Author: Onu Akter

Lenyn Sosa continued his strong hitting streak with a solo home run in Tuesday’s game against the Mariners. Despite the White Sox losing 8-3, Sosa’s performance stood out. Sosa hit a solo home run in the first inning off Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo. This homer extended his hitting streak to eight games. Over this period, Sosa has gone 13-for-28 at the plate, hitting .464 with three home runs and seven RBIs. This recent form has helped Sosa secure his spot in the White Sox lineup. Although he has not yet settled on a single defensive position, he has started to…

More Romanians are now choosing travel insurance when planning their holidays, showing a clear rise in risk awareness and safety planning. New data from Groupama, a major insurance provider, reveals that 1.1 million people in Romania were insured through the company in 2025. This marks a steady rise in the number of insured travellers over the past four years. The trend reflects a major shift in how Romanians think about travel. They are no longer just booking flights and hotels—they are also preparing for unexpected problems. From trip delays to medical emergencies, many are now planning for all kinds of…

Apple’s iOS 26 update brings a new feature that helps users easily return missed calls. The redesigned Phone app now allows iPhone users to set quick reminders directly from the call history. This simple addition can be more useful than major features like auto-hold or call screening, especially for people who often miss calls when their phone is on silent. The feature is part of iOS 26, which is currently available in beta. A full release is expected in the fall. Anyone using a compatible iPhone can try it early by installing the public beta version. The new reminders option…

Google has introduced Genie 3, the latest version of its AI world model, designed to create 3D video game environments in real time. The model comes from DeepMind, Google’s advanced AI research unit, and is a major step in the company’s efforts to merge AI and immersive digital spaces. Genie 3 allows users and AI agents to interact with these virtual worlds as they explore them. Unlike traditional video game environments built manually with 3D assets, Genie 3 generates its spaces on the fly, using only a text prompt. This version of the model significantly improves on earlier versions. Previous…

A few weeks after the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, a major political shift may be unfolding inside Iran. A growing number of political and civil society voices are now calling for a public referendum and a peaceful transition away from the Islamic Republic. One such call came from Mir Hossein Mousavi, a former prime minister during the Iran-Iraq war and a leading figure in the 2009 Green Movement. Mousavi, who has been under house arrest since that year along with his wife Zahra Rahnavard, released a statement signed by 800 activists. It urges a nationwide vote and a…

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, two of the nation’s largest states—Texas and California—are locked in a high-stakes political showdown. In Texas, more than 50 Democratic lawmakers have left the state to block a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump. At the same time, Democrats in California are proposing changes to their own congressional map in response, hoping to counterbalance Republican gains. The Texas redistricting walkout began Monday after Democrats left the state to prevent the House from reaching the quorum needed to pass a new congressional map. This map would give Republicans up to five new seats in…

Iran’s top military official warned on Sunday that the threat from Israel remains serious, even after the intense clashes that took place in June. The commander-in-chief of Iran’s armed forces, Amir Hatami, said the Islamic Republic must treat any threat, no matter how small, as a full-scale danger. Hatami’s statement comes after a major escalation in June, when Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The twelve-day conflict that followed saw Tehran respond with multiple missile and drone attacks aimed at Israeli positions. “We must see even a 1% threat as a 100% threat,” Hatami…

The European Union has agreed to a major trade deal with the United States, raising tariffs on most European exports to 15%, a 10% increase from current levels. The agreement, finalized after a brief meeting between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and former U.S. President Donald Trump, has drawn criticism across Europe. Many view it as a symbol of Europe’s growing security dependence on the United States. France’s prime minister called it a “dark day” for the EU, saying the decision looked like “submission” to U.S. pressure. Critics were quick to highlight von der Leyen’s public handshake with…

The UK and Australia have signed a landmark 50-year treaty to design and build a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. The pact, called the Geelong Treaty, was signed in Geelong on Saturday by Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles and UK Defence Secretary John Healey. It forms a critical part of the broader Aukus defence agreement between Australia, the UK, and the United States. This long-term treaty focuses on building the SSN-Aukus submarines, which will feature advanced technology shared by all three Aukus countries. The UK will build its submarines in northern England for its Royal Navy, while Australia will construct…

A senior Hamas leader has rejected recent US accusations that the group stole humanitarian aid intended for Gaza, calling the claims “politically motivated and baseless.” In an official statement on Saturday, Hamas political bureau member Izzat al-Rishq said the accusations were designed to justify new US policies rather than reflect facts on the ground. “The allegations about Hamas stealing aid are politically motivated and baseless,” Rishq said, pointing to findings from a recent, unpublicized US Agency for International Development (USAID) report. The USAID study reviewed 156 cases of lost or stolen humanitarian aid between October 2023 and May 2025. It…