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More than 50,000 soldiers from the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the United States military are to participate in a “massive joint exercise” throughout Japan. The biennial Keen Sword field exercise
The world’s energy markets are under pressure with Brent crude oil futures at a five-month high of around $110 per barrel. Benchmark U.S. crude, which had been trading at $99.11
Protests have been banned in major parts of Paris by the French government after a weekend of ferocious street violence, and U.S. leaders criticized by President Emmanuel Macron for using
Gold prices fell Tuesday, as investors considered the possibility of additional interest rate rises by the Federal Reserve ahead of a policy decision. Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to $4,125.90
Meta, Mark Zuckerberg’s company, is now following the same path as Google — using publishers’ work to train its AI models without paying them their due. News publishers are seriously
Security forces continued their counterterrorism efforts by killing two wanted terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Dalbandin, Chagai district of Balochistan. Security sources said the operation was launched under
Yemen’s Sunni government forces in Shabwa province come under devastating attack, leaving 58 dead and more than 200 injured at a government security training camp in Shabwa province. Governor Awad
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, representing the White House, said on Monday that Ukraine should not be allowed into the international military alliance, explicitly. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, on
The internet’s changing. There are more than just humans reading what’s there on webpages. AI, too, are surfing the web. And it appears Meta had its own AI chatbot in
Qatar’s participation is a demonstration of its commitment to enhance its cultural presence and display local intellectual and literary works to a broad international audience. It also furthered the State’s
Albania’s protests have raged for days, with demonstrators clashing with police and demanding political change. The unrest is revealing a mounting public frustration with corruption, the state of education and
The city centres of Paris and Lyon imposed fresh curfews on 20th October after the first quiet night since France’s most destructive riots in years, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said,
On Saturday, Oct. 17, around 02:00, a coordinated Russian attack against the Ukrainian towns of Zaporizhya and Kryvoriyi was made using ballistic and cruise missiles. The town was completely hit,
Trading was quite strong in global energy markets this past week with benchmark prices for crude oil and natural gas climbing more than 3%. The steep rise underscores the continued
The White House, through U.S. President Donald Trump, late Friday night issued an executive order that bars many sanctions against Russia two days before they are set to become effective.
The White House’s envoys will be visiting the United States this Friday to meet with Ukrainian and European officials to discuss “new ideas” for bringing the war to an end
Academic and economist Justina Shiroka Pula was elected the new President of the Republic of Kosovo by the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo. The 73-year-old won wide consensus in
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran has to pay attention to the U.S. demand and make “significant cuts” to its nuclear enrichment capability in order to end the seven-month
The European Commission has issued a new strategic paper on “Preparing for a wider Union” which sets out what policies will need to be changed to take account of the
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced his administration will use new systems to deal with the country’s special economic conditions. The measures are aimed at particular measures that have recently
Ethiopia’s foreign ministry announced new tensions in the north of the country may lead to a regional war as it and Eritrea sever ties with one another.As the fighting in
Over 700,000 Americans have already voted in at least 30 states, before Election Day is here in one month. Early poll numbers suggest a trend that has been seen over
The United Nations’ Security Council has finished its fourth non-binding straw poll for the next Secretary-General. The candidate field is being whittled down as French envoy Jerome Bonnafont confirmed Tuesday
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first woman prime minister. This is a historic move Tuesday, after her liberal-centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won
Three top American media outlets, each denied access to the White House due to previous reporting, are asking a Federal Court to rule on the legality of the Trump administration’s
Tehran had proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within seven days, and Trump has now officially rejected the offer. From the White House, Trump rejected the
KSA, Turkey, and Pakistan are to hold a high-level military meeting under a military agreement. The coordinated response comes after a string of strikes by the Houthis against the Saudi-backed
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping recently wrapped up their three-day summit, which included military flyovers, state dinner, and a tour of National Archives wrapped up by tea
The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has won a parliamentary election with the lowest turnout ever, as only 38 percent of people took part. The kingdom is home to nearly
China has made “red lines” and Taiwan is one of them.Taiwan is one of the “red lines” for China, which cannot be crossed. It was a strong statement from the
Mali’s Armed Forces have reconquered the northern town of Kidal. The major improvement came as a result of a sudden withdrawal of local Tuareg separatists, backed by the Russian paramilitary
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) will start a large-scale joint military exercise with the British military from Tuesday this week. Active participation and observation from several allied countries will also
According to the Russian MoD, it launched several coordinated attacks against the Ukrainian radar, logistics, and digital infrastructure. The Russian army used the Geran drones to attack the Ukrainian radar
North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the East Sea early Saturday morning, further raising tensions with South Korea days after the South demanded an apology for a landmine explosion
The U.S. Department of Defense recently has dispatched two more Patriot missile defense system batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The operation is a military step to strengthen the protection
Russia has launched a major air attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including power plants in the vicinity of Kyiv and other areas, on Wednesday. The combined attack on the country’s
The multinational “Eternal Brotherhood-5” military exercise was a success for Pakistan’s Special Forces, along with Special Forces from the Ministries of Defence of Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. The entire training
At least 44 people have died and numerous others were injured following intense fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters. As the confrontations took place in the southern province
