Spain Unveils New Tool to Measure Hate Speech on Social Media
HODIO, a system by Pedro Sánchez, was an attempt to analyse the spread of hate speech on social networks and the effects of algorithms on digital polarisation. The country of
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22 Countries Oppose Russia’s Entry Into the Venice Biennale
The representatives of 22 states urged the organisers of the exhibition not to grant Russia a cultural platform. It is the first time that Russia has tried to get back
Rivne Bomb Plot Busted: SBU Stops Alleged Russian Operation
The Security Service of Ukraine averted another possible terrorist attack in Rivne. One Russian special services agent was caught with a homemade bomb in his hand as he planted it
Israel Greenlights Wider Military Push in Lebanon Amid Rising Regional Strain
Responding to the recent incitement by the Lebanese government, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz remarked that the military is ready to “expand its operations” in Lebanon, but Israel will take
Tether Injects $1 Billion USDT as Global Economic Uncertainty Deepens
Tether has switched on the engine. The launch of the first stablecoin in the market by the issuer triggered 1 billion dollars in USDT on Tron, which places the crypto
Diplomatic Fallout: Spain Recalls Ambassador Amid Growing Israel Rift
Spain recalled its ambassador to Israel permanently on Wednesday in a diplomatic row between the two nations that got worse over the opposition of Spain to Israeli policies, and the
EU Signals a Harder Iran Stance as Sanctions Blueprint Takes Shape
The European Commission (EC) is drawing up new sanctions on Iran due to the ongoing riot control operations in the nation and is completely in support of the protesters, EC
“Digital Silence” in Iran: Khamenei Slams Protests Amid Nationwide Internet Blackout
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised on 9th January that the Islamic Republic would not retreat under the largest protests in years past, and authorities tightened an
Pope Leo Condemns the World’s War Fever in ‘Fiery’ Vatican Address
On 9th January, Pope Leo condemned the application of military strength as a tool of pursuing diplomatic ends with an unusually angry annual foreign policy speech, where he also demanded
Russia Warns Foreign Troops in Ukraine Will Be Treated as Legitimate Targets
Russia on 8th January, days after France and the UK vowed to send troops to Ukraine in case of a peace agreement, reiterated its long-standing stance of declaring the Western
Trump Warns of Impeachment Risk if Republicans Lose the Midterms
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Republicans on 6th January that unless they retain their control of Congress during this year’s midterm elections, the Democrats will have him impeached
Touadera Secures Fresh Mandate as Central African Republic Votes Him Back to Power
Provisional results of the electoral commission announced on Monday showed that a third term of office has been won by the President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, who
BRICS at Sea: South Africa’s Naval Drill Pushes Washington’s Patience to the Limit
The warships of some members of the BRICS group of third-world countries were sent to a naval exercise in the waters of Cape Town, which has put host South Africa
After Civilian Alerts, IDF Launches Strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas Targets in Lebanon
On 5th January, the military announced that the IDF had taken the first steps to attack Hezbollah and Hamas terror targets in Lebanon, hours after it had warned that it
Taiwan Stays on High Alert as Chinese Warships Pull Back After Massive Drills
A high alert was maintained in Taiwan on 31st December following the large-scale military exercises that it witnessed around the island the day before, with its emergency maritime response centre
Two Killed, 25 Wounded in Kharkiv Airstrike; Russia Rejects Claims
On 2nd January, Russian missiles hit the multi-storey apartment building in Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, leaving the building in ruins and killing at least two and injuring an estimated 25
Step Toward Peace: Thailand Hands Over 18 Cambodian POWs
Thailand had on 31st December freed 18 Cambodian prisoners of war who had been detained for five months as part of a ceasefire deal between the two countries that had
Somalia Says Joint Operation With International Partners Kills 29 al-Shabaab Militants
Somalia’s army has killed 29 members of the al-Shabaab militia group in the town of Jabad Godane, southeastern Somalia, in collaboration with global forces, the Ministry of Defence confirmed Thursday.
