Germany's defense ministry is using QR codes on kebab wrappers nationwide to recruit citizens for the Bundeswehr's medical service, targeting career changers and young people as Berlin works to expand its armed forces to 260,000 troops by 2035.
Experts at the Brookings Institution warned Wednesday that the expansion of US missile defences risks fueling an arms race with China and may not reduce nuclear vulnerability.
The DPRK military launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles from Pyongyang toward the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
SpaceX successfully towed an intact Starship spacecraft to Christmas Island after a July 24 splashdown in the Indian Ocean, providing engineers with rare physical hardware for heat shield analysis.
Google's Pixel 11 series introduces refined designs, Android 17, and deeper Gemini integration, but faces criticism for higher prices, reduced base RAM, and minor hardware regressions.
India considers Bangladesh's request for additional diesel supply under their 15-year agreement, amidst Bangladesh's power conservation measures and complex bilateral relations.
The Indian Union Cabinet approved Rs 13,041 crore for four railway multitracking projects spanning 410 km and the four-laning of an 82.6-km section of NH-22 in Bihar. These projects aim to enhance freight capacity, reduce congestion, and improve regional connectivity.
Japan is considering diplomatic and economic responses after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Northern Territories. Analysts warn that Tokyo's reliance on Russian gas and existing sanctions limit its available leverage against Moscow.
Florida 10th-grader Ishanvi Sabniveesu invents CareCane, an AI-powered cane aiding visually impaired individuals by detecting obstacles, describing surroundings via audio, and providing emergency fall alerts, winning 2nd place at the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals.
African defense tech company Terra Industries has announced an additional $18 million in funding, bringing its total seed round to $52 million. The startup plans to use the capital to build autonomous systems, expand manufacturing, and open new offices.
India's highest sporting honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, will have no recipient for 2025 as the government makes no recommendations, while 17 athletes are named for Arjuna Awards.
Virgin has moved closer to running rail services between London and Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam after securing track access approval from the UK regulator to operate through the Channel Tunnel starting in 2030.
Engineers in mid-coast Maine are testing 3D-COAST, a solar-powered floating system that uses vertical conveyors to automate oyster farming, reduce physical labor, and increase yields in a smaller footprint.
Flipkart, Amazon, and Meesho emerged as the top three e-commerce platforms with the highest consumer grievances on the National Consumer Helpline in 2025, according to government data shared in Parliament.
In 1955, 67-year-old Emma Gatewood became the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, overcoming severe domestic abuse and hardship to walk 2,190 miles with minimal gear.
Authorities are seeking additional shooters following a campus shooting at Virginia State University that wounded five people. A 19-year-old suspect, who is not a student, remains in custody without bond ahead of a court appearance.
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium to win the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Ødegaard highlighting a dominant display in Enzo Maresca's first match in charge of City.
Businessman Arron Banks confirmed he hired private investigators to probe Conservative party chair Kevin Hollinrake, following previous revelations that he also targeted journalists covering Reform UK finances.
Thailand's Deputy PM Sihasak Phuangketkeow expresses shock over the murder of Russian siblings Diana Nazimova (22) and Roman Nazimov (17) in Pattaya, assures enhanced safety measures for tourists.
Connor Hill, 17, wins $250,000 at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for classifying noble polyhedra, solving a long-standing geometry problem with a custom algorithm, identifying 146 isolated shapes and 2 infinite families.
Q2 Form 13F filings reveal four distinct institutional position patterns in Bitcoin ETFs, including steady sovereign holdings, increased bank shares, shifted options, and new proprietary wrappers amidst wider net outflows.
Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit launched USDT-denominated pre-IPO perpetual contracts tied to Chinese robotics firm Unitree and AI startup Moonshot AI, expanding its private-market trading offerings.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia killed at least 51 people, injured over 100, and displaced thousands. Rescue crews are searching for survivors buried under landslide debris on Flores island.
Fourteen years after suspension, Myanmar is preparing to restart the China-backed $3.6 billion Myitsone hydropower project in Kachin State, amid local opposition, environmental concerns, and earthquake risks.
