Tigray Rebel Forces Seize Key Regional Airport in Ethiopia
Tigrayan rebel forces in northern Ethiopia have seized control of the airport in the regional capital, security and local sources told AFP on 23rd September, at a time of rising
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Russia Launches Devastating Ballistic Missile Strike on Ukrainian Energy Facility
On the night of September 22, a large-scale ballistic missile attack was carried out by the Russian military against an oil and gas plant in the Poltava region. Naftogaz representatives
Gold Eases as Traders Cement Bets for Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates
Markets incorporated more hawkish Fed policy to be implemented this year into gold prices Tuesday, which edged lower. The current situation in the Middle East is also being closely followed
World Leaders Convene at the UN to Address Global Conflicts, Climate Change, and AI
A gathering of some 130 heads of state and government will be addressing the United Nations General Assembly, where conflicts are heating up in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, the Democratic
2026 Beijing Culture Forum Opens, Bringing Global Cultural Voices Together
The 2026 Beijing Culture Forum, held jointly by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee and the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, was officially
Operation Radd-ul-Fitna III: 12 Terrorists Killed as Security Forces Foil Infiltration Attempt on Iran Border
At least 12 terrorists have been killed, one injured, and nine arrested in a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by the security forces in the province of Balochistan
Greek and Israeli Navies Conduct Joint Mediterranean Exercise
Recently, the naval forces of Israel and Greece conducted a joint operation in the Eastern Mediterranean. This event has raised some doubts in Ankara, which keeps emphasizing the necessity of
Bank of Japan Raises Policy Rate to 31-Year High to Combat Inflation
The Bank of Japan has raised its policy interest rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years. Governor Kazuo Ueda explained that this indicates the central bank has entered a
Russia Holds Parliamentary Elections Amid Ongoing Conflict and Economic Strain
The parliamentary elections in Russia are being held while the ongoing fighting is going on. It is expected that the United Russia Party, which is the key political party supported
Google’s Gemini AI Hacks 3 Companies in High-Stakes Security Test
Google’s AI model Gemini has self-hacked into three companies in what is believed to be the first time it has carried out such an act, the company said, during a
Upopoy Museum Celebrates Culture of Indigenous Ainu
The Ainu have lived in northern parts of the Japanese archipelago, especially Hokkaido, since ancient times. It is believed that humans first arrived in Hokkaido about 30,000 years ago and
ISIS Destroys Power Transmission Tower In Iraq
Militants attacked transmission towers on the route, taking the main power line connecting Haditha and Baiji out of service, a security source said after an ISIS attack on electricity transmission
France Cracks Down on Smart Glasses Amid Rising Privacy Concerns
As countries worldwide try to deal with the social effects of smart glasses, Paris prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation into suspected “sexual harassment” with the help of such “technology,”
Kazakhstan Cinema Days Set to Begin in Paris
In Paris, the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in France were launched with Kazakhstan Cinema Days, which will showcase classic and contemporary films in the French language from 17 to
Balochistan Security Crackdown: 7 Terrorists Killed in Two Operations, State Media Reports
“Security forces killed five terrorists in the Fateh Ali area of Panjgur. During the operation, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the terrorists killed in
Capitol Hill Revolts Over Massive $200 Billion Iran War Funding Push
Request for extra funding for the Iran war by the US military, worth $200 billion, has been strongly opposed by the US Congress, with the Democrats and even some republicans
Shock in Tehran: Iran Confirms Larijani’s Death, Swiftly Names Successors
The Iranian officials have verified news regarding the death of the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Ali Larijani, due to a US and Israeli strike. The
Sassou Nguesso Secures Landslide Re-Election in Congo-Brazzaville, Provisional Results Show
President of Congo-Brazzaville Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, was re-elected with almost 95 per cent of the vote, according to provisional results announced on Tuesday. The election on Sunday in
Top U.S. Security Official Quits, Says Iran Was No Immediate Threat
On 17th March, one of the senior USA security officials resigned over the war in Iran, arguing that the nation had never offered any threat of immediate danger to the
Trump Slams NATO Over Strait of Hormuz Snub, Vows to Go It Alone
President Donald Trump complained on 17th March that NATO and most of his other allies have not been responsive to his call to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz
Hamas Tells Iran to Spare Neighboring States—While Backing Tehran’s Right to Self-Defense
The Palestinian Iran-based militant group Hamas have urged Iran to avoid attacking its neighbours, though they have again restated that Tehran reserves the right to retaliate against the U.S. and
UN Seeks $308 Million as War Displaces 800,000 in Lebanon
On Friday (Mar 13), the United Nations came up with a US$308 million emergency appeal to assist Lebanon with the aftermath of the war that displaced over a seventh of
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
38 North Warns: Satellite Images Point to North Korea’s Expanding Military Drone Push
Satellite images have shown a large industrial complex in North Korea which could possibly be a part of the country’s military drone program expansion. According to a US-based outlet,
China Showcases Atlas Drone Swarm System in Powerful Display of AI-Driven Combat Edge
An official media outlet reported on 25th March a full-process demonstration of China’s Atlas drone swarm operations system. An expert in military affairs said in a report by the Global
Hezbollah Escalates Cross-Border Offensive, Strikes Israeli Barracks and Radar Sites
Hezbollah reported that it had attacked a set of Israeli military targets at the beginning of the day on 24th March, targeting the troop assembling areas, barracks and surveillance facilities
UK Radar Upgrade Clears the Way for 10 GW Offshore Wind Boom
