Black Gold Shock: Oil Soars on Risk of Iranian Supply Disruption
The cost of oil rose by over 2% on 13th January as the likelihood of the Iranian crude export being interrupted overshadowed the potential of increased supply in Venezuela. The
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EU Signals a Harder Iran Stance as Sanctions Blueprint Takes Shape
The European Commission (EC) is drawing up new sanctions on Iran due to the ongoing riot control operations in the nation and is completely in support of the protesters, EC
Literary Festival Collapses After Author Walkout Over Palestinian Writer’s Removal
An immensely popular literary festival has been canceled, with over 180 authors walking out of the program to protest the cancellation of a Palestinian Australian writer, who was invited to
UK Pulls the Plug: Britain Halts Diplomatic Mission in Iran
On 14th January, the government announced that it has closed the British embassy in Tehran, which has been closed on a temporary basis. “The British Embassy in Tehran has temporarily
Winter Blackout: Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Power Grid as Freezing Cold Bites
The Russian government announced on 13th January, four days after its last major drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, that it was launching another attack on the power grid in
Indonesia and Malaysia Block Musk Over Sexualized Image Content
The Grok by Elon Musk was blocked in Indonesia and Malaysia, the first nations to do so, since the artificial intelligence application has a “digital undressing” feature that has flooded
Trump’s team and House GOP discuss rebranding of One Big Beautiful Bill
Earlier this month, leading members of US President Donald Trump’s political team and House Republicans met behind closed doors to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill. The sales pitch
Thailand’s PM-elect hopes to bring confidence through cabinet picks
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 Meets 149 Ethnic Minority Representatives in Beijing
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
Reform UK’s Breakthrough in Preston as Senior Conservative Walks Away
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
After 18 Years, Top Preston Conservative Defects to Reform UK
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 tells Copenhagen to relax about alleged Greenland influence operation
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
Tibet-border dispute and Pakistan’s stance remain India’s biggest military challenges
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
US officials part of European plan to send 10,000 troops to Ukraine?
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
Iran’s armed forces better prepared after June conflict?
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
Pakistan and Qatar engage in second round of Higher Military Cooperation discussions
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.
Shoigu: NATO Could Re-Establish Its Military Presence in Afghanistan
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
Three states to deploy hundreds of national guard troops to Washington DC
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
LA Takes on Big Tech: Social Platforms Sued Over Youth Mental Heal
Defendants in a civil trial against thousands of plaintiffs, who argue that the use of social media contributed to “an unprecedented mental health crisis” in teenagers, will include tech giants
Filipino Heritage Takes Center Stage at Tehran Film Festival
The four-day Filipino Film Festival called Celebrating Filipino Culture through Cinema was held at the Social Hall of the Chancery Building, Philippine Embassy in Tehran, from 19 to 22 October
New Era of Ties: China Inaugurates Cultural Center in Sri Lanka’s Library
On 5th November, the China Cultural Center in Sri Lanka launched its library in a ceremony in Colombo, which is the capital of Sri Lanka. The guests of the ceremony
Dakar en Jeux 2025 Teams Up with Influencers to Boost Health Awareness
The central theme of the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 is youth empowerment. They have the aims of establishing sustainable opportunities to develop the younger generations, and in May 2025,
Greece Unveils 15 Cultural Masterplans to Ignite Regional Growth
Greece has embarked on a large-scale project to connect the culture and regional development by establishing fifteen Cultural Masterplans in the entire country. The project is meant to turn heritage
Government Advances Cultural Heritage IP Laws to Drive Economic Growth
The Ministry of Culture is making special emphasis on the formulation of regulations on the intellectual property (IP) of the cultural heritage because it is seen as a key stepping
US appeals court rules: Most Donald Trump tariffs are not legal
Late last month, a split US appeals court made a shocking ruling. It ruled that most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are not legal, undercutting the President’s use of the tariffs
Commerce Department Revises U.S. GDP Growth to 3.3% for April–June
The U.S. economy has rebounded this spring. Reports are indicating a sign of 3.3% annual rate in the second quarter. According to the Commerce Department the rate was initially forecast
US producers raise prices as Trump tariffs hit
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
Trump administration’s deepening focus on clean energy tax credits
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
Is Germany looking at defence spending as major boost for economy?
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
Japan’s economy performs better in second quarter because of exports
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 […]
Pirates Launch Deadly Assault on British-Operated Ship off Somalia
The vessel, which is operated by a British maritime agency, has been charged by attackers who fired machine guns and rockets on board off the Somali coast, according to the
Atlantic Drug Bust: Narco-Sub Carrying 1.7 Tonnes of Cocaine Captured at Sea
The Portuguese authorities apprehended four individuals when they intercepted a narco-sub that was transporting over 1.7 tonnes of cocaine in the mid-Atlantic. According to the officials, the semi-submersible ship was
$15 Billion a Week: The Massive Price Tag of U.S. Government Shutdowns
The current shutdown of the US government is the longest ever recorded, and there is no indication of an end in sight; thus, its effects on the economy are increasing.
Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Rises to 43 as Relief Efforts Reach Northern Caribbean
The government of Haiti announced on 4th November that the number of people killed by Hurricane Melissa had increased to 43, while 13 others were yet to be found. Still
Indonesia’s Q3 GDP Slows to 5.04% — Government Banks on Year-End Stimulus to Reignite Growth
The economic growth of Indonesia slowed marginally during the third quarter, as the official data released on 5th November revealed, which would pose some difficulty to the government in enhancing
Trump Refuses to Plot U.S. Military Strikes on Venezuela
United States President Donald Trump has indicated that he does not plan to take any action against Venezuela, which appears to go against his own statement in the first part
