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May 18, 2025

Smaller than ever, China introduces 0.6 cm stealth drone
Scientist hold this miniature drone Scientists in China’s Hunan province have unveiled a miniature drone resembling a mosquito, measuring barely the size of a human fingernail 0.6 cm. Despite its toy-like appearance, this tiny robotic insect is designed for advanced reconnaissance and surveillance operations. The drone features two yellow, leaf-shaped wings, a sleek black body,…
Philippines downgrades 2025 GDP growth target to 5.5-6.5%
MANILA — The Philippines slashed its economic growth target for 2025 down to a range of 5.5% to 6.5%, from the previous 6.0-8.0%, owing to heightened global uncertainties amid Washington’s ongoing trade war and tensions in the Middle East. The government’s economic managers announced the revised figures on Thursday after their interagency meeting.
More Americans oppose the U.S. strikes on Iran, as MAGA supporters line up with Trump
President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes Saturday on several nuclear facilities in Iran has divided Americans and exposed fault lines within the coalitions of both the parties, according to a new NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. Among U.S. adults, 45% oppose the airstrikes, versus 38% who support them. An additional 18%…
Usman Khawaja refuses interview in solidarity with Gaza
Sydney: Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has taken a firm stand in support of Palestinians, refusing to give an interview to a media outlet that allegedly dismissed a journalist for speaking out in favor of Gaza. According to Australian media, Khawaja declined to speak to the channel upon recognizing its microphone, citing solidarity with the sacked…
Honda bets on reusable rockets to power its next frontier
TOKYO — Honda Motor has moved closer to its goal of suborbital space flight by 2029, after the Japanese car company successfully launched and landed its reusable small rocket. The 6.3-meter prototype reached an altitude of 300 meters before descending and landing close to its target, during the test that took place in Taiki, a…
What is a heat dome? Behind the hot and humid conditions
Dangerously hot and humid conditions are choking nearly the entire eastern half of the United States this week, caused by a “heat dome” that’s parked over parts of the country. Heat alerts were in effect Wednesday for around 150 million people. Temperatures over 95 degrees Fahrenheit were widespread across the Ohio Valley and through the…
High-priced drones and Japan’s hidden AI champion
Hello, this is Kenji in Tokyo. Since Donald Trump began his second term as U.S. president in Janu, most of us living in this part of the world have probably gotten into the habit of checking first thing in the morning what he said, wrote or did while Asia was sleeping. This may have already…
DOJ coordinated with Texas AG to kill Texas Dream Act, Trump official says
WASHINGTON — A top Justice Department official boasted at a private Republican gathering that the Trump administration was able to kill a Texas law that gave undocumented immigrants in-state tuition “in six hours” by coordinating with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to a recording obtained by NBC News. On June 4, the Justice Department…
PPP holds key parliament meeting to strategize support for Budget 2025-26
Islamabad: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) held a crucial parliament party meeting under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The meeting focused on strategizing support for the upcoming budget and securing key amendments aligned with the party’s priorities. Member of National Assembly Aseefa Bhutto Zardari also participated in the discussions, emphasizing the party’s unified…