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Despite the rise in popularity and concerns over privacy, consent and secret recording, AI-enabled smart glasses are gaining traction in Europe. One of the most recent advancements in wearable technology,
The government’s latest Ebola situation report released on 11th September shows the number of confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has topped 7,000 and nearly 3,400
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is proud to showcase a wide range of exhibitions with a variety of contemporary artists who focus on memory, identity, landscape, abstraction and
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has announced it has confirmed the interception and destruction of 777 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight. The Armed Forces of Ukraine’s massive air
The upcoming heating season is quickly closing the door on top-ups to Europe’s ground storage (UGS) facilities and bringing to a close the window for market prices to reflect extreme
Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in India for the two-day annual summit of the BRICS nations in New Delhi. The main diplomatic forum begins on Saturday, but is marred
Saudi troops have conducted some 40 airstrikes in the latest bout of military escalation in Yemen, the country’s Iran-backed Houthis have claimed. The bombardments are in direct response to recent
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is coming to the country today, on 10 September, to get into the essential discussions with the Government on the economic reform program
Continuing the conflict with Iran is going to be an “unlikely war to finish before November midterm elections,” U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday. The president, prior to answering the
The Singkaban Festival 2026 kicked off on 7th September with communities from all over the province converging on the streets of Malolos, bringing their colours, music, artistry and the indelible
On 10th September, the new restrictions that ban social media platforms from containing features that can be addictive for children under 16 and toys with AI companion chatbots were signed
Pro-democracy rebels in Myanmar on 11th September took credit for a drone attack that blocked the country’s second-largest airport, in which they said they had attacked military aircraft that were
Under the sponsorship of the Korea Cultural Heritage Utilisation Council, the Korea Heritage Service will conduct the “2026 Korea Heritage Week” in October throughout 16 local governments in five regions
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is negotiating with the South Korean government on ways to curb kids’ use of social media, the company said on 10th
The army base, located in central Mopti, was attacked by jihadists on 10th September, military and local sources have told AFP. The Al-Qaeda-backed Group for the Support of Islam
Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in India for the two-day annual summit of the BRICS nations in New Delhi. The main diplomatic forum begins on Saturday, but is marred
Continuing the conflict with Iran is going to be an “unlikely war to finish before November midterm elections,” U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday. The president, prior to answering the
Israel, which has imposed new sanctions on goods from West Bank settlements, has demanded that the British government shut down its East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days. The diplomatic response
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has strongly denied the chief rabbi’s call for “special care” for British Jews, after a UK Government move to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has landed in Colombia at the start of a multi-nation Latin America tour. The diplomatic visit is designed to strengthen pro-US leaders and
Ukrainian President Yanukovych spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of extending a 72-hour strike planned to strike Kyiv in order to prepare for the
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a non-binding resolution calling for a switch from the classic Mercator map of the world. The “Correct the Map” resolution calls for using
Vice President JD Vance on Monday during a press briefing at The White House has declined to say that the current six-month military standoff with Iran is a “war. Vance
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has made a formal statement to parliament, alleging that there is no evidence at all that Morocco had prepared or allowed for a massive
Senior advisers to President Donald Trump are working to prevent the war with Iran from spiraling out of control before the November midterm elections for political consequences that would affect
The visit of Russian president Vladimir Putin in Bishkek has come to light as he arrived today to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. It also marks the start of
Today, Icelanders will vote whether to resume talks towards European Union membership or put the issue of becoming part of the EU on the backburner for the foreseeable future.
More than any other outside group is spending money on the midterm elections in 2026, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). The pro-Israel advocacy group has spent millions of
Following a week of heavy regional diplomacy with Omani and Pakistani officials, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani recently went to Tehran. In the
The Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the region starting from Sunday, with a state visit to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, and at the same time participate in a regional summit
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has announced it has confirmed the interception and destruction of 777 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight. The Armed Forces of Ukraine’s massive air
Saudi troops have conducted some 40 airstrikes in the latest bout of military escalation in Yemen, the country’s Iran-backed Houthis have claimed. The bombardments are in direct response to recent
The two countries have officially completed a five-day comprehensive joint drill at sea. The event underscores the ongoing efforts of both countries to strengthen practical military cooperation and contribute to
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Defense has announced the destruction of five Iranian oil tankers. The American military response was in response to the recent attacks on its warships,
On the night of 9 September, Poland stepped up its military activity in its airspace in response to the increased activity of Russian long-range aviation, which launched aggressive strikes against
Blasts were heard in unidentified locations close to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, which is an important maritime port. The incident – which included a possible attack on
Next week marks the first time two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jets will fly over New Zealand. The aircraft will be stationed at RNZAF Base Ohakea, where
The Houthis have conducted a simultaneous raid since Sunday on populated districts on Yemen’s western coast using 14 ballistic missiles and drone strikes. A military source quoted by the media
The Danish Ministry of Defence is sending military recruits to Greenland for the first time in recent years. The recruitment programme is to be the largest in the country’s history
President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran with more force at any moment, during a press conference at The White House on Wednesday. Trump said the U.S. had been able
Over 1000 people have been killed, and thousands remain unaccounted for as rescue workers struggle to find people in the aftermath of the devastating flood disaster on the China-Nepal border.