On the basis of the decision to modernise air defence radar systems, the UK government plans may facilitate up to 10 GW of offshore wind capacity. The project is the
Russia Under Heavy Drone Attack as Refineries and Chemical Plants Come Under Fire
According to the governor of the region, Yuriy Slyusar, approximately 90 UAVs were downed in nine districts of the Rostov region. As of 6 a.m. local time, in the region,
Mallam Fatori Attack Foiled: Security Forces Eliminate 60+ Terrorists in Major Counterstrike
The Operation HADIN KAI troops have successfully repelled a coordinated infiltration of the Mallam Fatori, within the Abadam Local Government Area of Borno, by the ISWAP terrorists and killed at
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
Paris Bomb Plot Foiled: France Launches Urgent Anti-Terror Probe After US Bank Attack Attempt
On 28th March, French police averted an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris after they arrested a man who was just about to detonate a homemade explosive
Tragedy at Sea: 22 Migrants Dead After Six-Day Ordeal Off Greek Coast
The Greek coastguard has reported that 22 migrants died at sea off the Greek coast after 6 days in a dinghy heading to Europe. On Friday, a European border
Major Security Win: IRGC Intercepts Mossad-Linked Terror Cell in Western Iran
The intelligence division of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has detained a three-member team of the Israeli spy group Mossad in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah. In
Israel Issues Global Terror Alert for Passover Amid Escalating Iranian Threats
The National Security Council (NSC) has issued a severe global travel warning because the spring holiday season has begun, which affects both its citizens and the entire Jewish diaspora. The
U.S. Embassy Issues Urgent Departure Warning for Citizens in Iraq Amid Escalating Militia Attacks
The U.S embassy in Baghdad has declared a security alert that is very critical and advises all American nationals to leave Iraq at all cost. This is an emergency order
Breaking the Silence: Australia’s National Broadcaster Journalists Strike for the First Time in 20 Years
Hundreds of journalists have gone on strike at the Australian national broadcaster on 25th March over pay, conditions, and the potential use of AI to replace them. It is
Texas Refinery Blast Sparks Massive Fire at Valero Plant
An explosion has reportedly taken place at the refinery in Texas, with a large fire now engulfing the refinery. The shelter-in-place order has been issued on the west side of
Colombian Military Plane Crash Death Toll Rises to 69 as Search Operation Ends
On 23rd March, a military aircraft crashed in the south of the country resulting in the killing of 69 members of the Colombian security forces. On Wednesday, the military
UK and Nigeria Unite in New 3-Year Crackdown on Immigration Crime
The United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria have signed a three-year strategic plan to address organised immigration crime and enhance their cooperation in border security. This agreement was declared in
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
Canada’s Job Market Takes a Hit: Unemployment Rises to 6.7% as 84,000 Jobs Vanish
The economy of Canada lost 84,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate has increased to 6.7 per cent, whereas Statistics Canada said on Friday, a blow to the labour
IMF Reaffirms Partnership with Bangladesh in Fresh Collaboration Push
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reasserted its willingness to support Bangladesh in all manners. This was assured on 12th March when Maxym Kryshko, resident representative of the IMF in
Tether Injects $1 Billion USDT as Global Economic Uncertainty Deepens
Tether has switched on the engine. The launch of the first stablecoin in the market by the issuer triggered 1 billion dollars in USDT on Tron, which places the crypto
JPMorgan Marks Down Private Credit Loan Portfolios Amid Valuation Pressure
The bank has also slashed the worth of certain loans to private credit funds after assessing the effect of the market turmoil involving software firms, two individuals with intimate knowledge
Oil Plunges 11% After Trump Signals Middle East De-Escalation
Oil prices dropped by over 10 a barrel on 10th March following an almost four-year peak in the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the war in
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
Artemis II Shatters Records: Daring Lunar Flyby Beyond Apollo 13 with a Stunning Solar Eclipse Twist
After travelling deeper into space than any other humans, the Artemis II astronauts pointed their moonship toward home on Monday (April 6, 2026) night, wrapping up a lunar cruise that
Medellín Makes History: UNESCO Crowns Colombia’s Literary Gem as World Book Capital 2027
The Colombian city of Medellin has been designated the 2027 UNESCO World Book Capital City, succeeding Rio de Janeiro (2025) and Rabat (2026). IPA is pleased that the Director […]
“The Elegance of Colors”: Celebrating Azerbaijani Women Artists in Istanbul
Azerbaijan and Türkiye share deep cultural connections which gained recognition at an important art exhibition that opened in Istanbul. The event “The Elegance of Colors” provides a special platform which
Watchdog Warns: Australia Must Strengthen Enforcement of Under-16 Social Media Ban
The largest social media corporations in the world are not doing their part to ensure that children in Australia are not accessing their sites, the country’s internet regulator believes, despite
Italy Pledges €45M to Rebuild and Revive Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage
The Minister of Culture of Italy, Alessandro Giuli, paid a working visit to Lviv, where he attended the second Ukrainian Culture Conference, entitled “Cooperation for Resilience.” It was organised by
Turkey Mandates Identity Verification for Social Media Users
Turkey is preparing to launch its new social media access system which will require users to present verified identification. The initiative, expected to take effect within three months, aims to
Bradford’s ‘Tower of Now’ Sculpture Set for Potential One-Year Extension
The “Tower of Now” sculpture which stands as the most impressive monument of Bradford City which achieved UK City of Culture 2025 exists to honor the city which reached its
Kids at Higher Risk? What to Know About the New ‘Cicada’ COVID Variant BA.3.2
A new COVID-19 subvariant, dubbed BA.3.2 and dubbed the Cicada variant, has emerged, posing a new health risk, particularly in children. The Cicada strain, having over 70-75 mutations in the
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.”
