Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ oil fund is benefiting from the continuous rise in gold prices, generating significant revenue for the country. The gains come as sovereign investors worldwide boost gold holdings in response to global instability.
The best Roborock vacuums 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
I went hands-on with the best Roborock robot vacuums and mops to help you find the best one for your home and cleaning needs.
‘It’s Collective Punishment’: Iran Exacts Heavy Price on Protest Supporters
The authorities are making mass arrests, seizing assets and hunting down doctors who treated protesters. Some Iranians keep showing defiance anyway.
Falling iguanas in Florida
Some unusually cold weather in the US state of Florida is causing a rare scene. Iguanas, by the hundreds, are falling out of trees. They appear to be in a frozen state, but wildlife experts say they are still alive, just in a state of hibernation. Mon…
Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: “The most beautiful experience we can have is…”
Albert Einstein’s quote celebrates curiosity and wonder. It reminds us that not knowing everything is not a weakness. It is the starting point of creativity, discovery, and real understanding.
Storm Leonardo hits Iberian peninsula: One dead in Portugal, thousands forced to evacuate in Spain
Torrential rainfall of up to 40 centimetres in just 24 hours has battered the Iberian Peninsula, much of it already waterlogged by earlier winter storms, leaving at least one person dead in Portugal and forcing thousands from their homes across Portug…
A look at India’s push to become a major provider of AI services, as US tech companies pledge tens of billions in Indian data center investments (Wall Street Journal)
Wall Street Journal:
A look at India’s push to become a major provider of AI services, as US tech companies pledge tens of billions in Indian data center investments — Lured by big, tech-savvy population, Google and other giants sin…
UN Secretery General warns of a “grave moment” for the world
Russia on Wednesday said it was no longer bound by limits on the number of nuclear warheads under the bilateral New START treaty, which is set to end Thursday after the Trump administration failed to follow up with negotiations. Moscow vowed to act “r…
China-linked Amaranth-Dragon hackers target Southeast Asian governments in 2025
China-linked hackers tracked as Amaranth-Dragon targeted government and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia in 2025. CheckPoint says China-linked threat actors, tracked as Amaranth-Dragon, carried out cyber-espionage campaigns in 2025 targeting government and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia. The activity is linked to the APT41 ecosystem and affected countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and […]
Israeli strikes kill at least 24 in Gaza
Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including two babies, according to health officials in the territory. This is despite a fragile ceasefire in place. Israel said it killed three militant leaders and others who po…