In January 2026, Japan plans to begin the deepest rare earth element (REE) mining expedition in history, aiming to extract mineral-rich mud from the ocean floor at a depth of 5,500 meters close to Minami-Torishima Island in the Pacific Ocean. In this historic operation, approximately
Every once in a while, the quiet beaches of Texas harbor secrets that date back thousands of years—secrets that rewrite our understanding of history, and ignite the imaginations of archaeologists and amateur explorers alike. What started as a simple day at the beach can quickly
China's claim that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation "must follow Chinese law" is a calculated tactic to preserve social stability and national sovereignty, not merely a bureaucratic requirement. In order to prevent outside influence and maintain unity in a multiethnic country, the Chinese government insists that
The formidable supercarrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, accompanied by its powerful strike group, marks a new era in maritime dominance and strategic presence for the U.S. and its allies. With a displacement of over 100,000 tons, a length of 1,093 feet, and the capacity to carry
On July 11, 2025, the American energy landscape began to change as the Brook Mine in Ranchester, Wyoming, officially opened its gates. This isn’t just another mine—it's the first new rare earth mine in the United States since the Cold War, and it promises to
For hundreds of years, the graves beneath Jamestown’s early church remained untouched, with their occupants' identities lost to time. For a long time, archaeologists believed that these burials belonged to significant figures from the colony’s earliest days, but no one knew the truth. But now, thanks
Four Canadian citizens, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces were arrested on accusations that they were plotting to forcibly seize land near Quebec City. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) revealed on July 8, 2025, that the suspects had amassed a large arsenal
The Soviet Union was a formidable nation with large caches of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear warheads. However, when the nation disbanded in 1991, much of its borders retracted, leaving thousands of nukes on foreign soil, including Ukraine. With more than 1,700 warheads now within
Russia launched its most significant aerial attack against Ukraine since the start of the conflict on June 29, 2025, using 60 missiles and 477 drones in a single, coordinated attack. The conflict significantly escalated as a result of this unprecedented attack, which targeted vital infrastructure such
In the history of the U.S. Air Force, the A-10 Warthog, officially known as the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, is the only aircraft explicitly built for close air support (CAS). It has become a battlefield icon due to its renowned survivability, titanium-armored cockpit, and potent
