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The troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), together with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have been able to neutralise over 21 terrorists and destroy a
The deployment of the Greek military on Cyprus will be continued until further notice, Greek officials have decided. The strategic move involves sustaining the presence of four F-16 fighter jets
Uzbekistan is now likely to have the largest proportion of gold in its foreign currency reserves, according to Fitch Ratings in a recent report. The international credit rating agency pointed
Following a week of heavy regional diplomacy with Omani and Pakistani officials, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani recently went to Tehran. In the
Investors have once again shown their interest in consumer social media platforms after a social media start-up has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round. The app, Retro,
More than 300 people were arrested, and dozens of suspects were identified after street demonstrations spiralled into late-night rioting in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, officials said on 28th August.
Meta has consented to massively overhaul Facebook and Instagram as part of a huge settlement with US states over claims that the social media platforms were engineered to be addictive
Montréal has been designated a UNESCO City of Design for 20 years, and the city’s approach to design and architecture is now a key element of public policy, procurement and
The Balkans are busy with their own fires this summer, waving their fire hoses across borders to assist their neighbours, while a disaster of another magnitude is playing out in
The Romanian Ministry of National Defense has announced a military reservist mobilization exercise to take place in Bucharest and in neighbouring Ilfov county soon, according to a statement. The exercise,
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has urged the governments to “take spirited measures” to confront their economic weaknesses in the face of the growing challenges in the
The Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the region starting from Sunday, with a state visit to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, and at the same time participate in a regional summit
The “From Zhuji Alley to the World” Guangfu Cultural Exchange Tour took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 27th. The archipelagic country’s diversified culture and the thousand-year-old cultural heritage of
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) declared the reopening of the popular Coconut Palace to the general public today, thus providing yet another chance for Filipinos, as well as other
Due to the hilly topography, flood, landslide, glacier-related disaster, and other climate-related hazards are highly vulnerable in Nepal. Extreme weather events of the past few years have brought into sharp
Israel’s right-wing finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has declared the Gaza Strip to be a “real estate bonanza” and that he was negotiating with the US over dividing up the land
The South Korean foreign ministry has made a statement on Saturday that it will consider the impacts of recent changes in the policy of the U.S. H-1B visa on companies
On 16th September Malawi went to the polls in a tight call presidential battle that was dominated by frustration over the cost of living, fuel shortage and widespread poverty. The
Another UN report indicates a threat that the minerals that are mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and which are under the custody of armed groups are finding
Wang Huning, the top political advisor, on Thursday met with a delegation of representatives from various sectors of Taiwan, including former Kuomintang chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu, who travelled to Beijing for
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
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, 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
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
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 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
Thailand’s political landscape has taken a dramatic shift. It happened late last month as the Bhumjaithai Party and the main opposition People’s Party agreed to form a government. Is this
China and Switzerland have been maintaining bilateral relations since 1950. Both countries conduct discussions on a broad range of issues, such as nature, human rights, migration, education, science and
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
Belgrade hosted one of its biggest military parades in decades on September 20, rolling out tanks and missile systems down New Belgrade’s streets and sending fighter jets screaming overhead of
NATO scrambled three Russian MiG-31 fighter aircraft that intruded into Estonia’s airspace over the Baltic Sea in a 12-minute trespass, terming it evidence of Moscow’s “reckless” behavior. The EU’s foreign
Russian troops are said to be moving almost everywhere in the conflict area in eastern Ukraine, as declared by the Russian Chief of General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov. The action
Israel launched a large-scale ground invasion of Gaza City on 16th September, amplifying a war that has already ravaged the area for almost two years. Thousands of Palestinians escaped the
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have announced that a senior Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer is under investigation for illicit enrichment and hiding assets. While officials did not name him, Ukrainian
Earlier this month, top security officials of Iran and the UK held a telephonic call and agreed to continue exchanging opinions regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme, multiple media agencies are
It has been reported that the US, Japan and South Korea are planning to conduct annual joint military drills starting on September 15 to upgrade their operational capabilities against North
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
Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, has warned that fueling political divisions after the recent ceasefire would be a “serious mistake.” He stressed that unity is essential, especially as the
Tensions in the South China Sea intensified this week as two US Navy warships sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, just days after two Chinese vessels collided while pursuing a
Ghana is mourning the tragic loss of two government ministers and six others after a military helicopter crashed in the southern Ashanti region on Wednesday. The aircraft, a Z9 military
Sudden, torrential monsoon rains have claimed the lives of over 400 people across Pakistan, India-administered Kashmir, and Nepal, with dozens still missing and feared dead. The catastrophic flooding has washed
The Trump administration reversed course Friday on its unprecedented federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police force, allowing Police Chief Pamela Smith to remain in charge. However, Attorney General Pam Bondi
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is facing growing pressure to release details of a Category A nuclear incident that occurred earlier this year at HM Naval Base Clyde (Faslane),
Serbia is witnessing escalating turmoil as protests entered their fifth consecutive night, marked by the burning of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) offices, the party of President Aleksandar Vučić. The
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed veteran politician Ali Larijani as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), the country’s highest security body. The move marks Larijani’s return to
In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to seize control of Gaza City, marking a significant shift in its military strategy against
The Trump administration has slashed Washington D.C.’s federal urban security funding by a staggering 44%, reducing its allocation from $45.2 million to $25.2 million for Fiscal Year 2025. The cuts
Listed among El Salvador’s top 100 most wanted fugitives, one of the high-ranking member of the violent MS-13 gang was arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security
The Kishtawar district of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed an encounter between terrorists and the Indian security forces, an unexpected breakout on Sunday was reported by officials. The security forces launched
German authorities confirmed on Friday that a second act of sabotage was discovered along a vital railway corridor in western Germany, just one day after a fire in a cable
Microsoft is probing whether the leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies on Chinese hackers have exploited flaws in its SharePoint service before they were patched, allowed by
Minnesota’s city St Paul shut down systems after a turbulent digital attack was targeted by what its mayor described as a “deliberate, coordinated, digital attack” carried out by sophisticated hackers.
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
The British economy expanded at a faster rate than initially expected in the second quarter, according to official figures, despite a strong deceleration compared to the beginning of 2025 amid
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 […]
China published draft regulations that would govern internet application data collection and usage in order to enhance the privacy and transparency of users. The Cyberspace Administration of China suggested that
UNESCO Dhaka has initiated a cultural exhibition on the presentation of a National Action Plan to safeguard, recover, and build resilience of the cultural heritage and creative sectors in Bangladesh.
Storm Goretti raised gale-force winds and heaped volumes of snow on northern Europe on 9th January, blacking out thousands of homes, grounding aircraft, and disrupting train services, to add to
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
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
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
After leftist activists suspected arson at a power station on Wednesday cut off tens of thousands of households in southwestern Berlin, the area was reconnected to the electricity grid on
According to a press release issued by the Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia has gained a significant international award, and it has been named as the European Best Destination in 2026 by
The event to open the doors of the richly decorated bronze doors of the basilica, and then to conduct the mass was the last part of a Catholic holy year
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has given consent in principle to the writing of a scientific dossier on the pho (rice noodle soup) and water puppetry as an intangible
The snowfall in France and the Netherlands on 5th January interrupted air, road, and rail traffic, with hundreds of flights being cancelled in the national capitals, trains in Amsterdam had
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
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