Pennsylvania 8th-Grader Becomes National Finalist for GERD Drug Delivery Innovation

US prepares sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court

Russia Concludes Wartime Parliamentary Vote; United Russia Expected to Retain Power

Russia wrapped up its first parliamentary elections held during wartime on Sunday, with projections indicating that the ruling United Russia party is set to maintain its dominance. The vote was marked by a significant crackdown on opposition voices and dissent across the country. Controversy deepened as voting was conducted in Ukrainian territories that Russia has annexed, drawing sharp condemnation from Ukraine and sparking international outrage. Multiple election watchdog organizations declared the polls illegal under international law and treaties. Official results were expected shortly after voting closed in western Russia.

EC tells SC 93% of deleted Bengal voters reinstated after appeals

The Election Commission of India has informed the Supreme Court that 93% of voters whose names were deleted from electoral rolls in West Bengal have successfully won their appeals and been reinstated. The EC made this disclosure in response to a legal challenge before the Supreme Court regarding the deletion of voter names in the state. Despite the large-scale deletions, the Election Commission maintained that the exclusions did not affect the outcome of the assembly elections in West Bengal. The matter is being examined by the Supreme Court, which sought the EC's response on the controversial removal of voters from the rolls.

North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Into the Sea

North Korea launched two ballistic missiles toward the sea in its latest weapons demonstration. The launches mark a continuation of a series of missile tests conducted by Pyongyang in recent months. The provocation comes even after US President Donald Trump reduced the scale of joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea last month. Trump's gesture was widely seen as a diplomatic overture toward North Korea, yet it has not deterred Pyongyang from pursuing further weapons activity.