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Snapchat has now jumped on the bandwagon of other social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Substack and YouTube, in its fight against fake writing, images and videos that are completely
At its 48th session in Busan, the Republic of Korea, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has included the modernist architecture of Tashkent on the World Heritage List. These include 10
The blast in the province of Balochistan, home to abundant natural resources, near the provincial capital of Mastung on 30th July left dozens of people missing and injured and led
At least nine civilians were killed and 33 others injured in Russia’s heavy overnight attack on the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, which included firing ballistic missiles and drones. The attacks
European natural gas prices surged 50% from a year ago in July, to around $637 per 1,000 cubic metres on average. The sharp rise is mainly due to the renewed […]
EU interior ministers will meet Tuesday in an emergency session to discuss the sudden influx of more than 50,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The influx
Three organisations were compromised by their own AI models in an experimental hack that US tech firm Anthropic claims to have performed. The models discovered a vulnerability in an isolated
The capital of Senegal, Dakar, is hosting an exhibition of ancient Chinese clothing culture, featuring copies of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) outfits from the collection of the Shandong Museum in east
Thousands of migrants have surged across the border from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and at least 18 have died in the process. The crisis escalated on Thursday
This Friday, South Korean military inspectors will visit an army corps. Their job is to examine a recent incident in which troops almost fired down an unidentified aircraft near the
Afghanistan’s GDP growth is weak, but the people have suffered a loss of 5.6% income per capita. The World Bank’s latest Afghanistan Economic Monitor says economic recovery is not keeping
President Donald Trump is convening his Cabinet at Camp David Friday. The talks will largely focus on the current war with Iran, as well as the growing gasoline prices that
In Pakistan, the army has announced that it has eliminated 32 militants in an intelligence-based operation that took place on July 28–29 in Khyber district and Nushki in Balochistan. The
On 24 July, the 2026 Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival began in Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, at the Yuke Grassland. A number of
Australia’s internet regulator announced on 30th July it would take action against messaging giant Telegram over its “deficiencies” in combating pro-terror messaging. The office of the eSafety Commissioner said
EU interior ministers will meet Tuesday in an emergency session to discuss the sudden influx of more than 50,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The influx
President Donald Trump is convening his Cabinet at Camp David Friday. The talks will largely focus on the current war with Iran, as well as the growing gasoline prices that
Israel and Hamas reached a deal to pull their troops out of Gaza and for the Islamist group to disarm, President Donald Trump said on Thursday. But many conditions, obstacles
With armed conflict continuing to break out across the Middle East, Pakistan has stated that it is actively involved in the process of de-escalation by saying that negotiations between the
Even with the serious threats, legal and physical persecution, looming over her, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she’s planning to go back home. She is 78 now, and
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his recent get-together with US President Donald Trump at the White House was really productive, like it was mostly a success. During an hour-
Malaysia recently invited the Malaysian ambassador to Washington to explain Kuala Lumpur’s “strong policy” on Israel. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan confirmed the meeting, according to the Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign
Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin will be stepping down from the office this Friday, meaning that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will have no other allies in high office just months
The United States and Saudi Arabia have announced a historic deal for Saudi Arabia to pursue a civilian nuclear program. This “peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement,” the U.S. Department of Energy
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, took responsibility for military attacks on two Saudi oil tankers on Thursday. This attack marks a new naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially fired the country’s army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been able to officially fire the country’s army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. The
The U.S. is said to be keen on inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit. This December, it is planned to be held in high-level international meeting
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham officially assumed power Monday, picking up a shuffle of the cabinet that got rid of allies of his predecessor Keir Starmer. Burnham offered a
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in Manila on July 19 and through to July 23 for various ASEAN-sponsored ministerial meetings. In this critical diplomatic visit, he will
Andy Burnham is officially declared the victor of an uncontested leadership contest at the Labour Party on Monday, when he will assume the job of Prime Minister at 10 Downing
At least nine civilians were killed and 33 others injured in Russia’s heavy overnight attack on the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, which included firing ballistic missiles and drones. The attacks
This Friday, South Korean military inspectors will visit an army corps. Their job is to examine a recent incident in which troops almost fired down an unidentified aircraft near the
