Dhaka Heritage Cycle Rally Brings History and Culture to Life
A ‘Dhaka Heritage Cycle Rally‘ took place in the capital city on 14th August morning during a month-long festival to promote Dhaka’s rich history, heritage and cultural legacy and to
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Delhi High Court Bomb Threat: Security Tightened Ahead of Independence Day
A bomb threat was received by the Delhi High Court on August 14, which triggered security measures at the court premises a day before Independence Day. Official sources have
Cine Latino Film Festival Back with International Films & Cultural Events in Minneapolis
The Cinelatino Film Festival will be back in Minneapolis this fall for five days of international film, music, dancing, food and cultural events. The 13th edition, sponsored by the MSP
France Evacuates 525 as New Wildfire Tears Through Southwest Pine Forests
French officials have ordered the evacuation of 525 residents from a village in the southwestern Landes region where a wildfire raged, not far from an area already ravished this summer
Big Tobacco Faces $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit Over Harm to Children
This week, experts have dubbed it “social media’s big tobacco moment” as the trial against Meta heads back to the United States, where the company is facing charges of harming
North Korea Fires Second Ballistic Missile in Less Than a Week Ahead of Allied Drills
On Wednesday, North Korea test-fired its second rocket in less than a week off its eastern coast. The launch follows the end of the joint military drills between Seoul and
Poland to Supply 45 Custom Heavy Recovery Trucks to the Swedish Armed Forces
The Swedish Armed Forces will get 45 heavy recovery and technical rescue vehicles that are being produced in full Polish. It is a rare occasion that the Government of Sweden
Japan Strongly Protests Russian President’s Visit to Disputed Islands
Office ties between Tokyo and Moscow have worsened after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed island group visited by a highly controversial trip. The archipelago, called the Northern Territories
Spain Witnesses History as Millions Gather for First Total Solar Eclipse in Over a Century
For mainland Europe, the total solar eclipse was best viewed by the wide expanse of people who gathered in Spain and Portugal to witness the rare phenomenon of a total
Over 50,000 Join Kazakhstan’s Grand Abai Day Celebrations
The Ministry of Culture and Information organised 350 cultural, educational, scientific and sporting events to celebrate Abai Day, which brought together over 50,000 participants and spectators in the country, according
WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Become the Worst on Record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to become the largest outbreak of the disease in history, the World Health Organization (WHO) director-general has declared.
Poland to Supply 45 Custom Heavy Recovery Trucks to the Swedish Armed Forces
The Swedish Armed Forces will get 45 heavy recovery and technical rescue vehicles 100% made in Poland. The order is a rarity in a list of foreign military equipment got
Oil and Gold Surge as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate Ahead of US CPI
Geopolitical tensions have been increasing in several regions, causing the price of oil and gold to rise. The sharp increase follows a period of investors looking for important inflation data
Joint Security Operation Rescues 16 Kidnap Victims in Kogi
Sixteen kidnappers suspected of being responsible for kidnapping victims in Kogi State have been tracked by the Nigerian Army through joint security operations and rescued across local government areas.
Ramallah Festival Returns After Two Years With Powerful ‘We Remain’ Theme
Palestinian music and cultural events returned to the West Bank city of Ramallah for the 15th edition of the “Wein a Ramallah” festival, which was suspended due to Israel’s Gaza
Netanyahu Under Pressure as Hopes for Iran Regime Change Fade
A new and unanimous effort by the leadership of Israel is to position the successes of the Iran war as having transformed the Middle East without regime change in Tehran,
Diplomatic Fallout: Spain Recalls Ambassador Amid Growing Israel Rift
Spain recalled its ambassador to Israel permanently on Wednesday in a diplomatic row between the two nations that got worse over the opposition of Spain to Israeli policies, and the
Lightly Hurt, Still Leading: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Remains Active
The new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was just appointed, was lightly wounded, but still functioning, an Iranian official told Reuters on 11th March after the state television
Pentagon Chief Warns Iran of “Most Brutal U.S. Strikes Yet”
US strikes against Iran will reach an unprecedented level on 10th March, and the war will last as long as President Donald Trump chooses, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has stated.
