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Türkiye has officially asked INTERPOL to issue a red notice for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is an international request, linked to a case of prosecution over a military
YouTube announced on 17th August that it’s altering its view-counting policies so that a video is now counted every time it is played or someone joins a live broadcast. Although
Are you ready to show your film in Cinemalaya? Then get your films submitted in Cinemalaya Film Category. The deadline for submission of entries for the 2027 edition of the
The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control has notified the deployment of three companies of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi to carry out security operations in response to a request
A Myanmar military fighter jet bombed a monastery in the Sagaing Region killing at least 12 people and wounding nearly 20 others, among them Buddhist monks. The horrific attack took
Recent gold price forecasts from Morgan Stanley may skyrocket the price of gold above $5,000 by 2027. With a combination of positive economic indicators, the precious metal has accomplished the
Iran has issued a strong warning that the next time the United States threatens it, it is going to respond in a harsh military manner. This is an assertive statement
After a deadly shooting in Zamboanga City, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged Congress to introduce tough laws to keep kids away from violent video games and social media websites, and
In the 17th edition of the Singapore Night Festival (SNF), which starts on Friday, August 21, 2026, dozens of free outdoor installations, facade light projections and live performances are set
In the latest protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied’s rule, activists and opponents of the president took to the streets in Tunis on 20th August demanding his resignation and the
Russia is holding missile practice in the vicinity of the southern Kuril Islands as tensions with Japan escalate. Russia’s tensions with Japan are heating up with missile practice near the
In a major move, the International Monetary Fund has ended its first economic programme in Nepal in almost 20 years. After a lengthy effort, the country has achieved a much
Bangladesh’s lawmakers have officially announced the name of veteran politician Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its 23rd president. His predecessor resigned early, and the post was left largely vacant, having
Next month, the provincial city of Wonju will host its annual cultural festival with people from all over the world coming in to share food, games and other activities, organisers
With X Money’s payment process continuously evolving, TikTok could also be keen to include in-stream payments in its shopping expansion. According to Bloomberg, TikTok is exploring the potential of
Moldova will complete its official withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in April 2027. Mihai Popsoi who serves as the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs chief announced that
The Israel-Lebanon diplomatic relationship reached a new stage when both countries decided to start direct talks after their officials conducted successful talks in Washington. Marco Rubio, who served as the
The president met students in Nicosia on 23rd May during his two-day visit to Cyprus for the European Council meeting, during which he said that he was not involved in
The West Bank and central Gaza areas saw Palestinian residents vote in municipal elections which marked their first polling activity since the 2023 Gaza war began. The local elections held
Ghana has formally requested the presence of South Africa’s highest diplomatic representative after South African authorities allegedly threatened and mistreated Ghanaian citizens and other African migrants. The government took this
The US Department of Defense shared an email which showed that officials were discussing whether to suspend Spain from military alliance membership. The alliance is considering this exceptional action because
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership in Islamabad on Saturday. The discussions concentrated on two main topics which were the changing regional circumstances
Lebanon and Israel have reached an agreement to maintain their existing ceasefire for three additional weeks. The agreement follows a high-level diplomatic meeting at the White House, hosted by U.S.
