Culture on Call: UK Towns Invited to Compete for Prestigious Town of Culture Title
Towns in Shropshire are being encouraged to participate in a challenge so as to win the title of the UK Town of Culture 2028. The competition by the government was
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Bloodied at Dawn: Security Forces Eliminate 13 Terrorists in KP Operation, Says ISPR
The military media affairs wing announced on 15 th January the killing of 13 terrorists in two different operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations
US Calls Global Leaders to ‘Board of Peace’ in Push Beyond Gaza War
A letter inviting leaders of a number of countries to participate in a so-called U.S.-led Board of Peace took place on 17th January and would initially seek to stop conflict
UNESCO Backs Sri Lanka’s Recovery Plan in Cyclone Ditwah Aftermath
The UNESCO Director-General assured a coordinated emergency aid following a request by the Government of Sri Lanka. UNESCO, as a component of the Heritage Emergency Fund, is equipping the Department
Medical Concerns Force Four Astronauts to Cut ISS Mission Short
The four astronauts who had been evacuated to the International Space Station (ISS) have safely landed on the ground after their space trip was shortened by one month due to
From a Day to a Week: Hungary Expands Culture Festivities Nationwide
The Day of Culture of Hungary will be extended to a week programme and given a new independent visual image, that is, those interested in culture will visit not only
Iran Officially Ends Decade-Old Nuclear Pact: A New Era Begins
A global agreement with Iran intended to make the world secure from the proliferation of atomic weapons has come to a formal end, as Tehran declared the closure of the
Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for maintaining ‘the flame of democracy burning’
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has resolved to award the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 to Maria Corina Machado. She is being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless
Macron Urges Political Unity, Calls Urgent Meeting to Find New PM
Emmanuel Macron has called in executives of some of his political parties in his office to demand they exhibit a sense of collective responsibility as he tries to find a
DRC accuses the EU’s minerals agreement with Rwanda of being an ‘obvious double standard’
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has criticised the EU as committing “an obvious double standard” by upholding a minerals agreement with Rwanda to provide Europe’s high-tech industries while imposing
Historic Milestone: Sanae Takaichi Poised to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister After Ruling Party Victory
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new president on 4th October setting the stage for her to become the nation’s first female
Burkina Faso Rejects an Offer to Take Deportees from the US.
Burkina Faso reports it has turned down an offer from the administration of President Donald Trump to accept deportees from the US. The West African nation was asked if
Qatar to Build an Air Force Complex in the U.S. Base in Idaho, Announces Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on 10th October announced an agreement that has been finalized to allow the Qatari Emiri Air Force to build a complex at the Mountain Home Air
Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Strike on Russian Ammo Factory and Oil Terminal
The Ukrainian armed forces attacked a large Russian ammunition factory, oil terminal and weapons store on 6th October with long-range drones, officials reported. Kyiv dealt Moscow’s war machine another setback
Taiwan President Vows to Construct Air Defense System Amid China Threat
Taiwan will step up the construction of a “Taiwan Shield” or “T-Dome” air defense system amid China’s military threat, its president said on 10th October. President Lai Ching-te also vowed
N. Korean Military Assistance to Russia to Become Part of States’ History of Friendship – Medvedev
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has encouraged the history of North Korea’s ruling party as a great one in a speech prior to the 80th anniversary of its founding,
U.S. Reportedly Preparing to Send 200 Soldiers to Israel for Gaza Assistance
The U.S. military is coordinating plans to send up to 200 U.S. soldiers to Israel to augment stabilization in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian aid and security support into
Ukrainian Forces Strike Two Russian Command Posts in Latest Offensive
The clash between the Russian and Ukrainian sides is still fierce, and the Ukrainian side is still conducting specific missions aimed at hitting the Russian side. On 5th October, the
A New Chapter for Heritage: Gaelic Cultural Centre Opens Its Doors
