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The U.S. dollar has recently rallied back in response to the slowing of the eurozone government bond yields’ recent surge. First, investors whipped into a frenzy by fear of inflation
North Korean leaders have vehemently denied laying the landmines that exploded inside the heavily guarded Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and injured three soldiers. Officials from North Korea dismissed the findings of
Social media platforms have been prohibited from offering services to children under 15 years of age in Turkey, with new regulations published in the country’s Official Gazette on Saturday.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has highlighted the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 as one of the important cultural events on the island from 10 to 18 October. The annual […]
Respiratory ailments have surged in number in towns and cities across the area as toxic smoke reaches them from peatland and forest fires, which have been smouldering for over a
The recent joint training exercises, Ak Shumkar II in Kyrgyzstan involved the participation of military and civilian personnel from the Kyrgyz Republic and the US. The exercise was organized by
The Nigerian naira lost a maximum of 2.6% in the second quarter of 2026, outpacing some of its regional counterparts in resiliency in the face of rising conflicts in the
The White House’s envoys will be visiting the United States this Friday to meet with Ukrainian and European officials to discuss “new ideas” for bringing the war to an end
A company spokesperson said on 8th October that Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has suspended advertising by TikTok‘s Chinese parent ByteDance on its platforms in the U.S. and in a
On 8th October, the Swedish Academy announced that Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson is the winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and innovative body
The Ebola virus outbreak in North Kivu Province in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become out of control, the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) international
Mali’s Armed Forces have reconquered the northern town of Kidal. The major improvement came as a result of a sudden withdrawal of local Tuareg separatists, backed by the Russian paramilitary
Oil prices had a bumpy day and closed in the red on Wednesday. The IEA agreed to speed up delivery of oil stocks from around the world. The agency has
Academic and economist Justina Shiroka Pula was elected the new President of the Republic of Kosovo by the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo. The 73-year-old won wide consensus in
The Culture Route Festival will take over the historic city centre of Diyarbakir with its 9 days of free concerts, gastronomy experiences, theatre performances, exhibitions and cultural activities from Oct.
President Donald Trump is convening his Cabinet at Camp David Friday. The talks will largely focus on the current war with Iran, as well as the growing gasoline prices that
Israel and Hamas reached a deal to pull their troops out of Gaza and for the Islamist group to disarm, President Donald Trump said on Thursday. But many conditions, obstacles
With armed conflict continuing to break out across the Middle East, Pakistan has stated that it is actively involved in the process of de-escalation by saying that negotiations between the
Even with the serious threats, legal and physical persecution, looming over her, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she’s planning to go back home. She is 78 now, and
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-
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
Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin will be stepping down from the office this Friday, meaning that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will have no other allies in high office just months
The United States and Saudi Arabia have announced a historic deal for Saudi Arabia to pursue a civilian nuclear program. This “peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement,” the U.S. Department of Energy
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, took responsibility for military attacks on two Saudi oil tankers on Thursday. This attack marks a new naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially fired the country’s army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been able to officially fire the country’s army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. The
The U.S. is said to be keen on inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit. This December, it is planned to be held in high-level international meeting
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham officially assumed power Monday, picking up a shuffle of the cabinet that got rid of allies of his predecessor Keir Starmer. Burnham offered a
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in Manila on July 19 and through to July 23 for various ASEAN-sponsored ministerial meetings. In this critical diplomatic visit, he will
Andy Burnham is officially declared the victor of an uncontested leadership contest at the Labour Party on Monday, when he will assume the job of Prime Minister at 10 Downing
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke from the White House on Thursday for 25 minutes in prime time to unveil documents he says show that China meddled in the 2016 U.S.
