China Tightens Grip With New Ethnic Minorities Law, Pushes Mandarin Rule
On 12th March, China enacted a law on a so-called “shared” national identity among the 55 ethnic minority groups that make up the nation, providing critics with a chance to
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Ethiopia Pushes for UNESCO Heritage Status for Its Iconic Coffee Ceremony
Ethiopia perhaps has no place as closely related to coffee as it is. It is the birth of coffee, the cradle on which Kaldi and his goats were known to
Panic Erupts as Active Shooter Reported at Detroit-Area Synagogue
A car that was driven into the building of Temple Israel, a synagogue in which a school is located, in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is the site of an active
Tehran Tensions Surge: Israel Claims Strike on Nuclear-Linked Site Near Iranian Capital
According to AzerNEWS, the Israeli military claims to have targeted a site that it claims was important with regard to Tehran’s plans to develop a nuclear weapon when it launched
IMF Reaffirms Partnership with Bangladesh in Fresh Collaboration Push
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reasserted its willingness to support Bangladesh in all manners. This was assured on 12th March when Maxym Kryshko, resident representative of the IMF in
Netanyahu Under Pressure as Hopes for Iran Regime Change Fade
A new and unanimous effort by the leadership of Israel is to position the successes of the Iran war as having transformed the Middle East without regime change in Tehran,
Vietnam Leader TO Lam Signals Reform Push Ahead of Possible Second Term
On 23rd January, the central committee of Vietnam unanimously reappointed the country’s top leader, To Lam, as the leader of the ruling Communist Party in the next five years, as
Hungary’s PM Drops a Bombshell: Ukraine’s EU Entry Unlikely Even in a Century
Ukraine is attempting to affect the outcome of the impending parliamentary elections in Hungary since it realises that the current government will not permit Ukraine to join the EU, Hungarian
US Calls Global Leaders to ‘Board of Peace’ in Push Beyond Gaza War
A letter inviting leaders of a number of countries to participate in a so-called U.S.-led Board of Peace took place on 17th January and would initially seek to stop conflict
UN Security Council discusses Iran’s deadly protests after US request
Thursday session in the U.N. Security Council convened an emergency meeting to deliberate on the fatal protests in Iran at the behest of the United States, although President Donald Trump
Uganda Votes in the Dark as Internet Blackout Triggers Major Election Delays
Uganda’s elections came to an end on 15th January after a turbulent day of voting during which the internet was shut down, and there were lengthy delays due to technical
Greenland Rift: Danish Official Flags ‘Fundamental Disagreement’ With Trump
One of the highest-ranking Danish officials opined on 14th January that the most fundamental of the disagreements with President Donald Trump about Greenland is still there after meeting with the
Sanctions in Action: US Military Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker Under Trump-Era Rules
Military officials announced on 15th January that the US military has taken another oil tanker at sea to enforce its sanctions against Venezuela, as the sanctions were announced by Donald
Taiwan Backs Record NT$1.25 Trillion Special Defense Budget
On 14th January, the defense ministry once again endorsed the special defense budget proposed to be funded between 2026 and 2033 in the value of NT 1.25 trillion (USD 39.5 […]
Winter Blackout: Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Power Grid as Freezing Cold Bites
The Russian government announced on 13th January, four days after its last major drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, that it was launching another attack on the power grid in
Exclusive: Pakistan Nears $1.5 Billion Arms and Fighter Jet Deal With Sudan
Pakistan has had final negotiations to sell a deal of $1.5 billion to provide arms and jets to Sudan, a former senior official in Pakistan Air Force and three sources
Russia Unleashes New Ballistic Missile in Major Ukraine Strike, Sends Stark Warning to the West
Officials reported that Russia overnight tested Ukraine by bombing it with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least four people in the capital. It made only the
Syrian Army Launches Major Operation Against YPG-Linked SDF in Aleppo Province
The Syrian Army conducts the operation against the SDF controlled by the YPG terrorist group in the city of Aleppo completely, and the developments are observed, the Turkish Ministry of
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
“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
Milan-Cortina Games Dazzle with a Spectacularly Colorful Opening Ceremony
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games are already in progress following a colourful opening ceremony divided into four areas. The main location was the legendary San Siro stadium in Milan, and
EU Cracks Down on TikTok’s Addictive Algorithm With Threat of Massive Penalties
The EU has warned TikTok that it should reform its “addictive design” and would pay hefty fines after discovering that the video-sharing platform had violated its online safety regulations. It
Global Slowdown Looms in 2026 — But India Accelerates Toward South Asia’s Economic Crown
The economy of the world has been taken with caution by the world’s leading economists because half of them believe that the situation will be worse next year, though less
From Deadlock to Deal: EU-Mercosur Trade Pact Sealed After 25 Years
On 17th January, the EU and South American bloc Mercosur top officials signed a free trade agreement in the country of Paraguay, and this agreement will see the European Union
Chinese EVs Gain Ground in North America, Setting Off Industry Alarm Bells
Chinese manufacturersfUS are developing all over the world with cheap and high-technology electric cars, and the latest development in Canada to provide some farm trade concessions in exchange for easing
Global Economy to Grow in 2026 Despite Tariffs, World Bank Cautions on Weakening Drive
The world economy is becoming even more resilient than anticipated, with the growth of the economy projected in 2026 to be slightly better than it was projected last June, the
Black Gold Shock: Oil Soars on Risk of Iranian Supply Disruption
The cost of oil rose by over 2% on 13th January as the likelihood of the Iranian crude export being interrupted overshadowed the potential of increased supply in Venezuela. The
German Car Manufacturing Stuns With Unexpected Industry Revival
Industrial output in Germany has increased unannounced, as per the records of the federal statistics company Destatis; monthly output has increased by 0.8 per cent in November, which was contrary
Bloodshed in Pakistan: Multiple Casualties in Attacks and Counter-Operations
In a suicide bombing, 14 security guards and a child died when a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-rigged vehicle and then a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan before striking one
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
Libyan Prosecutors Launch Probe into Gaddafi Son’s Killing
According to Libyan prosecutors, they are looking into the murder of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the long-time leader of this country, Col Muammar Gaddafi. The assassination of the
Deadly Suicide Blast in Islamabad Mosque Leaves 31 Dead, Dozens Injured
The worst attack, a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, in a bid to kill at least 31 people and injure dozens more, has occurred in Pakistan in
$600 Billion on AI: Why Big Tech’s Spending Spree Is Worrying Investors
An envisaged artificial intelligence spending spurt totalling half a trillion dollars by the major technological firms in 2026 is creating additional investor anxiety as they evaluate the possible impact on
Espionage Crackdown: Turkey Foils Suspected Mossad Spy Network
On 9th February, Turkish authorities arrested two of the individuals who had been arrested earlier on suspicion of employment by the Israeli spy agency Mossad. The Turkish National Intelligence Organisation
