Author: OMN AI

Scientists believe cosmic dust helped deliver life’s building blocks to early Earth.At the University of Sydney, researchers now recreate this dust in the laboratory.PhD researcher Linda Losurdo produces cosmic dust from scratch using plasma physics.She simulates dying stars by energising gas mixtures inside a vacuum chamber.The process creates carbon-rich dust containing organic CHON molecules.These compounds form the chemical foundations of life.Studying lab-made dust may explain why meteorites carry organic material.The work could clarify whether life’s ingredients formed in space or on Earth.The findings appear in the Astrophysical Journal.*

President Donald Trump says the United States will lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, down from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. Trump also claimed India would slash import taxes on U.S. products to zero and commit to purchasing $500 billion worth of American goods. The announcement follows months of pressure from Washington on New Delhi to curb its reliance on discounted Russian crude, which India has continued to buy since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Trump framed the move as a step toward ending the war, arguing that cutting Russia’s oil…

Gold and silver prices plunged sharply as investors rushed to exit positions that had driven metals to historic peaks. Losses accelerated on Monday after a heavy sell-off on Friday, signaling a sudden reversal in market sentiment. In Asian trading, spot gold fell more than nine percent to around $4,403 per ounce. Silver slid roughly 15 percent to below $72 per ounce. Both metals had surged earlier this year amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Fed nomination eases investor fears The rally had reflected worries over geopolitics and US monetary policy. Traders also feared political pressure on the Federal Reserve. Those concerns eased…

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply warned soaring shipping costs could push up consumer prices in 2026.Procurement leaders see growing cracks in global supply chains affecting computers, machinery, and transport equipment.A late-2025 survey showed supply disruption concerns at a two-year high.Shipping and logistics recorded the sharpest increases, with 22% reporting costs rising over 10%.Computer and electrical equipment prices have already climbed, hitting brands like Lenovo and Dell.CIPS said price volatility may become permanent amid geopolitical tensions and rising tariffs.

Carlos Alcaraz won a thrilling Australian Open final and became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam at 22. He denied Novak Djokovic a record 25th major title. Alcaraz collapsed on the court after sealing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The Melbourne crowd celebrated a moment that could define a generation. Sportsmanship highlights the historic finale Djokovic showed grace despite the loss. He climbed over the net and embraced Alcaraz as applause echoed through Rod Laver Arena. The Serbian legend recognised the importance of the occasion. He knows chances to strengthen his legacy now arrive less frequently.…

President Donald Trump said the United States has begun engaging with Cuba, suggesting new talks are underway even as his administration ramps up economic pressure on the communist-run island. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday night while traveling to Florida, Trump offered few details about the outreach but said plainly, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.” Pressure Through Oil and Trade The comments come after a series of aggressive moves by Washington aimed at cutting off Cuba’s access to oil. In recent weeks, the Trump administration halted shipments from Venezuela following the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning to member states, saying the organisation could run out of money as early as July unless countries urgently pay what they owe. In a letter sent on Friday, Guterres said the UN is facing a deepening financial crisis driven by unpaid and late mandatory contributions, forcing the organisation into hiring freezes and budget cuts that threaten its ability to function. Funding Shortfalls Push UN Toward Crisis Guterres said the UN’s financial troubles are chronic, with some countries failing to pay their full contributions and others missing deadlines. As a result,…

West Ham United banned a season-ticket holder after he held up an oversized anti-board banner.Joshua Wood received a five-match ban for breaching stadium regulations on banner size.The banner read “Time 2 Sell – Name Your Price” and targeted the club’s owners.The club said CCTV showed Wood picking up the banner without prior approval.Wood denied bringing it into the ground and said other fans asked him to help display it.He plans to appeal, claiming the ban punished protest through technicalities.

A Swedish trial found AI-supported breast screening reduced later cancer diagnoses by 12%.Researchers studied 100,000 women undergoing routine mammography in Sweden.The AI system helped radiologists prioritise high-risk scans and flag suspicious findings.AI-supported screening detected 81% of cancers early, compared with 74% using standard reading.The study also found 27% fewer aggressive cancer subtypes in the AI group.Researchers published the findings in The Lancet.Experts say AI could ease radiologist workloads but should not replace human readers.

Donald Trump warned that doing business with China posed serious risks for the UK as Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai. The prime minister reached the city on the third day of his official visit to China. Trump reacted to agreements aimed at increasing trade and investment between Britain and China. Officials announced those deals after Sir Keir met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump made the comments while attending a documentary premiere about his wife, Melania, on Thursday. He described Xi as a friend and said he knew the Chinese president very well. Trump did not elaborate further on…