At least 49 people have been killed and 58 were injured in a recent military air strike over a popular market in Kyauktaw township, western Rakhine state, Myanmar, local media
Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone attack by Yemeni Houthi forces. They attacked strategic targets such as Taif and the important port of the Red Sea
Sweden and Finland have jointly carried out the country’s first-ever interception and identification mission of a Russian military aircraft over the Gulf of Finland. The coordinated movement reflects the high
On the morning of September 24, Poland mobilized its military planes and asked for the deployment of aerial means in its airspace, in direct response to the strong Russian air
Some 2,200 international military forces from various countries are participating in a significant multinational military exercise in Indonesia, along with military forces deployed by the Government of the Socialist Republic
Some 2,200 international military forces from various countries are participating in a significant multinational military exercise in Indonesia, along with military forces deployed by the Government of the Socialist Republic
On Tuesday, North Korea said its recent missile test was for a “highly significant new weapons system. The launch was made using a missile described in the past as hypersonic,
On 7th October, Pakistan’s security forces killed 18 terrorists in two separate operations, state media reported, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and Balochistan. The Dawn TV quoted security forces as
Lockdown across Russia as fear of a new outbreak of the plague spreads. It began when lab worker Daria Shipilova got infected and died within two days. Dozens of workers
The movement of France’s mass demonstrations by high school and university students has been sweeping the country as young people call for improvements in the country’s education system. The protests
The crisis in Spain’s housing has led to an unprecedented protest movement that has gone on for more than a week, fueled by the outrage over the excessive increase in
Pakistani security forces have enhanced their counter-terrorism efforts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has seen a spate of terrorist attacks. Security forces recently killed seven militants and recovered weapons and ammunition
The south west state has decreed a curfew in the city of Baidoa after the Maghrib prayer, which will limit the movement of people and vehicles in the area, following
Protest rallies in France are escalating, with hundreds of people arrested as hundreds took to the streets in several areas of the country in protest. There were also incidents of
Protest rallies in France are escalating, with hundreds of people arrested as hundreds took to the streets in several areas of the country in protest. There were also incidents of
On September 28 and 29, in separate intelligence-based operations, security forces killed at least 12 terrorists across different districts in Balochistan, security sources and Pakistani media reports said, as counter-terrorism […]
France’s eight major public sector unions called the strike to put pressure on the government before Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveils the budget on 1st October, after which it will
In a series of operations carried out by Nigerian security forces, 24 kidnapped victims have been recovered, 14 suspects arrested, and about 800 stolen cattle recovered in just 24 hours […]
At least 54 people were injured, and 18 are missing in a natural gas export facility explosion in Qatar, the Associated Press reports. The blast happened on 21st June
The Nigerian Army has reported that it has intercepted 44 family members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and rescued nine kidnapped victims in recent operations in
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a young doctor has died of Ebola as the outbreak escapes its epicentre due to the lack of a vaccine against the strain of
On Sept 24, the authorities in Pakistan’s capital closed major entry points to the city ahead of a protest on the weekend by supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan, with
Oil prices had a bumpy day and closed in the red on Wednesday. The IEA agreed to speed up delivery of oil stocks from around the world. The agency has
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) should give this month the thumbs-up that underlying inflation is more or less on track to reach its 2% target. This mostly rhetorical move would
This week, the negotiations between the Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are expected to wrap up in a positive manner. If the outcome is successful, it
Greece has managed to repay €2.5 billion to the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) from the proceeds of the reprivatisation of its banks. Typically, these financial institutions had been provided
The annual rate of change in Tokyo’s core inflation rate picked up in September, to its highest level in the past decade. The sharp rise reflects a growing trend of
The economy of the United States increased at an annualized rate of 2.2%, higher than the initial estimate, in the second quarter. This expansion is primarily driven by strong consumer
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) unveiled a comprehensive package of improvements to monetary policy on Tuesday, with a view to promoting innovation and quality economic growth. The strategic changes
The growth of Cambodia’s economy is expected to fall to 3% in 2026 compared with 5.3% in 2025. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) attributes this slowdown mainly to the rises […]
Oil prices ended 2.5% lower Tuesday after investors reacted to some signs of Middle East crude exports recovering. Prices were still on track for monthly gains, even though they fell
Moody’s has given the country’s sovereign rating, which is on both ratings scales, a two-notch downgrade to ‘Baa2’, the lowest investment-grade rating category. This is the second rating downgrade in
Although a decline of 6.4 percent is expected in the Gulf’s economy by 2026, it will be partially made up for by an increase of 5.8 percent in 2027. According […]
The IMF has just published its Annual Report of the Executive Board for 2026, entitled “Navigating a Precarious World.” According to the publication, the main drivers that are currently transforming
An unexpected rise in crude oil prices and rising sovereign bond yields pushed back the global equity markets on Wednesday, as they revived inflation worries. Debt market data from the
Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings have been upgraded to “B-“, with a stable economic outlook, by Fitch Ratings. The agency upgraded the rating on the basis of “robust strides
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
Instagram is working on a new feature that will let users see content on the platform but won’t be able to like, comment or do anything else. According to a
Meta is rolling out a significantly more prominent redesign of Facebook for some users as soon as they launch the app – at least in India. The concept was
Recently, OpenAI also reached out to over 100 companies regarding cases of unauthorized actions performed by its AI agents. As AI laboratories are constantly under surveillance from global regulators and
You may think privacy is a top priority for Apple, and well, it is! The company is reportedly developing a home security camera that doesn’t shoot video or photos.
