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Beginning on July 27, adults will see a new Facebook verification badge available in various areas of the platform, including the new “real person” selfie verification, which will be free
The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in the Philippines has just started the Korean Film Festival 2026, which includes film screenings, the Korean Student Film Competition, and Korean Webtoon events.
Suspected bandits have killed at least 11 people in fresh attacks in Rabah and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Sokoto State, leading to the closure of public schools
The upcoming Han Kuang 42 military exercise will be a like-for-like, realistic simulation of continuous and real-world combat in Taiwan. The event is designed to greatly improve the responsiveness of
Oil prices fell a sharp 5 percent on Tuesday to reach two-week lows. The drop is primarily due to the cautious optimism that a recent temporary truce in the conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his recent get-together with US President Donald Trump at the White House was really productive, like it was mostly a success. During an hour-
UN cultural agency UNESCO, on 27th July, added two theatres in the Brazilian Amazon to its World Heritage List. The Amazonia Theatres are Teatro da Paz in Belém, Pará state
Cyprus is making progress for the first time in the history of the island in the production of its own defence equipment, instead of buying everything from abroad. Greek
It is reported that an estimated 15 suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists were killed in an intelligence-led operation in Marte Local Government Area of
Google has unveiled an AI agent called Gemini Spark, which helps users carry out tasks autonomously, even when they don’t explicitly instruct it to do so. Sparks do not return
China’s Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were inscribed on the World Heritage List on 25th July. The porcelain industry is hopeful that porcelain can serve as a bridge to unite
The government has stated that the security forces are ready to take measures to counter any unconstitutional activities planned for the protests on July 31. Authorities have a commitment
On Friday morning, a series of large blasts erupt in an American military base near Erbil in northern Iraq. The blasts came less than 24 hours after the U.S. Central
International credit rating agency Moody’s on Friday night, late at night, announced that it had finished a periodic review of Türkiye and has kept its credit rating at “Ba3” with
Malaysia recently invited the Malaysian ambassador to Washington to explain Kuala Lumpur’s “strong policy” on Israel. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan confirmed the meeting, according to the Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign
The political turmoil in Romania intensified on Monday night when lawmakers rejected with a decisive majority a new government proposed by the country’s new prime minister-designate, Adrian Vestea. Rejection extends
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has had talks with the foreign ministers from the Persian Gulf states in Bahrain, and he is optimistic about their constructive dialogues with
This week, a deep split over the Israel-Gaza war manifested itself in the election of a progressive challenger, Brad Lander, to defeat US Congressman Dan Goldman in the 10th congressional
Even though the discussions were kind of steered and mostly filled by a separate geopolitical arrangement, Lebanon and Israel are starting a new stretch of direct negotiations in Washington. And
Washington is preparing to brief regional allies this week on a plan to reach a peace deal with Iran, but as the Gulf Arab nations grow alarmed by the prospect
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is travelling to Switzerland to engage in high-stakes talks with Iranian officials, with a key concern being further progress on talks toward Iran’s nuclear program
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under heavy internal pressure in his own party to give a clear time-frame for his resignation from Downing Street. The internal struggle comes after Andy
High-level negotiations between United States and Iranian officials have started at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland. It is a crucial meeting that will be the first in-person diplomatic dialogue between
The residents of the northern English constituency of Makerfield are going to the polls on Thursday. The by-election is a key one that could pave the way for the next
Russia’s primary day during the high-profile Russia-ASEAN summit was held in the city of Kazan recently. The event is the first official event of the 35th anniversary of the establishment
The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have shown a new level of hope for peace in Ukraine. The leaders signed a joint declaration at a summit hosted
On June 7, the Armenians will go to the polls in a pivotal election that will decide whether they will continue on the road to the West or back to
China’s president Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week in his first trip in nearly seven years, both sides said on 5th June. His visit will be the
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has sent an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin calling for a direct meeting between the two leaders to put an end to the war.
