Author: OMN AI

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said talks in Florida advanced efforts to end the Ukraine war. Trump said serious and unresolved issues still block a final agreement. Both leaders described the discussions as productive and encouraging. Trump said territorial disputes remain the main obstacle. Russia continues to press Ukraine for additional land. Territorial disputes dominate negotiations Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Zelensky said negotiators agreed on ninety percent of a twenty point peace plan. Trump said talks nearly completed security guarantees for Ukraine. He estimated progress at roughly ninety five percent. Zelensky confirmed further negotiations would continue next week. Ukrainian and American…

Louis Gerstner, the businessman credited with rescuing IBM, has died aged 83.He served as chair and chief executive from 1993 to 2002, during a period of deep uncertainty. IBM was losing relevance as rivals such as Microsoft and Sun Microsystems gained ground.Gerstner became the first outsider to lead the company. He scrapped plans to break IBM into smaller units, instead keeping it integrated.He believed customers wanted complete solutions, not fragmented technologies. IBM’s current chief executive, Arvind Krishna, said that decision ensured the company’s survival.Krishna praised Gerstner’s focus on clients and long-term relevance. Gerstner shifted IBM away from hardware dependence toward…

U.S. markets remained steady after record closes, despite light trading during the holiday week. Investors reacted positively to the strong market breadth, signaling confidence as the year ended. Major indices held their ground, with most sectors showing gains or stability. Analysts say this steady performance indicates that investors remain optimistic even in a slower trading environment. The strong breadth means that gains were not limited to a few large companies. Instead, many stocks contributed to the market’s overall strength, suggesting broad investor confidence across sectors. Technology, consumer goods, and healthcare stocks were among the top contributors to the stable market.…

Rich and voiceless, Russia’s billionaires reached record numbers during the war against Ukraine. Their wealth grew, but their political influence disappeared. Over 25 years, Vladimir Putin stripped the rich of independent power. Once-feared oligarchs now avoid public opposition. This reality benefits the Kremlin. Western sanctions failed to spark elite resistance. Pressure and privilege instead ensured loyalty. The Kremlin enforces obedience through rewards and threats. Loyalty brings access, protection, and profit. Defiance triggers immediate punishment. Former banking billionaire Oleg Tinkov experienced this firsthand. One day after calling the war “crazy” online, officials contacted his executives. They issued a blunt ultimatum: the…

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring with a precise first-half finish after Arsenal dominated possession. Injury disruption forced tactical improvisation, including Declan Rice starting at right-back.Arsenal failed to extend their lead despite sustained pressure and numerous chances. The advantage doubled early in the second half when Georginio Rutter turned a corner into his own net.Brighton briefly threatened a comeback after Diego Gómez scored from a rebound. Goalkeeper David Raya preserved the lead with a stunning save from Yankuba Minteh.Manager Mikel Arteta praised his side’s…

Ruben Amorim usually demands control, possession, and attacking ambition from Manchester United. Against Newcastle, he opted for pragmatism over flair. United secured a 1-0 Premier League victory through discipline and resilience. The performance lacked beauty but delivered vital points at Old Trafford. A long-held tactic finally shifts Amorim rarely compromises on his tactical principles. Earlier this season, he joked nobody could force him to change. After 13 months in charge, he finally adapted. For the first time under his management, United started with a back four. The move prioritised defensive stability over attacking dominance. From kickoff, organisation replaced possession. United…

Dr Kate McLean-MacKenzie is on a mission to map the world’s “smellscapes”.Based at the University of Kent, she argues smell is the forgotten sense of communication. While images and sounds are easily shared, smells are rarely recorded or discussed.That gap led her to begin mapping urban scents more than a decade ago. Her work involves “smell walks”, where participants log what they smell, how strong it is, and how it feels.They also record memories or emotions linked to each scent. McLean-MacKenzie turns this data into visual maps and narrative descriptions.The results are subjective, focusing on human stories rather than scientific…

The United States has carried out multiple airstrikes against Islamic State–linked militants in northwestern Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s involvement in the country’s ongoing security crisis. US President Donald Trump announced the strikes on Thursday, calling them “powerful and deadly” operations aimed at militants he accused of carrying out brutal attacks on civilians. In a social media post, Trump said the fighters had been “viciously targeting and killing, primarily, innocent Christians.” The strikes come as Nigeria’s military continues to struggle with widespread insecurity, fighting several armed groups across different regions at the same time. Years of conflict have…

India’s solar growth attracts global attention. Yet the rapid expansion conceals a growing environmental problem. In just over a decade, India became the world’s third-largest solar power producer. Renewable energy now drives national climate policy. Solar panels stretch across massive parks and rooftops in cities, towns, and villages. Large utility-scale projects supply most solar electricity. Millions of rooftop systems also feed power into the grid. Government data show nearly 2.4 million households adopted solar under subsidy programmes. Solar growth reduced reliance on coal-fired power. Thermal and other non-renewables still supply over half of installed capacity. Solar now delivers more than…

Christmas is an ideal time to sneak science into everyday fun, say researchers.Simple experiments can turn sweets, jokes, food, and decorations into moments of discovery. Matthew Cobb suggests tasting sweets while holding your nose.The exercise shows flavour depends more on smell than taste. Cracker jokes also reveal science, says Sophie Scott.People laugh far more in company than alone, proving laughter is mainly social. The Christmas turkey can teach biomechanics, according to Steve Brusatte.Examining bones reveals how wings move and store energy. Chemistry appears in the kitchen too.Andrea Sella explains how salt and ice can freeze custard into ice cream. Even…