Iran Slams US and Israel for UN Charter Violations, Warns of Strong Retaliation
Iran stated on 28th February that the US and Israel were being militarily aggressive and the attacks were a violation of its sovereignty and a breach of Article 2(4) of
US Signals Calm: Israel Won’t Escalate If Lebanon Avoids Hostile Actions
The presidency of Lebanon announced on 28th February that the U.S. ambassador had informed them that Israel would not increase fighting against Lebanon, provided the Lebanese side does not engage
Moscow Lays Down Terms for the Next UN Secretary-General Nominee
Moscow believes that the future UN Secretary-General will adhere strictly to the Charter of the Organisation, carefully observe its principles, and will not undermine the intergovernmental character of the UN,
Geneva Set for Critical Showdown as US–Iran Negotiations Confirmed for February 26
According to Fatemeh Mohajerani, the Spokeswoman of the Iranian Government, Iran and the United States will have a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva on 25th February. “Mohajerani
Zelensky Calls Trump Ahead of High-Stakes US-Ukraine Geneva Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump called his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, before another round of negotiations on Thursday (February 26, 2026) to end the invasion by Russia; both presidents announced on
Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is ‘winning so much’
President Donald Trump announced a marathon State of the Union on 24th February, claiming that “we are winning so much,” he claimed to have created an economic boom back at
Brazil’s Lula Insists Maduro Must Be Tried in Venezuela, Not Overseas
According to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, overthrown Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro must be tried in his home country and not abroad. U.S. forces captured Maduro earlier this
Japanese PM Reaffirms Push for Long-Awaited Peace Treaty with Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her first speech to parliament when she stated that the Japanese government has not changed its stance on resolving the territorial issue and signing
UN Slams Trump’s “Board of Peace” Ahead of High-Stakes Washington Debut
Sitting in New York on 18th February, a day sooner than initially set, not to conflict with the Trump Board of Peace conference in Washington, UN diplomats took the occasion
Tensions in Tone: Ukraine Sees Strain, US Sees Breakthrough in Negotiations
The two-day peace negotiations in Geneva between Russia and Ukraine concluded on Wednesday without any breakthrough, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that he was not satisfied with the result, and
Political Shock in Peru: Interim President Jeri Ousted Amid Corruption Probe Before Elections
The Congress of Peru voted on 17th February to oust interim President Jose Jeri, who is accused of corruption, a move that has caused another political turmoil in the South
Germany’s Military Recruitment Drive Sparks Surge in Enlistment Applications
New data released by the defence ministry shows that Germany has registered increased interest in its military after it commenced its recruitment drive with a 20 per cent rise in
Israel Threatens Litani River Strikes as Lebanon Border Tensions Escalate
NNA reported that Israel has threatened to bomb crossings and bridges along the Litani River in southern Lebanon, an omen of possible intensification of its offensive against the Iran-supported Hezbollah
Afghanistan Alleges 400 Dead in Hospital Strike as Pakistan Says It Hit Military Targets
At least 400 individuals were killed and 250 injured according to the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan as a result of an air strike by Pakistani forces on a drug rehabilitation
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Tensions Spike Over US-South Korea War Drills
On 14th March, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) of South Korea announced that about 10 ballistic missiles were launched by North Korea into the Sea of Japan, several days
Royal Marine Commandos Storm German Submarine in Chilling NATO Arctic Drill
As there were no Royal Navy submarines, troops of the Commando Force practised an undercover operation of reconnaissance in the Arctic. The seamen were deployed by the marines of the
Panic Erupts as Active Shooter Reported at Detroit-Area Synagogue
A car that was driven into the building of Temple Israel, a synagogue in which a school is located, in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is the site of an active
Tehran Tensions Surge: Israel Claims Strike on Nuclear-Linked Site Near Iranian Capital
