Meta on Trial: Mark Zuckerberg to Take the Stand in Addiction Lawsuit
Mark Zuckerberg will appear on the witness stand in one of the most closely followed and historic trials to determine the future of the legal and public discourse regarding the
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From Ancient Rome to Modern Marvels: How Travertine Is Shaping a New Generation of Temples
As early as Romans had a desire to construct a new temple, they used to travel to a local quarries of Tivoli and hewn blocks of porous rock called lapis
Nairobi on Edge: Police Foil Alleged al-Shabaab Terror Plot, Seize Weapons and Explosives
The Counter Terrorism Policing Unit in Kenya announced on 18th February that it had averted an intended terror attack in Nairobi, which was supposedly carried out by the suspected al-Shabaab
France Launches ‘Orion 26,’ Its Biggest War Games Since the Cold War
On 8th February, France commenced its biggest military exercise since the Cold War by deploying 12,500 soldiers in a three-month drill that would train them to engage in intense warfare
IMF Holds Steady: China’s Economy Set for 4.5% Growth in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upheld its economic growth forecast for China to achieve 4.5 per cent in the current year; it has sounded a cautionary note on the
Tensions in Tone: Ukraine Sees Strain, US Sees Breakthrough in Negotiations
The two-day peace negotiations in Geneva between Russia and Ukraine concluded on Wednesday without any breakthrough, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that he was not satisfied with the result, and
US tells Copenhagen to relax about alleged Greenland influence operation
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 deadlock broken: Bhumjaithai Party and People’s Party join hands
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 note establishment of bilateral relations and aim for mutual success
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
Is Mr Bailey ‘another Trump loyalist’? Debates rage about FBI Co-Deputy Director position
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
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) in focus at major meeting last month
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
Did Xi Jinping inform Donald Trump that China is not going to go for Taipei as long as he is US President?
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
West Virginia deploys hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington
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 junta arrests generals and French national over alleged coup plot
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
Pentagon weapons shipments to allies stress munition stockpiles, report says
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, US to conduct major joint military drills starting August (18)
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
North Korea removes border loudspeakers amid tensions with South
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
Prepare for ‘theaters of war’: IDF trains for large-scale attacks; launches military exercise ‘Dawn’
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
Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience Celebrates 10 Years with Music, Dance and Community Spirit
The Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience was also a significant milestone in this year, with a colorful array of events taking place throughout the province during its 10th anniversary. The festival also
India Weighs Always-On Phone Location Tracking as Tech Giants Raise Privacy Objections
The Indian government is considering a plan that may force smartphone manufacturers to ensure that their location tracking systems that use satellites are continuously on, an act which has attracted
CDC Moves to Limit Hep B Shots for Newborns After Advisory Panel Vote
Vaccine advisers for the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted on 5th December morning to limit hepatitis B vaccines in what labelled a major move by the
A New Chapter for Heritage: Gaelic Cultural Centre Opens Its Doors
A new Gaelic cultural centre in Inverness is looking forward to holding its first events after some serious renovations. Cultarlann took over the Church of Scotland’s former East Church on
Pope Urges Middle East to Reject ‘Horror of War’ at End of First Overseas Trip
In a country still struggling with conflict, economic collapse, and the trauma of the 2020 port explosion, Pope Leo XIV spent his last moments on his Middle East visit by
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,
Is Germany looking at defence spending as major boost for economy?
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
Japan’s economy performs better in second quarter because of exports
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 […]
UK economy performs better than expected in three months to June 2025
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
Is tariff replacing diplomacy? US economy feeling pressure from Trump’s economic policies
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
Regulation of Disorderly Competition: China concerned about EV makers’ price-cutting to remain afloat
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
Latest state of US job market bolsters support for three rate cuts in 2025
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
Tragedy in Bangladesh: 5.5 Quake Claims at Least 8 Lives
On 21st November, a powerful 5.5 magnitude earthquake caused fatalities and injuries to more than 300 people in central Bangladesh and killed at least eight people, according to the authorities
Bolsonaro Behind Bars: Ex-Brazil President Arrested Over Alleged Escape Plot
The federal police of Brazil on 22nd November arrested the former president, Jair Bolsonaro, on suspicion that he was planning his escape and avoiding a 27-year sentence for spearheading a
Central Bank to Launch $2 Billion Auction Sprint, Including Major Monday Repo Sale
On 21st November, the Brazilian central bank announced it will conduct up to two dollar auctions with repurchase agreements of up to $2 billion on Monday morning. According to a
Iran Signals Willingness for Nuclear Talks—But Stands Firm on Its Conditions, Adviser Warns
Iran is also ready to redo nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided they are respected by the Iranian government, a high-ranking Iranian official informed CNN on 18th November, but
UK’s MI5 Warns Lawmakers of Escalating Chinese Espionage Threat
On 18th November, Britain, through its MI5 security agency, alerted members of parliament against efforts by Chinese agents to gather information and influence operations, which is contained in an email
Nokia Pledges $4 Billion to Boost U.S. R&D and Build AI-Ready Networks
On 21st November, Nokia, with the Trump administration, announced its intentions to increase its U.S. R&D and manufacturing capacity by investing in AI-ready mobile, fixed access, IP, optical, and data