The U.S. Department of Defense and allies are staging a series of big military drills in the Indo-Pacific. The wide-ranging operations reflect the continued drive of Washington and its allies
The Russian Armed Forces have persisted in extensive attacks on Ukrainian logistics centres and seaports, officials have said, as they work together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
The three nations are scheduled to hold joint military exercises with South Korea, Japan and the United States will take place Sept. 9-11. Named “Freedom Edge,” the defensive training aims
The deployment of the Greek military on Cyprus will be continued until further notice, Greek officials have decided. The strategic move involves sustaining the presence of four F-16 fighter jets
The government’s latest Ebola situation report released on 11th September shows the number of confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has topped 7,000 and nearly 3,400
Pro-democracy rebels in Myanmar on 11th September took credit for a drone attack that blocked the country’s second-largest airport, in which they said they had attacked military aircraft that were
The army base, located in central Mopti, was attacked by jihadists on 10th September, military and local sources have told AFP. The Al-Qaeda-backed Group for the Support of Islam
The Philippines has sent coast guard, military and civilian ships to search for survivors on a smouldering passenger-cargo vessel off the western province of Palawan, where a fire killed at
As the leaders of the protesters opposite the big US embassy in Seoul consider “contributions” to the waterway’s security, they wave signs that read “Do not join a war of
Members of Operation FANSAN YANMA suspected of being terrorists have been killed in the Yankuzo community of Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA), by Nigerian troops, in Zamfara State. A
At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured after two major explosions struck the military camp, RAM-2 “Bolivar”, in the town of Viacha. At least 10 people have
Over 23 terrorists have reportedly died in renewed deadly fighting between rival Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) groups in the Sambisa Forest region of Borno State.
On 3rd September, the military’s media affairs wing said that 15 terrorists have been killed in security operations as they were trying to infiltrate Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan. The
German police were on 2nd September probing a second attempt at sabotage in the country’s energy network – just 24 hours after Russia was accused of a drone strike at
The SBU and the State Security Service of Ukraine (SSS) thwarted the attempt to organise a terrorist act against one of the leaders of the Russian opposition movement who came
The city’s Diori Hamani International Airport was attacked by “terrorists” who tried to enter the security fence around the presidency, a source told Reuters. On his Facebook account, Bana
The troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), together with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have been able to neutralise over 21 terrorists and destroy a
More than 300 people were arrested, and dozens of suspects were identified after street demonstrations spiralled into late-night rioting in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, officials said on 28th August.
The Balkans are busy with their own fires this summer, waving their fire hoses across borders to assist their neighbours, while a disaster of another magnitude is playing out in
The upcoming heating season is quickly closing the door on top-ups to Europe’s ground storage (UGS) facilities and bringing to a close the window for market prices to reflect extreme
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is coming to the country today, on 10 September, to get into the essential discussions with the Government on the economic reform program
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its interest rate on Thursday for the second time this year, trying to put out an energy-driven inflation surge. ECB President Christine Lagarde said
South Korea’s next budget plan and economy as a whole got a positive rating from global credit rating agency Moody’s. The agency said it admired the country’s approach to successfully
Yemen’s oil prices reach new six-week peak on Tuesday as Houthis attack Saudi energy sites. Oil installations were set ablaze and over 70 people were injured in four southern Saudi
The staff of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will conduct a mission to Sri Lanka from 10th – 23rd September 2026 for discussion with government officials. The mission’s mission is
The data center industry of India has garnered great investments; however, its effect on microeconomics will be negligible. This is supported by figures from various financial media, which have said
Oil prices jumped to a new six-week high on Thursday after fresh U.S. Department of Defense strikes against Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran. Such developments have greatly exacerbated
The Senegalese government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have completed two years of hard and sometimes difficult talks to finalize a new financing agreement of $2.2 billion. The objective
In Japan, inflation is expected to hit the central bank’s 2 percent price stability target on a steady basis, Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said. Speaking at the
The Trump administration’s new rules for how mail ballots are counted pose a big practical challenge for election officials in the United States: They just don’t have enough time to
On Tuesday, gold prices fell by more than two percent and reached a low level for two weeks due to high Treasury yields and strengthened dollar. The price of gold
Moody’s Ratings has officially upgraded Nigeria to a positive credit outlook, after the agency noted that the external position of the country has improved considerably and the economic growth was
Uzbekistan is now likely to have the largest proportion of gold in its foreign currency reserves, according to Fitch Ratings in a recent report. The international credit rating agency pointed
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has urged the governments to “take spirited measures” to confront their economic weaknesses in the face of the growing challenges in the
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is proud to showcase a wide range of exhibitions with a variety of contemporary artists who focus on memory, identity, landscape, abstraction and
The Singkaban Festival 2026 kicked off on 7th September with communities from all over the province converging on the streets of Malolos, bringing their colours, music, artistry and the indelible
Under the sponsorship of the Korea Cultural Heritage Utilisation Council, the Korea Heritage Service will conduct the “2026 Korea Heritage Week” in October throughout 16 local governments in five regions
The 2026 Travel & Taste Awards have crowned Athens as the “Cocktail Culture City of the Year” after defeating top global destinations such as Paris, New York and Mexico City.
