May 20, 2025 4:53 pm

Day: May 20, 2025

The U.S. Test-Fires Its Most Powerful Laser Yet: ZEUS

Scientists at the University of Michigan have successfully fired ZEUS (Zettawatt-Equivalent Ultrashort pulse laser System), the most powerful laser ever built in the U.S., generating an astounding 2 petawatts—over 100 times the electricity output of the entire Earth—albeit for just 25 quintillionths of a second. ZEUS, housed in a gym-sized facility, is the successor to […]

Two Major Asian Capitals to Be Linked by Direct Train for the First Time in Years

While Europe’s rail revival has captured headlines, Asia is making impressive strides of its own — and the latest development is particularly exciting for travelers in Southeast Asia. Thailand and Malaysia have officially announced the relaunch of a direct train service between their capitals — Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur — by the end of 2025. […]

Trump Claims Russia Will Pursue Ceasefire After Call with Putin

President Donald Trump described his latest phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday as a breakthrough moment in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. But Putin’s restrained response suggested a stark contrast in perspective. Speaking to reporters after the two-hour conversation from the Oval Office, Trump recounted pressing Putin on ending the […]

Should We Ignore our Responsibility?

Professor Dr. A. K. Abdul MomenFormer Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Ms. Nusrat Faria is a movie star. She has been detained and now in Police custody. There is no case against her nor she ever was involved in politics. Her only crime is “she played the role of Sheikh Hasina in a movie” and she […]