Donald Trump faces a potentially damaging electoral defeat as Americans prepare to vote in midterm elections, with economic dissatisfaction, allegations of corruption and growing opposition to his foreign policy threatening Republican control
Artificial intelligence has made deception easier, faster, and more scalable than at any point in human history. Manipulated images circulate through political channels, fabricated videos seep into social media feeds, and hyperrealistic
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To be human has always meant trying to see what comes next. From ancient hunters reading animal tracks to farmers scanning the skies for rain, survival has depended on the ability to
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Sri Lanka’s prison system is grappling with a mounting crisis as 15,674 suspects are currently being held without forensic reports, according to statistics from the Prisons Department as of January 31, 2026.
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Sri Lanka’s garment industry is bracing for a major upheaval as MAS Holdings, one of the country’s largest apparel manufacturers, announced plans to close two factories and reduce staff at another, putting
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Sri Lanka’s rice sector, long considered the backbone of the country’s food security, is facing a crisis that exposes deep systemic problems and unfulfilled government promises. According to farmers and union leaders,
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Sri Lanka experienced a notable spike in labor unrest during the first nine months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Labor’s latest progress report. The country recorded 13 strikes during this
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The United States has deployed a fleet of F-16CJs carrying the new Angry Kitten electronic warfare pods in the region, a system hailed online as “the future of electronic warfare” for its
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The Chagos Islands deal, reported and analyzed by Times UK, reflects high-stakes realpolitik in the Indian Ocean, balancing Mauritius sovereignty with continued UK-US military access to the vital Diego Garcia base. Under
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Ukraine requires an estimated 250,000 additional soldiers and substantially more weaponry to withstand Russia’s offensive, according to western military officials and battlefield analysts, in a report detailed by the Times UK. Four
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The European Commission has called on the United States to adhere strictly to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, following a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down former
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China has unveiled its first next-generation Type 095 nuclear-powered attack submarine, according to recent satellite imagery analysed by defence experts, marking a significant advance in Beijing’s efforts to close the technological gap
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Young people in Japan are posting AI-generated images that merge their pre- and post-cosmetic surgery appearances into single “two-self” photos, creating a viral social media trend that has drawn both admiration and
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Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates are deepening financial cooperation through regulatory alignment and a shared focus on digital assets, creating new pathways for cross-border investment flows between China and the
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On a bustling January afternoon at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre, Tencent employees gathered for their annual New Year party, expecting celebrity appearances and prize giveaways. Instead, they were met with a
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Sudan’s mining industry has suffered catastrophic losses totaling approximately $7 billion as the country’s civil war stretches into its 34th month, according to Ahmed Haroun al-Tom, Director of the General Authority for
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