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April 17, 2025 9:43 AM

Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet

In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system, detecting in an alien planet's atmosphere the chemical fingerprints of g...

April 14, 2025 12:48 PM

Back to Russian gas? Trump-wary EU has energy security dilemma

More than three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe's energy security is fragile. U.S. liquefied natural gas helped to plug the Russian supply gap in Europe during the 2022-2023 energy crisis. But now that President Donald Trump has ro...

April 11, 2025 3:43 PM

Trump’s week of tariff turmoil rings recession alarm

A week of turbulence unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs showed little sign of easing on Friday, with financial markets again whipsawing and foreign leaders grappling with how to respond to a dismantling of the world trade order....

April 10, 2025 9:37 PM

Russia and US hold second round of talks in Istanbul

Russia and the United States on Thursday began the second round of consultations in Istanbul, focusing on the normalisation of operation of their respective embassies. The Russian delegation is led by Moscow’s Ambassador to Washington, Alexander D...

April 9, 2025 10:07 AM

Trump’s latest tariffs kick in, deepening global trade war

President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect on Wednesday, including massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war even as he prepared for negotiations with some nations. Trump's punishing t...

 

Last updated on: 18th Aug 2025