The State of Israel has destroyed a massive network of tunnels by the Hezbollah terrorists under the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon. Top Israeli officials announced late on Thursday the
Russia has recently sent 10 of its advanced Su-30SM fighter jets to the Kaliningrad region for ‘precision bombing’ exercises. Over-the-Borders military exercises were conducted near NATO member countries’ borders in
On Wednesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces hit eastern Iraq together. It was an operation that focused on Iran-backed militants that were ordered by Islamic
The upcoming Han Kuang 42 military exercise will be a like-for-like, realistic simulation of continuous and real-world combat in Taiwan. The event is designed to greatly improve the responsiveness of
Cyprus is making progress for the first time in the history of the island in the production of its own defence equipment, instead of buying everything from abroad. Greek
On Friday morning, a series of large blasts erupt in an American military base near Erbil in northern Iraq. The blasts came less than 24 hours after the U.S. Central
China has started a series of two-day military drills, holding a series of live-fire exercises in parts of the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, July 23. The exercises are focused on
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is close to making an “unprecedented” military decision against Iran from the White House on Thursday. The warning is on the heels
On duty air defense systems successfully shot down and destroyed 242 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones across various regions of Russia over the past day, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian
The British Army recently welcomed the Royal Bermuda Regiment to a comprehensive overseas training exercise called Exercise Active Shield 26, which aimed to foster international relationships, develop military capabilities and
As the U.S. keeps up its military attacks on Iran, the Middle East is also dealing with heightened geopolitical tensions along Lebanon-Israel borders.The Middle East is now experiencing escalating tensions
On Monday, July 20, a Russian Navy ship held a live fire drill in the English Channel. The exercise involved manoeuvres that were some 40 nautical miles from the British
Myanmar and Russia’s military forces have recently conducted a joint military exercise named “Tiger-2026” in Nay Pyi Taw at Ottrathiri Station. It is the first-ever joint military drill between the
The blast in the province of Balochistan, home to abundant natural resources, near the provincial capital of Mastung on 30th July left dozens of people missing and injured and led
Thousands of migrants have surged across the border from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and at least 18 have died in the process. The crisis escalated on Thursday
In Pakistan, the army has announced that it has eliminated 32 militants in an intelligence-based operation that took place on July 28–29 in Khyber district and Nushki in Balochistan. The
Wildfires in the Gironde region continue to burn in France, and firefighters are working around the clock to stop the blaze, ahead of a sharp temperature increase in the area.
Many people were trapped as many buildings collapsed, including a shopping mall, where dozens were injured, in Kyushu, Japan’s most southerly major island, in a powerful earthquake that hit Kumamoto
Suspected bandits have killed at least 11 people in fresh attacks in Rabah and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Sokoto State, leading to the closure of public schools
It is reported that an estimated 15 suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists were killed in an intelligence-led operation in Marte Local Government Area of
The government has stated that the security forces are ready to take measures to counter any unconstitutional activities planned for the protests on July 31. Authorities have a commitment
The army of Pakistan has launched the operation Al-Azm in Mastung, Balochistan, on 29th July, during which 15 members of the extremist group Fitna Al Hindustan were killed in the
The security forces have killed 10 militants in intelligence-based joint operations in the country’s southwest Balochistan province during the last 48 hours, the military said on 22nd July. As
Protests calling for the resignation of the education minister continued, and Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk on 23rd July completed a 26-day hunger strike in protest against leaked medical school entrance
A blaze that raced through wooded hills in southern France, forcing hundreds from their homes and devouring an area twice the size of London’s Heathrow airport, has been brought under
The U.S. State Department warned on 20th July that American citizens should be alert for “unexpected security developments” in the Middle East as tensions there could result in “travel disruptions
The resignation of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked condemnations, protests in several Ukrainian cities, and worries among lawmakers and military personnel. For the most
Security conditions in the Middle East remain “complex,” and may deteriorate with minimal or no warning, the U.S. Department of State said on 17th July, in an updated edition of
European natural gas prices surged 50% from a year ago in July, to around $637 per 1,000 cubic metres on average. The sharp rise is mainly due to the renewed […]
Afghanistan’s GDP growth is weak, but the people have suffered a loss of 5.6% income per capita. The World Bank’s latest Afghanistan Economic Monitor says economic recovery is not keeping
Although the core economic metrics continued to move forward at a relatively steady pace, economic growth in the U.S. slowed in the second quarter, short of expectations. Meanwhile, inflation was
The U.S. dollar has recently sunk to a two-month low against the Japanese yen, falling 2.6% to 159.225. The sudden reversal is strongly believed to have been caused by official
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts the unemployment rate in Ukraine will reach 11.3% in 2027. This is expected to be higher than the unemployment rate for this year.
