Zelenskiy Issues Open Letter Inviting Putin to Direct Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has sent an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin calling for a direct meeting between the two leaders to put an end to the war.
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4 in 5 Nigerians Back Social Media Rules for Children, Government Survey Finds
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) survey has revealed that the majority of Nigerians are in favour of steps to be taken to curb children’s access
Beijing Greenlights the 2026 International Cultural and Tourism Consumption Expo
The theme of the expo is “New Products, New Scenarios, New Technologies, New Business Models”, aimed at speeding up the industrial transformation through the promotion of upgrades in cultural and
Operation Northern Phoenix Brings Large-Scale Military Drill to Former Loring Base
The former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone is to host a massive five-day joint training exercise led by the New Hampshire National Guard, beginning next Monday. The exercise
Global Food and Fertilizer Prices Surge Following Strait of Hormuz Closure
The World Bank just released its newest report, basically saying food prices are now parked at the highest level since January 2024. And yeah, the rise came right after that
Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns of U.S. – Backed Israeli Efforts to Divide the Nation
The Office of the Supreme Leader recently released a written statement saying that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei considers Israel’s strategy to be shifting toward “promoting internal disunity” in Iran. Khamenei claims
Google Makes Tracking Your Favorite Celebrities’ Social Media Posts Easier Than Ever
Google has announced a new feature that will make it far easier to follow your preferred content creators, journalists, and online personalities without having to switch apps. The new
Germany’s Hazara Culture Festival Spotlights a Community’s Fight Against Erasure and Discrimination
In Frankfurt, Germany, a festival was organised celebrating the culture of the Hazara people with the participation of various ethnic communities, highlighting cultural resistance to erasure and discrimination. The
Chaos on Chile’s Streets as Anti-Austerity Protests Leave Dozens Hurt
Chile’s Student Confederations mobilised thousands of students in the Chilean capital city of Santiago on 3rd June to protest against austerity measures by President José Antonio Kast. The initial
Ukraine Strikes Critical Oil and Military Targets Across Russia and Occupied Territories
On the 2nd and through the night of the 3rd June 2026, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a series of well coordinated action in the active occupation zones and against
Ethiopia Secures $468 Million Through IMF Staff-Level Agreement
Ethiopia is set to get another $468 million in crucial financing, after a successful staff-level accord with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It also signals the wrapping up of the
US Brokers Conditional Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon
The government announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their tenuous truce, on condition. The agreement aims to create “pilot security zones” in Lebanon, in which Hezbollah would
Iranian Drone and Missile Attack Shuts Down Kuwait International Airport
Early Wednesday morning, an Iranian drone and missile attack damaged infrastructure, resulting in multiple injuries and diverting incoming flights at Kuwait’s international airport. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation
TikTok Scores Big With New App Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The original functionality on TikTok was to upload videos, and for the most part, that’s still the case. The platform has changed over the years, though. The new addition is
Türkiye Culture Route Festival Brings 9-Day Cultural Celebration to Trabzon
The Türkiye Culture Route Festival will take place in Trabzon with concerts, exhibitions, gastronomy events, theatre performances and children’s activities from 6th to 14th of June. The festival is organised
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
Panda Week Power: Chengdu Event Strengthens Europe–China Tourism Ties
Chengdu is starting a new history of tourism and cultural cooperation with Europe. The representatives of Chengdu Media Group, who collaborated with the Chengdu Administration of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
Digital Childhood Redefined: Malaysian Govt to Enforce Under-16 Social Media Ban by 2026
The government has established 2026 as the targeted date for instating a limit on social media accounts of Malaysians under the age of 16. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi
Kenya Turns Digital: Why Social Media Has Overtaken Traditional News Sources
The media habits in Kenya have never been changing as rapidly as they currently are and now social media is becoming the most popular source of news in the country.
Johannesburg Comes Alive as Indian Diaspora Greets PM Modi with a Burst of Culture
The Indian diaspora gave a warm and encouraging welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he arrived in Johannesburg on 21st November. The folk dances performed by the members of
Bronwyn Bishop Calls for Scrapping the Under-16 Social Media Ban
The under-16 social media ban by eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has been criticised by former Speaker Bronwyn Bishop, who has requested the proposal be abolished. In an interview with
Greek Minister of Culture and U.S. Ambassador Enhance Cultural relations
The meeting that took place was between the Minister of Culture in Greece, Lina Mendoni, and the U.S Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, in a working meeting that aims at
Sangai Festival Opens Amid Protests in Manipur
In Manipur, the Sangai Festival was launched on Friday (November 21, 2025) in a protest by internally displaced persons (IDPs) and members of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which affected the attendance.
Social Media Giants Push Back, Calling California’s Limits on Minors’ Personalized Feeds Unconstitutional
California has been sued by a few social media giants in pushback to a law they consider violates their First Amendment rights. In federal court, TikTok, Meta Platforms, Google, and
Social Media Emerges as Hyderabad’s New Backdoor into the Illegal Gun Market
In Hyderabad, illegal weapon dealers are moving towards mainstream social media to establish weapons markets, including Facebook, Instagram, encrypted applications, and are effectively going undetected using advanced cyber methods. The
UNESCO Enhances Social Protection of Dominican Cultural Workers via ARTSECURE Program
UNESCO has made a great step in advancing the situation of artists and cultural professionals in the Dominican Republic with reference to their welfare and working conditions via the ARTSECURE
Netherlands Joins Greece, France, Croatia, Austria & Germany in the Fight to Save Local Culture—But Is Overtourism Really to Blame?
With world tourism constantly increasing, the most popular attractions in Europe are confronting a new problem, the so-called overtourism. The situation is putting a strain on countries such as the
