Google Eyes AI Opt-Out in Search as UK Scrutiny Intensifies
Google said it was working on new search options to allow websites to opt out of its generative AI capabilities as the U.S. technology giant tried to soothe the British
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Crafts in Motion: Almaty’s Nomadic Culture Festival Celebrates Timeless Traditions
The city administration press service reported that an international festival, Nomadic Art: Global Image of Steppe Culture, which has celebrated the nomadic culture and traditional craftsmanship, united the artisans of
Terror Strikes Burkina Faso Village as Suspected Jihadists Kill 12
According to local and security sources, suspected jihadists have entered a village in Burkina Faso and killed at least 12 civilians, including nine volunteers that assist the military, on 17th
Israel Threatens Litani River Strikes as Lebanon Border Tensions Escalate
NNA reported that Israel has threatened to bomb crossings and bridges along the Litani River in southern Lebanon, an omen of possible intensification of its offensive against the Iran-supported Hezbollah
Fed Freeze: US Holds Rates as Iran War Sparks Fresh Inflation Fears
The US central bank has voted in favour of keeping the interest rates low once again, with the current rise in oil prices since the onset of the US-Israel war
Top U.S. Security Official Quits, Says Iran Was No Immediate Threat
On 17th March, one of the senior USA security officials resigned over the war in Iran, arguing that the nation had never offered any threat of immediate danger to the
Japanese PM Reaffirms Push for Long-Awaited Peace Treaty with Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her first speech to parliament when she stated that the Japanese government has not changed its stance on resolving the territorial issue and signing
UN Slams Trump’s “Board of Peace” Ahead of High-Stakes Washington Debut
Sitting in New York on 18th February, a day sooner than initially set, not to conflict with the Trump Board of Peace conference in Washington, UN diplomats took the occasion
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
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
Tensions Rise as Iran Temporarily Closes Strait of Hormuz During US Nuclear Negotiations
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to live fire military exercises on 17th February, the first dramatic declaration of force in a long time, as indirect nuclear negotiations between
EU Unveils 20th Wave of Sanctions Against Russia
This is the 20th package of sanctions that the European Commission has issued against Russia, the most important of which is an outright ban on the servicing of the transportation
Italy Eyes Major Military Expansion with Plan to Add 100,000 Troops, Document Reveals
The defence ministry of Italy is proposing to augment the number of its military personnel by over 60 per cent in the next 18 years at a cost of 6 […]
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
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
Maritime Muscle: Russia, China, Iran Flex Naval Strength Near Hormuz
The naval ships of Russia, China and Iran have been deployed to join the future arm of military drills that would be held at the Strait of Hormuz, which is
Russian Troops Liberate Eight Communities in Week-Long Ukraine Operation — Defense Ministry
The Russian forces released eight settlements in a number of frontline areas in the course of the week starting January 31 to February 6 as a part of the ongoing
Bahrain and France Strengthen Military Ties with Landmark Defence Deal
Bahrain and France have made great strides in enhancing their defence relationship, wherein both countries have signed a bilateral agreement which entails sharing strategic information and expertise in the field
Where Creativity Sparks a Cultural Revolution: City of Culture Bid Unveiled
Trying to answer what makes Exeter special, one might refer to such old buildings as Exeter Cathedral or probably even its Roman history. The organisers of its City of Culture
MPs Reject Under-16 Social Media Ban, Back Stronger Practical Measures
The MPs have opposed an Australia-style ban on social media under-16s, and have supported a flexible ministerial authority. MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
UNESCO Sounds Alarm Over War Threat to Middle East Heritage Sites
UNESCO has again sounded a grave alarm and has shown its great concern over the ongoing war in the Middle East, saying the war is exposing some of the most
Six Planets Light Up the Sky in a Rare Celestial Parade
Over the upcoming days, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible concurrently during the night sky, though binoculars or a telescope will be necessary to view
Social Media Crime Against Elementary School Children Hits a Decade-High Surge
In 2025, the national police agency (NPA) released figures on the number of elementary school children in Japan who became victims of sex crimes and other offences due to social
Azerbaijan Plans Age Restrictions for Social Media Access
Azerbaijan will implement age limits to access social networks, as a new presidential order is supposed to protect children against harmful online content. It is a document signed by
Silicon Surge: Taiwan Rides the AI Wave to Accelerate Economic Growth
Taiwan achieved impressive growth, growing by 8.6 per cent in 2025, which is higher than most economies in the world. The high demand for consumer electronics and artificial intelligence (AI)
India and Brazil Seal Mining Pact as Modi Targets $20 Billion Trade Milestone
India took a step toward strengthening its trade relationship with Brazil on 21st February and signed an agreement to strengthen its cooperation in mining and minerals, as it tries to
From Wells to Wealth: The Rise of Venezuela’s Oil State
It is another thing to overthrow the leader of a dictatorial nation. It is one thing to reconstruct it into a petrostate that can match energy-producing giants on a toe-to-toe
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
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
Gold Tumbles Over 2% as US-Iran Talks Progress and Dollar Gains Strength
On 17th February, gold dropped over 2 percent, with indications of progress in the U.S.-Iran negotiations dampening the demand for safe haven, and a stronger U.S. dollar contributing to the
GPS Jamming: The Invisible War Disrupting the Middle East
Hundreds and hundreds of vessels. Yet they are all in the wrong place. This is the case with the senior maritime intelligence analyst Michelle Wiese Bockmann of Windward, a maritime
Somalia Intelligence Forces Kill 23 Al-Shabab Militants in Major Anti-Terror Operation
On 24th February, Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) claimed that it had conducted 4 operations killing at least 23 Al Shabab terrorists. NISA said that they were carried
Trump Confirms New Iran Negotiations Scheduled for Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he was not pleased with Iran, but they were set to have more talks on Friday on the nuclear program in Tehran. In a
Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The Sunday(1st March) confirmation follows the initial report of the Tasnim and Mehr news agencies of Iran that Khamenei was still remaining “steadfast and firm” in command of the field.
Foiled in Istanbul: Turkish Security Forces Thwart Terror Plot, Arrest Four Suspects
A Haber has reported that four members of the terrorist group “Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party” have been arrested in Istanbul for plotting a terror attack in the city. The Turkish
South Korea’s Exports Surge 29% in February, Signaling Powerful Trade Rebound
South Korea recorded good growth in its exports in February despite the decline in the number of working days, and shipments of semiconductors hit a monthly record because of high
