BUDAPEST: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed to deepen cooperation with central Europe on Sunday (Feb 15) as he kicked off a trip to Slovakia and Hungary, whose conservative leaders have warm ties with President Donald Trump. In Slovakia, which, like Hungary, relies on Russian oil and gas and has uneasy relations with the rest of the European Union, Rubio discussed energy and defence with Prime Minister Robert Fico and President Peter Pellegrini.It was the first visit in seven years by a US secretary of state to the country of 5.5 million people that borders Ukraine.”Under President Trump, this administration…
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The move, in coordination with the US, is the latest implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Kurdish-led forces.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 15 Feb 202615 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe Syrian army has taken over the al-Shaddadi military base in the northeast of the country following the withdrawal of United States troops, as part of a ceasefire arrangement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).Syria’s Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday that “forces of the Syrian Arab Army have taken over the al-Shaddadi military base in the Hasakah countryside following coordination with the American side”.The US…
The ghosts of the 2022 Beijing Olympics may still be haunting American skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who’s continuing to struggle at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. After finishing fourth with Breezy Johnson in the women’s team combined race, the skier failed to podium again in the women’s giant slalom final.How Mikaela Shiffrin failed to medal again in Sunday’s raceShiffrin finished in 11th. On her first run, she clocked 1 minute, 4.25 seconds. Her next trip down the slope wasn’t as quick. She recorded a 1:10.17, giving her a total time of 2:14.42. Italy’s Federica Brignone, meanwhile, won her second gold medal…
Here’s the sad truth about sports score apps: Most of them aren’t all that interested in actually telling you the score. After all, where’s the money in providing straightforward information like that? The modern sports score app has to do more. It must bombard you with banner ads and betting odds, implore you to create an account and opt into notifications, sell you some tickets, and show some videos to keep engagement up. The scores themselves are an afterthought. Fortunately, there’s an alternative that tells you the outcomes of every major sporting event without distractions. And the same sort of…
February 13, 20264 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmLet these nine romantic animals inspire you on Valentine’s DayThese amorous creatures could put Casanova to shame—from beguiling dancing seahorses to peacocking spidersBy K. R. Callaway edited by Claire Cameron Valentine’s Day can be a little cliché: red roses, dinner reservations, a box of chocolates—boring. But for those in need of inspiration to make sure their declaration of love stands out from the crowd, look no further than the rest of the animal kingdom.From wowing your date with a colorful show to crooning love songs, taking a couple of pointers from…
In December, NASA took another small, incremental step towards autonomous surface rovers. In a demonstration, the Perseverance team used AI to generate the rover’s waypoints. Perseverance used the AI waypoints on two separate days, traveling a total of 456 meters without human control.“This demonstration shows how far our capabilities have advanced and broadens how we will explore other worlds,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “Autonomous technologies like this can help missions to operate more efficiently, respond to challenging terrain, and increase science return as distance from Earth grows. It’s a strong example of teams applying new technology carefully and responsibly…
Britney Spears has raised eyebrows after recently selling her music catalogue for a whopping fee believed to be around $200 million.Sources have now revealed that there was a “suffering” behind the scenes that caused the pop star to make the sale.Reports suggest Britney Spears had money issues after not releasing any new songs or touring, with the singer recently sharing that she “will never perform in the U.S. again.”Article continues below advertisementReal Reason Britney Spears Sold Her Music CatalogueLumeimages / MEGAFollowing Spears’ sale of her iconic music catalogue to publishing giants Primary Wave, sources have come forward to claim there…
BUDAPEST: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (Feb 15) called “troubling” a report by five European allies blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using toxin from poison dart frogs, adding that Washington had no reason to question it.”We obviously are aware of the report. It’s a troubling report. We’re aware of that case of Mr Navalny and certainly … we don’t have any reason to question it,” Rubio told reporters at a news conference in Bratislava during a visit to Slovakia.In a joint statement, Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands on Saturday said analyses…
Thousands of Western nationals joined the Israeli military amid its genocidal war in Gaza, raising questions over international legal accountability for foreign nationals implicated in alleged war crimes against Palestinians.More than 50,000 soldiers in the Israeli military hold at least one other citizenship, with a majority of them holding US or European passports, information obtained by the Israeli NGO Hatzlacha through Israel’s Freedom of Information Law has revealed.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listSince October 7, 2023, Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has killed at least 72,061 people in military actions that have been dubbed war crimes and crimes…
The Las Vegas Raiders spent Valentine’s Day showing edge-rusher Maxx Crosby how much he means to them.On Saturday, the team promoted run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard to fill its defensive coordinator vacancy. As ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter wrote on social media, “Leonard worked closely last season with Maxx Crosby, whose future in Las Vegas remains uncertain.””The plot thickens,” as NFL media’s Ian Rapoport relayed. Crosby has been the subject of much trade speculation since the end of the regular season, but the Raiders’ recent move suggests the team would prefer to keep him.Las Vegas Raiders make thoughts…