EU Moves to Rein In Social Media Use Among Minors
The European Union may be restricting the use of social media for children as soon as this summer, with an expert panel set to make recommendations on July 13. Some
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Spotlight on Creativity: Premju għall-Arti 2026 Opens for Nominations
Nominations have been opened for the 2026 edition of the national awards for the arts and creative sectors in Malta, known as Premju għall-Arti (Arts Council Malta). The awards
Typhoon Bavi Threatens China, Triggering Top-Level Rainstorm Warning
The national weather centre in China on 11th July raised the highest alert in its four-level system to warn of a rainstorm, as Typhoon Bavi is forecast to hit the
US Deploys Two Aircraft Carriers to the Gulf of Oman Amid Escalating Tensions With Iran
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
Saudi Arabia Secures A+ Fitch Rating Amid Strong Economic Resilience
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
Andy Burnham on the Verge of Premiership After Securing 322 Labour MP Nominations
Andy Burnham has made a clear move towards the next prime minister, with 322 out of 403 Labour MPs voting in his favour. This marks Burnham’s second nomination in the
Bayeux Tapestry Arrives in Britain Under Tight Security After 900 Years
After a high-security night-time operation by several police forces, the Bayeux Tapestry (1066 Tapestry) was transported to the British Museum in London early on 7th July — the first time
Spain Wildfire Horror: At Least 12 Dead in One of the Country’s Deadliest Blazes
A minimum of 12 people have died in what is one of Spain’s worst wildfires, and 23 remain missing. Andalusia’s health and emergencies minister, Antonio Sanz, says it’s the
Instagram Users Push Back Against Meta’s AI Image Tool Built on Public Photos
Meta is facing a backlash over its new AI tool Muse Image, which can generate pictures using other people’s profile pictures without telling them. It’s one of many text-to-image
Sri Lanka Revives Plan to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has put up preliminary discussions with stakeholders regarding the proposals for banning or restricting the use of social media platforms by children aged
MMFF Unveils a Truly Spectacular First Cast Lineup
The competition for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival is already starting to heat up, and leading the way are some of the biggest names in this country. The
Troops Foil ISWAP Attack in Borno, Rescue Kidnapped Victims
In separate attacks, troops of the Joint Task Force North East (JTFNE) Operation Hadin Kai have thwarted a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a
Massive Ukrainian Drone Strike Targets Russian Oil Facilities and Forces Evacuations
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
Kenya Secures World Bank Backing for KES 5 Trillion National Infrastructure Fund
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
US Moves to Remove Syria From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
US President Donald Trump has officially initiated the process of removing Syria from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism. The policy shift counts as a major turn
Geneva Set for Critical Showdown as US–Iran Negotiations Confirmed for February 26
According to Fatemeh Mohajerani, the Spokeswoman of the Iranian Government, Iran and the United States will have a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva on 25th February. “Mohajerani
Zelensky Calls Trump Ahead of High-Stakes US-Ukraine Geneva Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump called his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, before another round of negotiations on Thursday (February 26, 2026) to end the invasion by Russia; both presidents announced on
Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is ‘winning so much’
President Donald Trump announced a marathon State of the Union on 24th February, claiming that “we are winning so much,” he claimed to have created an economic boom back at
Brazil’s Lula Insists Maduro Must Be Tried in Venezuela, Not Overseas
According to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, overthrown Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro must be tried in his home country and not abroad. U.S. forces captured Maduro earlier this
Japanese PM Reaffirms Push for Long-Awaited Peace Treaty with Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her first speech to parliament when she stated that the Japanese government has not changed its stance on resolving the territorial issue and signing
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
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
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
Tensions Rise as Iran Temporarily Closes Strait of Hormuz During US Nuclear Negotiations
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to live fire military exercises on 17th February, the first dramatic declaration of force in a long time, as indirect nuclear negotiations between
EU Unveils 20th Wave of Sanctions Against Russia
This is the 20th package of sanctions that the European Commission has issued against Russia, the most important of which is an outright ban on the servicing of the transportation
Japan’s Conservative Prime Minister Captures the Youth Wave
Political leaders everywhere have difficulties accessing young people, as the polls show Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaki is about to win a big election race. Surveys of intended voter
Royal Turmoil: Epstein Files Put Norway’s Crown Under Pressure
The royal family in Norway is experiencing one of its biggest scandals in decades, with two major scandals taking place at the same time: one where Crown Princess Mette-Marit had
US and Iran Set for Second Round of Nuclear Talks in Geneva
The United States and Iran are expected to hold their second round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program on Tuesday in Geneva. This is going to happen at that time
US-China Leaders Discuss Taiwan, Trade and Global Issues
Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked US President Donald Trump to be careful about sending weapons to Taiwan. The two leaders spoke on the phone for the first time since
