By: The Trek News Desk James D. Watson, the American biologist who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA and won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was confirmed by the Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory, the institution where he spent much of his scientific career….
By: The Trek News Desk Tensions have flared once again on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern coast on Friday. The move comes just days after U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visited South Korea for annual security consultations, a timing that analysts see as a direct message from…
By: The Trek News Desk If the U.S. government shutdown continues, up to 10% of flights will be cancelled at 40 major airports in the coming days, leading to disruptions for thousands of passengers. This announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in response to increasing concerns about air traffic controllers’ fatigue….
By: The Trek News Desk North Korea has accused the United States of displaying “wicked and hostile intent” after Washington announced new sanctions targeting Pyongyang’s alleged cybercrime operations. The North Korean government sharply criticised the move, claiming it reflected the US administration’s continued “aggressive policy” against the country. According to the US Department of the…
By: The Trek News Desk The United States has entered Day 36 of its ongoing government shutdown the longest in the country’s history. The crisis has hit millions of Americans, disrupting essential services, delaying air travel, and forcing thousands of federal workers to continue without pay. Congress Gridlocked, Government Operations Frozen Since September 30, Congress…
By: The Trek News Desk The United States is witnessing one of the worst travel disruptions in recent history as the ongoing government shutdown continues to paralyse air travel operations nationwide. The shutdown, which has now entered its 35th consecutive day, has severely affected air traffic control services, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations…
By: The Trek News Desk India and the United States have signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening strategic coordination, technological cooperation, and defence partnership between the two democracies. The pact was formalised on Friday during a meeting between U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh…
By: The Trek News Desk India has successfully obtained a six-month exemption from US sanctions on the strategic Chabahar Port project in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. Officials added that high-level discussions with Washington regarding a broader trade and economic partnership are ongoing. Chabahar: A Strategic Lifeline Located in southeastern…
By: The Trek News Desk In a breakthrough move to de-escalate months of mounting trade tensions, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to a one-year trade truce, marking a significant pause in the fierce US-China economic rivalry. The deal was sealed on Thursday during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit…
By: The Trek News Desk In one of the biggest job cuts in its history, Amazon has announced plans to lay off 14,000 corporate employees this year. The move is part of the tech giant’s broader strategy to streamline operations and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across all business functions. According to Beth Galetti, Amazon’s Senior…