The United Kingdom and France have called together military planners from more than 30 countries to attend a high-level meeting which will take place this week. Their primary goal is
The United States government will maintain its Iran ceasefire agreement until further notice according to President Donald Trump’s announcement on Tuesday. The announcement, made just a day before the agreement
Spain’s Pedro Sanchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will host a meeting of left-wing leaders in Barcelona on 18th April in an attempt to counter the threat
The European Union intends to restart its political, economic, and security relations with Syria according to an internal document that was recently distributed to staff. The government established a new
The United States issued warnings about potential secondary sanctions against two Chinese banks which China responded to with strong condemnation. Beijing described the threats as “illegal” because the United States
Hungary’s election winner, Peter Magyar, said on 15th April that his cabinet could be in office by mid-May and take swift action to free up billions of European Union funds
The existence of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is not guaranteed to last another decade, according to its former Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg. In a recent interview, he stated that
A third US aircraft carrier has come to the Middle East waters, bringing the number of American warships in the area back to the highest level seen in more than
The Republic of Korea and Canadian army troops started their first joint military exercise which uses advanced technology this week to demonstrate their growing defense cooperation. The 11-day exercise, which
The South Korean Army has started the work to incorporate generative AI into its operations, with plans to build an AI system that can analyse battlefield data and make operational
Chinese naval forces carried out extensive military exercises throughout the western Pacific region. The Eastern Theater Command of China which operates under the Ministry of National Defense posted official confirmation
Germany has officially announced a comprehensive new military strategy designed to completely overhaul its armed forces. The German government presented its detailed military plan to the Bundestag which plans to
On April 22 at night, Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted multiple coordinated attacks which struck Russian military sites and their critical infrastructure across Russia and occupied areas. Coordinated Strikes on Strategic
The Pakistan Navy has completed its first successful live weapon demonstration which tested the ‘Taimoor’ air-launched cruise missile system. The country achieved a major advancement in its naval defense system
During their first bilateral summit in Gdańsk France and Poland established deeper defense ties. The summit which took place on April 20 established the Treaty of Nancy as an operational
Israeli troops had set up a “Yellow Line” in southern Lebanon similar to one they erected to separate their forces from Hamas-controlled territory in Gaza, and had attacked a “terrorist
The Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff reported successful military strikes which destroyed critical Russian infrastructure assets. The recent operations succeeded in damaging enemy command posts and radar systems and
Over two weeks of airfield training, Airmen, soldiers and Marines gained important skills while showcasing the benefits of joint training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The training event
The two-week airfield training program at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia was completed by Airmen Soldiers and Marines. The military exercise needed to create vital technical skills which showed
Pakistan and Turkiye special forces finished their joint military exercises which they named Exercise Jinnah-XIII. The Turkish cities of Ankara and Isparta served as the training grounds for the extensive
Ukraine has reported at least 16 dead and 100 wounded in a “massive” Russian drone and missile attack on the country on 15th April and into Thursday morning. The
The United Kingdom will deliver 120,000 drones to Ukraine which represents its biggest single drone delivery commitment. The delivery of this extensive equipment package occurs during the fifth year of
Japan broke another postwar taboo on Wednesday by launching Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles from the Philippines during the joint Balikatan military exercises, and, yeah, it did feel like a big
Russia has given a warning to foreign diplomats and citizens to get out of Kyiv before it launches a possible massive missile attack by Vladimir Putin. The attack is expected
In Turkey’s second school shooting in two days, a 14-year-old student killed nine people, including eight of his own classmates, and injured 13 others at a middle school in southeastern
A pair of assaults rocked a city outside Algeria’s capital on 13th April as Pope Leo XIV began a historic visit to the country, a source with first-hand knowledge of
Jihadist Islamists from an Al-Qaeda-linked group claimed on 25th April that their militants were “uniting with the Tuareg rebels” to attack the army throughout junta-led Mali. Helicopters buzzed over
Pakistani security forces have neutralized 22 suspected terrorists during a major clash in the country’s northwest region this week. The military reported on Friday that a 10-year-old child died after
Two trains have collided head-on on a level crossing north west of Copenhagen, leaving five people critically hurt and 13 others with less serious injuries, medical officials say. Police
On 22nd April, all crew members survived as a Turkish military transport helicopter crashed during a training flight in the Temelli district of Ankara. In a statement, the Turkish
In a series of air attacks in the Lake Chad area of Borno state, troops have reportedly killed over 30 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The operation
The young people of Kenya have re-embarked on the streets in another wave of protests in some sections of the country, due to the rising fuel prices and the ever-increasing
Over the last three years, an awful war has been going on in Sudan between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which has catapulted the nation into
In a nation ravaged by conflict with Russia, a mass shooting in Ukraine’s capital at the weekend has reignited a debate about relaxing laws on the right to bear handguns
