New leaders in Damascus call for cordial Syria ties with a resistant Israel

In a recent segment on Fox News, host Jessica Tarlov highlighted the widespread disapproval of President Trump's handling of various issues, citing a Quinnipiac poll showing over 50% disapproval. Despite some challenges, Tarlov suggested that Democrats' messaging is effective overall. Full Article

A 14-year study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science found that replacing wild herbivores with livestock in ecosystems leads to cascading impacts, affecting plant composition, soil characteristics, and insect populations like spiders, grasshoppers, ticks, and mites. The study in the Spiti region of the Himalayas showed that livestock grazing disrupts the ecosystem by altering food availability and plant proportions, leading to concerns about the spread of zoonotic diseases and the decline of predator...

The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative coin celebrating John Lennon's life and career on what would have been his 85th birthday. The coin features a portrait of Lennon based on a photograph by Bob Gruen, with his name and the word "Imagine" included in the design. Lennon joins other music icons like Paul McCartney and David Bowie in the Royal Mint's "music legends" series, honoring influential singers and songwriters for their lasting impact on...

NATO leaders approved military plans to defend Europe from invasion in the aftermath of Russia's war on Ukraine, marking the alliance's largest defense readiness overhaul since the Cold War. The plans involve deploying up to 300,000 troops to the eastern flank within 30 days, potentially rising to 800,000 in six months, with a focus on the Baltic region and Central Europe. European nations face challenges in meeting defense goals, including mobilizing troops, increasing military budgets,...

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the state's 2025-26 Budget with a focus on long-term growth, including initiatives like constructing new houses, Adyar river restoration, drinking water projects, Thozhi hostels for working women, and student hostels. Additionally, plans for 'Anbucholai' centers for senior citizens, World Tamil Olympiad, and a language tussle with the Centre over the budget logo were highlighted in the Budget presentation. Full Article

Passengers on an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac at Denver International Airport after a fire broke out on the Boeing 737-800 plane. The evacuation was conducted using inflatable slides, with 172 passengers and six crew members safely reaching the ground. The incident, which occurred after the flight diverted due to engine vibrations, resulted in 12 people being taken to hospital for minor injuries, while the cause of the fire is under investigation...