Zelensky Discloses Staggering 55,000 Ukrainian Deaths Since War Began
President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported that 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the war with Russia that has lasted four years. On Wednesday, Zelensky gave the number in an
Afghanistan Alleges 400 Dead in Hospital Strike as Pakistan Says It Hit Military Targets
At least 400 individuals were killed and 250 injured according to the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan as a result of an air strike by Pakistani forces on a drug rehabilitation
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Tensions Spike Over US-South Korea War Drills
On 14th March, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) of South Korea announced that about 10 ballistic missiles were launched by North Korea into the Sea of Japan, several days
Royal Marine Commandos Storm German Submarine in Chilling NATO Arctic Drill
As there were no Royal Navy submarines, troops of the Commando Force practised an undercover operation of reconnaissance in the Arctic. The seamen were deployed by the marines of the
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
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
Strait of Fear: Three Merchant Ships Struck as Iran War Tensions Escalate in Hormuz
Three merchant vessels have been hit in and around the Strait of Hormuz, including a Thai-registered bulk carrier that burst into fire after departing a port in the UAE, and
Germany Rehearses Large-Scale Soldier Evacuations in Chilling NATO War Scenario
The German Air Force has a tarmac Airbus A400M at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The plane has come out of a deployment mission in Lithuania, where the 45th Battletank Brigade
Powerful Trilateral Air Drill: Philippines, US, and Japan Fly First Joint Mission Over Bashi Channel
The Philippines, US and Japanese armies held joint exercises this week in the Bashi Channel that separates the Philippines and Taiwan, and officials announced on 20th February. The three countries
Tensions Rise on the Frontier as Pakistan and Afghanistan Forces Trade Gunfire Again
The border forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan came into conflict on 26th February night, when the Taliban fired what it termed revenge attacks on Pakistani installations, dramatically upgrading tensions following
Sweden Scrambles to Probe Drone Jamming of French Aircraft Carrier Amid Escalating Hybrid War Tensions
On 25th February, a Swedish intercept and jam of a suspected Russian drone occurred in the Öresund Strait off the port city of Malmö, where French aircraft carrier FS Charles
Tehran-Beijing Arms Push: Iran Nears Deal for Chinese Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles
Six individuals who are privy to negotiations say Iran is near making a deal with China to buy anti-ship cruise missiles, even as America sends a large naval force off
Russian Warship Marshal Shaposhnikov Showcases Firepower at Milan 2026 Exercise
The press service of the Pacific Fleet reported that Russia conducted gunnery practice at the Milan 2026 exercise in the Bay of Bengal on its frigate, the Marshal Shaposhnikov.
Italy Eyes Major Military Expansion with Plan to Add 100,000 Troops, Document Reveals
The defence ministry of Italy is proposing to augment the number of its military personnel by over 60 per cent in the next 18 years at a cost of 6 […]
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
Somalia Intelligence Forces Kill 23 Al-Shabab Militants in Major Anti-Terror Operation
On 24th February, Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) claimed that it had conducted 4 operations killing at least 23 Al Shabab terrorists. NISA said that they were carried
Trump Confirms New Iran Negotiations Scheduled for Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he was not pleased with Iran, but they were set to have more talks on Friday on the nuclear program in Tehran. In a
Foiled in Istanbul: Turkish Security Forces Thwart Terror Plot, Arrest Four Suspects
A Haber has reported that four members of the terrorist group “Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party” have been arrested in Istanbul for plotting a terror attack in the city. The Turkish
Gunmen Open Fire in Northwestern Nigeria Mosque, Worshippers Killed
The State-owned News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that terrorists killed at least five worshippers and injured three others in a retaliatory attack on a mosque in Kebbi state in
Air Travel in Turmoil: Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Amid US–Iran Conflict
Dubai, the busiest international travel port in the world and major airports in the Middle East were closed on 28th February following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian
Niger Eliminates 17 Militants, Arrests 33 in Massive Security Crackdown
On 25th February, the Integrated Operations Coordination Centre said that 17 suspected terrorists were “neutralised” and 33 criminals and their accomplices were also arrested in anti-terrorist and anti-crime raids that
Australian PM Anthony Albanese Temporarily Evacuated from Residence Amid Security Scare
On Tuesday (Feb 24), the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had to vacate his office premises due to a security threat, according to the police. Albanese had been evacuated
Thousands March in France to Honor Far-Right Activist Killed in Lyon Street Clash
In France, thousands of individuals took part in a demonstration organised by the far-right on the weekend to honour the memory of an activist who passed away in Lyon due
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deploys Controversial Phone-Hacking Tool Allegedly Tied to Russian Security Circles
An investigation by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revealed that the phone hacking software that it uses originated in the mobile forensics sector of Russia and a FSB-linked network
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
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
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
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
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
High-Stakes Showdown: Pakistan and the IMF Launch Crucial Programme Review Talks