The Delhi Police executed a major multi-state counter-terrorism operation which succeeded in dismantling a radical group that operated a terrorist network linked to the 2025 Red Fort bombing. The recent
Police are responding to a security threat at the Israeli embassy in London following the discovery of a series of items in London’s Kensington Gardens. The Counter Terrorism Policing
A failed cyberattack on a Swedish heating plant in 2025 is the work of a pro-Russian group with ties to Russian intelligence services, Swedish authorities have said. The attack is
The first-quarter economic data demonstrates that China’s economy has shown exceptional strength through the last several years. The economy demonstrates strong performance which exists under the current situation of uncertain
The current economic crisis which developing nations worldwide encounter today represents their most critical issue since it creates serious obstacles to finding work. The World Bank and International Monetary Fund
Recent Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data demonstrates a clear economic divide which exists within the European Commission’s economic zone. The industrial sector maintained its performance through April but the services
The Government of Pakistan together with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have completed negotiations to establish a complete new policy framework which will govern Pakistan’s automotive industry. The framework will
Tuesday saw global markets undergo extreme market volatility because oil prices increased while stock markets declined due to uncertainty about US-Iran peace talks. Investor sentiment began to decrease because the
European countries are experiencing a severe jet fuel shortage because of the ongoing Middle East crisis, which occurs during the upcoming peak travel season. The shutdown of the Strait of
Crude oil prices fell by about 10% on 17th April following an announcement by Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding Europe’s economic trajectory for 2026. The region faces an upcoming economic crisis because of an intense energy disruption which
China’s economy exceeded market predictions during the first quarter because it achieved 5% annual growth which surpassed the 4.8% forecast made by economists. The world economy experienced extensive energy supply
The Middle East war could cost the region $58 billion in damage for energy-related assets, with oil and gas infrastructure costing up to $50 billion, research firm Rystad Energy said
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group recently convened for their critical Spring Meetings which will occur from April 13 to 18. The World Economic Outlook and
Finance ministers from 11 countries have issued an urgent request for economic assistance which should be provided according to joint international efforts in order to support nations that have been
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reduced its 2026 world growth forecast on 14th April, as anticipated, cautioning that the world economy could be set back by war in the Middle
Thailand predicts oil prices to stay high for at least two years because of the Middle East conflict, its finance minister said, indicating that the country will experience long-term pressure
The American consumer confidence index registered its deepest decline ever this month, reaching its lowest point in recorded history. The major decline happened because people publicly expressed their anger about
Football’s global players’ union on 14th May rekindled worries over heat at the 2026 World Cup, with scientists saying there is now a high risk of dangerous temperatures for players
The new project on strengthening the actions against cultural heritage protection and the illegal trafficking of cultural goods in the Southeast European region featured a light projection on the historic
Meta is rolling out fresh supervisory capabilities for Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and Meta Horizon, bringing together all parental capabilities. This update is coming at a time when teen enrollment in
A three-day exhibition displaying Japanese culture and civilisation with the help of artistic calendars has opened in Quetta, highlighting cultural exchange between Pakistan and Japan. The exhibition was inaugurated
With governments across the world trying to safeguard children from the dangers of social media, the EU is tightening its grip on the social media companies and will be targeting
A total of 22 films compete for the prestigious Palme d’Or prize for best film in the main competition, where Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident” from Iran was
Meta Platforms on 12th May lost its fight against an Italian regulatory order that it should compensate publishers for using snippets of their news articles after Europe’s top court sided
In a bid to monetise its artificial intelligence chatbot, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is rolling out paid subscriptions for Doubao. A strategy by Chinese tech giant ByteDance to
Some 337 stolen antiquities were returned to Italy by the United States on April 29, including two from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in one of the largest returns
Instagram has announced that the end-to-end encryption of DMs will cease to be available from May 8, 2026. The update enables Meta to read and analyse the content of Instagram
On 7th May, a cultural evening was held at Damascus Opera House that included music and folkloric shows to represent Syria’s cultural diversity. The event, called “Images from Heritage,”
Social media giant Meta Platforms has requested a Los Angeles judge to dismiss the jury verdict holding the company liable for depression in an unprecedented case on whether the social
Social media has been a way of life for a lot of people, and particularly Gen Z, with Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X dominating their lives in terms of communication,
At the 61st Venice Biennale, the Hungarian pavilion was opened with an exhibition of Koronczi Endre, Pneuma Cosmic (Cosmic Breath). The public will be able to visit the exhibition from
The Texas investigation into Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s clothing for the presence of so-called “forever chemicals” has triggered debate across a range of Chinese social media, highlighting risks to the brand
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