According to AzerNEWS, the Israeli military claims to have targeted a site that it claims was important with regard to Tehran’s plans to develop a nuclear weapon when it launched
Israel Greenlights Wider Military Push in Lebanon Amid Rising Regional Strain
Responding to the recent incitement by the Lebanese government, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz remarked that the military is ready to “expand its operations” in Lebanon, but Israel will take
Strait of Fear: Three Merchant Ships Struck as Iran War Tensions Escalate in Hormuz
Three merchant vessels have been hit in and around the Strait of Hormuz, including a Thai-registered bulk carrier that burst into fire after departing a port in the UAE, and
Germany Rehearses Large-Scale Soldier Evacuations in Chilling NATO War Scenario
The German Air Force has a tarmac Airbus A400M at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The plane has come out of a deployment mission in Lithuania, where the 45th Battletank Brigade
Powerful Trilateral Air Drill: Philippines, US, and Japan Fly First Joint Mission Over Bashi Channel
The Philippines, US and Japanese armies held joint exercises this week in the Bashi Channel that separates the Philippines and Taiwan, and officials announced on 20th February. The three countries
Tensions Rise on the Frontier as Pakistan and Afghanistan Forces Trade Gunfire Again
The border forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan came into conflict on 26th February night, when the Taliban fired what it termed revenge attacks on Pakistani installations, dramatically upgrading tensions following
Sweden Scrambles to Probe Drone Jamming of French Aircraft Carrier Amid Escalating Hybrid War Tensions
On 25th February, a Swedish intercept and jam of a suspected Russian drone occurred in the Öresund Strait off the port city of Malmö, where French aircraft carrier FS Charles
Tehran-Beijing Arms Push: Iran Nears Deal for Chinese Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles
Six individuals who are privy to negotiations say Iran is near making a deal with China to buy anti-ship cruise missiles, even as America sends a large naval force off
Russian Warship Marshal Shaposhnikov Showcases Firepower at Milan 2026 Exercise
The press service of the Pacific Fleet reported that Russia conducted gunnery practice at the Milan 2026 exercise in the Bay of Bengal on its frigate, the Marshal Shaposhnikov.
South Korea Bans Travel to Parts of Lebanon as Middle East Tensions Escalate
South Korea had placed a travel ban on Lebanese territories as it was raising security issues regarding the increasing conflict in the Middle East, and the foreign ministry announced it
US Embassy Warns Americans to Exit Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Regional Security Threats
On 19th March, the United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia put out an emergency security warning telling U.S. citizens to leave the Kingdom by commercial aircraft and ensure safe passage
Terror Strikes Burkina Faso Village as Suspected Jihadists Kill 12
According to local and security sources, suspected jihadists have entered a village in Burkina Faso and killed at least 12 civilians, including nine volunteers that assist the military, on 17th
Deadly Floods in Kenya Claim 62 Lives, Police Confirm
Since heavy rains and flooding struck the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, and other regions late last week, it has claimed the lives of 62 people, with eight children being among the
Terror Strikes Europe: Amsterdam Jewish School Hit in Shocking Bomb Attack
On Friday (13th March) night, Dutch police reported an explosion at a Jewish school in the Amsterdam town of Buitenveldert with limited damage. This event, which was reported to be
Dhaka Erupts: Anti-Hindu Groups Stage Protest Outside National Press Club
Citizens took out a human chain near the National Press Club in Dhaka, expressing their dissatisfaction at the persecution of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. People were complaining about the
Borno in Flames: Boko Haram’s Fresh Terror Assault Destroys Another Christian Town
TruthNigeria is the only outlet that reports that Boko Haram terrorists have stormed a military base and looted the town of Kirawa, in Gozah County (Local Government Area), on Wednesday
GPS Jamming: The Invisible War Disrupting the Middle East
Hundreds and hundreds of vessels. Yet they are all in the wrong place. This is the case with the senior maritime intelligence analyst Michelle Wiese Bockmann of Windward, a maritime
Somalia Intelligence Forces Kill 23 Al-Shabab Militants in Major Anti-Terror Operation
On 24th February, Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) claimed that it had conducted 4 operations killing at least 23 Al Shabab terrorists. NISA said that they were carried