The national competition for the European Capital of Culture 2033 title is open to Moldovan municipalities, which will submit long-term urban cultural development plans before the application deadline on October
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced on 3rd September that it would start deploying its latest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model to its select customers, noting that it
TikTok is enhancing its comment area. On 3rd September, the social network announced that it’s introducing new features to its comments sections, such as Live Photo comments, photo carousel comments,
Meta says it has deactivated the cameras of thousands of smart glasses that were found to have been hacked. Issues with the glasses, known as “pervert glasses,” have been
Instagram has decided to change its name from ‘AI creator’ to ‘AI-generated profile‘ for profiles created using AI to ensure that users are aware when the profile contains an AI-generated
The spread of policies that would limit teens’ social media use is favoured by seven out of 10 South Koreans in a poll taken on 1st September, as parents are
The Ministry of Science and Technology on 28th August issued ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) medical imaging research to standardise the development of such algorithms, as well as the
Google on 28th August announced it has updated its spam policy in Europe in response to concerns raised by EU authorities that might have led to an antitrust fine by
Investors have once again shown their interest in consumer social media platforms after a social media start-up has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round. The app, Retro,
Meta has consented to massively overhaul Facebook and Instagram as part of a huge settlement with US states over claims that the social media platforms were engineered to be addictive
Even with Australia’s tough regulations around social media for under-16s, the platform TikTok is welcoming Australian teens back. New data indicates that the first drop in usage after the ban
Despite the rise in popularity and concerns over privacy, consent and secret recording, AI-enabled smart glasses are gaining traction in Europe. One of the most recent advancements in wearable technology,
On 10th September, the new restrictions that ban social media platforms from containing features that can be addictive for children under 16 and toys with AI companion chatbots were signed
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is negotiating with the South Korean government on ways to curb kids’ use of social media, the company said on 10th
Instagram’s CEO has announced that users will find their experience worse without an algorithm, experience more brand-related content, and spend less time on the app. The Australian government is
The European Union is about to unveil its strategy for protecting children online, but proposals to limit their access to social media and enforce age checks have been met with
The Museum of Islamic Culture and Art is officially opened in the City of Sarajevo and has thus become one of the most awaited cultural institutions in the region, dedicated
On 3rd September the Council for Cultural Affairs, advising Japan’s culture minister, chose Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture as one of the country’s contenders for fiscal 2026 to be inscribed
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival began on 2nd September on Lido Island in Italy with 21 movies bidding for the Golden Lion, the top prize. Johnnie To, the
Lahore has been selected as the ‘Tourism and Cultural Capital’ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the year 2026-27, elevating the Pakistani city to the forefront of the organisation’s
The 12th Sarang Festival will be held in September at the Embassy of India, Korea. Prestigious Indian classical dancers and filmmakers have been brought to Korea from Sept. 15- 22.
The recent exhibition of Egyptian antiquities in Hong Kong has shown how much people have remained interested in history and the cultural interaction between Asia and the Middle East.
The event of Thailand Week 2026 will take place in Makati at the Glorietta Activity Center from August 27 to 30, being an event everyone has been waiting for. The […]
Nigeria and China have reiterated their support to advance cultural diplomacy, tourism and people-to-people ties in the context of the 2026 Nigeria-China Food Festival. The festival, with the theme
With outer island communities making their way to Funafuti to share their culture, stories and knowledge, Tuvalu’s first Arts Festival is already in the air. The Fakaapo Tuvalu Arts
Montréal has been designated a UNESCO City of Design for 20 years, and the city’s approach to design and architecture is now a key element of public policy, procurement and
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