A new Gaelic cultural centre in Inverness is looking forward to holding its first events after some serious renovations. Cultarlann took over the Church of Scotland’s former East Church on
Pope Urges Middle East to Reject ‘Horror of War’ at End of First Overseas Trip
In a country still struggling with conflict, economic collapse, and the trauma of the 2020 port explosion, Pope Leo XIV spent his last moments on his Middle East visit by
Indonesia Supersedes Culture in Chile’s Fiesta de Nations
Indonesia participated in the Festival of the Nations (Fiesta de las Naciones), the cultural event organized in São Paulo, Municipality of Las Condes, Parque Araucano, Chile, for the first time,
300-Year-Old Spanish Shipwreck Yields Cannons, Coins, and a Porcelain Treasure in Colombia
Among the earliest items that the scientists of Colombia discovered among the deep waters of the Caribbean Sea, where the mythical Spanish galleon San Jose sank in 1708, was a
How Social Media Is Powering a New Wave of Entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia
New business ventures and experts are revolutionizing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Saudi Arabia using social media platforms that are also a launchpad and an accelerator of new businesses, experts told
Meta Under Fire: Court Filings Claim Evidence of Social Media Harm Was Hidden
Reuters reports that unredacted court documents filed in a class-action suit against Meta and other social media firms accuse it of allegedly shutting down its internal studies into how Facebook
Trump Backs Argentina’s Milei with $20 Billion Boost as U.S. Snaps Up Pesos in Bold Economic Move
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on 9th October that Washington purchased Argentine pesos and concluded a $20 billion economic support program to assist in supporting the South American country’s
Trump Announces New 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports, after Stock Market Sell-Off
President Donald Trump announced on 10th October that he would implement new 100% tariffs on imports from China starting next month in response to what he called “aggressive” moves by
BHP Spends $840 Million to Boost Olympic Dam Copper Production
BHP is spending more than A$840 million in a chain of growth-facilitating projects at Olympic Dam, to deepen the pillars of underground mining productivity and keep constructing its world-class copper
Brazil’s lower house passes a higher exemption from tax for poor individuals
Brazil’s lower house has passed an exemption of as much as 5,000 reais ($940) a month in income from taxation, double the current rate and an objective of President Luiz
Asia’s Car Titans to Invest in South Africa’s Renaissance as Morocco’s Dominance Looms
South Africa’s vehicle industry has received a major shot in the arm after Chinese and Indian automobile firms committed to upgrading their operations from semi-knocked-down (SKD) assembly to full-fledged manufacturing,
BofA Global Research shifts Fed rate cut estimate to October from December
Bank of America Global Research on Friday advanced its estimate for the next Federal Reserve interest-rate cut to October from December, citing evidence of a weakening labor market. It
Tragedy in Bangladesh: 5.5 Quake Claims at Least 8 Lives
On 21st November, a powerful 5.5 magnitude earthquake caused fatalities and injuries to more than 300 people in central Bangladesh and killed at least eight people, according to the authorities
Bolsonaro Behind Bars: Ex-Brazil President Arrested Over Alleged Escape Plot
The federal police of Brazil on 22nd November arrested the former president, Jair Bolsonaro, on suspicion that he was planning his escape and avoiding a 27-year sentence for spearheading a
Central Bank to Launch $2 Billion Auction Sprint, Including Major Monday Repo Sale
On 21st November, the Brazilian central bank announced it will conduct up to two dollar auctions with repurchase agreements of up to $2 billion on Monday morning. According to a
Iran Signals Willingness for Nuclear Talks—But Stands Firm on Its Conditions, Adviser Warns
Iran is also ready to redo nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided they are respected by the Iranian government, a high-ranking Iranian official informed CNN on 18th November, but
UK’s MI5 Warns Lawmakers of Escalating Chinese Espionage Threat
On 18th November, Britain, through its MI5 security agency, alerted members of parliament against efforts by Chinese agents to gather information and influence operations, which is contained in an email
Nokia Pledges $4 Billion to Boost U.S. R&D and Build AI-Ready Networks
On 21st November, Nokia, with the Trump administration, announced its intentions to increase its U.S. R&D and manufacturing capacity by investing in AI-ready mobile, fixed access, IP, optical, and data
