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With this new setup process, which will be gradually rolled out with the experimental channel (build 26340.9354) released on September 8, popular third-party apps are installed as soon as the
A ‘Dashain Tourism and Cultural Festival’ will be held in Pokhara to give people an in-depth experience of Nepali culture and tradition. Event Coordinator Uma Bhandari said the festival will
At least 44 people have died and numerous others were injured following intense fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters. As the confrontations took place in the southern province
The growth of Cambodia’s economy is expected to fall to 3% in 2026 compared with 5.3% in 2025. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) attributes this slowdown mainly to the rises […]
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first woman prime minister. This is a historic move Tuesday, after her liberal-centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won
At least 49 people have been killed and 58 were injured in a recent military air strike over a popular market in Kyauktaw township, western Rakhine state, Myanmar, local media
Oil prices ended 2.5% lower Tuesday after investors reacted to some signs of Middle East crude exports recovering. Prices were still on track for monthly gains, even though they fell
Three top American media outlets, each denied access to the White House due to previous reporting, are asking a Federal Court to rule on the legality of the Trump administration’s
In a series of operations carried out by Nigerian security forces, 24 kidnapped victims have been recovered, 14 suspects arrested, and about 800 stolen cattle recovered in just 24 hours […]
Representatives from 50 countries and international organisations will attend the 2nd Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi 2026 (1-4 October). The festival has been held to celebrate Vietnam’s
The failure of its safety guidelines means that OpenAI will no longer be releasing a new iteration of its artificial intelligence software model. The ruling reflects the rising worries concerning
Tehran had proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within seven days, and Trump has now officially rejected the offer. From the White House, Trump rejected the
At least 54 people were injured, and 18 are missing in a natural gas export facility explosion in Qatar, the Associated Press reports. The blast happened on 21st June
A trial was planned on 25th September in the southern U.S. state with allegations that TikTok deceived parents into believing that its tools would protect kids from harmful content. Alabama
Meta is inserting AI game development into the mainstream of social media. Using its new mobile application, Horizon Create, users can input a game’s concept using natural language, create a
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is getting hit with intense scrutiny and a kind of steady pressure to step down , after sharp losses in local and regional elections. Even
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will stick around in office and actually follow through, even after the Labour Party took some pretty hard knocks in the recent
Putin spoke following his address to troops during a reduced version of the military parade in Moscow, where he claimed to be fighting an “aggressive force” in Ukraine supported by
Millions of citizens across the United Kingdom are casting their ballots in what is being described as the most significant election test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, since his general
Foreign ministers of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in the Philippines on Thursday ahead of the bloc’s highly-anticipated main summit. The meeting is urgent due to the severe
In a pretty big de escalation for global trade , Iran and the United States have reportedly stumbled upon a preliminary arrangement to tone down the current naval blockade of
The U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio declared that the White House administration is making continuous efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement of the existing Iran
Moldova will complete its official withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in April 2027. Mihai Popsoi who serves as the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs chief announced that
The Israel-Lebanon diplomatic relationship reached a new stage when both countries decided to start direct talks after their officials conducted successful talks in Washington. Marco Rubio, who served as the
The president met students in Nicosia on 23rd May during his two-day visit to Cyprus for the European Council meeting, during which he said that he was not involved in
The West Bank and central Gaza areas saw Palestinian residents vote in municipal elections which marked their first polling activity since the 2023 Gaza war began. The local elections held
Ghana has formally requested the presence of South Africa’s highest diplomatic representative after South African authorities allegedly threatened and mistreated Ghanaian citizens and other African migrants. The government took this
The US Department of Defense shared an email which showed that officials were discussing whether to suspend Spain from military alliance membership. The alliance is considering this exceptional action because
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership in Islamabad on Saturday. The discussions concentrated on two main topics which were the changing regional circumstances
Lebanon and Israel have reached an agreement to maintain their existing ceasefire for three additional weeks. The agreement follows a high-level diplomatic meeting at the White House, hosted by U.S.