The Office of the Supreme Leader recently released a written statement saying that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei considers Israel’s strategy to be shifting toward “promoting internal disunity” in Iran. Khamenei claims
A senior member of the Islamic State (ISIS) has been killed in a U.S. military strike in Syria, the U.S. Department of Defense has acknowledged. The attack was targeted and
Canada’s military presence around the world is growing in intensity, with more ships to be deployed to the Indo-Pacific region in two big maritime missions this year. The move comes
The next and most powerful of China’s three aircraft carriers passed through the Taiwan Strait on 23rd June, as Taiwan started military drills on countering an attack by China over
Korean People’s Navy (KPAN) officially inducted its first destroyer Choe Hyon into service on June 23. It’s the first destroyer to come into service in the nation’s history. The warship
The Ukrainian military has successfully launched unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on an important nighttime raid on June 23 against key defense facilities. The set objective was in the vicinity of
Taiwan has kicked off a series of five days of military exercises, designed to test the island’s military readiness in the event of a Chinese military attack. The military
The Armed Forces of Ukraine‘s Air Force on Friday reported that it has thwarted a massive drone attack at night. In total, the Russian military reported a coordinated attack with
Violence erupted strongly throughout Lebanon on Friday, in the worst outbreak of fighting since the recent U.S.-Iran deal to stop the wider war in the Middle East. The Israelis claimed
The Ministry of Defence of Finland has announced on Thursday that it will buy GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs from the USA to arm the incoming fleet of F-35 fighter
Denmark will be sending a battalion of 850 soldiers to Latvia as part of this autumn’s deployment. It will replace a recently stationed Swedish force with the Danish troops in
The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to keep a permanent, ready-to-fight arsenal on the southeast coast of Australia. The logistics base will be the first of its kind
In a targeted attack on Iranian coastal radar installations, the U.S. military forces struck on Saturday. The move came in response to Iran’s recent launch of several drones towards the
The Philippine Army and the Australian Army have stepped up their training efforts in Camarines Sur, with troops from both sides carrying out more joint training exercises. The strategic activities
The former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone is to host a massive five-day joint training exercise led by the New Hampshire National Guard, beginning next Monday. The exercise
On the 2nd and through the night of the 3rd June 2026, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a series of well coordinated action in the active occupation zones and against
The County of Buena Vista is strengthening the security at the courthouse. The board of supervisors approved on 30th June morning that board chair Paul Merten be allowed to
At least 188 people have been killed by the two major quakes that affected Venezuela on Wednesday, authorities said, as they kept searching the wreckage of collapsed buildings. At least
Industries and services suspected of involvement in the Islamic State (IS) and other groups designated as terrorist organizations have been shut down. Over 200 people have been detained for suspected
Desperate Venezuelans fought 25th June to save their loved ones who were buried alive under the debris of collapsed buildings from the effects of two big earthquakes that have killed
The threat of nationwide traffic chaos is hanging over Israel as a Haredi protest has now entered stage two of its motorcade. The demonstration, which is planned for Wednesday afternoon,
Over 80% of Australian children aged under 16 continue to use social media despite a national ban, according to a new study from the University of Newcastle. A new University
Security forces have thwarted a big terrorist conspiracy in Balochistan with the recovery of a huge quantity of explosives and weapons in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Panjgur, and in
The troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North West), deployed in the States of Sokoto, Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara, under Operation Fansan Yamma, have continued to embark on a
After weeks of anti-government demonstrations over “high levels of living costs and economic pressure” that have since spiralled into a burgeoning political crisis, Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a state
Two trains crashed on 19th June, killing one train driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on one of the trains north of London. One passenger reported being thrown forward
The United States Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, has issued a warning that its citizens should be aware of possible disruptions in traffic, congestion and roadblocks throughout Kenya on June 25
The gunmen attacked the nation’s largest airport on 18th June, killing 35 people, according to Nigerian authorities, in the second attack in under five months. The residents of the
On 17th June, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed three terrorists of Fitna Al-Khawarij, after which it carried out a search operation in the area and recovered a
The Nigerian Army soldiers deployed in Operation HADIN KAI have achieved some positive outcomes in their counter terrorism activities, especially in the North-East where they have been deployed, destroying IEDs,
ISIS has claimed responsibility for killing two Syrian soldiers in the northern province of Aleppo, in a statement on the group’s Telegram channel. The Syrian army has lost two
Gradual resumption of commercial traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz has pushed the price of oil to official levels since before the Iran war. International benchmark Brent crude briefly
After three sessions of gains, the US dollar is poised to break a winning streak following a series of economic data that indicated cooling inflation. These latest numbers have dampened
U.S. chip shares dropped from record levels on 23rd June as buyers of shares in the companies that have fueled the market in the last year for artificial intelligence infrastructure
Energy markets fell to their lowest levels since early March as global oil prices fell more than 1% Wednesday, extending a weekly decline. Brent crude futures fell 78 cents, or
World Bank has officially presented a financing package of $3.39 billion to revive the economic scene of Ukraine. This development policy operation – called the First Ukraine Jobs and Private
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Kenya change its monetary policy review calendar to enhance economic forecast. In particular, the IMF calls for a decrease in the Central
The Ministry of National Economy announced that international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has confirmed Kazakhstan’s sovereign credit rating at “BBB” with a Stable Outlook. The agency said the
The Marcos government is in danger of being warned by global debt watcher Moody’s ratings over its fiscal policy. The government’s move to restrict subsidies to consumers helps protect the
U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s severe warnings of potential repercussions for Saudi Arabia in oil prices led to a modest move higher in Brent crude on Thursday. In a public
The Bank of England has decided to keep its interest rate indicator at 3.75% for the fourth time in a row. Policymakers observed that although world oil prices have dipped
The World Bank officially announced a new partnership framework with Poland, which will enable Warsaw to be taken off the lending program by 2031. This is an objective measure of
China has unveiled new measures to accelerate the development of Shanghai as a global financial hub. This is a drive to encourage wider international adoption of the renminbi, or yuan,
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed worry about the use of stablecoins at scale for cross-border payments in Nigeria. Nigeria has been the largest recipient of stablecoin inflows in
This is Iran’s worst inflation crisis since the Second World War. A sharp increase in prices is driving workers, retirees, and small businesses further into financial difficulty. The Iranian economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that oil prices are now just 3 per cent above the April baseline global growth projection that it based its calculations on. But while
Meta is bringing Facebook Creator Studio back from the dead, as the company continues to look for more ways to enhance its appeal to creative talent. The new Facebook
The Australian Government is putting more emphasis on shoring up its world-first social media ban for under-16 users. This urgent push comes after the eSafety Commissioner said that the existing
The government has proposed that social media platforms be compelled to prioritise its deemed “trusted” news sources under its wider plans to clamp down on the social media industry.
