US Aid to Baltic Nations
The United States of America has announced $200 million in aid for the Baltic nations—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The assistance is aimed at strengthening regional security, defence preparedness, and resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges in Eastern Europe. The move reinforces the United States’ strategic commitment to its NATO allies in the Baltic region.
Spain to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 16
Spain has announced plans to ban social media access for individuals under the age of 16. The decision is intended to protect children from online harms such as cyberbullying, digital addiction, and mental health risks. The proposed measure aligns with a broader European push to regulate digital platforms and strengthen child online safety frameworks.
World Bank Funding for PM SETU to Upgrade ITIs
The World Bank will provide $830 million to support India’s PM SETU programme for upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The funding aims to modernize training infrastructure, update curricula, enhance trainer capacity, and improve employability by aligning vocational education with industry requirements and future skills.
Haven-1: First Private Space Station to Launch on Falcon 9
The world’s first private space station, Haven-1, is scheduled to launch aboard Falcon 9. Developed by Vast Space, Haven-1 marks a major step toward commercial space infrastructure, enabling private research, astronaut missions, and future space tourism. The project represents a shift from government-led space stations to commercially operated orbital platforms.
