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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 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
Two trains have collided head-on on a level crossing north west of Copenhagen, leaving five people critically hurt and 13 others with less serious injuries, medical officials say. Police
Cyprus is in the spotlight ahead of the awards ceremony in Nicosia in May, as it has a number of cultural heritage projects which were recognised in the European Heritage
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
China’s artificial intelligence-based startup DeepSeek, which shook the world markets last year, has released preview versions of its latest major update on 24th April, as the AI competition between China
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
On 22nd April, all crew members survived as a Turkish military transport helicopter crashed during a training flight in the Temelli district of Ankara. In a statement, the Turkish
In an effort to quell growing fears regarding youth dependency, cyberbullying and exposure to material that is detrimental to them, Japan, through its Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, has
The 2026 program of the nationwide Culture Route Festival of Türkiye has been launched in Sanliurfa, which is located at the heart of a cultural project that integrates heritage, tourism,
A “steady stream” of parents is getting in touch with ADHD Ireland in Cork with questions about the mental health of their children, some of which can be attributed to
From the Taishan Mountain to the Yellow Sea, and from the homeland of Confucius and Mencius to the wetlands of the Yellow River, Shandong province is doubling down on using
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
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
Earlier this month, the Prime Minister-elect of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, named the former Treasury Department head, the top oil and gas official and a respected diplomat to engage in
Wang Huning, member of the Politburo Standing Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), on September 5, 2025, met in Beijing with
The surprise transition of Stephen Thompson, the long serving leader of the Conservative group on Preston City Council, to reform the UK has shaken the political landscape in Preston. Thompson’s
The surprise transition of Stephen Thompson, the long serving leader of the Conservative group on Preston City Council, to reform the UK has shaken the political landscape in Preston. Thompson’s
US President Donald Trump has been making global headlines for a number of reasons. The Denmark and Greenland drama is definitely one of the main topics of discussion. Trump has
Thailand’s political landscape has taken a dramatic shift. It happened late last month as the Bhumjaithai Party and the main opposition People’s Party agreed to form a government. Is this
China and Switzerland have been maintaining bilateral relations since 1950. Both countries conduct discussions on a broad range of issues, such as nature, human rights, migration, education, science and
It has been reported that the Donald Trump administration’s latest choice for co-deputy director of the FBI, Mr Bailey, brings more legal and managerial experience than Dan Bongino, the current
Late last month, the Standing Committee of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee concluded its 13th session. The primary focus of the session remained on drafting the
The global geopolitics is quite an interesting topic for discussion. China, Taipei and the US are certainly a big part of it, especially since Donald Trump became the President of
Earlier this month, House Republicans backed US President Donald Trump’s significant effort to make the capital state safer. This represents a further heightening of the GOP’s scrutiny of the capital
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently praised the Donald Trump administration’s “energetic” efforts to stop the crisis in Ukraine and hinted that both Russia and the US could strike an agreement
The Donald Trump administration recently produced a report that focused on the human rights situation in the UK. The document released annually looks at global human rights. This time,
The crisis is Gaza has been raging on for almost a couple of years. International outrage about Israel’s continued military operation in the territory is rising and it appears Israeli
US President Donald Trump continues to steal the limelight. Just earlier this month, he signed an order that aims to ensure that political appointees control billions of dollars in federal
Belgrade hosted one of its biggest military parades in decades on September 20, rolling out tanks and missile systems down New Belgrade’s streets and sending fighter jets screaming overhead of
NATO scrambled three Russian MiG-31 fighter aircraft that intruded into Estonia’s airspace over the Baltic Sea in a 12-minute trespass, terming it evidence of Moscow’s “reckless” behavior. The EU’s foreign
Russian troops are said to be moving almost everywhere in the conflict area in eastern Ukraine, as declared by the Russian Chief of General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov. The action
Israel launched a large-scale ground invasion of Gaza City on 16th September, amplifying a war that has already ravaged the area for almost two years. Thousands of Palestinians escaped the
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have announced that a senior Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer is under investigation for illicit enrichment and hiding assets. While officials did not name him, Ukrainian
Earlier this month, top security officials of Iran and the UK held a telephonic call and agreed to continue exchanging opinions regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme, multiple media agencies are
It has been reported that the US, Japan and South Korea are planning to conduct annual joint military drills starting on September 15 to upgrade their operational capabilities against North
Speaking as the chief guest at a symposium on “National Security Challenges before India” held at the Gorakhnath Temple in Uttar Pradesh, India’s top military officer Gen Chauhan recently
It has been reported that top US military officials are part of the preparation of a plan for “security guarantees” for Ukraine supported by France and the UK. This plan
Back in June 2025, Iran and Israel engaged in a brutal conflict. It all started on June 13 as Iran launched a large-scale attack on Iranian targets, killing at least
Earlier this month, Pakistan’s top military official, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and Qatari leaders held meticulous discussions on a number of important topics, especially military cooperation and regional security.