While LinkedIn has for years been the place to find professional contacts, many Gen Z employees are seeking out other sources for career advice. The survey, conducted by résumé builder
A heatwave hit much of Europe recently, with the result that 40 people had drowned in France over the past few days trying to cool down from the record heat,
Three months after a landmark ruling in a similar case, a 15-year-old American has settled an unprecedented lawsuit for damages against the Google-owned social media platform YouTube and other platforms
The United Kingdom is reportedly mulling proposals to prioritise access to social media platforms to trusted news sites, part of an overarching push to tighten the regulation of the social
The government will not start an age-limitation ban on social media, which is easily configurable, said Prime Minister Meloni. She emphasised the need to pressure platforms, while leaving the discussion
Meta on 18th June formally launched the revamped safety features for minors on its social media platforms and held the Screen Smart digital literacy program to help educate the public
Football governing body FIFA has removed thousands of hate comments made on social media since the start of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada on 11th
In Paris, France, Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan, Dr Adil Karimli, held a meeting with Assistant Director-General for Culture of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Nayef
Irene Roggero Ugues is the mother of a 12-year-old girl named Rossella who died by suicide in February 2024, and has joined a groundbreaking lawsuit against Meta and TikTok.
The Minister for Culture of Italy is visiting the Italian Parliament to urge collaboration between the two countries for the recovery and conservation of the looted antiquities, which can serve
There is a new study that reveals that fact-checkers who flag pages as fake (and have received over 10 times as many) continue to monetise the content on those pages,
Three social media platforms have been ordered to block access to 14 posts which “target the Indian community and undermine Singapore’s model of multiculturalism”, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
For the opening of “Africa – A Continent of Diversity,” an exhibition that highlights the diversity of Africa’s heritage in contemporary visual art, the beauty, culture and creativity of Africa
Paraguayan Book Day falls on the 25th of June, a key event in its cultural history. On this day in 1612, Ruy Díaz de Guzmán finished his “Anales del descubrimiento,
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36th Hong Kong Book Fair (HKBF) will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 15-21
Teams are excavating at five locations in the tourist hub of Ani, the UNESCO-listed archaeological site in Kars, to excavate movable and immovable materials associated with each of the city’s
In Veracruz, the eastern region of Mexico, archaeologists have discovered an intriguing ancient site with characteristics never before described that include architectural elements and specific traces of Mayan culture. The
Customers visiting a Los Angeles museum will be able to hear the sounds of macaws, smell wet earth after the rain and be greeted with a swirl of colours, all
The 2026 Beijing International Book Fair was held at the China National Convention Centre on June 17 featuring more than 1,700 exhibitors from 82 countries and regions, making it one […]
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Thailand, along with the 19 European Union (EU) Member States’ Embassies and Cultural Institutions in Thailand, officially opened the 32nd European Union
The Cultural Projects Accelerator for Sustainable Tourism in Trinidad and the Valley of the Ingenios, Cuba, is launched by the UNESCO Regional Office in Havana, with the aim of developing
On 6th June, the rich cultural heritage of the Lekki Kingdom came alive as the sons and daughters, residents and friends of the Lekki community converged to celebrate the colourful
The theme of the expo is “New Products, New Scenarios, New Technologies, New Business Models”, aimed at speeding up the industrial transformation through the promotion of upgrades in cultural and
In Frankfurt, Germany, a festival was organised celebrating the culture of the Hazara people with the participation of various ethnic communities, highlighting cultural resistance to erasure and discrimination. The
France’s parliament, on 7th May officially adopted the law aimed at simplifying the process of repatriation of plundered artworks to their home countries. The adoption came amid preparations by
The Kingdom of Morocco is set to host a cultural event, marking the official launch of the ‘Rabat World Book Capital 2026’ programme on 24 April 2026, and the 31st […]
According to official and local media, Israeli troops have destroyed the shrine of Prophet Shimon the Just in the town of Shamaa in the Tyre district. Israeli artillery fire
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