Following Diwali celebrations, heavy fireworks blanketed New Delhi in thick smog, pushing pollution levels to “severe” on the AQI scale. Authorities issued health advisories as visibility dropped sharply and residents complained of breathing difficulties across the Indian capital.
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an agreement to ensure a stable supply of rare earths and critical minerals. The pact comes as China moves to tighten its grip on global access to these vital materials.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Texas case backed by President Donald Trump’s administration defending a law that bans illegal drug users from owning firearms. The statute was among those used to charge Hunter Biden in 2023.
