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In response to growing concerns regarding the 2024 YR4 asteroid, the Chinese defence agency has established a dedicated planetary defence team. Following an update from the European Space Agency (ESA), which reported a 2.2 per cent probability of the asteroid impacting Earth in 2032, immediate action has been triggered globally to address this potential threat.

The 2024 YR4 asteroid, estimated to measure between 40 and 90 metres (approximately 130 to 300 feet), was identified by the University of Hawaii’s Institute of Astronomy in late December. The increase in its collision probability has surpassed international monitoring thresholds, prompting a concerted effort for response measures.

Donald Trump is back in the Oval Office, and his pen is already on fire. Just a day into his second term, Trump has issued a number of executive orders intended at changing the political and social environment in the United States. From immigration crackdowns to energy plans, here’s a rundown of his most controversial moves so far.

Declaring a “national emergency,” Trump revived efforts to build his infamous border wall, citing threats to U.S. sovereignty. He also ordered the military to “seal the borders,” blaming drug trafficking and human smuggling.