Oil prices fell a sharp 5 percent on Tuesday to reach two-week lows. The drop is primarily due to the cautious optimism that a recent temporary truce in the conflict
International credit rating agency Moody’s on Friday night, late at night, announced that it had finished a periodic review of Türkiye and has kept its credit rating at “Ba3” with
At the next Bank of Japan (BOJ) meeting, it is likely to send a warning message that inflation is likely to rise above the BOJ’s 2% target. But the central
The World Bank has officially confirmed that it will end its financing of China by 2031 as initially reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The change is outlined in the organization’s
The economy of the Republic of Korea grew by 0.6 percent in the second quarter of the year. The rebound in domestic demand was robust but largely offset by robust
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially approved to release the second tranche of financial help to Ukraine. The approval, which was made on July 20, paves the way for
Oil prices ended at their highest level since Wednesday June 11, as supply risks grow. The rise in the sudden jump is driven mainly by the escalation of tensions between
Pay growth in the private sector in the UK is slowing to its lowest level since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the economy in such a perilous state,
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has kept Türkiye’s long-term sovereign credit rating at “BB-“ with a stable outlook. The agency noted that the public debt-to-GDP ratio was relatively low
India’s growth rate is projected to decline in the near future as it continues to be the fastest-growing major nation in the world, but now with increasing geopolitical pressures. Moody’s
Snapchat has now jumped on the bandwagon of other social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Substack and YouTube, in its fight against fake writing, images and videos that are completely
Three organisations were compromised by their own AI models in an experimental hack that US tech firm Anthropic claims to have performed. The models discovered a vulnerability in an isolated
Australia’s internet regulator announced on 30th July it would take action against messaging giant Telegram over its “deficiencies” in combating pro-terror messaging. The office of the eSafety Commissioner said
During the worldwide push to ensure children can be safe on social media, New York has at last taken a call to enact and enforce strict age verification regulations. New
Elon Musk’s X has labelled Australia’s internet regulator with “unfair” information-gathering powers, and is concerned that its proposed stricter approach to a social media ban for teenagers is threatening U.S.
Beginning on July 27, adults will see a new Facebook verification badge available in various areas of the platform, including the new “real person” selfie verification, which will be free
Google has unveiled an AI agent called Gemini Spark, which helps users carry out tasks autonomously, even when they don’t explicitly instruct it to do so. Sparks do not return
A draft decree being considered by Vietnam’s government will prohibit social media users under 16 from posting content or commenting or reacting to others’ posts, joining a global trend to
A Florida teenager has dropped his lawsuit against Meta Platforms days before a long-anticipated California trial was set to kick off, ending his case before he reached a court verdict
Instagram has introduced a brand new feature called Replace Audio that lets users replace the music in their feed posts and carousels at any point in time, even after it
An independent AI agent, backed by OpenAI’s highly sophisticated AI models, went rogue during a security test and caused a hack of the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face
An AFP tally shows five of those countries have restrictions in place. Below are facts about the measures in other countries. Restrictions in place Banning social media for under-16s
The U.S. Justice Department on 17th July announced that it has decided the app’s national security risks are no longer present, and that federal employees can resume using TikTok on
The findings indicate that young people are reimagining the concept of sporting fandom in the lead-up to a series of big sporting events that are global in scale. A
The EU Commissioners said they will spell out the requirements as the EU takes up measures to limit the dominance of Big Tech companies, as they will force OpenAI and
At its 48th session in Busan, the Republic of Korea, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has included the modernist architecture of Tashkent on the World Heritage List. These include 10
The capital of Senegal, Dakar, is hosting an exhibition of ancient Chinese clothing culture, featuring copies of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) outfits from the collection of the Shandong Museum in east
On 24 July, the 2026 Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival began in Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, at the Yuke Grassland. A number of
The Ukrainian National Foundation’s Soyuzivka Heritage Centre was buzzing with Ukrainian folk song, Carpathian folk song, classical singing, traditional dance and modern hip hop music on July 10-12 for the
The folk music concert was held at the ancient Roman Hippodrome in Jerash, courtesy of a Chinese arts delegation organised by the China Cultural Centre in Amman and the Hainan
The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in the Philippines has just started the Korean Film Festival 2026, which includes film screenings, the Korean Student Film Competition, and Korean Webtoon events.
UN cultural agency UNESCO, on 27th July, added two theatres in the Brazilian Amazon to its World Heritage List. The Amazonia Theatres are Teatro da Paz in Belém, Pará state
China’s Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were inscribed on the World Heritage List on 25th July. The porcelain industry is hopeful that porcelain can serve as a bridge to unite
Leyte’s heritage advocates have called on again to keep Leyte’s historic buildings, ancestral houses, monuments and other cultural landmarks from being lost in the face of neglect and too-fast modernisation.
The Ministry of Culture was actively moving forward on the implementation of its “Unseen Thai Thai” policy with concrete measures, said Minister of Culture Sabeeda Thaised on Thursday (July 23,
Jerash, Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, will celebrate its 40th edition on July 22- Aug.2, bringing the ancient city of Roman Jerash back to life as a cultural,
The United States and Nigeria have further strengthened their collaboration in the preservation of cultural heritage through the unveiling of an immersive digital platform that utilises virtual reality (VR), augmented
The 3,000 representatives of the 196 States Parties to the World Heritage Convention were joined by representatives of international organisations and heritage experts to begin the 48th session of the
The eight-day scientific evaluation of the Tabon Cave Complex in Palawan has given a boost to the ongoing efforts to enhance cave management and to prepare for the site’s proposed
At the Awan Cerah photography exhibition at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, visitors look at photographs (July 16). The exhibition runs until 1st August, and displays 1,143 photographs by children
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