After a long campaign of 15 months, Myanmar’s military say, it has successfully reclaimed a key transportation route up north. This was announced on Thursday, and well, the details sounded
NATO has launched a series of military exercises which extend from Baltic countries to Arctic regions thereby demonstrating its increased operational capacity to defend its territories. This operation represents NATO’s
Leaked military documents show that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) obtained a Chinese spy satellite which they used to plan their military operations across the region. The TEE-01B satellite
Italy has officially declared its decision to suspend its military cooperation agreement which it had maintained with Israel for many years. The diplomatic agreement prevents both countries from sharing military
Russian forces executed a major air assault which included over 660 drones and missiles to strike Ukraine during the night on Friday. The extensive attacks resulted in six fatalities and
Germany is taking proactive military steps by planning the deployment of specialized naval vessels to the Mediterranean Sea. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed to the Rheinische Post newspaper that
A third US aircraft carrier has come to the Middle East waters, bringing the number of American warships in the area back to the highest level seen in more than
The Republic of Korea and Canadian army troops started their first joint military exercise which uses advanced technology this week to demonstrate their growing defense cooperation. The 11-day exercise, which
The South Korean Army has started the work to incorporate generative AI into its operations, with plans to build an AI system that can analyse battlefield data and make operational
Chinese naval forces carried out extensive military exercises throughout the western Pacific region. The Eastern Theater Command of China which operates under the Ministry of National Defense posted official confirmation
Germany has officially announced a comprehensive new military strategy designed to completely overhaul its armed forces. The German government presented its detailed military plan to the Bundestag which plans to
On April 22 at night, Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted multiple coordinated attacks which struck Russian military sites and their critical infrastructure across Russia and occupied areas. Coordinated Strikes on Strategic
The Pakistan Navy has completed its first successful live weapon demonstration which tested the ‘Taimoor’ air-launched cruise missile system. The country achieved a major advancement in its naval defense system
During their first bilateral summit in Gdańsk France and Poland established deeper defense ties. The summit which took place on April 20 established the Treaty of Nancy as an operational
Israeli troops had set up a “Yellow Line” in southern Lebanon similar to one they erected to separate their forces from Hamas-controlled territory in Gaza, and had attacked a “terrorist
The city is bracing for two separate protests to take place on 16th May, one anti-immigration and one pro-Palestinian, as fears mount of unrest. The two protests will be
At least nine Pakistani security personnel were killed, and a civilian was hurt in a suicide attack against a security institution in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 15th
A U.S. blockade has deprived the Cuban island of fuel, leading to the worst rolling blackouts in decades in Havana on 13th May. Hordes of angry Cubans poured out
An outbreak on a British cruise ship that followed the death of an elderly passenger from a heart attack has been blamed on a gastrointestinal virus, and has been declared
Protestors gathered in numbers in cities around Argentina, including the capital Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza and Tucuman, on 12th May. Protestors demanded that the government of libertarian President Javier
Now that ships are avoiding the war-torn Middle East, piracy off Somalia has returned. The resurgence is increasing insurance and shipping rates and security expenses, and is adding another burden
In the midst of the high-stakes end-of-year season, a cyber attack wreaked havoc on several universities and schools across the United States, Canada and Australia, resulting in disruption, confusion and
The next national protest is being organised by the Democratic Party today at 19:00, in the ‘Martyrs of the Nation’ boulevard, after it has informed the Tirana Police about the
The ABW issued a warning on 6th May that minors and youth are becoming more vulnerable to extremism online, where information is being disseminated via messengers, social networks, and gaming
Japan broke another postwar taboo on Wednesday by launching Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles from the Philippines during the joint Balikatan military exercises, and, yeah, it did feel like a big
Russia has given a warning to foreign diplomats and citizens to get out of Kyiv before it launches a possible massive missile attack by Vladimir Putin. The attack is expected
In Turkey’s second school shooting in two days, a 14-year-old student killed nine people, including eight of his own classmates, and injured 13 others at a middle school in southeastern
A pair of assaults rocked a city outside Algeria’s capital on 13th April as Pope Leo XIV began a historic visit to the country, a source with first-hand knowledge of
Jihadist Islamists from an Al-Qaeda-linked group claimed on 25th April that their militants were “uniting with the Tuareg rebels” to attack the army throughout junta-led Mali. Helicopters buzzed over
Pakistani security forces have neutralized 22 suspected terrorists during a major clash in the country’s northwest region this week. The military reported on Friday that a 10-year-old child died after