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
China has started a series of two-day military drills, holding a series of live-fire exercises in parts of the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, July 23. The exercises are focused on
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is close to making an “unprecedented” military decision against Iran from the White House on Thursday. The warning is on the heels
On duty air defense systems successfully shot down and destroyed 242 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones across various regions of Russia over the past day, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian
The British Army recently welcomed the Royal Bermuda Regiment to a comprehensive overseas training exercise called Exercise Active Shield 26, which aimed to foster international relationships, develop military capabilities and
As the U.S. keeps up its military attacks on Iran, the Middle East is also dealing with heightened geopolitical tensions along Lebanon-Israel borders.The Middle East is now experiencing escalating tensions
On Monday, July 20, a Russian Navy ship held a live fire drill in the English Channel. The exercise involved manoeuvres that were some 40 nautical miles from the British
Myanmar and Russia’s military forces have recently conducted a joint military exercise named “Tiger-2026” in Nay Pyi Taw at Ottrathiri Station. It is the first-ever joint military drill between the
A dramatic new forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that Europe’s sovereign debt situation could quickly get out of hand unless the region takes immediate and action steps
The Korean and U.S. militaries are now conducting a joint logistics drill to boost their operational forces’ ability to sustain operations in contingencies, the allies said Wednesday, with the biggest
Today around dawn, Russian troops unleashed a deadly missile attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa. The intense bombing left several injuries and caused damage to a number of
The United States further steps up the pressure on Iran with military strikes on the fifth consecutive day. On 15th July, tensions between the U.S. and Iran grew still
Near Iran, the United States Navy has deployed two Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS George H.W. Bush, as hostilities in the region are getting underway
Russians shot down an unprecedented number of 376 fixed wing Ukrainian drones overnight. The official Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation press release noted that the UAS hit several
When China recently fired a ballistic missile from its submarine into the southern Pacific Ocean, it was a serious chance for its military leaders to test its new nuclear arsenal.
Around a few thousand Ukrainian protesters demonstrated in central Kyiv on 31st July due to their persisting concern over Ukraine’s military campaign and the effect this has had on the
France and Italy tightened up their border barriers on 1st August after some 60,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African enclave, one of the biggest migratory crises in recent years
The blast in the province of Balochistan, home to abundant natural resources, near the provincial capital of Mastung on 30th July left dozens of people missing and injured and led
Thousands of migrants have surged across the border from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and at least 18 have died in the process. The crisis escalated on Thursday
In Pakistan, the army has announced that it has eliminated 32 militants in an intelligence-based operation that took place on July 28–29 in Khyber district and Nushki in Balochistan. The
Wildfires in the Gironde region continue to burn in France, and firefighters are working around the clock to stop the blaze, ahead of a sharp temperature increase in the area.
Many people were trapped as many buildings collapsed, including a shopping mall, where dozens were injured, in Kyushu, Japan’s most southerly major island, in a powerful earthquake that hit Kumamoto
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
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
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
The army of Pakistan has launched the operation Al-Azm in Mastung, Balochistan, on 29th July, during which 15 members of the extremist group Fitna Al Hindustan were killed in the
The security forces have killed 10 militants in intelligence-based joint operations in the country’s southwest Balochistan province during the last 48 hours, the military said on 22nd July. As
Protests calling for the resignation of the education minister continued, and Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk on 23rd July completed a 26-day hunger strike in protest against leaked medical school entrance
A blaze that raced through wooded hills in southern France, forcing hundreds from their homes and devouring an area twice the size of London’s Heathrow airport, has been brought under
The U.S. State Department warned on 20th July that American citizens should be alert for “unexpected security developments” in the Middle East as tensions there could result in “travel disruptions
At the next Bank of Japan (BOJ) meeting, it is likely to send a warning message that inflation is likely to rise above the BOJ’s 2% target. But the central
The World Bank has officially confirmed that it will end its financing of China by 2031 as initially reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The change is outlined in the organization’s
The economy of the Republic of Korea grew by 0.6 percent in the second quarter of the year. The rebound in domestic demand was robust but largely offset by robust
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially approved to release the second tranche of financial help to Ukraine. The approval, which was made on July 20, paves the way for
Oil prices ended at their highest level since Wednesday June 11, as supply risks grow. The rise in the sudden jump is driven mainly by the escalation of tensions between
Pay growth in the private sector in the UK is slowing to its lowest level since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the economy in such a perilous state,
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has kept Türkiye’s long-term sovereign credit rating at “BB-“ with a stable outlook. The agency noted that the public debt-to-GDP ratio was relatively low
India’s growth rate is projected to decline in the near future as it continues to be the fastest-growing major nation in the world, but now with increasing geopolitical pressures. Moody’s
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Bangladesh if it does not make significant economic reforms, it risks slowing its growth to 3.5% in the fiscal year 2027. If
Growth in the UK economy was barely positive in May (+0.1%), wiping out April’s minus 0.1% figure. This development meant economic activity grew at all, yet this is against some
A dramatic new forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that Europe’s sovereign debt situation could quickly get out of hand unless the region takes immediate and action steps
Economy growth slows down markedly down in China from April to June. The world’s second largest economy is expanding at 4.3% in the second quarter compared to a 5% increase
On Tuesday, global oil prices rose some 2% to a month-high after the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran. The geopolitical row could cause a significant drop in oil
Saudi Arabia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) has been affirmed at “A+” with a stable outlook by global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings. It is a high rating reflecting
So the National Infrastructure Fund, or NIF as it will likely get called, is Kenya’s new fund, and it has just been officially endorsed by the World Bank. This bold
Elon Musk’s X has labelled Australia’s internet regulator with “unfair” information-gathering powers, and is concerned that its proposed stricter approach to a social media ban for teenagers is threatening U.S.
