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Mahe' Joins Indian Navy, Boosts ASW
India's Navy commissioned 'Mahe' on Oct 25, 2025, its first indigenous anti-submarine warfare ship built in Kochi. This pivotal vessel significantly boosts coastal defense and naval self-reliance.
Yeast Thrives in Mars-Like Environment
Indian scientists discovered baker's yeast can survive Mars-like conditions, thanks to protective RNP condensates. This breakthrough offers insights into extraterrestrial life and future space missions.
US Sanctions Colombian President Petro
The Trump administration sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and Interior Minister on October 24, 2025, over alleged failures to curb drug trafficking, freezing their U.S. assets. Petro condemned the "paradoxical" move, intensifying a bitter feud between the leaders.
Geopolitics Fractures Global Finance
Geopolitical tensions are fragmenting the global financial system, reversing decades of integration and leading to higher costs, instability, and less effective sanctions, particularly impacting emerging economies.
Light Controls Materials for Quantum Tech
Physicists at the University of Konstanz have developed a groundbreaking method to non-thermally alter the magnetic properties of materials at room temperature using laser pulses to excite magnon pairs. This unexpected discovery, demonstrated with common haematite, promises to revolutionize data
Zelenskyy Meets EU Leaders in London
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met European leaders in London today to secure advanced weaponry, including long-range missiles, and financial support for Ukraine amidst escalating geopolitical tensions. This critical summit aims to bolster Ukraine's defense and address the use of frozen Russian
Federal Worker Pay Bill Fails in Senate
A Republican-backed bill to pay federal workers during the US government shutdown failed in the Senate, leaving hundreds of thousands without pay and underscoring deep partisan divides. This legislative setback prolongs financial uncertainty as the shutdown continues.
Google Funds Anthropic's AI Power Expansion
Anthropic secured a multi-billion dollar deal with Google for up to one million TPUs, boosting its AI model development and Google's cloud infrastructure dominance. This expands Anthropic's compute power for next-gen AI.
FIS Centralizes World Cup Media for Growth
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is centralizing media rights for its World Cup and World Championships from 2026 with Infront, aiming to significantly boost revenue and global reach. Despite initial legal challenges, this strategic shift is now largely finalized, promising
New RAS Cancer Therapy Begins Human Trials
Scientists developed a groundbreaking cancer therapy targeting the RAS gene, aiming to halt tumor growth without harming healthy cells. This innovative treatment, effective in preclinical studies, is now entering human trials.
Japan Elects First Female PM: Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi made history on October 21, 2025, becoming Japan's first female Prime Minister. The 64-year-old ultraconservative secured the role after forming a new coalition, shattering a long-standing gender barrier.