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The Trump administration’s new rules for how mail ballots are counted pose a big practical challenge for election officials in the United States: They just don’t have enough time to
The recent exhibition of Egyptian antiquities in Hong Kong has shown how much people have remained interested in history and the cultural interaction between Asia and the Middle East.
Over 1000 people have been killed, and thousands remain unaccounted for as rescue workers struggle to find people in the aftermath of the devastating flood disaster on the China-Nepal border.
The spread of policies that would limit teens’ social media use is favoured by seven out of 10 South Koreans in a poll taken on 1st September, as parents are
The U.S. Department of Defense and allies are staging a series of big military drills in the Indo-Pacific. The wide-ranging operations reflect the continued drive of Washington and its allies
On Tuesday, gold prices fell by more than two percent and reached a low level for two weeks due to high Treasury yields and strengthened dollar. The price of gold
The visit of Russian president Vladimir Putin in Bishkek has come to light as he arrived today to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. It also marks the start of
The event of Thailand Week 2026 will take place in Makati at the Glorietta Activity Center from August 27 to 30, being an event everyone has been waiting for. The […]
The Russian Armed Forces have persisted in extensive attacks on Ukrainian logistics centres and seaports, officials have said, as they work together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
Today, Icelanders will vote whether to resume talks towards European Union membership or put the issue of becoming part of the EU on the backburner for the foreseeable future.
The Ministry of Science and Technology on 28th August issued ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) medical imaging research to standardise the development of such algorithms, as well as the
Nigeria and China have reiterated their support to advance cultural diplomacy, tourism and people-to-people ties in the context of the 2026 Nigeria-China Food Festival. The festival, with the theme
The city’s Diori Hamani International Airport was attacked by “terrorists” who tried to enter the security fence around the presidency, a source told Reuters. On his Facebook account, Bana
The three nations are scheduled to hold joint military exercises with South Korea, Japan and the United States will take place Sept. 9-11. Named “Freedom Edge,” the defensive training aims
Moody’s Ratings has officially upgraded Nigeria to a positive credit outlook, after the agency noted that the external position of the country has improved considerably and the economic growth was
Far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, of the National Rally of the French nation, officially announced her candidacy for the next presidential elections in 2027 on Tuesday. The confirmation clears up
The Mexican government said it will seek criminal charges in the U.S. in the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals. They were all deaths that happened during immigration operations or immigration
A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted a Trump administration effort to allow political appointees to have a bigger say in the voting process at federal agencies‘ union elections. The
The Supreme Court has, in a landmark judgment, relaxed the guidelines on financial and organizational coordination between the political parties and their candidates. The conservative majority ruled that the former
Former party chief of staff to Sir Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, has admitted that the Labour Party was less well-prepared for government than it should have been before it won
As President Vladimir Putin toasts to Erdoğan for making Turkey’s role more prominent, Trump may be saying goodbye to his European partners in a bit of frustration. Former US Ambassador
Keir Starmer has agreed to talks with potential successors now “immediately,” after his resignation was announced on Monday. Outgoing Prime Minister has promised his Cabinet that he is totally committed
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 South China Sea has been considered a potentially dangerous flash point between China and the United States. Until now, Southeast Asian countries were viewed only as smaller players swept
So, there was this huge overnight escalation, where air defense forces said they intercepted and destroyed 269 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones across a bunch of regions and also over the Black
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
A minimum of 12 people have died in what is one of Spain’s worst wildfires, and 23 remain missing. Andalusia’s health and emergencies minister, Antonio Sanz, says it’s the
In separate attacks, troops of the Joint Task Force North East (JTFNE) Operation Hadin Kai have thwarted a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a
Pakistan’s aviation authorities are searching for a plane that lost its way while en route from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia with a crew of five, after it disappeared off the
On the second day of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus, Tuesday (July 7, 2026), at least 18 people were wounded in two explosions near a hotel where Macron
Late night on 6th July , armed men raided a police checkpoint in the south-western Pakistani province of Balochistan, a hotspot for insurgency. The local authorities report that 9 policemen
Controversial laptop deal The former education minister for Indonesia, Nadiem Makarim, and his co-founder, the super-app entrepreneur from Southeast Asia Gojek, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for
The U.S. military has built up a strong presence of U.S. troops in and around Venezuela to assist relief efforts, and they now have a war footprint of more than
Last year, top-ranking officials, including the Russian defence minister, approved secret military training of Russian troops in China. The joint drills were conducted by at least four high-ranking officials from
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
India and Japan have signed a series of strategic pacts to further strengthen bilateral ties in various fields, including defence, maritime security and economics. The announcements came as a result
Argentina is bracing for a big foreign-currency debt test in 2027, as President Javier Milei is set to run for a second term in the same year. But with improved
Last year, the value of trade between the EU and the United States reached a record high of €875 billion ($1.00 trillion). EU exports to the U.S. grew by 7.7%
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 months-long heat wave in June, which set some European temperature records, has put pressure on accepting global warming in a continent that’s used to a relatively mild climate and
Saint Clare’s Health, a member of Prime Healthcare, is among the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index Honour Roll, a group of the nation’s most socially responsible hospitals. A mere 160 out
The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday, and on Monday, July 6, 2026, the United States will be honoured with Studio Mao’s participation in a special cultural program and
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.
During the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to be opened in Busan on July 19, Korea will have a special “K-Heritage House” at BEXCO, featuring a range
The British Council has launched the 2026 funding round of its Cultural Protection Fund, which will accept applications from eligible organisations for grants of up to £500,000 to help countries
Canada will be part of the colourful Eurovision Song Contest next year, organisers of the world-famous music festival announced on Wednesday. They also snapped up a new country, this time
While presiding over the 34th Kangla Board meeting in Imphal on Friday, July 3rd, the Chief Minister of Manipur Y. Khemchand Singh reaffirmed his government’s commitment towards protecting the cultural
The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday, and on Monday, July 6, 2026, the United States will be honoured with Studio Mao’s participation in a special cultural program and
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, IGNCA, in New Delhi, on 23rd June organised an exhibition which highlighted the rich cultural heritage of the North-East region of India
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
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