Astronomers are expanding the map of cosmic threats: to date, approximately 40,000 asteroids have been identified with orbits passing in dangerous proximity to our planet. Scientists warn that the number of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) continues to rise as observation technology improves.

Southern Lebanon is facing an unprecedented escalation as the city of Nabatieh has been subjected to a series of massive Israeli airstrikes. The scale of destruction in residential areas has reached a critical point, drawing chilling parallels to the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip.

An unexpected diplomatic shift has emerged in the Middle East: Israel has announced its readiness for direct peace talks with Lebanon. While Tel Aviv aims for the complete disarmament of Hezbollah, Iran is holding the Strait of Hormuz hostage, demanding an immediate ceasefire.

The Middle East has witnessed a sharp dissonance: while Washington and Tehran were finalizing a two-week ceasefire, Israel conducted one of its most extensive aerial operations in Lebanon. Massive strikes on the positions of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah group underscored that regional de-escalation does not translate into an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts.

The joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign in Iran has triggered a sharp political crisis within Washington. Next week, Congress intends to launch impeachment proceedings against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. The Secretary of Defense stands accused of disregarding the lives of service members and employing methods that Democrats have characterized as criminal.

Saida Mirziyoyeva, Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Sergio Gor, the US President’s Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, announcing the decision on his Truth Social platform.

For the first time in over half a century, humans are heading back toward the Moon as NASA prepares to launch its Artemis II crewed mission.

The United States saw a third wave of mass protests under the slogan “No Kings,” with more than eight million people taking to the streets against the policies of Donald Trump’s administration.

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering suspending protection for NATO members that fail to meet defense spending targets of 5% of GDP.

Intense Israeli airstrikes continue across Lebanon, with over 1,100 reported dead and more than a million people displaced. International organizations are calling for urgent humanitarian aid.

Uzbekistan and Italy have agreed to employ Uzbek citizens in seasonal agricultural jobs, with contracts ranging from three to nine months.

In Turkey, former leaders of major football clubs have been detained as part of a drug-related investigation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the Verkhovna Rada to prepare a plan for functioning under conditions of conflict for the next three years, according to sources cited by “Ukrainskaya Pravda.”

The Arctic, long considered a low-tension zone, is rapidly turning into a new arena of geopolitical rivalry between Russia and Western countries. Against this backdrop, NATO is increasing its presence in Northern Europe and conducting large-scale exercises that include both military and civilian scenarios.

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, has come under heavy Israeli airstrikes again. The IDF carried out a series of strikes on the densely populated districts of Zukak-el-Blat and Basta, causing a multi-story residential building in central Beirut to collapse completely.

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has officially signed the country’s new Constitution and issued a decree on measures for its implementation.

International observers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey have praised the high level of organization and transparency of Kazakhstan’s referendum. Voting is proceeding calmly, without violations, and with full respect for ballot secrecy.

Over 60 UK parliamentarians have backed a proposal to impose arms embargoes, trade restrictions, and targeted sanctions against Israel amid the Gaza conflict and threats to annex the West Bank.

The first ministerial conference of the International Organization for the Russian Language was held in Moscow, bringing together officials and experts from across Eurasia to discuss the development of a new platform aimed at supporting and promoting the Russian language.