Instagram said on 30th September that it’s introducing an AI video assistant feature to its CapCut competitor, Edits. The aim of this conversational AI (AI chatbot) is to deliver
Parents got a new tool to monitor who their kids are in touch with on the mobile messaging app WhatsApp on Wednesday, September 30. Meta’s suite of tools is
For the first time, real-time content from creators can be targeted as an ad spot via the paid amplification of a creator’s live broadcast, which was previously only available on
With this new setup process, which will be gradually rolled out with the experimental channel (build 26340.9354) released on September 8, popular third-party apps are installed as soon as the
The failure of its safety guidelines means that OpenAI will no longer be releasing a new iteration of its artificial intelligence software model. The ruling reflects the rising worries concerning
A trial was planned on 25th September in the southern U.S. state with allegations that TikTok deceived parents into believing that its tools would protect kids from harmful content. Alabama
Meta is inserting AI game development into the mainstream of social media. Using its new mobile application, Horizon Create, users can input a game’s concept using natural language, create a
Discord has been banned, while Reddit was allowed to continue its services after the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Centre (CICC) gave a 24-hour ultimatum to the two social media platforms
Meta is set to release a camera-less version of its smart glasses as users worry about privacy breaches enabled by the camera-enabled ones. The new ‘Ray-Ban Meta Audio’ models
WhatsApp is rolling out a “username” feature that will enable users to find people without sharing their phone numbers. The modification is designed to enable users to have more control
Meta is slowly moving away from the Instagram app to a Threads app. The company announced that advertisers no longer need to have matching usernames to run Threads ads. The
New Zealand’s updated World Heritage Tentative List has been drawn up with 9 sites representing some of New Zealand’s most important cultural and natural heritage. Being listed in the
Now it’s happening: The colorful Irreecha festival, which is an Oromo traditional thanksgiving festival, is taking place in Addis Ababa at Hora Finfinnee. One of the biggest festivals where hundreds
Jakarta Illustration and Creative Arts Fair (JICAF) 2026, Agora Mall, Thamrin, Jakarta (Oct. 1). Various works on display. The World We Draw exhibition is a cross-section of 130 professional and […]
The first major international conference at the University of Cambridge on ancient civilisations of Eurasia opened this week, with more than 50 experts in the field from around the globe
Four sites, including Udaigiri Caves, in Madhya Pradesh and places linked to Satyagraha, present both in India and South Africa, are the five new additions to the UNESCO Tentative List
On 26th September night, Chinese and Tanzanian artists graced the stage in Dar es Salaam for an exciting Mid-Autumn Festival gala to foster friendship between the two nations through music,
A ‘Dashain Tourism and Cultural Festival’ will be held in Pokhara to give people an in-depth experience of Nepali culture and tradition. Event Coordinator Uma Bhandari said the festival will
Representatives from 50 countries and international organisations will attend the 2nd Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi 2026 (1-4 October). The festival has been held to celebrate Vietnam’s
Bulgaria will participate in the European Day of Languages project for the fourth year in a row, and on September 27, it will be held in Tokyo. Visitors will be
The City government of Manila announced on Friday, Sept. 25, that it launched a new tourism campaign at Foro de Intramuros, which celebrated the city’s historic sites and its modern
The Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Gala was organised in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 24th September prior to the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, which this year falls on Friday. The event showcased the
Korea’s Artistic Heritage Takes Centre Stage International interest is focused on Korean art and culture, with the British Museum staging a comprehensive exhibition of Korean art for over 2,000 years.
From the 10th October to the 31st December 2026, the streets of Tokyo will be enlivened with a new city-wide arts and culture festival, Arte Tokyo, turning the city’s streets,
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
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
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