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For the first time in recorded history, mosquitoes have been found on the island nation of Iceland. Entomologists confirmed three specimens of the species Culiseta annulata—one male and two females—captured in mid-October in the valley of Kjós near Reykjavík. What the Experts Say Scientists say the discovery likely reflects warming temperatures and milder winters in […]
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China’s defence ministry has warned Australia to halt what it calls “aircraft provocations” following recent aerial encounters in the South China Sea. Beijing cautioned that such actions could harm bilateral ties and military relations if continued. The Aerial Encounter The warning came after an incident in which a Chinese fighter jet released flares near an […]
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North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the east sea on Wednesday, marking its first such launch since May, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Missile Details The projectile, described as an “unidentified ballistic missile,” was launched off the country’s east coast. Authorities in Seoul are still analyzing the missile’s specifications, including its
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A court in Antwerp, Belgium has approved the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to India, rejecting his claims of political persecution. The court ruled that his arrest by Belgian authorities on India’s request was valid. Charges and Fraud Case Choksi is wanted in India in connection with a large-scale bank fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB) amounting […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration will impose tariffs of 155% on imports from China starting November 1. The decision marks one of the strongest protectionist measures in recent years. Balancing Tone With Action While announcing the move, Trump remarked that he wanted to be “nice” to China, but argued that Beijing had […]