Digital G7 Targets Safer Internet for Children Worldwide
Inter-Tech policy and other differences between Washington and Paris are constraining the ability of the ministers to smooth the process for the G7 heads of state meeting in eastern France’s
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Korea Set to Host First UNESCO Heritage Summit in Global Culture Push
President Lee Jae Myung called for thorough preparations for South Korea’s first hosting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, saying the summit should serve as a showcase of the country’s
16 Students Killed in Fresh Kenya School Fire, Safety Fears Intensify
The death of 16 students in a fire on 28th May has brought back the question of the safety of boarding schools in Kenya. The tragedy happened at Utumishi
Iran’s IRGC Targets US Airbase in Kuwait Following Drone Clashes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said it responded to a US airbase in Kuwait by firing a retaliatory attack. The attack on Thursday was made at 04:50 a.m. local
Gold Prices Pare Weekly Losses Following U.S. Inflation Report
Gold reversed a loss on Thursday after the release of eagerly awaited April U.S. consumer and wholesale price data. But bullion prices posted their third straight losing session even after
Russian President Vladimir Putin Arrives in Astana for Rare State Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially landed in the capital of Astana for a high-profile state visit, which is the highest level of diplomatic interaction between the two countries.
World’s Largest Fighter Jet War Drill Goes Live on Global Broadcast
Recently, the PLA Naval Aviation University in China held a live-fire combat training exercise for pilot cadets of the J-15 carrier-based fighter jet. The drill was intended to mimic conditions
Meta Defies EU Again, Ignores Calls Over Facebook and Instagram Bans
Meta rarely responds when users complain about being banned from their accounts, according to an EU-based independent dispute resolution body. Appeals Centre Europe looked at 4,600 cases of Facebook,
China-Pakistan Friendship Shines as Cultural Exhibition Opens in Lahore for 75th Anniversary
On May 21, marking the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan, an exhibition titled “Enduring Culture, Profound Friendship,” celebrating Chinese culture, was inaugurated at the Lahore
Israel Expands Ground Operations in Lebanon Amid Intensifying Clashes
The Israeli military has substantially stepped up its attacks in southern Lebanon, striking more than 100 sites overnight. The strikes were reportedly aimed at storage facilities, observation points, and command
Afghanistan’s Economic Paradox: Modest Growth Overshadowed by Deepening Poverty
With Afghanistan’s economic growth stuck around 4.8% in 2025, poverty and financial strain will likely be hitting the country hard. The World Bank’s latest “Afghanistan Development Update” seems to suggest
U.S. Conducts Strikes Against Iran Amidst Tense Nuclear Negotiations
On Wednesday, the U.S. forces launched new airstrikes in response to Iranian targets. The military action came amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that Iran is “negotiating on fumes,” meaning
Apple’s New Anti-Theft Feature Could Stop iPhone Snatchers in Their Tracks
One of the features Apple is working on for the new iPhones is an intelligent system that will be able to detect if a device is suddenly being removed from
UNESCO Backs Cultural Repatriation Debate as 20 Nations Stand with Greece
Greek officials said they won a major diplomatic success at a UNESCO committee meeting as 20 nations from all geographic blocs expressed their support for reuniting the Parthenon Sculptures with
Tear Gas and Tensions: Turkish Police Move to Disperse Opposition Protest
Ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel called a rally to be held on 26th May in Turkey, which was broken up by riot police using tear gas and water cannon, days