The World Bank Group has significantly adjusted its 2026 commodity outlook because it now predicts that global metals and minerals prices will increase by 17% this year. The overall commodity
The finance ministers from 11 powerful countries made an urgent request on April 15 through their appeal which asked for immediate emergency assistance to help control the economic turmoil caused
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially reduced its 2026 global economic growth projection to 3.1%. The World Economic Outlook report which the organization released during its spring meetings in
In a move that shows how expensive” frontier AI” technology needs funding Google plans to spend up to $40 billion on the AI safety and research lab Anthropic. The agreement
The bank’s new research note states that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is likely to increase its repo rate by another 25 basis points during its next policy meeting
The first-quarter economic data demonstrates that China’s economy has shown exceptional strength through the last several years. The economy demonstrates strong performance which exists under the current situation of uncertain
The current economic crisis which developing nations worldwide encounter today represents their most critical issue since it creates serious obstacles to finding work. The World Bank and International Monetary Fund
Recent Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data demonstrates a clear economic divide which exists within the European Commission’s economic zone. The industrial sector maintained its performance through April but the services
The Government of Pakistan together with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have completed negotiations to establish a complete new policy framework which will govern Pakistan’s automotive industry. The framework will
Tuesday saw global markets undergo extreme market volatility because oil prices increased while stock markets declined due to uncertainty about US-Iran peace talks. Investor sentiment began to decrease because the
European countries are experiencing a severe jet fuel shortage because of the ongoing Middle East crisis, which occurs during the upcoming peak travel season. The shutdown of the Strait of
Crude oil prices fell by about 10% on 17th April following an announcement by Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding Europe’s economic trajectory for 2026. The region faces an upcoming economic crisis because of an intense energy disruption which
China’s economy exceeded market predictions during the first quarter because it achieved 5% annual growth which surpassed the 4.8% forecast made by economists. The world economy experienced extensive energy supply
The Middle East war could cost the region $58 billion in damage for energy-related assets, with oil and gas infrastructure costing up to $50 billion, research firm Rystad Energy said
Greek officials said they won a major diplomatic success at a UNESCO committee meeting as 20 nations from all geographic blocs expressed their support for reuniting the Parthenon Sculptures with
The UK government is unlikely to ban social media for children under 16. The decision comes after a public consultation which garnered over 81,000 responses, indicating a high level of
Since Russian forces launched their full-scale attack on Ukraine, UNESCO has documented damage to 527 cultural sites in Ukraine, it said in its latest assessment on May 13. Of […]
The Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture has targeted the nomination of Myanmar’s traditional culture of Htamanè as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2027. “The subject will
Alphabet’s YouTube, Snap and TikTok have settled in the first case set to be tried in a litigation that would see social media companies pay for the expenses school districts
One of Russia’s biggest Asian culture festivals will be packed with K-pop dance battles and instant ramen tastings as well as traditional Korean games this weekend, as the nation continues
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens up in North America in June, TikTok will be at the centre of the action, providing coverage from all angles. It was previously
London is just Time Out’s best city for culture. The British capital received a good score after taking into account the opinions of over 24,000 urbanites who were surveyed
Football’s global players’ union on 14th May rekindled worries over heat at the 2026 World Cup, with scientists saying there is now a high risk of dangerous temperatures for players
The new project on strengthening the actions against cultural heritage protection and the illegal trafficking of cultural goods in the Southeast European region featured a light projection on the historic
Meta is rolling out fresh supervisory capabilities for Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and Meta Horizon, bringing together all parental capabilities. This update is coming at a time when teen enrollment in
A three-day exhibition displaying Japanese culture and civilisation with the help of artistic calendars has opened in Quetta, highlighting cultural exchange between Pakistan and Japan. The exhibition was inaugurated
With governments across the world trying to safeguard children from the dangers of social media, the EU is tightening its grip on the social media companies and will be targeting
A total of 22 films compete for the prestigious Palme d’Or prize for best film in the main competition, where Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident” from Iran was
Meta Platforms on 12th May lost its fight against an Italian regulatory order that it should compensate publishers for using snippets of their news articles after Europe’s top court sided
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