China has claimed that its J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter jet flew undetected over the heavily monitored Tsushima Strait near Japan. The area is covered by advanced radar systems from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, including the THAAD missile defense system. If true, experts say this would represent a major failure in Western air defense. Reports suggest the jet flew from China’s First Fighter Brigade, circled Taiwan, and returned via the strait located between Japan and South Korea.
Astronomers have identified asteroid 2025 SC79, a skyscraper-sized space rock completing its orbit around the Sun in just 128 days. It’s now the second-fastest known asteroid, offering new insights into the dynamics of near-Sun objects and the extreme conditions within our solar system.
Gold prices are on track to break a nine-week winning streak as investors book profits and growing optimism over global trade reduces demand for safe-haven assets. Analysts say easing geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar have also contributed to the metal’s recent pullback.
