Scientists led by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have restored the physical reference of one of the most historically significant names in biology. In a paper published in Taxonomy, …
November 11, 2026 SEOUL – South Korea’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to expand the operational area of its Cheonghae anti-piracy unit closer to the Strait of Hormuz, with the proposal now awaiting National Assembly consent. The decision, made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Lee Jae Myung at Cheong Wa Dae in…
Update: Hurricane Polo is continuing northward toward the U.S. See the latest here. Our earlier story is below. Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California Sur, Mexico, bringing “damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding,” the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, and is expected hit the Southwest U.S. with heavy rain and flooding later in the…
On October 4, Brazil will hold its next “super elections.” All eyes – both within the country and internationally – are focused in particular on the presidential election, where a neck-and-neck race is expected between the left-leaning incumbent Lula and the right-wing conservative Flávio Bolsonaro, who aims to continue his father’s political legacy. Where is…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said he saw no need to resume major combat operations against Iran because economic sanctions and other restrictions were working so effectively. “The economic campaign (against Iran) is so devastating that right now there is no need for major combat operations,” Rubio said after a meeting of…
Update, 4:59 p.m. PT: Apple says the outages impacting Game Center, iCloud Calendar, iCloud Contacts, and iCloud Mail have been resolved. The issues affecting Photos, iCloud Account & Sign In, Find My, and iWork for iCloud continue. If you’re having problems accessing iCloud and other Apple services this evening, you’re not alone. Apple has confirmed…
Toronto-based iGaming technology supplier Bragg Gaming Group has announced a management shakeup days before it is scheduled to release its third-quarter financial results, with Matevž Mazij stepping down as chief executive officer. Morten Tonnesen has been named interim CEO, as Bragg prepares for the release of its Q3 financial results this Friday. (CNW Group/Bragg Gaming Group)…
Updated at 8 p.m. Nov. 10 with details from the term sheet summary on the city’s project page, including about 600 parking spaces, the operator’s contribution schedule, and the city’s obligation to repay the bonds regardless of how the facility performs. Updated at 7:45 p.m. with the city’s announcement. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The city would…
China’s growing naval presence in the waters between Japan and South Korea could give the two neighbours a new incentive to overcome long-standing historical tensions and strengthen security cooperation, according to analysts. A reported sharp increase in Chinese warships and coastguard vessels passing through the strait that separates the two countries, some operating alongside Russian…
New Delhi: The government is mapping regulatory and market-access barriers faced by Indian exporters in seven South Asian neighbours as part of a drive to diversify overseas markets to achieve its $1-trillion total exports target this fiscal. Exporters have been asked to flag hurdles such as import restrictions, licensing requirements, product standards, technical regulations, banking…
