Year of the Fire Horse Ignites Celebrations from Beijing to Bangkok
The Lunar New Year has brought about bright celebrations, family bonding and ancient traditions in millions of people in Asia and other parts of the globe as they celebrate the
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Hidden Treasures Revealed: Over 250,000 Korean Cultural Artefacts Discovered Overseas
Korean historic artefacts, including those stolen by the Japanese during wars or other crises in the history of the country, are found abroad, most of them stored in Japan, as
Rescue Race in California: Crews Hunt for Missing Skiers After Deadly Avalanche
Authorities claim that nine backcountry skiers are missing after an avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area in California on Tuesday. The Nevada County Sheriff said six others had been rescued
Poland Bars Chinese Cars from Entering Military Base Over Security Concerns
Chinese cars are not allowed to enter military installations by the Polish army in order to protect confidential information. This ruling is based on the apprehensions of the current-day cars
Oil Surges 4% on Iran-US Tension as Russia-Ukraine Talks Collapse
Traders priced in possible disruptions to the supply on 18th February, with oil prices up over 4 per cent as traders feared conflict between the U.S. and Iran and as
Political Shock in Peru: Interim President Jeri Ousted Amid Corruption Probe Before Elections
The Congress of Peru voted on 17th February to oust interim President Jose Jeri, who is accused of corruption, a move that has caused another political turmoil in the South
House Republicans back up Donald Trump on efforts to make DC safer
Earlier this month, House Republicans backed US President Donald Trump’s significant effort to make the capital state safer. This represents a further heightening of the GOP’s scrutiny of the capital
Putin hails Trump administration’s ‘energetic’ efforts to stop Ukraine crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently praised the Donald Trump administration’s “energetic” efforts to stop the crisis in Ukraine and hinted that both Russia and the US could strike an agreement
Has UK’s human rights situation deteriorated? Let’s understand
The Donald Trump administration recently produced a report that focused on the human rights situation in the UK. The document released annually looks at global human rights. This time,
Israel speaking to multiple countries about ‘resettlement of Palestinians’
The crisis is Gaza has been raging on for almost a couple of years. International outrage about Israel’s continued military operation in the territory is rising and it appears Israeli
Researchers Raise Concerns: Trump’s order ensures politicians control all federal grants
US President Donald Trump continues to steal the limelight. Just earlier this month, he signed an order that aims to ensure that political appointees control billions of dollars in federal
These nations are looking at stronger bilateral relations in times of global uncertainty
Just earlier this month, the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand met for their annual meet-up. The mood has been described as ‘far from frosty’ by global media outlets.
Russia, China begin naval drills as Trump, Medvedev discuss nuclear issues
Russia and China have begun large-scale joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, just one day after Donald Trump announced the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines near Russian
Attack on military base in Burkina Faso kills about 50 soldiers, residents say
An attack on a military base in northern Burkina Faso has reportedly left around 50 soldiers dead, according to local sources. The assault occurred on Monday in Dargo, located in
Fresh F-35 Fighter Jet Crash in California Raises New Questions After UK Jet Leaves India Following Month-Long Grounding
The F-35 stealth fighter jet program, hailed as a technological marvel of 21st-century air power, is once again under intense scrutiny following a crash involving a US Navy F-35 in
Serbia and China Conduct First Joint Military Exercise Amid Western Concerns
In a move that underscores Serbia’s increasingly complex foreign policy, Serbian and Chinese special forces concluded their first-ever joint military training exercise, Peacekeeper 2025, from July 19–28 in China’s Hebei
Germany to Send $9.7 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine in 2026 Amid Record Defense Spending
According to a budget announcement made by the German Bundestag, Ukraine is allocated a huge budget of $9.7 Billion in 2026 as military aid by the German Government. The aid
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
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.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4%: But not all decision-makers are happy
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
Record-high interest rates and US tariffs taking a toll on Brazil’s economy
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
Let us understand the US tariff on Indonesian goods scenario
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
Indonesia and US team up on a $8 billion energy deal: Here are the details
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
Understanding Portos 5+, Portugal’s billion-dollar plan for its main ports
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 […]
Behind Donald Trump’s ambitious South Korean deal to boost US shipbuilding industry
Last month, media reports from different parts of the globe focused on a key agreement. South Korea has agreed to put in $150 billion into a dedicated US shipbuilding fund,
Dutch Government Relinquishes Control Over Chinese Chipmaker Nexperia
The Dutch government announced it is abandoning control over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, ending a conflict between China and the Netherlands that could have disrupted semiconductor supplies needed in the world
Vietnam Floods Claim 41 Lives as More Heavy Rains Loom
State media on 20th November reported that the number of people who have died in a new wave of heavy downpour, flooding, and landslides in central Vietnam that followed the
Serbian Protesters Demand Accountability for Attacks on Students
On a peaceful march in the Serbian capital Belgrade on 22nd November, thousands of anti-government protesters, headed by students, demanded justice for those involved in the deaths of 16 people
Japan Unleashes 135-Billion-Yen Boost to Revive Its Sluggish Economy
On 21st November, the Japanese Cabinet passed a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package to aid in jump-starting the economy by means of expansionary government spending, as well as
Venture Global Seals 20-Year LNG Mega Deal with Japan’s Mitsui
Venture Global (NYSE: VG) has entered into a 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Japan-based Mitsui and Co, Ltd. to supply 1.0 million tonne per annum (MTPA) of liquefied
Cracking Down on Shein & Temu: EU Ministers Approve New Customs Fee on Chinese Parcels
The executive of the EU called on the finance ministers of the bloc, holding a meeting on 13th November, to introduce a fee starting next year on low-value orders originating