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
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
A draft decree being considered by Vietnam’s government will prohibit social media users under 16 from posting content or commenting or reacting to others’ posts, joining a global trend to
A Florida teenager has dropped his lawsuit against Meta Platforms days before a long-anticipated California trial was set to kick off, ending his case before he reached a court verdict
Instagram has introduced a brand new feature called Replace Audio that lets users replace the music in their feed posts and carousels at any point in time, even after it
An independent AI agent, backed by OpenAI’s highly sophisticated AI models, went rogue during a security test and caused a hack of the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face
An AFP tally shows five of those countries have restrictions in place. Below are facts about the measures in other countries. Restrictions in place Banning social media for under-16s
The U.S. Justice Department on 17th July announced that it has decided the app’s national security risks are no longer present, and that federal employees can resume using TikTok on
The findings indicate that young people are reimagining the concept of sporting fandom in the lead-up to a series of big sporting events that are global in scale. A
The EU Commissioners said they will spell out the requirements as the EU takes up measures to limit the dominance of Big Tech companies, as they will force OpenAI and
YouTube has requested to overturn a precedent-setting social media addiction trial verdict in Los Angeles, arguing it was wrong to find the company was deliberately developing its services to addict
On 15th July, the U.K. government announced new rules to safeguard older teens online, such as a midnight curfew and a cap on infinite scrolling, as social media platforms are
Multiple book publishers sued Google on 14th July for allegedly stealing copyrighted content, using it to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and then generating content that “directly” competes with the
Despite the introduction of strict new rules to curb harmful online content, YouTube is still recommending eating disorder videos to teenage users. This issue has been recently raised by
The Ukrainian National Foundation’s Soyuzivka Heritage Centre was buzzing with Ukrainian folk song, Carpathian folk song, classical singing, traditional dance and modern hip hop music on July 10-12 for the
The folk music concert was held at the ancient Roman Hippodrome in Jerash, courtesy of a Chinese arts delegation organised by the China Cultural Centre in Amman and the Hainan
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.
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
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
Leyte’s heritage advocates have called on again to keep Leyte’s historic buildings, ancestral houses, monuments and other cultural landmarks from being lost in the face of neglect and too-fast modernisation.
The Ministry of Culture was actively moving forward on the implementation of its “Unseen Thai Thai” policy with concrete measures, said Minister of Culture Sabeeda Thaised on Thursday (July 23,
Jerash, Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, will celebrate its 40th edition on July 22- Aug.2, bringing the ancient city of Roman Jerash back to life as a cultural,
The United States and Nigeria have further strengthened their collaboration in the preservation of cultural heritage through the unveiling of an immersive digital platform that utilises virtual reality (VR), augmented
The 3,000 representatives of the 196 States Parties to the World Heritage Convention were joined by representatives of international organisations and heritage experts to begin the 48th session of the
The eight-day scientific evaluation of the Tabon Cave Complex in Palawan has given a boost to the ongoing efforts to enhance cave management and to prepare for the site’s proposed
At the Awan Cerah photography exhibition at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, visitors look at photographs (July 16). The exhibition runs until 1st August, and displays 1,143 photographs by children
Greece is rolling out a large-scale project that will enable ancient monuments and archaeological sites, museums and historical landmarks to be entered into the country’s national land-registration database. The project
The Minthis Music Festival concluded another fantastic evening in the Minthis Amphitheatre, as applause rang out into the warm evening of the summer. The festival has also been running for
The 36th Hong Kong Book Fair kicked off in the special administrative region on 15th July, with the presence of publishing and cultural leaders from the Chinese mainland, who wished
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