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Scientists have ruled out asteroid 2024 YR4 as a threat to Earth, but tracking continues as it retains a 1.7% chance of hitting the Moon by December 2032.

Austria reaffirms its commitment to the IAEA, with Schallenberg and Grossi discussing nuclear security, non-proliferation, and strengthening global oversight mechanisms.

Apple removes Advanced Data Protection in the UK after a government demand for encrypted data access, citing privacy concerns and refusing to create a backdoor.

UK PM Keir Starmer says Britain is ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, a move cautiously received by NATO, Ukraine, and the Kremlin.

The European Commission has sued Austria and six other EU nations for failing to implement the Non-Performing Loans Directive, pushing for financial sanctions.

UNDP plans climate risk insurance for 100 million Arab farmers, launching the first policy in 2025 to support food security and economic resilience in the region.

The EU has pledged €60 million to provide emergency relief in the DRC, focusing on displaced populations and those affected by conflict and epidemics in the eastern regions.

UN Chief Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the US foreign aid freeze, urging exemptions to sustain vital humanitarian and development support for vulnerable communities worldwide.

Indian PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on his second term, reaffirming India-US ties for mutual welfare, global peace, and security in a strategic dialogue.

Egg prices have surged to over $9 per dozen due to avian flu outbreaks, culling millions of hens and creating supply shortages that experts warn may persist into late 2025.