Trump Confirms New Iran Negotiations Scheduled for Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he was not pleased with Iran, but they were set to have more talks on Friday on the nuclear program in Tehran. In a
Foiled in Istanbul: Turkish Security Forces Thwart Terror Plot, Arrest Four Suspects
A Haber has reported that four members of the terrorist group “Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party” have been arrested in Istanbul for plotting a terror attack in the city. The Turkish
Gunmen Open Fire in Northwestern Nigeria Mosque, Worshippers Killed
The State-owned News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that terrorists killed at least five worshippers and injured three others in a retaliatory attack on a mosque in Kebbi state in
Air Travel in Turmoil: Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Amid US–Iran Conflict
Dubai, the busiest international travel port in the world and major airports in the Middle East were closed on 28th February following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian
Niger Eliminates 17 Militants, Arrests 33 in Massive Security Crackdown
On 25th February, the Integrated Operations Coordination Centre said that 17 suspected terrorists were “neutralised” and 33 criminals and their accomplices were also arrested in anti-terrorist and anti-crime raids that
Australian PM Anthony Albanese Temporarily Evacuated from Residence Amid Security Scare
On Tuesday (Feb 24), the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had to vacate his office premises due to a security threat, according to the police. Albanese had been evacuated
Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The Sunday(1st March) confirmation follows the initial report of the Tasnim and Mehr news agencies of Iran that Khamenei was still remaining “steadfast and firm” in command of the field.
South Korea’s Exports Surge 29% in February, Signaling Powerful Trade Rebound
South Korea recorded good growth in its exports in February despite the decline in the number of working days, and shipments of semiconductors hit a monthly record because of high
US Intervention Sparks New Hope: Venezuelans Turn Optimistic About the Nation’s Economic Future
The vast majority of Venezuelans believe that in half a year, the economy and the job market will be stimulated because the US will lift sanctions and the government will
High-Stakes Showdown: Pakistan and the IMF Launch Crucial Programme Review Talks
The Ministry of Finance officially started negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission on Monday, officially starting the third round of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and the
IMF Team Lands in Kenya for High-Stakes Talks on New Financial Deal
The government and the Fund said a team from the International Monetary Fund is in Kenya to discuss a new loan programme. Since the earlier lending programme of $3.6 billion
Trump Pushes to Raise US Tariffs from 10% to 15% in Bold Trade Shift
The temporary new tariff that the United States started imposing on 24th February on global imports was 10 per cent, but the Trump government was considering raising it to 15
Security Lapses at Syrian Detention Camp Leave 15,000 ISIS Relatives Under Scrutiny
The U.S intelligence agencies estimate that 15,000-20,000 people connected with the Islamic State are currently missing in Syria after the collapse of security in a detention camp, as reported by
Silicon Surge: Taiwan Rides the AI Wave to Accelerate Economic Growth
Taiwan achieved impressive growth, growing by 8.6 per cent in 2025, which is higher than most economies in the world. The high demand for consumer electronics and artificial intelligence (AI)
India and Brazil Seal Mining Pact as Modi Targets $20 Billion Trade Milestone
India took a step toward strengthening its trade relationship with Brazil on 21st February and signed an agreement to strengthen its cooperation in mining and minerals, as it tries to
From Wells to Wealth: The Rise of Venezuela’s Oil State
It is another thing to overthrow the leader of a dictatorial nation. It is one thing to reconstruct it into a petrostate that can match energy-producing giants on a toe-to-toe
IMF Holds Steady: China’s Economy Set for 4.5% Growth in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upheld its economic growth forecast for China to achieve 4.5 per cent in the current year; it has sounded a cautionary note on the
Oil Surges 4% on Iran-US Tension as Russia-Ukraine Talks Collapse
Traders priced in possible disruptions to the supply on 18th February, with oil prices up over 4 per cent as traders feared conflict between the U.S. and Iran and as