From Tokyo to Cairo: JETRO Showcases Japan’s Pop Culture Power
Japan External Trade Organisation, or JETRO, has organised an event to popularise Japanese pop culture in Cairo, the Egyptian capital. The two-day Friday-based (6th Feb) event is aimed at presenting
IOC Feared Boos for Team USA at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
The International Olympic Committee is desperately hoping that the opening of the Milano Cortina Winter Games on 6th February will not be spoiled by the shouts of anti-Americanism, but will
From Mangled to Masterpiece: Louvre Heist Treasure Fully Restored
When intruders broke their way into the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre and used an angle grinder to cut through the display cases, they stole a hoard of Napoleon jewels.
Mass Evacuation in Morocco as Floodwaters Displace 50,000
The interior ministry announced on 3rd February that over 50,000 individuals had been displaced from their homes in northern Morocco following intense weather and heavy precipitation in the country in
Ancient Silk Road Legacy Remains Vital to Kyrgyzstan’s Cultural Identity, Says Expert
The ancient Silk Road is a significant part of the cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan that still enhances its collaboration with China and other nations in this sphere, according to a
French Health Watchdog Sounds Alarm Over Vaping’s Heart, Lung and Cancer Risks
Anses, a French government-funded body on public health and food safety, claimed that vaping is perceived as a substitute for smoking but is not risk-free in terms of health. Approximately
China’s Inflation Hits a 3-Year High, but the Deflation Battle Isn’t Over
Annual inflation in consumer prices of China gained momentum to a 34-month high in December, yet the overall rate fell to the lowest in 16 years as producer deflation remained,
UN Warns of a 2026 Growth Slowdown as Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Loom Over the Global Economy
According to an annual assessment of the United Nations, global economic growth will decline slightly in 2026 as tariffs under President Donald Trump would have a stronger effect and geopolitical
Gold, Silver Miners Sell Stock at Fastest Pace in Over a Decade
The largest volume of capital was also raised by the gold and silver mining companies in the last year during the sale of shares, which is more than 10 years,
India Set to Grow 7.4% in 2025 as Tax Reforms and Easier Monetary Policy Fuel Momentum: UN Economist
The economy of India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with a growth projected at 7.4 per cent in 2025, according to the
Copper Shines Brighter: MCX Prices Surge Past ₹1,330/kg as Red Metal Nears Lifetime Highs
The red metal kept gaining a steady but impressive upward momentum, approaching lifetime highs, a strong combination of structural demand, supply tightness, and deep-rooted investor interest. The copper futures contract
Markets Rally as Energy Stocks and Oil Prices Jump After U.S. Strikes on Venezuela
Major stock indices and oil prices increased on 5th January. Energy stocks rose, and investors responded calmly to the potential consequences of a U.S. attack that apprehended the Venezuelan president
Baidoa Under Fire: Security Forces Battle Armed Group, Multiple Wounded
Southwest state security forces and armed militia groups spent two days in heavy fighting in the city of Baidoa, which left at least 10 people wounded. The conflicts, which split
UK Central Bank Holds Rates, Hints at Easing in 2026
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% at its first policy meeting of 2026. The decision was close. Five members of the nine-member Monetary
Commodities Fall as Market Mood Turns Cautious
Commodity prices dropped on Thursday, with silver leading the fall. The decline came after investors pulled back from hard assets as global tensions showed signs of easing. Silver fell sharply,
Dozens of Muslims Massacred in Nigeria for Refusing to Join Jihadists, Governor Says
Tens of individuals have been gunned down in a rampage shooting spree on two villages in the western state of Kwara after they declined to give in to “extremists who
India Gets the Green Light on Tariffs, But the Real Test Remains
The U.S. India trade agreement has dispersed the dark clouds in the unloved Indian rupee, and is likely to halt the unremitting foreign selling in stocks, but investors contend that
The Slow Disappearance of France’s ‘Tabacs’ , And Its Political Impact
In towns and villages across France, a familiar sight is slowly fading away. The traditional “bar-tabac,” known simply as a “tabac,” is closing its doors. With their shiny zinc counters,
