Thailand Named Guest of Honor at the 2026 Taipei Book Exhibition
According to the Ministry of Culture, Thailand will be the guest of honor in the 2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition, which will be held on the 3-8 of February at
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Elon Musk’s xAI Faces Backlash Over ‘Digital Undressing’ Failures
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
Iran Signals Tougher Crackdown as Unrest Intensifies
On 10th January, the authorities of Iran implied that they may cut back their crackdown on the largest anti-government protests in decades, where the Revolutionary Guards attribute the instability to
Gold, Silver Miners Sell Stock at Fastest Pace in Over a Decade
The largest volume of capital was also raised by the gold and silver mining companies in the last year during the sale of shares, which is more than 10 years,
Trump Warns of Impeachment Risk if Republicans Lose the Midterms
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Republicans on 6th January that unless they retain their control of Congress during this year’s midterm elections, the Democrats will have him impeached
UNESCO Honors Diwali, Adding India’s Festival of Lights to Its Intangible Cultural Heritage List
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
Is Conor McGregor fit for the President of Ireland role?
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
Public’s trust in President Zelensky takes a big plunge after anti-corruption bodies hit
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
Scotland’s Next First Minister: Kate Forbes to not be part of 2026 Holyrood Election
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
Canada to recognise Palestine at UN general assembly in September
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 summons Russian ambassador to protest Sergio Mattarella’s inclusion in list of ‘Russophobes’
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
The political and humanitarian crisis in Sudan has just gotten deeper
In 2023, the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces started a deadly fight that is still ongoing and has resulted in the displacement of nearly 13 million
Student Traffic Initiative (STV) is back in Bubaneshwar and Cuttack – Details here
The Student Traffic Initiative which has been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been revoked by the Police Commissionerate on Monday, 28th July. The initiative paved the
India rejects purchase of F-35 Stealth Fighter from the US
The Indian government, reportedly, is unlikely to proceed with any major new defense acquisitions from the U.S. in the near term, including the F- 35 purchase. The news reported by
Portugal intends to join a Sixth Generation Fighter Programme
Portugal Minister of National Defence João Nuno Lacerda Teixeira de Melo recently said that the country is aiming at joining one of the two competing European ‘sixth-generation’ combat aircraft programmes
Poland’s Top General and NATO discussed Ukraine War and Global Security
Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) was hosted by Gen. Wiesław Kukuła, chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, in Warsaw to discuss the topics
Ukrainian defenders face fierce fighting in eastern city of Pokrovsk, Zelenskyy says
On Friday, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian forces were facing fierce fighting around the city of Pokrovsk in the east. Russia has been using the villages captured
Pakistan hosts top military leaders from US, Central Asian states
The Regional Chief of Defense Staff conference was held in Islamabad and had military leaders from US, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Pakistan took the initiative to host a high
Trump Sets Record-Low Refugee Cap, Prioritizing White South Africans
To curb the number of refugees entering the US, the Trump administration will restrict the number of refugees to 7,500 a year and prioritize white South Africans. The step is
Artists Unearth Cultural Roots at Astana Art Fair 2025
Astana Art Fair is an international contemporary art exhibition which was inaugurated on October 24 at the Congress Center, Astana, and presented over 200 works in the theme “Future Roots.”
UK Families Urge Police to Treat Domestic Abuse-Linked Suicides as Possible Homicides
All the suicides where the sufferer is a victim of domestic violence must be treated as possible homicide, which is the demand of the campaigners who wish to see the
German Social Democrats Brand Low-Wage Migrants as Welfare Cheats
The changing political environment in Germany has exhibited the commoditization of anti-immigrant discourse – and oddly enough, not just of the right wing. In the discourse of the government, under
Australia Marks 40 Years Since Uluru Handback, Celebrating Indigenous Tourism’s Remarkable Transformation
The traditional owners of Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park are celebrating 40 years since they handed it back to the local people. The land giveback on 26 October 1985 marked […]
EU Accuses Meta and TikTok of Breaching Digital Transparency Rules
On 24th October, the European Union indicated that Meta and Tit Tok had violated their transparency requirements following an inquiry which may lead to billions of dollars in fines. The
Saudi Arabia Pledges Billions in Investment to Syria-Led by Mohammed bin Salman and Minister Khalid Al‑Falih
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
Congressman Vince Fong Showcases Economic Impact of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Small Businesses and Farms
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
G20 Finance Ministers Reach Rare Consensus: Central Bank Independence & Global Economic Challenges
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 Urges U.S. to Honor Market Economy Rules After Proposed 93.5% Graphite Tariff
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
Carney Predicts U.S. Trade Deal Will Likely Include Some Tariffs – What You Should Know
Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney has warned that a trade agreement with the U.S. will require accepting some tariffs which he sees as inevitable. Carney spoke earlier on Thursday
Indonesia in Talks with US Over Tariff Deal Details and Exemptions
Indonesia is still negotiating the details with the US to complete its new trade deal. The US reduced an intended tariff on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19% as part
Tragedy off Tunisia: 40 Migrants, Including Infants, Lost in Devastating Boat Wreck
According to local judicial courts, forty people, including infants, died when a boat carrying migrants to reach Europe sank on 22nd October off the coast of Tunisia. Around 30 others
New Zealand Mega Strike: 100,000 State Workers Rally Nationwide for Fair Pay
In one of the biggest workers strikes in New Zealand history, on 23rd October, 100,000 nurses, teachers, and public sector employees participated in a protest to the government to increase
ADB Grows Financial Partnerships to Make Economies Resilient
The ADB has, as of late, undertaken earnest actions to augment its financial capacity and enhance financial integration of the region, such as enhancing its lending potential in collaboration with
Violence Erupts in Cameroon: Two Dead, Dozens Arrested Amid Election Crackdown
In Cameroon, the government is cracking down on dissent by murdering at least two people and arresting dozens of demonstrators ahead of the announcement of final results in this month’s
China’s Economic Growth Slows as Trade Tensions With the US Flare Up
Economic growth in China cooled in the three months to the end of September, with problems in the property market persisting and trade tensions with the US flaring up. The
Second Pacific Raid: U.S. Forces Kill Three in Anti-Drug Operation
The US troops have struck a second ship purported to be transporting drugs in the Pacific Ocean as the US campaign against drug smuggling in the seas intensifies. The strike
