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
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Meta on Trial: Mark Zuckerberg to Take the Stand in Addiction Lawsuit
Mark Zuckerberg will appear on the witness stand in one of the most closely followed and historic trials to determine the future of the legal and public discourse regarding the
From Ancient Rome to Modern Marvels: How Travertine Is Shaping a New Generation of Temples
As early as Romans had a desire to construct a new temple, they used to travel to a local quarries of Tivoli and hewn blocks of porous rock called lapis
Nairobi on Edge: Police Foil Alleged al-Shabaab Terror Plot, Seize Weapons and Explosives
The Counter Terrorism Policing Unit in Kenya announced on 18th February that it had averted an intended terror attack in Nairobi, which was supposedly carried out by the suspected al-Shabaab
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
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
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
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
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
“Ring of Fire” Eclipse Set to Dazzle Skies: What the World Needs to Know
A solar eclipse on 17th February will be a “ring of fire,” the first eclipse of 2026, although only approximately 2 per cent of the population of the world will
Paraguay Seeks UNESCO Heritage Recognition for Chipa and Nativity Scene Tradition
The Paraguayan government has formally made bids to have two of its most prized cultural traditions recognised and granted UNESCO heritage status. The National Secretariat of Culture declared the candidacies