A senior Russian official has accused Western countries of trying to bring NATO back into Afghanistan. According to an article published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu
Tensions are rising in the nation’s capital as South Carolina and Ohio have joined West Virginia in deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., under a controversial federal
In a significant military maneuver, the United States is deploying more than 4,000 Marines and sailors to the waters surrounding Latin America and the Caribbean as part of a reinforced
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Saturday that his state will deploy 300 – 400 National Guard personnel to Washington, D.C., at the request of the Trump administration, marking a
Microsoft is probing whether the leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies on Chinese hackers have exploited flaws in its SharePoint service before they were patched, allowed by
Minnesota’s city St Paul shut down systems after a turbulent digital attack was targeted by what its mayor described as a “deliberate, coordinated, digital attack” carried out by sophisticated hackers.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed about the attack and noted the casualty count as 14 during his nightly video sessions and added that the rescuers are at work in recovering people
The security forces in Manipur had made a large haul after recovering 90 illegal weapons and more than 728 assorted ammunition by executing a joint operation. This was done in
Four Maoists were killed during an encounter with security forces this morning in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. The encounter occurred in the south-western region of the district. Security forces
On Saturday, Pakistan held a high-profile defence conference in Islamabad attended by military chiefs from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan marked with an emphasis on counterterrorism cooperation,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky introduced the new composition of the National Security and Defense Council on July 19, 2025, as part of a wider reshuffle of the government. Aside from
UN human rights experts have recommended “immediate and fair investigation” of the deaths of political prisoners in Belarus, citing government action against individuals who speak out against government actions. Thousands
An act that signifies increased bilateral cultures, the ministry of culture in France has made its official recognition over the staggering growth of the cultural and creative industries in Morocco.
Even though the government announced a ceasefire, deadly fighting between armed fighters from the Druze society and armed groups from the Bedouin tribes continues in Syria’s southern province of Sweida.
The United States has initiated a national security inquiry into imported drones and polysilicon, a component in solar panels and semiconductors. According to Reuters, the inquiry started on July 1,
In an unexpected twist, the United States, Venezuela, and El Salvador executed a large prisoner swap that involved over 250 people. It is rare for countries to work together in
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is in deep trouble again. On Friday, July 18, 2025, Brazil’s federal police searched his house and political office. The order is from Brazil’s Supreme
Last month, producers in the US increased their prices at a faster-than-expected rate as companies scrambled to address fresh costs from significant tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump. The
Earlier this month, the Donald Trump administration in the US announced a policy that is going to make it harder for solar and other clean energy projects to reap the
Germany, one of the biggest economies in Europe, is significantly ramping up defence spending – in the hopes that a burgeoning arms industry is going to boost national security and
The economy of Japan performed much better than expected in the second quarter of 2025 – expanding 0.3% from the first three months of the year, outpacing forecasts despite the […]
The British economy expanded at a faster rate than initially expected in the second quarter, according to official figures, despite a strong deceleration compared to the beginning of 2025 amid
The Guardian recently released a report about Donald Trump’s tariffs replacing diplomacy as other US tools of statecraft get discarded. This is quite an interesting piece, especially as the US
The Chinese economy appears to be in a little bit of danger. China is calling on its electric vehicle industry to stop cutting prices and rein in production as persistent
Just earlier this month, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair of supervision noted that the recent jobs data highlight her concerns related to the fragility of the labour market and strengthens
Just earlier this month, the Bank of England chose to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% as the central bank focuses on a “gradual and careful” approach to easing
Donald Trump tariffs are in the limelight, affecting trade figures linked to a number of countries across the globe. It seems Brazil’s economy also needs to find a better approach
Late last month, media reports suggested the US is not going to impose its reciprocal tariff of 19% on Indonesian goods starting this month, as both countries had yet to
Just recently, Reuters released a report about Indonesia’s Danantara and US-based KBR planning to sign an $8 billion contract to build 17 modular oil refineries. The report made the mention
Just recently, Portugal announced a meticulous plan amounting to €4 billion to expand and modernise its main ports in the next 10 years. 75% of this task is going to […]
Last month, media reports from different parts of the globe focused on a key agreement. South Korea has agreed to put in $150 billion into a dedicated US shipbuilding fund,
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) – a 191-country lender – has upgraded the economic outlook for the global economy, including the US, for 2025 and 2026 as President Donald Trump’s […]
The artificial intelligence firm, xAI, run by Elon Musk, is already being heavily criticized after its chatbot called Grok started being widely used to create sexualized photographs of women, many
One of the most significant cultural festivals in India is Diwali, which has been listed in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This decision was
After leftist activists suspected arson at a power station on Wednesday cut off tens of thousands of households in southwestern Berlin, the area was reconnected to the electricity grid on
According to a press release issued by the Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia has gained a significant international award, and it has been named as the European Best Destination in 2026 by
The event to open the doors of the richly decorated bronze doors of the basilica, and then to conduct the mass was the last part of a Catholic holy year
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has given consent in principle to the writing of a scientific dossier on the pho (rice noodle soup) and water puppetry as an intangible
The snowfall in France and the Netherlands on 5th January interrupted air, road, and rail traffic, with hundreds of flights being cancelled in the national capitals, trains in Amsterdam had
The call has been made to relevant government agencies and corporate organisations to come up with more funding aid to make the Miri Arts Festival (MAF) sustainable and grow into
The war that has been devastating Gaza has not only taken lives and houses away but has also inflicted a lot of wounds on one of the oldest cultural landscapes
The Xinjiang Tianchi Lake Scenic Area ushered in the New Year with the hippy cultural exaltation of the year 2026, in which a ballooning New Year blessing ceremony was conducted
Even following the injury of two of its members as a result of a truck striking their procession, a group of Buddhist monks continues with their walking trek across much
It was in the early morning of social media that President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. had attacked Venezuela and overthrown Maduro. Video circulating on the social network on
The Supreme Leader of Iran demanded that the “rioters be put in their place” after a week of demonstrations shook the Islamic Republic, and probably gave the security forces the
Big tech has gone too far into the lives of children, and some Georgia lawmakers want to push back. After legal missteps in an effort to rein in the industry,
The Chief Minister of Lumbini Province, Chet Narayan Acharya, has said that it is everyone’s responsibility to preserve culture. Inaugurating the Magh Cultural Festival–2082 (Tharu Sambat 2649), organised by Tharu
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