Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States took an unexpected turn when his meeting with US President Donald Trump resulted in a tense and heated exchange. Zelenskyy initially expressed gratitude toward the U.S., President Trump, Congress, and the American people for their continued support, emphasizing Ukraine’s need for a "just and lasting peace." However, the discussion quickly escalated into a confrontation, highlighting stark differences in their perspectives on the war and U.S. involvement.During the Oval Office meeting, Trump strongly criticized Zelenskyy, stating that without U.S. military aid, the war in Ukraine would have ended in two weeks. He
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has raised serious concerns over the country’s deteriorating law and order, blaming it on political turmoil that has led to a deep sociopolitical crisis. Speaking at an armed forces function, he acknowledged that Bangladesh is facing an unprecedented breakdown of security, with citizens constantly vilifying each other and the police force paralyzed by fear. He stated that officers, from top to bottom, were hesitant to act due to the judicial cases and imprisonments of their colleagues.Gen Zaman warned that the infighting and instability pose a grave threat to Bangladesh’s sovereignty. “If you continue to injure
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he is willing to step down if it ensures Ukraine's admission into NATO and secures lasting peace. His comments, made at a forum marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, come amid increasing diplomatic uncertainty as US President Donald Trump re-evaluates American support for Ukraine. Trump’s recent engagement with Russia has raised fears that Ukraine may be excluded from key negotiations, potentially jeopardizing its territorial integrity and future security.Zelenskyy’s statement was in response to suggestions that elections should be held in Ukraine despite martial law restrictions. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to face intensified Russian attacks,
Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis aggravated by pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday. The Holy Father, who remains conscious, has been receiving high-flow oxygen therapy and blood transfusions to counteract a low platelet count, a condition known as thrombocytopenia, which is essential for blood clotting.The pope was hospitalized on February 14 at Gemelli Hospital in Rome after a worsening bout of bronchitis led to a severe lung infection. His medical team diagnosed a combination of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections in both lungs. Doctors prescribed complete rest
A new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with potential animal-to-human transmission risks similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered in China. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the virus was identified by a team of virologists led by Shi Zhengli, known as "Batwoman" for her extensive research on coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The institute has been central to the theory suggesting that COVID-19 originated from a lab leak, a claim that China has consistently denied.The newly discovered virus, HKU5-CoV-2, belongs to the merbecovirus subgenus, which includes the virus responsible for Middle East
Elon Musk has suggested an accelerated deorbiting of the International Space Station (ISS), proposing that it be taken down within two years instead of the planned 2030 timeline. In a series of posts on X, Musk stated that the ISS has "served its purpose" and has "very little incremental utility," urging a shift in focus toward Mars exploration. He added that the decision rests with President Donald Trump but emphasized that the process should begin as soon as possible. NASA, which had previously planned to operate the ISS until 2030, responded by reaffirming its
The US and Russia held diplomatic talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and restoring bilateral relations. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly criticized the discussions, stating that no negotiations should happen without Kyiv’s involvement. Speaking in Ankara, he emphasized that a just peace required participation from the US, Ukraine, and European allies, including the EU, the UK, and Turkey. Zelenskyy also postponed his planned visit to Saudi Arabia until March 10.During the meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed restoring embassy staff in Washington and Moscow, forming
In a historic event celebrating the longstanding diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines, Indian Ambassador Harsh Kumar Jain unveiled a statue of the revered Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. The ceremony took place at the Gullas College of Medicine (GCM) in Cebu on Saturday and was officially announced by the Indian Embassy in the Philippines via a post on X.The unveiling of Thiruvalluvar’s statue was a key highlight of the Indo-Philippine Cultural and Educational Exchange Summit, hosted at GCM. This event was part of a series of celebrations commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between
A research team from the University of Tokyo and Waseda University has developed the largest-ever “biohybrid” robotic hand incorporating cultivated human tissue. The team, led by Xinzhu Ren and Shoji Takeuchi from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, along with Yuya Morimoto from Waseda University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, engineered a robotic hand powered by living muscle tissue. Measuring 18 centimetres in length and featuring a 6-centimeter palm—comparable to a newborn’s hand—the five-fingered device is capable of independent motion. Their findings were published in Science Robotics.The innovation centres on a newly designed multiple muscle
