Trump claims war with Iran is "near the end" and seeks to justify the conflict in his speech
Donald Trump declared in a televised speech that the war with Iran is "nearing an end," presenting it as a success, but without clearly explaining how the conflict will end in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the war has caused major global consequences, with rising oil prices, market volatility, and tensions between international allies.
Even though Trump claims that the US has achieved its military objectives and that Iran no longer poses a threat, attacks and counterattacks continue in the region, causing thousands of casualties and extensive damage.
American politicians and analysts have criticized the speech as vague, stressing that it is not known whether the situation is escalating or heading towards de-escalation.
NASA's Artemis II rocket launches for historic mission to the moon
NASA launched the Artemis II rocket, sending astronauts to the Moon for the first time in nearly 54 years.
The mission is a 10-day test flight that will not land on the Moon, but aims to test systems and prepare for the return of humans to its surface in the future.
This historic journey also includes symbolic moments, as the crew includes the first woman and the first person of color to travel into space beyond Earth's orbit, while global interest in the mission has been very high.
One dead, buildings damaged as 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia near the island of Ternate, causing damage to buildings and one casualty.
The tremors were felt in several areas and small tsunami waves were recorded, but the danger passed after a few hours.
Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant, as aftershocks and partial damage continue to be assessed.
Chinese scientists discover Avatar-like glowing plants that could light up cities without electricity
Scientists in China have created glow-in-the-dark plants using genes from fireflies and luminous fungi, making them emit natural light at night.
So far, over 20 such species have been developed, including orchids, sunflowers and chrysanthemums, which can be used as a lighting source without electricity, using only water and waste.
This technology can be used to illuminate parks and cities, develop tourism, and create more environmentally friendly solutions.
