Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for peace and stability in Eurasia and West Asia, highlighting the negative impact of ongoing conflicts on developing nations. He advocated for diplomatic solutions and condemned the use of force, asserting that the current era demands peaceful resolutions. Modi also underlined India’s commitment to a free and inclusive Indo-Pacific region and its support for ASEAN’s role in regional stability, including the situation in Myanmar.
Scientists have unearthed the fossils of the world’s largest-ever cheetah species, a behemoth that roamed Eurasia over a million years ago. Weighing up to 420 pounds, this colossal predator was significantly heavier than modern cheetahs, comparable in size to tigers and lions. Its impressive 780,000-year-old fossils showcase distinctive skull and snout characteristics, indicating a unique lineage within the cheetah family. Despite its similarities to modern cheetahs, such as tooth arrangement and nasal anatomy, this giant cheetah succumbed to extinction around 500,000 years ago due to climate change during the Mid-Pleistocene Transition.
