Japan Makes History: Sanae Takaichi Poised to Become First Female Prime Minister
Japan is set to have its first female prime minister after Sanae Takaichi was voted in as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) – a win that should
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Golden Years and Beyond: Cairo’s Most Thrilling Art Exhibitions This Season
Cairo’s art world is in full bloom this autumn, spearheaded by the flagship show “Golden Years: Pioneers of Egyptian Art” at Art Linx Gallery — a celebration of Egypt’s 20th-century
ARIA Award nominations 2025: Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, Amyl & The Sniffers head the charge
The 39th annual ARIA Awards nominations have been announced, with a large group of Australian artists and musicians eligible to accept a spiky trophy. As wide-ranging as ever, with 29
Half of Ukrainians Use Telegram as their Main Source of News, says Survey
More than half of Ukrainians make Telegram channels their first point of information, followed by YouTube videos and broadcasts of bloggers. As reported by a nationwide poll carried out every
The Bright Side: UNESCO approves 26 new biosphere reserves, including France’s Lake Bourget
An Indonesian archipelago containing three-fourths of all the coral species on Earth, an Icelandic coastline containing 70 percent of the nation’s vegetation, and a stretch along Angola’s Atlantic coast with
A Lesbian Art show in Germany puts a light on marginalized modernist artists
There is a close-up face painting of lesbian partners, a scene of naked young men having fun by the sea and one of a flamboyantly dressed, androgynously appearing individual at
UK Police Arrest George Galloway on Arrival from Russia
George Galloway was held briefly at Gatwick Airport under the Terrorism Act on his return from Russia on Saturday, his Workers Party of Britain said. Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism
UN Security Council Votes to Reinstate Iran Sanctions
The UN Security Council voted against a Moscow and Beijing-backed resolution calling for the six-month extension of sanctions relief for Iran, leaving the door open for the reimposition of sanctions
Seoul 2025 Biennale: Thomas Heatherwick Unveils Vision for ‘Radically More Human’ Architecture
During the opening of the 2025 Seoul architecture biennale, a twisted giant wall constructed from 1,428 steel tiles stands out as passersby enter Songhyeon Green Plaza. The 90 metre-long, 16 […]
Viral Outrage: Peruvian Influencer Alejandra Argumedo Embroiled in Racist Rant on Metro Controversy
Alejandra Argumedo Alegre, a 30-year-old online content creator, has been at the center of a heated storm after a video surfaced where she is heard spewing racist and discriminatory insults
Italian Workers’ Nationwide Strike Over Gaza Solidarity Brings Country to a Standstill
Thousands of demonstrators and protesters demanding solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza marched through the streets of Italy on Monday, some of whom stormed the country’s central train station in Milan
U.S. Considers Military Strike on Venezuelan Drug Targets Amid Rising Tensions
U.S. military planners are writing options for attacking drug dealers within Venezuela, and an attack within that nation’s borders could start in weeks, according to four sources interviewed by NBC
Russia Plans VAT Hike to Fund Ongoing War Efforts in Ukraine, Says Finance Ministry
The Russian Finance Ministry stated on Sept 24 that it was suggesting from 2026 to increase the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 20 percent to 22 percent in an effort […]
Switzerland Votes on Introducing Electronic ID and Abolishing Rental Tax
For most, it’s déjà vu: after 2021, Swiss voters are voting for a second time on a law to implement a system of electronic proof of identity on September 28.
“‘Kuch Ladke Firing Hi Kar Denge’: Pakistani Commentators Spark Outrage with Violent Remarks After India Defeat in Asia Cup 2025”
A video from the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four went viral after Pakistani commentators made a contentious statement while Pakistan lost against India. One of them, speaking casually, said, “kuch
