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High-level negotiations between United States and Iranian officials have started at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland. It is a crucial meeting that will be the first in-person diplomatic dialogue between
On 17th June, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed three terrorists of Fitna Al-Khawarij, after which it carried out a search operation in the area and recovered a
Football governing body FIFA has removed thousands of hate comments made on social media since the start of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada on 11th
In Paris, France, Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan, Dr Adil Karimli, held a meeting with Assistant Director-General for Culture of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Nayef
The Ministry of Defence of Finland has announced on Thursday that it will buy GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs from the USA to arm the incoming fleet of F-35 fighter
The World Bank officially announced a new partnership framework with Poland, which will enable Warsaw to be taken off the lending program by 2031. This is an objective measure of
The residents of the northern English constituency of Makerfield are going to the polls on Thursday. The by-election is a key one that could pave the way for the next
Irene Roggero Ugues is the mother of a 12-year-old girl named Rossella who died by suicide in February 2024, and has joined a groundbreaking lawsuit against Meta and TikTok.
The Minister for Culture of Italy is visiting the Italian Parliament to urge collaboration between the two countries for the recovery and conservation of the looted antiquities, which can serve
The Nigerian Army soldiers deployed in Operation HADIN KAI have achieved some positive outcomes in their counter terrorism activities, especially in the North-East where they have been deployed, destroying IEDs,
Denmark will be sending a battalion of 850 soldiers to Latvia as part of this autumn’s deployment. It will replace a recently stationed Swedish force with the Danish troops in
China has unveiled new measures to accelerate the development of Shanghai as a global financial hub. This is a drive to encourage wider international adoption of the renminbi, or yuan,
Russia’s primary day during the high-profile Russia-ASEAN summit was held in the city of Kazan recently. The event is the first official event of the 35th anniversary of the establishment
There is a new study that reveals that fact-checkers who flag pages as fake (and have received over 10 times as many) continue to monetise the content on those pages,
The Cultural Projects Accelerator for Sustainable Tourism in Trinidad and the Valley of the Ingenios, Cuba, is launched by the UNESCO Regional Office in Havana, with the aim of developing
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
Just earlier this month, the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand met for their annual meet-up. The mood has been described as ‘far from frosty’ by global media outlets.
Russia’s so-called brutal military operation in neighbouring Ukraine is often considered a critical catalyst for cooperation among Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. The US-based CNAS is calling this the
Just recently, Ireland’s Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien compared MMA fighter Conor McGregor to the country’s outgoing President Michael D Higgins (a former arts minister and sociology lecturer). He
It has just been reported that Ukrainian President Zelensky’s trust rating has fallen from 65% last month to 58% this month. This decline comes after a decision to place a
The most recent election to the Scottish Parliament happened back in 2021. The next one is expected to be held in May 2026. It has been reported in different media
Late last month, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his country’s plans to formally recognise Palestine at the upcoming UN general assembly in September 2025. This is a significant update
Italy recently summoned Russian ambassador Paramonov to protest against President Sergio Mattarella’s inclusion in a list compiled by Russia of leaders accused of anti-Russian sentiment. This update about this list
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
Mali’s ruling military junta has arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two high-ranking generals and a French national, accusing them of plotting to destabilize the country. Security
The U.S. Department of Defense is conducting a comprehensive review of arms exports to global allies, citing growing concerns over diminishing stockpiles of key munitions, including Patriot air defense missiles
South Korea and the United States will begin their annual joint military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield, on August 18. The 11-day drills, similar in scale to 2024, will be adjusted
South Korea’s military announced on Saturday that it has detected North Korea beginning to dismantle some of its loudspeakers along the inter-Korean border. This development comes days after South Korea
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a surprise military exercise on Sunday, codenamed “Dawn,” aimed at evaluating the preparedness of its general headquarters and main command centers for large-scale, multi-front
Russia and China have begun large-scale joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, just one day after Donald Trump announced the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines near Russian
An attack on a military base in northern Burkina Faso has reportedly left around 50 soldiers dead, according to local sources. The assault occurred on Monday in Dargo, located in
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
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 […]
Former United States President Donald Trump announced an investment of $550 billion by Japan to the United States under a framework for trading and investing. Described as the “largest foreign
Saudi Arabia has pledged to support Syria’s post-war rebuilding and economic recovery with commitments exceeding $6.4 billion in investment agreements. These commitments resulted from exposure to Crown Prince Mohammed
U.S. Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA-20) appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee during a field hearing on July 26, 2025 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to highlight the
During their July 17-18, 2025 meeting in Durban, South Africa, the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors delivered a major speech, the first joint communique since October, something they
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that relations between the two countries economically are beneficial to both sides and urged U.S. policymakers to respect market economy norms concerning
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
France will attempt a new onslaught to shield kids against over-screen time, with a draft law suggesting that social media accessibility to those under 15 should be banned by the
Emperor Naruhito of Japan, accompanied by members of his family, bid farewell to New Year’s visitors waving flags, whom he welcomed at the Imperial Palace on Friday. Pictures showed him
During the Chinese New Year holiday, tourist arrivals to Beijing reached 8.808 million while tourist receipts amounted to 10.97 billion yuan (approximately 1.56 billion USD), according to the Beijing Municipal […]
This week, when Australia started implementing a social media ban on children below 16 years old (a world-first), Denmark is considering doing the same and highly restricting social media access
In a new proposal that has been presented by the American officials, tourists visiting the country will have to submit a five-year social media history in exchange for gaining entry
A bid to establish a major music and culture festival over a Memorial Day weekend in 2026 has been granted by the Newport News City Council and amounts to $3.03
The events of Ugandan culture within the Global Harmony initiative ended on 10th December in the Al-Suwaidi Park, which is one of the zones of the Riyadh Season. The two-day-long
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