On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that Russia has failed to break his nation's spirit, underscoring the enduring resilience of the Ukrainian people. This significant milestone was met with strong international support, as European leaders visited Kyiv to reaffirm their unwavering commitment and the United Kingdom announced a new package of military and humanitarian aid.
India's technology sector is projected to reach an impressive $315 billion this fiscal year, expanding by 6.1% primarily due to booming AI-led services and global capacity centers. Despite facing challenges, this robust expansion is set to create 135,000 net jobs, underscoring the sector's resilience and strategic pivot towards high-value innovation.
A groundbreaking 30-year analysis, utilizing space lasers, reveals a significant acceleration in global sea-level rise, with oceans increasing by approximately 90 millimeters since 1993. This alarming trend is primarily driven by melting land ice, rather than thermal expansion, underscoring the intensifying impact of climate change.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Iran, declaring that any attack on Israel would be "perhaps the most serious mistake in their history," following reports that the United States has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to submit a detailed nuclear proposal. Failure to meet this critical deadline could trigger potential military action against Iran, significantly escalating already high regional tensions and leaving the world on edge.
The U.S. Men's Hockey team clinched a historic gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, dramatically defeating rival Canada 2-1 in overtime. This monumental victory marks their first Olympic gold since the legendary 1980 "Miracle on Ice," contributing to Team USA's impressive 33-medal haul.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning that human rights are under a "full-scale attack" globally, with the "rule of law being outmuscled by the rule of force." He detailed how this deliberate assault, often led by powerful nations, extends from conflict zones like Ukraine and the Occupied Palestinian Territory to the misuse of AI, even threatening the UN's own human rights system.
