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The United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution promoting the use of the Equal Earth map projection, which more accurately represents Africa’s vast landmass and challenges the long-standing dominance of the Mercator map.
Japan has asked for a correction to a new Equal Earth world map after the disputed Kuril Islands were shown in the same colour as Russia, raising territorial concerns.
US President Donald Trump is preparing an elaborate welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader begins a three-day state visit to Washington. The high-profile programme comes as the world's two largest economies remain divided over trade, technology, Taiwan, rare-earth minerals and Iran.
The Philippines is expanding its space programme and could deepen cooperation with India and ISRO on satellites, space technology and launch capabilities as Manila develops an indigenous ecosystem.
China has condemned the United States' planned expansion of sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, warning that Beijing will take necessary steps to protect its interests amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.
A Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions fellowship in Brussels gave Ghanaian researcher Eric Gaba the resources and time to develop a low-cost prosthesis using pineapple leaf fibre, highlighting the EU programme’s role in supporting global research talent.
US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait,” while continuing to make provocative claims over US control of the strategically important waterway.
The Bombay High Court has cancelled the typing test for 1,362 clerk vacancies after candidates reported technical problems at examination centres across Maharashtra, including server failures, software lag and unexpected logouts.
A large crowd gathered in Delhi for the ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’, with Rapid Action Force and Delhi Police deployed as protesters remained at Jantar Mantar beyond the permitted time. Several protesters were reportedly detained.
Union Minister JP Nadda met a delegation of reservation-reform activists after the August 21 Jantar Mantar protest. Activist Ajeet Bharti criticised the meeting, alleging that the government's outreach failed to address the movement's core demands.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” escalating tensions with Canada amid a worsening trade dispute and new US tariffs.
Icelanders have voted against restarting negotiations to join the European Union, with more than 52% rejecting the proposal. The referendum exposed a sharp rural-urban divide and highlighted concerns over fishing rights and Iceland’s sovereignty.