The Ministry of Finance officially started negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission on Monday, officially starting the third round of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and the
IMF Team Lands in Kenya for High-Stakes Talks on New Financial Deal
The government and the Fund said a team from the International Monetary Fund is in Kenya to discuss a new loan programme. Since the earlier lending programme of $3.6 billion
Trump Pushes to Raise US Tariffs from 10% to 15% in Bold Trade Shift
The temporary new tariff that the United States started imposing on 24th February on global imports was 10 per cent, but the Trump government was considering raising it to 15
Security Lapses at Syrian Detention Camp Leave 15,000 ISIS Relatives Under Scrutiny
The U.S intelligence agencies estimate that 15,000-20,000 people connected with the Islamic State are currently missing in Syria after the collapse of security in a detention camp, as reported by
Silicon Surge: Taiwan Rides the AI Wave to Accelerate Economic Growth
Taiwan achieved impressive growth, growing by 8.6 per cent in 2025, which is higher than most economies in the world. The high demand for consumer electronics and artificial intelligence (AI)
India and Brazil Seal Mining Pact as Modi Targets $20 Billion Trade Milestone
India took a step toward strengthening its trade relationship with Brazil on 21st February and signed an agreement to strengthen its cooperation in mining and minerals, as it tries to
From Wells to Wealth: The Rise of Venezuela’s Oil State
It is another thing to overthrow the leader of a dictatorial nation. It is one thing to reconstruct it into a petrostate that can match energy-producing giants on a toe-to-toe
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
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
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
$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
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,
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
Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Level Since 2024 as Stocks Slip on AI and Global Tensions
Markets had a shaky day on Tuesday. Stocks fell, and bitcoin dropped to its lowest level since November 2024. The Dow Jones closed down 167 points, or 0.34%. At one […]
Australia Targets Big Tech in Bold Push to Enforce Social Media Child Ban
Australia is looking into Facebook, TikTok and YouTube in the context of potential violations of the under-16 social media ban in the country, and it claimed on 31st March that
Iran’s History Under Fire: 132 Heritage Sites Hit by War
A total of 132 cultural heritage sites in Iran have been directly and indirectly damaged, suffering serious destruction, said Secretary of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO, Hassan Fartousi, at a
Thailand’s Royal-Backed National Costume Makes a Bold UNESCO Push
The Ministry of Culture is working on a campaign to popularise the royal-approved Thai national costume before it is proposed to UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Culture Minister Sabeeda
Indonesia Cracks Down: Tough New Under-16 Social Media Ban Comes With Zero-Tolerance Warning
Indonesia started imposing a countrywide ban on social media usage among children under 16 on 28th March, and the officials threatened tech companies that there is “no room for compromise.”
Moon Mission Countdown: NASA’s Artemis Astronauts Enter Final Prep for Historic Lunar Journey
Four astronauts chosen to take part in the NASA Artemis II mission landed in Florida on 27th March, the last stage of preparation for the first crewed trip to the
Vibrant Vietnamese Culture Shines at Colorful Festival in Russia
On March 25, in Tomsk, Western Siberia, Russia, a Vietnamese Cultural Day was attended by approximately 600 people, including lecturers at the university, international students, and other local residents.
Putin Inaugurates the Reconstructed Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater in Derbent
Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted the official opening of the Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater building project in Derbent which had reached its completion stage. The President of the Russian
Bilston Launches Historic Bid for Inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028
Officially, the vibrant community of Bilston is in the race to become the first-ever UK Town of Culture in 2028. The proposed grand campaign is a big step towards the
WHO Issues Urgent Warning Over Escalating Health Crisis in Cuba
The world community of health is creating an alarm on the ever-worsening medical and humanitarian condition in Cuba. A warning was given by the head of the World Health Organization
Ivory Coast’s Hidden Heritage at Risk Despite Major Archaeological Finds
Archaeological experts are expressing pressing concerns in the Ivory Coast as some of the significant coastal heritage sites are increasingly being threatened by the effects of rapid urbanisation and the
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video App, Scraps $1 Billion Disney Deal
Less than two years after its unveiling, which became headline news due to its ability to create realistic videos based on a prompt, OpenAI has shut down its AI video
Experts Push Seoul to Protect Jongmyo Shrine with Urgent Heritage Impact Review
Heritage experts again urged the Seoul metropolitan government to conduct an assessment on the potential impact of the high-rise project near the Jongmyo Shrine, as the controversy between the Seoul
Alibaba Unveils Powerful Next-Gen Chip to Supercharge Agentic AI
Chinese technology giant Alibaba on 24th March unveiled its next-generation XuanTie C950 5-nanometer chip at its internal conference, the company said in its blog post, as it prepares to take
Concern Mounts Over Forest of Dean UNESCO Biosphere Status Push
The people living in one of the oldest forests in England are concerned with the move by their council to declare the property as a UNESCO biosphere. On 19th
Shocking Blow to Meta: Court Orders Up to $375 Million Over Child Exploitation Case
On 24th March, a jury in New Mexico convicted social media giant Meta of negligence towards children by causing them to become vulnerable to predators and other harm on its
