s luggage padlock has a built-in tracker, making it easy to keep tabs on your suitcase while ensuring it’s locked up.
Trump Wants Rare Earths. But Challenging China’s Dominance Will Take More Than Tariffs
How America and its allies can break free of Chinese rare earth dependency is a geopolitical priority with sweeping economic ramifications but no easy answer.
Denmark Tests Unmanned Robotic Sailboat Fleet
Denmark has deployed four uncrewed robotic sailboats (known as “Voyagers”) for a three-month trial to boost maritime surveillance amid rising tensions in the Baltic region. The Associated Press reports: Built by Alameda, California-based company Saildr…