Gold Tumbles Over 2% as US-Iran Talks Progress and Dollar Gains Strength
On 17th February, gold dropped over 2 percent, with indications of progress in the U.S.-Iran negotiations dampening the demand for safe haven, and a stronger U.S. dollar contributing to the
$600 Billion on AI: Why Big Tech’s Spending Spree Is Worrying Investors
An envisaged artificial intelligence spending spurt totalling half a trillion dollars by the major technological firms in 2026 is creating additional investor anxiety as they evaluate the possible impact on
UK Central Bank Holds Rates, Hints at Easing in 2026
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% at its first policy meeting of 2026. The decision was close. Five members of the nine-member Monetary
Five Towns Battle for Prestigious Culture Award Worth Millions
The first UK Town of Culture title has been bid on by five Devon towns, with 3m of the cake available to enhance festivals, venues and community initiatives. The
Artemis II Revives the Moon Race as Old Rivals and New Powers Eye Lunar Future
A historic mission with global attention Artemis II is bound to be one of the most monitored space missions that have occurred in recent years, with NASA preparing to launch
Lebanon’s 39 Cultural Sites Placed Under Heightened Protection in Major Heritage Move
On 1st April, at the request of Lebanon, UNESCO held an extraordinary meeting to further protect the cultural heritage in the country. The meeting – an extraordinary session of the
Australia Targets Big Tech in Bold Push to Enforce Social Media Child Ban
Australia is looking into Facebook, TikTok and YouTube in the context of potential violations of the under-16 social media ban in the country, and it claimed on 31st March that
Iran’s History Under Fire: 132 Heritage Sites Hit by War
A total of 132 cultural heritage sites in Iran have been directly and indirectly damaged, suffering serious destruction, said Secretary of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO, Hassan Fartousi, at a
Thailand’s Royal-Backed National Costume Makes a Bold UNESCO Push
The Ministry of Culture is working on a campaign to popularise the royal-approved Thai national costume before it is proposed to UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Culture Minister Sabeeda
Indonesia Cracks Down: Tough New Under-16 Social Media Ban Comes With Zero-Tolerance Warning
Indonesia started imposing a countrywide ban on social media usage among children under 16 on 28th March, and the officials threatened tech companies that there is “no room for compromise.”
Moon Mission Countdown: NASA’s Artemis Astronauts Enter Final Prep for Historic Lunar Journey
Four astronauts chosen to take part in the NASA Artemis II mission landed in Florida on 27th March, the last stage of preparation for the first crewed trip to the
Vibrant Vietnamese Culture Shines at Colorful Festival in Russia
On March 25, in Tomsk, Western Siberia, Russia, a Vietnamese Cultural Day was attended by approximately 600 people, including lecturers at the university, international students, and other local residents.
Putin Inaugurates the Reconstructed Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater in Derbent
Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted the official opening of the Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater building project in Derbent which had reached its completion stage. The President of the Russian
Bilston Launches Historic Bid for Inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028
Officially, the vibrant community of Bilston is in the race to become the first-ever UK Town of Culture in 2028. The proposed grand campaign is a big step towards the
WHO Issues Urgent Warning Over Escalating Health Crisis in Cuba
The world community of health is creating an alarm on the ever-worsening medical and humanitarian condition in Cuba. A warning was given by the head of the World Health Organization
Ivory Coast’s Hidden Heritage at Risk Despite Major Archaeological Finds
Archaeological experts are expressing pressing concerns in the Ivory Coast as some of the significant coastal heritage sites are increasingly being threatened by the effects of rapid urbanisation and the
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video App, Scraps $1 Billion Disney Deal
Less than two years after its unveiling, which became headline news due to its ability to create realistic videos based on a prompt, OpenAI has shut down its AI video
Experts Push Seoul to Protect Jongmyo Shrine with Urgent Heritage Impact Review
Heritage experts again urged the Seoul metropolitan government to conduct an assessment on the potential impact of the high-rise project near the Jongmyo Shrine, as the controversy between the Seoul
